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Tried it. Not my thing, but most people love it. I'm into Yoga right now...and, of course...Sex is always a great stress reliever!

Tweety - Are you trapped inside with the "babies" for 9 days? Is there a dog park around? Maybe they can go romp & play? Are they loud? If so...mp3 player & headphones! Of course, it's not very healthy...but chocolate & wine always works! Seriously my dogs are either my best stress relief or drive me stark raving mad & sometimes in the same hour. We're with you babe.

cheat days....ohh, i used to have those. i would deprive myself all week & then become pig girl for a day... kind of felt a bit bipolar. now i have "reward evening" every week i have this time when we go out & i chill. it's dinner out (nothing huge, fattening, or crazy, but i don't cook), a glass or 2 of wine & then dessert at the local ice cream parlor - moose tracks!!!! this is enough of a reward. oh, & for the daily chocolate fix - i've got the chocolate chips mixed into my nut & seed snack mix - otherwise i'd be buying at least 2 candy bars every day!! a girl's gotta have chocolate!!!

Of course this was the winning article a touching story, eloquently written! Fabulous! A true representation of the humanity & inhumanity in healthcare today. Thank you & Congratulations!

Mercy - How often do you eat? I ask because there's a ton of research on eating as fuel - keeping the metabolic furnace fueled. Most nutritionists are now recommending 5-6 small meals spread no further than 3-4 hours apart. (of course, still within the allotted caloric limit) Kim

Beautiful set up! Some day...

Ahhh! A fellow tri! Cool! I'm doing my very 1st tri on October 5th. Wish me luck. Very nice to meet you "Iam46yearsold" I am 41. So much nicer in my 40's than earlier years when I took my health for granted! I'm hoping to do a 1/2 marathon next year - if my unhappy foot/ankle lets me.

You are AWESOME! How far are you from work? I live 30 miles & work 7a-7:30p. I'm just not up to it yet. I would LIKE to be & keep thinking of it. I just can't picture it yet. What kind of bike do you have? Do you bike in your scrubs? Do you keep all your stuff @ work? I have soooooooooooo many questions for you! Well guys...I'm off for my 15 miler & then hitting the pool before my day begins.

Welcome Proud Mave!!!:spnngwlcm: Sounds like you're off to a wonderful start. You are wrapped in well wishes & happy thoughts! Kim

O.k., NOW it's Friday...isn't it? Sorry! I work 3 days a week...get confused sometimes! It's the Alzheimer's! Hope you're feeling better after the chest pain thing!!! Yikes! That's scary! I'm glad you went & got checked out. Good thinking... Hope everyone has a great weekend!

I did 0 years & have never regretted it. The hospital I started working in had a wonderful internship program that lasted a minimum of 3 months & up to 6 months depending on the experience & progress of the nurse. The average new grad spent 15 weeks in the program. I would highly recommend - whether you continue your "floor" experience or not, to go into an ICU with a formal preceptor or internship program. As a prior educator, I've seen too many small ICU's training with the "Do 1, See 1, Teach 1" method. Unfortunately, the new ICU RN then just learns the bad habits of those teaching him/her. Have fun!!!

Wow Gentle, Sounds like you deserve a vacation! :onbch:

Oh! 7 days a week is definitely tough & I wouldn't suggest it for anyone who hasn't been exercising for a while & can fit it into their lifestyle. It definitely has the possibility to set you up for failure & takes a huge committment. I usually advocate just exactly what you're saying - 3-4 days a week consistantly. My 7 days a week is a lot of different activities: Running, Swimming, Biking, Yoga. If I tried to do all days on the same activity, I'd end up injured. Yoga is my "rest day". What ever anyone is doing, if they can get in 3-4 days each week to start, that's awesome!

consistency will actually be my website article topic this week. ONLY because this last couple of weeks have proven to be a huge breakthrough for me in this area. I'm NOTORIOUSLY INCONSISTENT - with EVERYTHING!

it's friday night: what's the best thing you did for yourself this week? me - i exercised every day. consistency is key for me & something i have a really hard time with. :redbeathe this week i did it!!! yay me!

That's what I kept running up against when I wanted to convert my ADN/BA to a BSN. Finally, I just gave up. Too frustrating & I really didn't want the BSN anyway, my job wanted me to have it. Much happier now that I'm not trying to please other people with a degree I don't need & I'm studying what I WANT TO!

the gremlin in your head that says, "i feel fat, though" needs to be silenced!!!!! bad gremlin, bad!:argue: great job getting started walking! great job dropping 4 pounds! how does that feel?

Lots of opinions here - Some educated & experienced... Having been in nursing leadership for years, & surrounded by nursing & healthcare leaders - We made the hiring decisions. Wear what you want...If presented with 2 equally qualified applicants who both presented themselves well 1 in a suit & 1 in business casual, I would probably lean towards the one in the suit. But, at a career fair, no one has the opportunity to determine equally qualified. It's all about looks & presentation. First Impressions. Make the impression. Sharply & Professionally Dressed Well groomed 1 page typed resume w/o errors Reheorificed 30-second spiel about YOU (like a sales pitch) Great handshakeAgain, go get 'em!!!

Looks like your local college is basically doing the same thing as long as they don't make you jump through a lot of "hoops" taking courses getting "ready" for your junior/senior nursing courses. Have a great time & welcome to nursing!

Skip the ADN & head straight for the accelerated BSN. You are a perfect candidate! You'll also be eligible for quick entry into MSN programs based on business or leadership. I'd avoid the trap of the ADN - it has given me headaches. I fell into it because it got me into school about 3 months earlier than the BSN program would have. I now have a BA in business added to my ADN, but can't move forward in any Nursing Masters degree without getting my BSN + I had to add a bunch of credits to get my AA for entry into my BA program...$$$$$ arrrrgh:banghead: Now I'm in a totally different line of work & happy to pursue education unrelated to nursing - all is well. :heartbeat But, the moral of the story is GET THE BSN if you have that option & it appears you do.

I'm in 100% agreement with Hopeful! As a previous hiring manager, I vote suit. People make their hiring decision in about 30 seconds (actually research says 10-20 seconds). It's not fair, but it's reality. Wear the suit. Not only will it make a great impression - you'll feel more confident & that will shine through. Go get 'em!

Eggbeaters suck! Fat-free cheese? YUCK! Girl...have a little real cheese with your eggs, just not a pig-pile. Veggies - WAY TO GO! When I ate meat, the mcgriddle was my best friend...so yummy. SOOOOOO full of junk! I'm feelin' your pain! I hope you ate a good breakfast & are sleeping soundly now.

OMG! Laugh of the day. I have this hilarious pic in my head of you trying to protect your computer screen from the lurker while you are gasping for breath being poisoned by the gassy one, rolling on the floor laughing at the screen-touchers. :urck:

Do only what you can! I never meant for you to push yourself beyond your capabilities. It's awesome that you're riding your bike!! You go girl! Do you walk? I remember this hill by my house - it's about 3 feet high over a whole block. My husband used to jokingly call it Mount DeLand because I would get winded & almost not make it up the darned thing when we took the dogs for a slow walk. I totally get where you are at! Much respect for getting out there & doing anything when it's so difficult . I know just how hard it is! Your body, mind & soul will pay you back later for the dedication. If I can answer any questions or anything, just send me a pm. Kim

That was SOOOOOO me a year ago! But seriously, Try 1 flight slowly. Just build up. It took be over a year to get to where I am now. 18 months ago I could barely walk a block. Last week I did a "dry run" of the Sprint Triathlon distances I'll be racing in October!!! 20 miles bike 1/4 mile swim 2.6 mile runSmall changes, built on top of one another, consistently - make a HUGE difference!