Sage611

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  1. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Me, too. I grew up in Appalachia, but ironically my English education was better than average. I graduated with a class of 60, and only a few went to college. We all were taught proper grammar, but...

  2. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to hear it on tv, during an impromptu interview with a witness or bystander. I feel sorry for people who aren't educated, but if you are, there is really no

  3. FSW Fall 2016 Nursing Applicants

    Sage611 replied to Angeleyezz's topic in School, College Programs

    A lot more than anticipated: roughly 1600 study materials, 300 uniforms/shoes, 1800 tuition. I'm sure that will be compounded by stethoscope, notebooks, a watch with a second hand, etc. The good thing...

  4. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Like...this thread is like so random. Like, I mean, literally the most awesome posts. Like, totally. Severe overuse and misuse of the above. Everything is so awesome that even the most awesome things...

  5. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh goodness! I guess

  6. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

  7. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I "Sherbert" always bugged me too, sounded like "sure, Bert." It always made me think of Sesame

  8. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Incorrect signs are the worst! There is a subdivision near me called "Blue

  9. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    ...saying "Ibupropen" or

  10. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of when I was very young and stupid, when I pronounced Constantinople

  11. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    These are funny! I thought of another one that bugs me, saying "death" for "deaf." Also, saying one's a caretaker, instead of

  12. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I heard "conversate" once. I don't wince, but secretly think it's kinda

  13. Why do some nurses like to whine and complain i

    Sage611 replied to Springdaisy04's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's not just nurses. It's

  14. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Plural vs. possessive ...I may be a dunce at math, but English is my bag,

  15. Why do some nurses like to whine and complain i

    Sage611 replied to Springdaisy04's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No

  16. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thought of some more: odor vs. scent and anxious vs.

  17. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's in the Oxford

  18. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Could care

  19. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Neither is "ain't." I say "y'all" but don't write

  20. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sage611 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about "loose" and "your/you're." It always bothered me when people said, "it affected him and I." I call it Grammar Overreach LOL. My husband says "supposively" instead of "supposedly," but I...

  21. FSW Fall 2016 Nursing Applicants

    Sage611 replied to Angeleyezz's topic in School, College Programs

    Is the additional material from ATI required? I just received an email that the bookstore has more materials totaling 565. This is getting very

  22. first job at a methadone clinic

    Sage611 replied to Bishop043's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I used to work in weight loss and had a wealthy client who used to complain there was too much food on 1st class flights...and the lobster rolls at the country club were too fattening. You...

  23. FSW Fall 2016 Nursing Applicants

    Sage611 replied to Angeleyezz's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm not sure about any other book, but I think we get another code at the start of classes from our

  24. FSW Fall 2016 Nursing Applicants

    Sage611 replied to Angeleyezz's topic in School, College Programs

    Reluctantly I purchased the bulk from the bookstore. These days I'm all about doing things the easy way.

  25. FSW Fall 2016 Nursing Applicants

    Sage611 replied to Angeleyezz's topic in School, College Programs

    I loved Microbiology. Anatomy is basically memorization and Physiology requires a thorough understanding of systems and chemical reactions. My teacher tested with essays, so I found that I had to...