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  1. Am I the only one to feel this way?

    totallytheresa replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    You know what I think it all boils down to? Accepting who you are. You have to find a way to say, hey- I am who I am, I have many wonderful qualities. So I'm not perfect- nobody is! And you really...

  2. Flu shot facts

    totallytheresa replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    I just think the whole thing is confusing. Can the scientists be pretty sure that they know the flu strain for this year? Because that's what's confusing to me... do we get it, then have it turn out...

  3. If HIV is "undetectable" due to meds...

    totallytheresa posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I am a student RN, and a good friend of mine was diagnosed as being HIV+ almost 2 years ago. At first he was completely freaking out (normal I'm sure), but within a few months got it together and...

  4. BSN program in upstate NY??

    totallytheresa replied to CEG's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm pretty sure that Lemoyne College is starting a BSN program since they closed SU School of Nursing. I think there is one at Utica too. Also, I am pretty sure SUNY Upstate Hospital does something...

  5. Disecting Cats

    totallytheresa replied to DeanG's topic in General Students

    We used cats in A&P too... and it was pretty disturbing.. had to cover the faces with a towel! I didn't like it, and cats are NOT human bodies, so of course we're put together a lot differently,...

  6. First Day Of Clinical - What to Do / What to Bring?

    totallytheresa replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    I usually take that time to really read their chart, find out their history from it, etc... sometimes sit with them and get to know them, if there's time. I also see what my classmates are up to, if...

  7. Easy Math Conversion Help

    totallytheresa replied to DianainFlorida's topic in General Students

    That's a great site!!! Thanks for the info, I start back to school tomorrow and I am NOT a math

  8. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    totallytheresa replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I was afraid to open my email!! I will try to keep a more open mind, and will TRY not to judge; maybe in time, I will look at things differently? I hope so, otherwise I will have a hard...

  9. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    totallytheresa replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    Well guess what? I have compassion, and a lot of it. And I thought people were able to come to this site to voice their opinions without getting chastised!! I think you're misunderstanding the...

  10. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    totallytheresa replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I was generalizing, not speaking of the specific case, if you read my post you would've noticed that I was wondering if maybe that was what the poll was about, the government and obesity...

  11. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    totallytheresa replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I just cannot even comprehend living that way, well actually it's not even living- it's existing, and just barely. I don't know how to tell who started the poll, but I wonder if he/she was...

  12. Just Curious........

    totallytheresa replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Marla.. my thoughts have turned to mush too!! hehehehehe I'm trying to wake them up though since I start back to class on Monday, better hurry! And with my kids not starting back to school till...

  13. If HIV is "undetectable" due to meds...

    totallytheresa replied to totallytheresa's topic in Infectious Disease

    Oh, thank you so much for the info... I knew there MUST be a way to tell, that the virus just couldn't disappear, but wasn't exactly sure the details. It truly stinks very much that he has this...

  14. Curious-why not another helping profession?

    totallytheresa replied to Chevelle's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi... I am going to nursing school in Syracuse, at Crouse... I live near Syracuse, so yes, of course you can PM me!!!

  15. Curious-why not another helping profession?

    totallytheresa replied to Chevelle's topic in Nursing Career

    Chevelle, this is so funny, but when I first started my pre-reqs, I always told myself with every class, ok- if I don't make it (especially chemistry and a&p!!) I will go back and get my BS in...

  16. Working While Attending RN Program?

    totallytheresa replied to Pilot76's topic in General Students

    I worked FT during all of my pre-reqs, and for the first semester of nursing school. In addition to raising my 13, 12, 10 year old kids, alone... Whew! And it was HARD!! I was exhausted, my kids...

  17. Where is everyone from?

    totallytheresa replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Manlius, NY, which is a suburb of Syracuse. When my kids are grown (another 8-10 years!) I am OUT of this cold and snowy state!!!

  18. "How old are you?"

    totallytheresa replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are several reasons why patients ask personal questions. One is, they sometimes want to take some of the attention off themselves. You know- let's talk about YOU instead of whats wrong...

  19. Caps anyone??

    totallytheresa replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    My school graduates nurses in classic graduation attire- black gown, black capboard thing with the tassle. I was bummed about that because I have my AS in another field and sort of wanted the white...

  20. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    totallytheresa replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I have some money saved and am hoping to not have to dip into it TOO much during the rest of school... so the first thing I am going to do? But a house for me and my kids :) That's what I have...

  21. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    totallytheresa replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I saw that show too, and felt to sick and so sad for those kids.... and it really did make me feel fortunate that we were born in this country, for all the complaining we do about our government......

  22. Crouse Hospital SON

    totallytheresa replied to DZcarrie's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, just saw this so sorry it's so late! I go to Crouse, and am starting my second semester in a few weeks :) It really is a great school! But one of my friends took a&p at a school other than...

  23. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    totallytheresa replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    You know what? Instead of being critical of us US nurses before you even come here, why don't you take a look at what this whole topic is about!!!We're not talking about a few nurses coming here to...

  24. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    totallytheresa replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what Gromit said. I'm sure you must know that coming to the US with your husband and becoming a nurse here is quite different from what this thread is all about. The big beef here is...

  25. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    totallytheresa replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    That article is perfect for this topic, because it not only shows what bringing in nurses from other countries will do to our job market, but also what it will do to their