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Yeah, I try to stay positive and look at all the things I've accomplished. Something else I started doing is teaching others around me to be nicer to their bones. I let them know to make sure and buy good shoes that cost a little more but feel better on you. Or tell my little sister not to carry heavy items and ask for help instead.

Thank you! I have my first appt with Rheumy on Monday. I am really looking forward to it :)

Yeah, it takes some time getting used to it and def listening to your body.

Thanks

Congrats RN !

Personally, I wouldn't push the test date because we're never going to feel ready for the NCLEX. But if you think the extra days will help then go for it. Stay strong, you're almost there

SATA qs are tough. I used PDA: La Charity. For meds, I didn't really study them. To me there's no way I could have learned them all. So I only looked glanced at the major classifications Beta Blockers, Anti-psychotic, ARBS, PPIs, etc. Look at how they work & the most common adverse effects. On my exam, I think I had 3 and I just winged them.

Don't let anyone bring you down. You are the only person that feels like you are ready for the Nclex. You can do it! Just keep a positive mind set.

Way to go! Congrats RN :)

Thank you for your kind words. I hope your new Rheumy works out for you. Keep me posted I'll def ask the Rheumy about diet, meds, etc. You guys make me feel better about myself

Thank you. I will def look into it

Thank you.

Thanks. Yes, I don't want to say anything as well but my ankle really bothers me when I do alot on it. And since I'm not taking any DMARDs I think it will give me problems during work.

I just got diagnosed with RA in Dec. But I've always known I had a problem (different joints would give me problems) Does anyone get depressed about it? I do at times. I'll start thinking about it and start crying for no reason. I guess part of me doesn't want to be disabled at 27. How do you overcome this? No one understands my bone pain. I surely don't know how to describe it. I will start applying for jobs this week (I'm a new grad) and my question is how do I bring it up or let my unit manager know I have RA once I get a job. I don't want to look weak or let her know I want special privileges. More so, I am having a hard day today or what not. I have been taking tapering Prednisone when I have flare- ups which I have a love/hate relationship with. Prednisone suppresses your immune system so, would I not be able to take care of certain patients during treatment. Also, I haven't seen a Rheumatologist yet. I have an appointment in June that's the earliest I could get seen. Thanks guys!

I did questions from PDA: La Charity, Saunders Comprehensive yellow book, and only did 2 Q Reviews from Hurst (I was so tired of doing questions and did not want to do anymore)