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But is avoiding couples because they remind you of your aloneness the best solution? Aren't there better, surer ways to try to minimize those feelings? And why not just try minimizing your proximity to them as Sue suggested? Stay in contact, and DON'...

I have no doubt your bosses are nice. But I'm sure that's not why they asked you to teach. They asked you because they have the confidence that you can do it. (Like Bess said) I bet they're right. Years ago when I was in school (albeit non nursing ...

That is so good to hear.... thanks for sharing. :heartbeat

:lol: That's great, TN. I think someone has WAY too much time on their hands.

I turned it down just today; well, I turned down a flu vac; I guess I don't know that it was for H1N1. I still think I have the right to decide what I have injected into my body.

((((Sue)))) I said the prayer I told you I would....... and now it has come to pass. I don't know that it was right; nor if it made any difference; but I did it for you. I wish there was more that I could say; but at a time like this the best thing i...

Many years ago I was flying on a DC10 that had a catastrophic failure of an engine just after takeoff. When the engine failed the plane shuddered and we immediately began to turn back to the airport. Even after the pilot explained what had happened, ...

"u" is often used in place of the Greek letter micro "μ" which would make it micrograms like Pagandeva said.

Thank you for sharing the poem, and especially for sharing your compassion.

Good luck in the interview. I'll be thinking of you from over here on the west coast. I hope it goes well so you can get out of that terrible situation you've been working in.

My thoughts are the same as Leslie's. Thank you. ((((((Allison)))))) Dan

Thank you Viva. I'm pretty sure we're in the same state. If either of my folks need LTC care in the future I hope they end up in your facility; or at least one with people like you in it.

Ahhhhh........ but then you might be quoting out of context.

Let me get this straight. Some people like it when you use the quote feature so they know who is being answered. Other people don't like the quote feature because they've already read the post and they just want a reply. I think I'm going to have t...

I agree about the strong opinion part; or if you're going to ask a question. But if you're going to tell someone "congratulations" on passing the NCLEX I hardly see the need. But I admit that I generally read the entire thread before posting; quite o...

Allison, :icon_hug: I wish I could help more, but I will keep you in my prayers along with our mutual friend. As for the insurance, I know it varies from state to state but something just doesn't seem right about them being able to claim pregnancy as...

that's what i was thinking when i read the preggers part; but i know the insurance issue has taken most of the joy away for you. i'm happy but i feel like crying; kind of the same mixed emotions i had when our first son was born. as for the insu...

I think she has a problem. But I feel to label you as an "enabler" is unfair. For me; that is a word that needs to be used carefully.

Your comment about the "puffy face" struck a chord with me. When the DW and I were still dating she attributed her puffy face to "swollen glands". I had no idea what "hell" she was going through at the time; nor what she had endured previously. I wro...

Thanks for clarification. I thought DNPStudent-Michigan was having trouble finding the PM icon because they had only 11 posts. But with a Premium membership I now know that it's not required. Thanks.

I'm not sure you can PM until you have 15 posts, so it might not show up for you.

And that was where I made my mistake. The DW was in the first trimester; wasn't showing yet; and not everyone knew she was pregnant. It didn't quite seem like the loss of a baby to me; but it was too her. To her it didn't matter if she was in first t...

Maybe it's not scientific; but it sounds like very good advice to me. Years ago my wife suffered 2 miscarriages, both in the first trimester. Although I didn't make some of the worst blunders ("God's way of dealing with it") I still feel I could ha...

My condolences. (((Hugs))) I will also try to take the loss of your brother as a lesson and to not hesitate to check up on a neighbor if I hear something out of the ordinary.

I'm with your son on that one.... except the rain. My son lives in the Portland area and has an extra room.....