Ado Annie ASN, RN

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Nursing is my second career, and I'm so glad I made the change. I don't always love it, but most of the time I do.

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    Is this LEGAL?

    Ado Annie replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really? I didn't pick up on your subtlety, then. And I've been trying to read this whole mess with some sensitivity and
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    PreReqs: How long has it taken

    Ado Annie replied to ladybug725's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a prior degree, but (a) my freshman composition classes were granted as advanced standing credit and the local schools won't transfer that, (b) my chem and physics classes are 20+ years old and...
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    anatomy/dissecting??

    Ado Annie replied to dizze98765's topic in Indiana Nursing

    At another regional campus of IU, we dissected cats. I happen to like cats, and had a few twinges of sorrow that all these cats have to be killed and prepped for the health sciences students. But then...
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    Elderly Suicide Is Not Uncommon

    Ado Annie replied to NurseKymba's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, NM. I won't lie to him. It would be a bad idea for many reasons, not the least of which is that kids talk, and he'll hear it from someone else if not from
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    Elderly Suicide Is Not Uncommon

    Ado Annie replied to NurseKymba's topic in General Nursing

    NMSANE and Hope2, my heart goes out to you. I just attended a funeral for a man who was one of my son's favorite teachers. I hear that he hung himself. He'd struggled with depression for over a year....
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    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    Ado Annie replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Your negative attitude and constant foul language and complaints about the idiots you have to work with aren't doing anything to impress anyone. *not a nursing job, but
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    Happily Addicted to allnurses.com

    Ado Annie replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Happy addict here, too. You all rock!!!:bowingpur Seriously, I learn so much. I can read most threads. The only one I have avoided is the "most gross, yucky, disgusting nursing story" thread. Not...
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    Cherokee language

    Ado Annie replied to ertravelrn's topic in General Nursing

    That is so cool. DO keep us updated on the job situation. I'm an Oklahoma native, and when I finish school would be very interested in the IHS. At one point when I was deciding what I wanted to be...
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    coworker complained: I dared to say "butt."

    Ado Annie replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I understand ... just wanted to point out that I don't think I'm easily offended, BUTT (pun intended) I'm not crazy about vulgarity. Hence, if you'd said "I'm working my butt off...
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    Pre-Nursing "Support" Group

    Ado Annie replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just had to say... you know what, all? I want this so bad. Nurses are my heroes right now. I'm reading Echo Heron's book Tending Lives and I'm just in awe. (and occasionally pretty intimidated and...
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    Pre-Nursing "Support" Group

    Ado Annie replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I'm excited for
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    Announcement-From_RG, Any Parents or anyone else!

    Ado Annie replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

    Amen to that! But while some parents of twins found it intrusive and obnoxious, I always enjoyed it, or at least recognized that they were sharing something that was special to them. The ones I *did*...
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    Liquid Stool - Orange

    Ado Annie replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    That makes sense. I was going to report that when my son was getting doses of mineral oil (he was a bit of a hoarder), he would have orange oily stools that leaked. What a
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    TEAS test Need INFO!!!

    Ado Annie replied to sweetie24's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The study guide will definitely help. And if you're doing well in your math class, you should be OK. I thought the math was pretty easy (but I'm a math person). My poorest score was in the science...
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    Pre-Nursing "Support" Group

    Ado Annie replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not enough snow here to amount to anything. I miss the sunshine and warmth so much. I'm really tired of winter. On this fine Friday... Twin A was diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday. Twin B woke today...
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    Pre-Nursing "Support" Group

    Ado Annie replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, everyone. I've been accepted to an accelerated BSN program that starts in July, but dh is really backing off on whether we can manage for me to quit working for 14 months. So I'll be checking...
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    Has anyone else had this discussion with their kids?

    Ado Annie replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Meg, I'm sure from having read several of your posts that you are a kind and considerate patient. (and thanks to NancyNurse for pointing out that she realizes people aren't at the best when...
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    2nd degree program want HS transcipt!!

    Ado Annie replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm surprised these programs wanted HS transcripts. Mine didn't -- too bad, because my HS grades were a lot better than my first undergrad
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    Food Addiction?

    Ado Annie replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sometimes it takes something a little extreme (though NOT something dangerous). Anyone else notice a seasonal relationship to overeating? February is about the most depressing month of the year...
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    Food Addiction?

    Ado Annie replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, can't say it's working so well for me, either. As my dh would confirm, I don't like to be told what to do -- not even, apparently, by myself. Tonight we're going to a Valentine dinner at the...
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    I'm in, now....

    Ado Annie posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    .... how do I pay for it? I am provisionally accepted to my accelerated BSN program of choice.:) I don't think the criminal background check or health requirements will be a problem. now... wow......
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    I'm in, now....

    Ado Annie replied to Ado Annie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks. Those few remaining months will go fast, I'm sure. My husband has been grudgingly understanding and supportive. He's working part time right now, and trying to start a business (which is...
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    Food Addiction?

    Ado Annie replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Someone else pointed out that we can't stop eating altogether, but if I cut back the fat and calories I'm not going to suffer the same kind of physical withdrawal that an alcoholic does when he/she...
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    Food Addiction?

    Ado Annie replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was slender for a long time, though some family members were always scolding me about eating too many sweets. Maybe they didn't think I was slender. I'm 5'7" and graduated from high school weighing...
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    Really headed back to nursing this time around!!!

    Ado Annie replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. I hope you *have* found your niche. Thank God for people willing to work with the mentally ill. You'll do