Dixen81

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  1. Where's a pretty place to live?

    Dixen81 replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, everyone! Y'all have convinced me to definitely check it out! Sounds wonderful! I'll check the Chamber of Commerce websites for more info on these areas. Can I go fishin' with y'all? Oh,...

  2. Daughter #1 becomes RN - the torch is passed!

    Dixen81 replied to MarkHammerschmidt's topic in General Nursing

    What wonderful news! I know you're proud! Congratulations to both of you!

  3. Where's a pretty place to live?

    Dixen81 replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the website. We're in central Arkansas, just outside of Little Rock. My husband is from the Fayetteville area and it's beautiful up there. But we just want a change. I grew up an Air...

  4. Did you ever get the diarrhea while in the middle of an important procedure?

    Dixen81 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    That, and my teeny tiny bladder are the only reasons I wouldn't want to work in

  5. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    Dixen81 replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Fran, How long ago was this abuse and where is the girl now? Couldn't you have reported it anyway? Surely, you didn't turn your head! Tell me you

  6. Old Time Folk Medicine

    Dixen81 replied to nowplayingEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my gosh! Did people really do any of this stuff? Poor babies who had no say in their

  7. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    Dixen81 replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    You're so bad, Tom! :chuckle No, I don't think they're called GO GO bars, anymore. I don't know what they're

  8. Limey nurse would like advice

    Dixen81 replied to CupidStuntUK's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm not from Colorado, but welcome to the states! Hope you and your family find a wonderful home! Best

  9. YOUR 3 hardest areas of nursing school

    Dixen81 replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student, and of the classes I have taken, Chemistry was the worst! And although I've studied the Kreb's Cycle in Microbiology, Nutrition, and A&PI, I STILL don't completely get it! Am I...

  10. what do you recommend?

    Dixen81 replied to NursePru's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student also, but from what I've heard from my instructors and other students, the best way to get the experience you are needing would be to work as a CNA. I think the training program for a...

  11. Winter In Maine

    Dixen81 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if you figure out a way, I'll gladly take it (but only for so long). I'm running around in a t-shirt here

  12. Winter In Maine

    Dixen81 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! Way too funny, Fran! Thanks for sharing! I hope those of you that have snow don't have THIS much! I'd like to have a little

  13. Bush proposal to reduce nursing home inspections

    Dixen81 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Bush is such an

  14. The Old Grey Mare

    Dixen81 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    So glad to hear you're home, Fran! Have a wonderful Christmas and get well soon! Love, Peg

  15. Update: Possible Flu for Fran???

    Dixen81 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update; I was wondering how she was doing. Give her a big hug for us when you go see her,

  16. SICK (whine)

    Dixen81 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're sick...just getting over the same thing, myself. Do like everyone said; rest, fluids, and more rest. Hope you're feeling better real soon.

  17. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    Dixen81 replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a jockey or horse trainer. And during off seasons I would travel the world for great antiques, which I could afford because I would be filthy

  18. Diagnose THIS! (kind of a RANT)

    Dixen81 replied to LisaRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you ought to do some online shopping instead. Oh, yeah, and insist on only seeing your regular doctor from now on; after all, it's YOUR health, time, and money. I wouldn't worry about...

  19. Most Embarassing Moment Created By Your Kids & Grandchildren

    Dixen81 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I will never forget the time I was Christmas shopping in a very crowded store one evening with my two oldest kids (who were 6 and 7 at the time). My stomach was upset and after holding it as long as...

  20. Does anyone else take Vitamin C?

    Dixen81 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I take extra vitamin C and calcium along with a good multivitamin, and I notice a big difference in how I feel. So far I have not gotten sick, either, though my hubby and son did. Does anyone...

  21. The fatting of America.

    Dixen81 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy, tgibson is back. I've gained 10 pounds since we last heard from you.

  22. All night cramming....

    Dixen81 replied to SarahCeleste's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations, Sarah! Way to go! Everyone learns different. I go to school with one woman who only has to hear it once, and it sticks! She's a straight A student! Wish my brain were that...

  23. Loss

    Dixen81 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    L&D_RN_OH, I'm so sorry to hear you had to go through that. My heart goes out to you and the baby's family.

  24. Weed Out Courses?

    Dixen81 replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Students

    From listening to the students at my school, the ones who took A&P in the summer were glad they did. I took Chemistry and Micro in the summer, and Chemistry was hell for me (I worked in...

  25. Snow...snow and more snow!

    Dixen81 replied to funnygirl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we would get a little of that white stuff here in Arkansas. We rarely do. Just occasional ice. I would love to have a white Christmas. I want to move somewhere where you get enough snow to...