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Topic: RE: HAPPY NURSE'S WEEK
Hi Sandra,
I am so under impressed with our gift from our Administration. I received a very small bag with a candle and lotion. So now I can have soft hands. Can you believe it???!!!
Take care Sandra!! And never work tooo hard. 
Huggs,
Karen
Huggs,
Karen 
Topic: RE: HAPPY NURSE'S WEEK
Right back at ya'll. I worked all but 2 days of it, LOL.
What did ya'll get? We got donuts, a cup of freee coffee and a coffee cup with the name of the hospital on it. Wow, I'm under impressed.
Topic: RE: I want to go back to work!
Cathie,
Angela really covered the situation well. You could also look into working within the school system although you will need at least a BSN with a school nurse cert. But now is the time to continue with your education especially with the many schools are now doing classes through the internet.
Good luck to you!!
Huggs,
Karen 
Topic: RE: Found the RN board!
Hi Kat,
I did not know there was an RN board even though I have it on my profile. You are quite an inspirational young woman. I am happy too as well to find others who we can communicate with in the terms that I am used to. You all sound great. Too bad New Orleans is no where near Chino, CA so I hope you all had a great time!!
Huggs,
Karen
Topic: HAPPY NURSE'S WEEK
Happy Nurse's Week to all of us who work long hours, many 12 hour shifts in a row and often are too tired to do much else. I am happy to be associated with all of you especially at this time in my life. I have been a critical care/emergency RN for 23 years. I am really surprised that I even made it that long. 
But I digress, to all of you men and women in the nursing field I tip my hat to all of you 
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Huggs,
Karen
But I digress, to all of you men and women in the nursing field I tip my hat to all of you .
Huggs,
Karen 
Topic: RE: Hello fellow nurses
Hi
my name is joanne I am an L&D nurse in Phila. I am having RNY Open on May 17 
I hope all goes well 4 u Good luck on your journey
Joanne
I hope all goes well 4 u Good luck on your journey
Joanne Topic: RE: Worn out!!!
You really sound driven to meet your goals Good 4 U. What is the salary where you live? I work 3 12's and bring home 1800 intwo weeks ao If I worked 1 xtra shift I would bring home that 2200. Maybe you should move to Phila or NY to increase your salary> Good luck with all that OT
sweet dreams
Joanne
sweet dreams
Joanne 
Topic: RE: Research Project
I'm not a RN yet...but wouldn't mind participating in your study. I'm 9 months post op and almost at goal. I'm 29 MWF if you need. Feel free to send me the questionaire.
Kristy
254/146/140
Topic: RE: Let's talk about risks...
Bonnie,
I had my lap RNY 10 days ago.
I decided on the lap RNY because of the long term results.
I did well. I have not had to take my BP meds or my DM meds since my surgery 10 days ago. My BP yesterday at my GYN/pap visit was 118/70. I was taking Glucoadvance 500 2 tabs bid. My surgars are normal.
I have had no nausea or vomiting and am eating soft foods and drinking without problems. I had some bowel problems post op in the hosptial....you know that big "have you passed gas?" question we always asked surgery patients??? My answer was "no" for 4 days. Causes some discomfort but no long term problems..
Feel great.
The way I decided???? I knew I was going to have heart problems or go on insulin very soon if I didnt do something.
Susan
10 days post op
Topic: RE: Anyone from or near Ahoskie, NC?
Debbie,
I live in NC and love it. I moved here 3 years ago. Where is Ahoskie? I could tell you more about the area iff you pinpointed it a little...must be a small town. I lived in NC as a child and my parents and one brother live here so if know it pretty well.
Susan
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