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Comment on Sugar Cookies by Terra

Terra — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:06:13 +0000

Hi, I am also on the hunt for the yummy Lofthouse recipe. Thanks for all your ideas. I will try them!

Comment on Living in the Now by Peggikaye

Peggikaye — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:57:42 +0000

I think that you have hit the nail on the head my friend!
My children, who are not ADHD, but carry their own neurobiological ‘disorders’ of OCD and Tourette’s Syndrome … both say that
“I am normal in my Abnormalities!”

My oldest, in learning about his ‘disorders’ (he refuses to recognise them as a disorder, but rather, a difference) he realized that for a child with this particular genetic ‘disorder’ …this DIFFERENCE …this genetic mind make up .. he is a perfectly normal child.
His brain makes the brain signals it is SUPPOSED to make for a child with tourette’s and OCD. He is not abnormal … he is not different … he is normal in his abnormality …

HE IS normal in his abnormailities …
He has no problems with it …and if people have trouble with him … then THEY are the ones who have significant problems.

I LOVE my child’s take on life. HE is my inspiration (in spite of the fact that I maintain he’s buying his way through college (hush Enrico, I’m bitter)

People with ADHD are not abnormal … they have something that makes them think in a different way …

They are normal in their ‘abnormalities’ …

Comment on Post-Election Thoughts by Risa

Risa — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:18:06 +0000

Well said, Mom. This is an attitude that more people need to have (especially right now).

Comment on Post-Election Thoughts by Lydia

Lydia — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:04:01 +0000

I’m waiting for the arrogance and belittling. This is excellent and right-on Ruth. Thank you for your positivity and maturity.

Comment on What is a Nurse? by Strong One

Strong One — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:49:39 +0000

Your welcome, and THANK YOU for the link love! NURSES ROCK

Comment on Post-Election Thoughts by Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:21:29 +0000

Thanks, Vijay! You can call me Geek2Nurse or Ruth here (although G2N is cool, I like that!). ToastyFrog is my place, not my name.

Comment on Post-Election Thoughts by Vijay

Vijay — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:53:57 +0000

I think this is a wonderful post. Anyone who says otherwise is welcome to sit in their corner and sulk as the world moves on.

PS. Do I call you G2N or TF here?

Comment on Yet Another Personality Test by etmorpi

etmorpi — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:41:46 +0000

NFPC - “The Artist”.

You perceive the world with particular attention to nature. You focus on what’s in front of you (the foreground) and how that fits into the larger picture. You are also particularly drawn towards the colors around you. Because of the value you place on nature, you tend to find comfort in more subdued settings and find energy in solitude. You like to deal directly with whatever comes your way without dealing with speculating possibilities or outcomes you can’t control. You are in tune with all that is around you and understand your life as part of a larger whole. You are a down-to-earth person who enjoys going with the flow.

The emboldened bits are the bits that differ from yours.

Comment on Single-Bed Machine Knit Sock Pattern by kelly Tygert

kelly Tygert — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:50:12 +0000

I am glad to see your making good use of the knitting machine! I just purchased a replacement and thought I might try making some socks and came across your blog and spotted your ebay name! Nice pattern directions!

Comment on The Nursing School Experience by Paula

Paula — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:00:27 +0000

Well, some things must never change. Although my experience with nursing school was 25 years ago, I still remember very clearly the demeaning way in which the students were treated. I have always likened it more to a boot camp environment rather than attending an institution of higher learning. I recall clinical postconferences where the instructor would not stop the ridicule until she had a student in tears.

Did this make me a better nurse? No. I am very glad I was able to rise above the attitude displayed by my instructors to show compassion to patients, families and co-workers.

Now as a manager, I have several employees in nursing school, going to several different schools. The stories they share certainly demonstrate that this continues to be a widespread issue. During the years, doing informal polls of nursing school experiences has revealed that students in very expensive private schools are treated much better than those who attend state schools. At least this is what I have found in my area.

In a profression with current shortages and more severe shortages predicted in the future, one would think that the “break the spirit” mentality would cease. I had a great deal of difficulty with this type of treatment as a young adult. I do not believe that I could have/would have tolerated it if I had been older and wiser. The nursing profession is dependent on nontraditional students to prevent the shortage from reaching critical levels. I am glad you survived.

Welcome to a very challenging but fulfilling profession.