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  1. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    It is so sick I can barely think about it. I really don't know what we *can* do to improve the situation. For example I have heard of many people trying to educate on Condoms, etc. yet the culture...
  2. Zoloft...Any Personal or Professional Advice?

    I took Zoloft for a very short amount of time to deal with some mild anxiety (mostly situational) and frequent worry. I believe it did help but caused me to not enjoy sex so I stopped taking it .
  3. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    didn't say anything about ignoring the problems here. However, instead of whining about them why not try and fix them, AND be *thankful* for all that we have -- surely you can admit we have it pretty...
  4. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    I could not agree with you
  5. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    yet people like Michael Moore like to whine about how horrible it is over here ! :angryfire yea
  6. North Harris Community College ??

    wow , it's a small world ~! Im taking Micro and Anat in Mont. in the fall. I have all the other pre reques (except anat. 2 which I will take in the Spring, God willing I get accepted. Let's all...
  7. North Harris Community College ??

    Hi ! Has anyone had any experience with this school ??? I am considering applying... not sure whether I should start out with an LVN program or go straight to the RN program. what's the best route ??...
  8. I am planning on getting my ADN but HAVE to earn some kind of $$ during my schooling, even if it's a little... is it realistic to find a part time CNA job while going to school ???? I also think it...
  9. Help--I have gained 80 pounds within a year

    I am so sorry you are going through such a rough time. A viciuos cycle it is ! I agree with the others, go to the Dr. and then slowly start excercising again. I would recommend Curves for Women....
  10. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    Thanks, helllo nurse. At the moment, I just want to work as a nurse. I have already (what I feel) wasted my time pursuing other fields because of what others in my life wanted me to do or advised me...
  11. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    All of this talk about making Bsn standard makes me uneasy. I want to start an ADN program in F05 and of course in time get a BSN after I have worked for a year or two. I already have a BS and an MA...
  12. Nrsging School-What was your worst error?

    ahhhhhhhhh I am sorry. I am totally empathetic bc this almost happened to me in grad school when I was getting my MA. My last semester there was a professor who I swear would have booted me if she...
  13. nursing school yes or no

    awesome, kim ! I love positive
  14. nursing school yes or no

    NO KIDDING ! :angryfire Just because someone doesn't hear the "voice of God" telling him/her to become a nurse doesn't mean (s)he shouldn't ! My MIL became a nurse so she could be more independent...
  15. Former teachers now RNs?

    Tx either
  16. CNA issue~can anyone advise?

    I have no advice as I am not a nurse, but I can't believe people like this are in the health field "taking care' of us ! Sorry you have to put up with such B.S. Very
  17. Former teachers now RNs?

    I am not a former teacher but counselor. It wasn't so much stressful, just boring and there are few opportunities in my area. I wish I would have not gone in so blindly, but live and learn, I guess....
  18. About those really "hateful, crotchety" patients...

    You're funny ! I just wish she wasn't so unhappy
  19. to nurse or not to nurse?

    What happened with your daughter ? I am just curious, I am a young woman
  20. to nurse or not to nurse?

    I had some of the same concerns regarding nursing after browsing thru this site, etc. I talked to my MIL and some of her friends about nursing and they all stated they love their jobs and wouldn't...
  21. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    I agree, Annabelle. 8-5 jobs affect me the same way.
  22. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    I am switching from Counseling to Nursing. Obviously I do love helping people and "making a difference". I want to enter a helping profession, counseling just isn't my niche. I find it too slow...
  23. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    You have some good points about the grass always being greener. I worked in retail, finance (big bucks to be made) and as a personal trainer (big stretches, I know) and there were butts and politics...
  24. What was your secret weapon for surviving nursing school??

    That's funny, my MIL is an RN and said the exact same thing about studying in the early a.m.
  25. What jobs can I get with my BSN if I don't pass Hesi/Nclex?

    Have you thought about pharma sales? You have a science background so it's possible.... Just a thought. BUT..... DON'T GIVE UP