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  1. Looking too young to be an RN

    I have to agree with many of the previous posters. Try a different "older" make-up style and dress professionally, avoid younger fashions while at work (even with scrubs there seem to be a variety...
  2. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    Wow guys! Thank you all so much for those who posted the positives to nursing! This is great! :) I am a nursing student and I may have on "rose colored glasses", but guess what, I think I'll keep...
  3. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Hello and welcome Cisco! I hope you stick around and enjoy our pursuit of health! :) I am sorry to hear about the problems you have had with your family. It is very hard to break away from people...
  4. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    LOL! You guys crack me up - I'm sorry I miss out on getting online over the weekends. Hiker (I think it was you) - after that I think I am going to take two showers a day to be sure to get in a few...
  5. stuck between nursing and medical school

    I am so sorry for your tragic losses and I commend you for wanting to care for your little sister. My opinion is to follow your heart. Search deep within yourself and find out what you truly want...
  6. Monday is the BIG day

    Awesome! I am still a student, so I can't really help you there except just keep your mind open and take in everything you can. If you start to feel overwhelmed, stop and take a deep breath and...
  7. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Yep - I can totally relate! Some days I look forward to Monday just because the only place I have to be that day is work - no class, no clinicals, just boring 'ol work - hehe. That's
  8. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Oh WooHoo!!! That is awesome! Congratulations - it will be so great when you are finished! Yeay! I can't wait until I am that far. I feel so inadequate this early in the ball-game. I know it...
  9. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    LOL - isn't that the truth! Where are you at in your
  10. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Yep, I have to wait. I don't like the waiting part, I am one of those who wants to know right away. Oh well, I guess I can handle it - hehe. She said she will hopefully have it up before our next...
  11. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    So true Zoe! Winter has always been my enemy - could be why I despise it so much. I don't like cold and I don't like snow and I always seem to get depressed in the winter which = weight gain for me....
  12. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Awesome Zoe - right back atchya! At least you are staying there and not creeping back up like I did, that is so wonderful! You will reach your goal, just keep working at it, I know you can do
  13. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Blue - I love your hair!!! :) Congrats on the weight loss. I am like you, have to keep working at the diet because temptations are everywhere. I have a lunch meeting today with the Baby Bear Hugs...
  14. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Thanks for the encouragement Rain - I will be happy to have this first test done with so I will know what to expect for the rest of them in this class. I'll try not to panic too much - hehe. Hey,...
  15. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    I like the food for thought Muffie - it's a good point, one we should remember since we have to live in our bodies - hehe. Thanks hiker! I do study like crazy, but sometimes the answers to the...
  16. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Thanks Muffie and Tweety! I think you're right Muffie - if you can't eat "right", at least make the best choice for yourself based on what you have available. :) I would have preferred a salad,...
  17. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    LOL! Oh my gosh, you guys are too funny! Well hey, laughter is healthy, so this is a good thing! :) Tweety, hopefully that condo will be done soon, you are a good person to allow him to stay until...
  18. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Sounds yummy Tweety. At least you are going for the healthy food. I was just going to ask what Zoe already did, so I will refrain. I hope you are being kind to your soul, it is so hard to lose...
  19. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Thanks Zoe and right back atchya! One of these days we will get to where we want to be. Slowly, but surely, if we have nothing else, at least we have determination and that is what we need! Hope...
  20. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Wow Zoe - thanks, that's pretty cool! I am really happy to see that I am implementing some of those strategies, that is a good sign! For example, snacking on veggies instead of something else and...
  21. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Thanks Tweety! How is your schooling going? That is definitely one of my stressors. It is a good stressor, but still causes anxiety. Thanks Zoe and (((((((((Zoe))))))))) right back atchya!...
  22. Please help me! I need your advice;)

    Hi Angelica! I too dream of one day working in a NICU, which is why I am in nursing school. :) I agree with Jolie and suggest that you start taking pre-reqs as they are many and take a while to get...
  23. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Yeay hiker - the orange is definitely a victory! WooHoo! I have been having an orange/grapefruit each night for dessert and I love it, but I am worried about the price with all the cold in CA....
  24. Gompers

    What a beauty! Congrats!!!
  25. You're Going to Practice on ME?!?!

    I am currently a first-year nursing student. We have done IM injections on each other with normal saline and we had to start and IV catheter in each other - just insert the cath and then remove, not...