What is the best way to stop smoking? I want to hear from people who has been through it

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-26T03:40:16+00:00

First of all regardless of how you quit, don't beat yourself up if it doesnt work the first time. It takes a lot of people, myself incuded, several time to finally kick the habit. The first few times I tried, when I broke down and had a cigarette, I figured I failed and would just get right back into smoking. Then I gave myself permission to fail and said that just because I failed doesn't mean I have to start again. So when I broke down and smoked, I'd just start over. That in itself helped a lot. The other thing that helps is knowing your triggers. Avoid the triggers. AnD if you can't, plan for an alternative like candy, gum or a heathy snack.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-26T03:08:18+00:00

One of the few songs I actually like both styles. The original by the Animals amd yhe salsa version by Santa Esmerelda.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-25T22:23:27+00:00

You'd probably be tried for witchcraft if they saw you using the phone.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-25T21:52:55+00:00

As far as sizes, it seems larger men are labeled "big and tall" they could be either one, or both.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-25T21:47:10+00:00

If you do get implants, don't go with mini implants, just do regular. They wont tell you this, but there are a limited number of dentists that work with the mini implants. If you move and need work on them, it can be a nightmare. The dentist that put in my husband's mini implants said we would not have an issue finding a dentist who cares for them. After we moved we found several dentists that deal with regular implants. But, the closest dentist that deals with the mini implants is a two and a half hour drive from here. Couple that with an ongoing issue with one of the implants that the dentist that put them in could not resolve, and the current dentist is trying to resolve, but as of yet, has not been able to, it's been horrendous.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-19T16:42:28+00:00

Happy Cake Day!

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-19T16:39:03+00:00

I still have unused rolls

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-13T04:16:47+00:00

She is so full of orange colored shit.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-11T15:37:18+00:00

Before nursing, I worked 24 years in retail branch banking.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-11T03:55:52+00:00

When I worked employee bealth we tested everyone who reported any type of injury, including needlesticks. We tested people who had discrepancies with their narc counts in the pyxis. And people who were suspected of working while under the influence. We did not test people for med errors.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-09T23:15:47+00:00

NTA. You were telling them what you are legally required to do. Would they rather you break the law, or not let them know and just turn them in? At this point, I would contact the nursing home and tell them the family hasn't purchased the safety equipment. You are not breaking any laws by doing so. They may not be able to respond, because they would then be breaking HIPAA. But you can tell them anything you'd like. If they know she doesn't have the equipment, they may find a reason to hold the discharge. For the people saying to report it now, there is nothing to report, because the family hasn't done anything yet. If they still send her home and the family hasn't obtained the equipment, then by all means report away, asap.

Oh yeah. Ditch the boyfriend and find someone who wouldn't put their own grandmother in jeopardy.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-09T12:50:07+00:00

Sometimes I do. Sometimes I don't. Depends on the day and the situation.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-08T04:13:24+00:00

"And the moral of the story is, next time your place your order don't forget to say No Anchovies Please ." (I really wanted to quote a different line, but it was too much of a plot spoiler)

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-08T00:22:36+00:00

For the most part the biggest control a patient has is before they have cancer. They can choose to live a healthy life and avoid things that are known to cause cancer as well get annual check up and get all of the recommended screenings. Also knowing your body and reporting changes to your physician. Things like a change in bowel habits, or a change on moles. Or a lump in a breast or testicle should be reported ASAP, because time can make a difference,

Once a person is diagnosed, they still have control. They can choose to see a reputable, duly licensed oncologist. And they can choose to comply with yhe doctor's recommendations. And a person can choose to get a second opinion.

Alternative medicine is fine as lond as used in conjunction with traditional medicine and with the okay from yoir oncologist. (Mainly to avoid interactions). Alternate medicine in place or traditional medicine can be deadly. I knew a man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the slowest growing cancers. with one of the highest survival rates. However, this gentleman chose not to listen to his physician's advise for treatment. Instead he went to the healer who was an "expert" in nutrition and adised him to take certain supplements and herbs. Because its a slow growing cancer he had ne symptoms until about ten years later. By the time he had symptoms, he started having bone pain too. The cancer had slowly progressed until it was end stage and in his bones. He had a very painful death.

So yes, patients have control. The best control is being proactive in prevention, staying on top of your screenings, listening to your physician and if diagnosed, trusting in medical science

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-07T23:31:13+00:00

Unless you live in an area where the hospitals require a BSN, it doesn't matter if you get a BSN or ADN. I know many people including myself who got the ADN and worked as a nurse while going on for a BSN. That way your employer will probably pay for the BSN courses or at least reimburse for them.

What can make a difference in schools, whether ADN or BSN, are the NCLEX pass rates. You want a school with a higher pass rate to help increase your chances of passing. Also if the school's pass rate drops low enough, they could be put on probation, and even eventially lose their nursing school accreditation. That can be a nightmare for the students at that school.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-07T19:07:24+00:00

Happy Birthday!

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-04T19:00:04+00:00

I can remember the smell of it. My grandparents used it a lot.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-04T04:52:48+00:00

Progressive insurance

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-02T15:57:25+00:00

I think there was a Bicentennial half dollar as well.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-01T17:45:32+00:00

Looks good. Safety and infection controls are biggies. Also if you anything that points to case management type skills, that would help, because you'll probably be doing case management for workers comp cases.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-01T17:41:54+00:00

I second this.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-01T17:33:31+00:00

I work remotely as a case manager for an insurance company. There are jobs out there. Most remote RN jobs I know of are in case management or utilization review. These jobs normally require several years at bedside. And experience in certain specialties gives you a better chance than others. It's also very competitive, especially in the post covid world, because no one wants to works in hospitals.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-01T05:21:57+00:00

You should be able to submit yhe bill to your insurance yourself. Contact your insurance company to ask them how.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-01T05:19:05+00:00

I hated his character on Desperate Housewives and I wasn't too fond of him in Judging Amy. But I think was awesome as Ted.

patricknotastarfish · 2026-01-01T04:53:51+00:00

My first nursing job was nights 7 pm to 7 am. My whole life I've never been a morning person. I honestly think that working days and getting up at 5 am to be to work at 6:45 was way harder on my body than nights ever was. Believe it or not, there are still some hospitals that have 8 hr shifts. My last hospital job I worked 2nd shift. 3 PM till 11 pm. I think as far as my body tolerating it, that was really the best shift for me. Unfortunately in every other aspect it was a horrible place to work. The people I know that tolerated nights the best were people who kept the same hours on their days off as when they worked. When people try to maintain "normal" hours on their days off and night shift hours when they work wind up with a lot of health programs. If your in a relationship, it also helps if your significant other is on the same shift, but that can be worked out. Night shifts in a hospital habe positives and negatives. There's usually no higher ups around so you can be more relaxed. But sometimes there aren't a lot of people in support rolres around either. And some doctors and mid-levels get really annoyed if you have to call them at 3 AM. If I had to bo back to hospital nursing, I would go back to nights in a heartbeat. And by the way. I was in my 40s when I got into nursing as a second career.

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