amarilla

amarilla RN

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  1. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    amarilla replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    Hi OP, you've already received good advice about complex carbs and healthy snacks, but I just wanted to second the notion that protein shakes can be very filling, (and healthy!), also. I like Muscle...

  2. I want an honest opinion of this crap

    amarilla replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    Unbelievable. Really. I haven't heard of this sort of scolding and humiliation since I left my last corporate job. Kudos to your staff for keeping their composure and remaining professional despite...

  3. How are you going to Vote - US

    amarilla replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be voting

  4. Need Advice Badly

    amarilla replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on the area you live, (availability of jobs), and how much the financial aspect affects the decision. If you can comfortably not work while you continue to look, perhaps you should...

  5. Not so sure I want to be a nurse

    amarilla replied to gabriella86's topic in General Students

    To be fair... no one knows your reasons for wanting to be a nurse, or could judge for same even if we knew them. This is my second career and if I can say anything, it's this: you can't have it all....

  6. Smelly co-worker

    amarilla replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I really think this should be management's issue to tackle. It's just one more fun thing that comes with being the boss: confronting awkward issues (hopefully) with tact and sensitivity and seeing...

  7. Pre-reqs online

    amarilla replied to chanel-0's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in California, but I did want to stop in and add: check with the RN program you want to apply to. Can't stress this enough. Your nursing school likely has prerequisite criteria and a specific...

  8. Hep B Vaccine or not?

    amarilla replied to alyx's topic in General Nursing

    I took the vaccine with no regrets. One less thing to worry about is always a plus, by my

  9. WANTED: smokers and smokers that have successfully quit!

    amarilla replied to annful24's topic in General Nursing

    1. How long have you been a smoker? I quit 5/27/08 after smoking for about 14 years. 2. How often and how much to you generally smoke cigarettes? I smoked at least a pack each day, more often two. 3....

  10. Confused...

    amarilla replied to Uthemann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, It's okay to be confused and anxious about which direction you'd like to pursue, with everything that means - leaving behind friends, going out of your comfort zone, not knowing what may...

  11. Nursing School: Self-Taught?

    amarilla replied to Blove86's topic in General Students

    This was exactly how the first month went for me... and then clinicals began. If you can form a group to quiz each other and practice skills, I found it much more encouraging and supportive to get...

  12. Grievance leads to physical conditions?!

    amarilla replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Anne, First things first: I am so sorry for your loss. I too am a dog lover and am active in dog rescue; I probably shed more tears between sick people and animals in need than is healthy anyhow. I...

  13. Please dont hate me for saying this...

    amarilla replied to RN2BENAUSTIN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, thank you for bringing this up, for all reasons good, bad and indifferent. When I left a career in finance for health care, most folks who know me well were *shocked.* It's not that I'm not...

  14. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    amarilla replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, to be honest, only the big 3-0 is in my immediate future but I wanted to stop in on this thread to say... you guys are awesome!!! I wish more folks like you were in some of my classes when I...

  15. seriously considering quitting my job--need suggestions

    amarilla replied to rholman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow...first of all, congrats on doing some self-assessment and having the courage to begin the process of upheaval to find your happiness. I am switching careers at hardly 30, and know how long,...

  16. Rate My Professor

    amarilla replied to BenevolentOne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    IME, it can be hit or miss. I'd focus more on doing my best, not try to figure out particular foibles and plan for possible difficulties. I buy study guides and take meticulous notes, regardless of...

  17. accepted

    amarilla replied to vienna22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!! It will all feel very real soon enough, but in the meantime...celebrate and treat yourself! Best,

  18. MEOW! Catty nursing students

    amarilla replied to OldShoesRock's topic in General Students

    I understand and agree that most social environments, (work, play and everything in between), are subject to be in flux; the environment can only reflect the people who compose the group, after all....

  19. MEOW! Catty nursing students

    amarilla replied to OldShoesRock's topic in General Students

    I worked in the finance sector before going back to school and pursuing nursing school. I was one of few women in my department. The pace was non-stop, the work never ending, and the climate of the...

  20. How hard is Chemistry if you are not good in math?

    amarilla replied to scootersuz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never say 'doomed'. You've pushed through your pre-reqs and shouldn't let anything stand in your way! If you're feeling that your math is a little weak, I'd do two things now: 1) Find out your...

  21. Public Speaking Nerves: Class Presentation

    amarilla replied to Plagueis's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I too had to take a public speaking class as part of the prerequisite curriculum, and Toastmasters is definitely a great idea to get your feet wet to practice addressing groups without such...