[Emland]

What is your line of business, Synn?

[Chery]

/lotsa hugs to everyone, but especially to Chery

Need me to go kick some staff's behinds for you, Chery?

Thanks syn.. I'll do my own kicking tomorrow.

Love your avatar.

I have more hair, but the doctor will get the message.

[Chery]

Sorry to hear about your doctor, Chery. Hugs to you.

How is everyone? I spent most of last week painting, ugh.

Grateful for all those hugs, they'll help me maybe sleep a little tonight.

What kind of painting?

I think body painting is more fun...

[Synnen]

I'm an admin, Em. The problem is that my work history has been weird and sporadic, so I have some strange levels of experience in some programs--like NO Powerpoint, but some experience with PeopleSoft, only it was a modified version for the education system.

It's amazing what you can tell about a company from their ads when they're looking for admin/clerical. It's an essential part of every business, but treated in some cases as if any person who can read can do the job.

[Emland]

Painting my new office. It has a window! The window faces a brick wall, but it is a window! Beats the shared office I had.

I did some foam art with my daughter this weekend. She insists the Pilgrim is a Leprechaun because of the hat. So we have a Native American, horn of plenty and a Leprechaun in a black outfit on our kitchen table.

[magprob]

A virtual cornicopia of strange things on your table. Has the Leprechaun given you any crap? I find them to be little smartasses.

[alkalineangel]

Hello all! Hope everyone is doing well. I miss talking to you all. CBW you staying well? J-9 how's school treating you... start, you staying busy? Synn? Everyone else?

Started prenatal arobics last night for my last few weeks... im loving it already.

Have to work 3-11 this week to train with the day crew.. not looking forward to those hours, there is no time for anything else. Will be happy when I'm back to my normal schedule which I have grown to love.

Finally finished the baby room this last weekend, and now I'm just picking up the little things at the stores and putting them in their place.

Well I'm already being beckoned again from upstiars... better start lunch. Have a good day!

[J_9]

Okay, just for an idea, here is one of my test questions... How do I know? One of the instructors told us, LOL. Let's see if anyone can get the answer right...

You are caring for a newborn with nuchal rigidity, a poor suck reflex, and a weak cry. You suspect the infant has:

A) spina bifida
B) Chiari II Malformation (Arnold-Chiari malformation)
C) epilepsy
D) craniosynostosis


Hmmmmmmm, I know which one I'm going to pick.

Now, back to my studies.

[startover22]

All I can offer is to hold the baby and kiss and love it while you nurses do your thing...

[Emland]

I'm going to guess D, because that is the letter I choose when I don't know the answer on multiple choice quizzes.

[J_9]

Very good guesses guys, but the answer is B.

Testing reasoning here (taught to me by my psych instructor) three answers are one or two words, in this case the answer that has the most words is correct. If three answers have 6 words and one has 2 words, the one with 2 is correct.

If 3 answers have the words "always" in them and one answer has "occasionally" well, then that is your answer.

Just some test taking strategy if you ever go back to school.

[startover22]

I am confused but I will survive!

[J_9]

Here's an easy one taken from my test bank that we study from...

The nurse is admitting a young child to the hospital because bacterial meningitis is suspected. Which of the following is the major priority of nursing care?

A. Initiate isolation precautions as soon as diagnosis is confirmed.
B. Initiate isolation precautions as soon as the causative agent is identified.
C. Administer antibiotic therapy as soon as it is ordered.
D. Administer sedatives/analgesics on a preventive schedule to manage pain.

Yeah, I'm taking a break right now. Need one as my head is hurting. I should stop studying so that I don't OVER study (which I do actually have a tendency to do).

[Chery]

My guess is C.

The first two would make you think because of "isolation', but the words "confirmed" and "agent identified" are the catchers. And with the suspecion of meningitis, the child would already be placed in isolation.

Am I right, huh, huh,.

I could use a gold star today.

I called my doctor again this morning and he asked me to come in. So, I went in and he did not tell me anything I did not already know. The tumor is there. The doctor blah, blahd the usual options to be taken, and I stopped him. I do not plan on surgery, chemo, or anything else. I don't plan on spending the last few months or more in any darned hospital.

I believe in Quality and not Quantity and lately the quality part of my life has deminished to the point of no-return.

So, Monday I go back and let him do a few more tests for beurocratic protocol.

He was kind enough to prescribe some valium for me and told me to come see him any time I felt the need.

[CaptainRich]

I'm going to guess "D" because I don't like pain..

[J_9]

YAY! Cheri, you are right!! Good girl...

Cher, you know I would be there with you if I could. Good thing you have your real daughter with you. I too believe in quality vs quantity.

Sorry, Rich, love, 2 points taken off. Cher was correct. And her reasoning was AWSOME!!

[CaptainRich]

Shucks! Taking two off...
I still don't like pain!

[Synnen]

J--log into MSN and help me pick on Nos, if you're taking a break :)

[startover22]

My guess is C.

The first two would make you think because of "isolation', but the words "confirmed" and "agent identified" are the catchers. and with the suspecion of meningitis, the child would already be placed in isolation.

Am I right, huh, huh,...

I could use a gold star today.

I called my doctor again this morning and he asked me to come in. So, I went in and he did not tell me anything I did not already know. The tumor is there. The doctor blah, blahd the usual options to be taken, and I stopped him. I do not plan on surgery, chemo, or anything else. I don't plan on spending the last few months or more in any darned hospital.

I belive in Quality and not Quantity and lately the quality part of my life has deminished to the point of no-return.

So, monday I go back and let him do a few more tests for beurocratic protocol.

He was kind enough to prescribe some valium for me and told me to come see him any time I felt the need.

I love you Chery

[Synnen]

I love you too, Chery.

Good for you for deciding how to live your own life.