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Offline Sky

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Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« on: April 09, 2008, 01:29:51 pm »
As some of you know I've been positive for 5 years now.  Two years ago I decided that I wanted to turn a negative into a positive and started working on the requirements to go to nursing school.  HIV has brought forth the desire to help those in need.  Well here it is, two years later and guess what.  I graduate from nursing school in 19 days!!!  I refuse to let anyone tell me I can't do something because I'm HIV+ and for the first time since testing poz I believe that!  I have just accepted a position at the Mayo Clinic in the Medical ICU, the position I dreamed of my last semester of school.  I hope that everyone here is able to achieve some of their goals and I'm here for each and everyone of you if you ever need a shoulder to cry on or some support in achieving these goals.  I know I don't come here much, but that's mostly because of my living situation.  I live at home with my parents because of school and they don't know about my status.  Anywho, I just wanted to share with you all and hope it helps motivate those with dreams!

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Offline woodshere

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2008, 01:32:25 pm »
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Offline cayucosguy

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2008, 01:33:11 pm »
Congratulations, Charlie!

I'm sure it wasn't easy, but you should be truly proud of yourself!  You are an inspiration.

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2008, 01:34:32 pm »
Congratulations Charlie!
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Offline David_CA

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2008, 02:13:45 pm »
Way to go!  When I read the line about turning a negative into a positive, I was kinda worried!   ;)  Conratulations on graduating / the degree and the job!

David
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Offline tag_man08

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2008, 03:28:52 pm »
That is great news.  I am continuing with my masters degree after finding out I was HIV+ eight months ago.  i graduate in a few months.  Remember that your dreams are not over yet...   KEEP DREAMING and continue with much success.
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Offline Fabrizio

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2008, 04:01:38 pm »
Congratulations!
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Offline AndyArrow

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2008, 04:17:44 pm »
Quote from: David_NC on April 09, 2008, 02:13:45 pm
When I read the line about turning a negative into a positive, I was kinda worried!   ;) 

David

You and me both!  What a wonderful achievement.  And now you are helping others.  You should be really proud of yourself.  I know I sure am and I don't even know you.
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2008, 06:34:07 pm »
Charlie,

Congratulations. !! Wishing you the very best. You've got a great attitude, you will do well...


Take care-----Ray
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Offline anniebc

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2008, 06:43:41 pm »
Hi Sky

That is wonderful news...congratulations..all your hard work will pay off and the rewards are well worth it.

Big hugs to you
Jan :-*
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Offline Basquo

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2008, 07:33:21 pm »
I told you before how much we need nurses, and now we have one more!  Congratulations! If you ever want to work in Austin, let me know, because I am the quirky-but-lovable-unofficial-something at my facility, and especially tight with the critical care folks here.

GO NURSES!!!
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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2008, 07:40:07 pm »
Congrats, Charlie!!!

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Offline Sky

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2008, 11:10:02 pm »
Thank you all for your kind words!  I'm very excited and can't wait to start my new job.  This whole nursing school experience has really given me a new outlook on life.  I just hope that I can help make a difference in peoples lives.  I plan on being around for a very long time and this is just the beginning.
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Offline komnaes

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2008, 11:18:40 pm »
Quote from: Sky on April 09, 2008, 11:10:02 pm
Thank you all for your kind words!  I'm very excited and can't wait to start my new job.  This whole nursing school experience has really given me a new outlook on life.  I just hope that I can help make a difference in peoples lives.  I plan on being around for a very long time and this is just the beginning.

Wow.. such wonderful news! All the nurses in the HIV clinic I have met are all really fantastic and caring persons... wish you the best my friend
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Offline DCGUY2007

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2008, 12:21:32 am »
Great news Charlie. Congratulations!!!!  :)
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Offline Robert

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« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2008, 12:58:38 am »
charlie....

this is such great news~   You've made us all proud.

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Offline Roie

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2008, 01:16:13 am »
This is wonderful, Well done.
GO Charlie GO!!!
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Offline StrongGuy

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2008, 03:51:01 am »
Very happy to hear the great news!

Keep on trucking...

Mike :)
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Offline mjmel

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2008, 04:42:34 am »
Charlie, I hope it's all you anticipated it would be
and congrats on landing a job before your graduation date. 
I hope the returns will enrich your life, enrich other lives
and also that you acquire some decent health insurance coverage for yourself, as well.

Mike
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Offline Matty the Damned

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2008, 07:19:16 am »
Your Grace,

Matty the Damned has never harboured even the slightest doubt about the brightness of your prospects. :-*

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #20 on: April 10, 2008, 09:11:53 am »
well done & much respect to you :)

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Offline Sky

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #21 on: April 10, 2008, 10:26:34 am »
Thank you all so much.  It is my goal to ensure that HIV positive patients receive the same care as their negative counterparts.  There is even an HIV certification exam which I'm planning to take this summer. 
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Offline wishful

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #22 on: April 10, 2008, 10:43:43 am »
That is wonderful Charlie...Stay encouraged! ;D
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Offline heartforyou

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #23 on: April 10, 2008, 05:49:59 pm »
Oh Charlie....

I am so proud of you.. you are a true inspiration and you workde so hard for your degreee.

You will blessing for your patients and coworkers.

hug

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Re: Exciting News! Wanted to share!
« Reply #24 on: April 10, 2008, 05:52:35 pm »
CONGRATS!! your future patients will be lucky to have you
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Offline richva

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« Reply #25 on: April 10, 2008, 08:06:55 pm »
That's awesome, Charlie!  Congratulations!
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« Reply #26 on: April 10, 2008, 08:25:57 pm »
Congratulations honey!  I am so proud of you.   We love our nurses!

hugs,

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