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  1. Real Life in NYC

    tinderbox replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm past that point in my life where I could tolerate living with roommates. I really like living alone (well with pets anyway). I love having guests and friends over but cannot stand having to worry...

  2. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    tinderbox replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm on Celexa. Have been on antidepressants for about 5 years now and Celexa for most of those years. I've tried Effexor and Remeron, but Celexa works best for me. I, with the help of my psych NP,...

  3. Real Life in NYC

    tinderbox replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh yeah Brooklyn is way up on my list, too. Park Slope is nice, I've heard. I think I've pretty much ruled out Manhattan for now. Too bad, since if I made 200k a year, I'd very much settle in...

  4. Real Life in NYC

    tinderbox replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    Jersey City sounds nice. Stupid question. Is it in New Jersey? Wouldn't I have to pay more taxes if I lived in NJ and worked in NY? Seems like it's that here with OR and WA. I have been hearing a lot...

  5. What is the best NYC hospital for a fresh grad?

    tinderbox replied to paula77720's topic in New York Nursing

    Anyone know how many pts you get for a telemetry unit at NYU, Lenox Hill, or NY

  6. Is NY a good place to practice nursing?

    tinderbox posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I'm especially interested in those who have worked on the West Coast and are now working in NY (especially in NY city, to be specific, as that is where I am interested in travel nursing next Fall)....

  7. New grad! Small town or Portland? HELP!!

    tinderbox replied to jaimenicole's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The traffic and cost-of-living is not as high as other comparitively urban areas, and you get the benefit of living on the great west coast. I love it here. Seriously. I agree. I'm so sick of hearing...

  8. Real Life in NYC

    tinderbox replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    How about staffing in NYC hospitals? And unions? Most NYC hospitals are unionized, right? Or at least the bigger ones, like NYU, Mt

  9. Real Life in NYC

    tinderbox replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    Okay, new question for all those already in NYC. Do you love working as a NURSE in New York City? Thanks,

  10. West Coast vs East Coast nursing

    tinderbox replied to tinderbox's topic in Travel

    Thanks for all the replies so far, you guys. I want very badly to move to NYC (it's always been my dream) but am currently working in the Pacific NW and want to prepare for the culture shock of...

  11. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    tinderbox replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) I totoally

  12. Traveling With Dogs

    tinderbox replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    I am wondering the exact same thing. Actually, I have 1 small dog and 2 cats. what do travelers do?? Are travel agencies amenable to taking

  13. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    tinderbox replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and while you might 'lose' your license for something, I hope you never 'loose' it. Just one of my pets named Peeve. HAHAA! That was too

  14. How to prepare for GRE?????

    tinderbox posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    What materials did you guys use to prepare/study (I know, you can't really "study" for it, but you know what I mean)? How long did you prepare before actually taking the

  15. Anyone have dogs and work 12hr shifts?

    tinderbox replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! So weird.. I was TTOOOTALLY needing this exact thread a few months ago when I first got my puppy. I also work fulltime and 12-hour shifts. I have a 7 month old pup, and here's what I do- on the...

  16. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    tinderbox replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I notice that you work in the NICU. It's a lot easier to use the word "love" constantly in your job description when you are dealing with small helpless infants who are completely dependent on...

  17. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    tinderbox replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    Alright alright we heard you already. No one is saying that a person should go into nursing for the money, okay? But nurses are professionals, not just warm fuzzy angels of love, for crying out loud....

  18. Real Life in NYC

    tinderbox replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    sounds lovely really, but i am 32 and single and don't necessarily want to live where there are lots of families/kids etc. i'd like to be around other young professionals, but i'll have to consider it...

  19. What you make as a nurse Vs. Cost of living

    tinderbox replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    ICK. I grew up in TX. And no way no how would I want to move back. Who cares if you can buy a big house in a gated Edward Scissorhands-like community?? It's flat, ugly, and the weather SUCKS. Don't...

  20. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    tinderbox replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    You know what, I get annoyed by comments like yours. Yes, you should go into nursing to help people and because you want to have a fulfulling job in which you can make a difference in people's lives....

  21. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    tinderbox replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    I agree- I don't think that they are rude, either. They are extremely valid questions. When I was a student nurse, I was always curious about what I would be making because I knew that I was not...

  22. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    tinderbox replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    That is true-- it's part of our puritanical upbringing. We're very hypocritical-- can talk about anything under the sun but when it comes to the most important things that really affect your life,...

  23. What type of exercise do you do??

    tinderbox replied to CardioTrans's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I do weight training at least 2-3 times a week, cardio machines sometimes or Step aerobics about 3-4 times a week, or hiking with my dog. I also throw in a Pilates or yoga class in there for...

  24. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    tinderbox replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey there I've done both yoga and pilates, and I think that yoga is more mental while Pilates is more about focusing in on your core, positioning, and control. Don't get me wrong- yoga is physical,...

  25. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    tinderbox replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Today I walked to the gym (it's actually opened today- yay!), lifted upper body "push" weights (shoulders, chest, trciceps), and spent 25 minutes on the treadmill. I'm cooking Italian chicken in my...