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[QUOTE who="Lupe in Brea, California"]Everyone knows you two are the gatekeepers of this forum. If the negativity bothers you two so much, why do you even come back here ...

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[QUOTE who="Liza in Dayton, Ohio"]Who did I criticize? All I said was is that if I have something to say to help somebody, I'd do it. If not, I wouldn't. I'm 42 and I ...

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[QUOTE who="Liza in Dayton, Ohio"]Certainly, lincota, if I know something that might be of assistance, I'll type it here. I'm not one to keep my mouth shut... at least ...

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When I ran into this forum, I was under the impression that it was to discuss OT things. And while pay scales fit into that, so does asking for advice about OT related things. Am ...

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Has anyone started a "support group" for people that want to quit using tobacco? My employer has graciously allowed me to do this for the employees. Just wondering if ...

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Happy Long weekend everyone!

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[QUOTE who="student in Orlando, Florida"]No the decimal pt. was not in the wrong place my dear. I am a new grad, thanks for you're feedback.[/QUOTE]

I say if you ...

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[QUOTE who="Cindy in San Diego, California"]Your life must really be boring...[/QUOTE]

Nope. My life is far from boring. I just don't understand why people find ...

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*sigh*

With all the fighting in here, I can't hear myself think.

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Rick in San Diego, California:

You are suggesting that I need to get life together, and yet all I said was, and I quote, "Name calling? Really? Sheesh. I thought we ...

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Name calling? Really?
Sheesh. I thought we were all adults here.

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Has anyone out there had surgery to repair the petella-femoral ligament? Whats the post op period like? And rehab?

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Ok, so I quit smoking 56 days ago. I know, I know....a healthcare worker that smokes??? Hard to believe, isn't it? At anyrate...it seems to me that I am much more tolerant these ...

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[QUOTE who="Mary 1Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky"]I like that ;)[/QUOTE]

Thank you. A friend said it to me once, and I have tried to remember it since. It is much ...

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Bloom where you are planted.

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Wow....no one has anything to say anymore. I guess with whats her name banaished, all the drama is gone. Thats a good thing, but you know, we could all keep talking amongst ...

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Wow. It is so nice to see people being nice to each other, being respectful, and caring. Sometimes I wonder why I bother to visit this forum.

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Just one question.....why are people on here talking about wiping behinds???? I thought we were supposed to be helping people learn how to do that independently. Doesn't this ...

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This week, I for one, am thankful that I have a job. A job in OT, that I love. And no matter what the negative nellies may say, my OT life is great! I feel sorry for the NN ...

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Unfortunately, these kinds of things do, and will happen. I work with adults that have brain injuries. Some are explosive, giving no warning. However, when I worked in peds, it ...

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Sure is quiet. How is everyone doing?
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[QUOTE who="Jillie J ski girl and happy ex OT in Salt Lake City, Utah"]Also, if you're busniess oriented, you may want to look at the jobs offered by financial investment ...

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Wow! Just remember that not everyone would agree with your opinion of OT being a "pit". I'm sorry OT didn't work out for you. Hope nursing fits you better. Good luck.

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I suppose we are all entitled to our own opinions. And I respect the fact that Kyle P and Van have a differing opinion than I do. However, what I fail to see is these two ...

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[QUOTE who="Mame in Lancaster, Pennsylvania"]Where the hell is my fly swatter when I need one! LinCota...can I borrow yours? I need to swat Big Roy, aka Kyle P. Thanks ...

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[QUOTE who="Kyle P in Newport Beach, California"]Think you meant to say, "It's 'awfully' quiet..." (not awful). Since, "awfully" is an adjective ...

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It's awful quiet around here these days.

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[QUOTE who="Surfer Girl in Simi Valley, California"]I know you mentioned using Google - then the other COTA posted a short blurb about the disease and thought that she had ...

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Does anyone know anything about Stevens-Johnson syndrome? I can't seem to find anything on it anywhere I have looked.

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[QUOTE who="Irina in Philipsburg, Netherlands Antilles"]Hi guys. The great art of giving consists in this: the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so ...

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COTA Student in Cermont: Good luck on your fieldwork! I enjoyed my fieldwork tons, and still have fond memories of the patients I met and the OTR's that supervised me. If I can ...

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Sure has been quiet around here lately. Everyone must be having summer fun!

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[QUOTE who="Ed in Orlando, Florida"]Hello guys,
I'm new and currently attending Keiser University here in FL for their COTA program. I am currently doing my pre ...

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[QUOTE who="carrie prejean in Joshua Tree, California"]Forgot to mention...from one beauty-pageant blonde to another :-)[/QUOTE]

Oh I am SUCH a blond sometimes ...

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[QUOTE who="LinCOTA in Wyoming"]Sharita, My bad for not explaining what CKTP stands for. "Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner". Kinesio taping is a very ...

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[QUOTE who="Sharita in San Jose, California"]Hi LinCOTA, I feel so out of it! What does CKTP stand for? :) I keep seeing that I have a lot to learn...[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE who="jennifer vaughn in Los Angeles, California"]Just fyi...here it is.."I forged ahead and orderd them[Benik splints]." It is what it is...[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE who="jennifer vaughn in Los Angeles, California"]Just fyi...here it is.."I forged ahead and orderd them[Benik splints]." It is what it is...[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE who="lisa in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey"]I am sorry about your grandmother. But really an OTR could not have helped her. Perhaps she did die from complications ...

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[QUOTE who="Mack in Mililani, Hawaii"]www.dynasplint.com/[/QUOTE]

Thanks Mack! I appreciate your response. I will look into them, and then collaborate with my OT ...

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[QUOTE who="ardentanglophile in Bellevue, Washington"]Oh no, I don't have ANY experience. I am a COTA wanna be! But I did do a google search and the only thing I came up ...

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[QUOTE who="liza in Dayton, Ohio"]I know nothing about Benik but I LOVE dynasplints![/QUOTE]

I have never heard of Dynasplints. Do they have a web site or do you ...

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[QUOTE who="ardentanglophile in Bellevue, Washington"]That's more like it! I want to hear what people are doing in the field. LinCota, did you ever get an answer about ...

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[QUOTE who="COTA THE TRAVELER in Clermont, Florida"]I'm jumping on board too! Good post![/QUOTE]

So tell me COTA THE TRAVELER, what population do you work with? I ...

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[QUOTE who="victoria in Jamaica, New York"]To Lin/cota
I have been saying this for a long time.
Ignore the inappropiate remarks; do not feed into this ...

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One more thought I had. Does anyone else find it interesting that Jennifer claims to be such an English Guru, and yet she even has to correct herself multiple times? Does this ...

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[QUOTE who="jennifer vaughn in Los Angeles, California"]OTs gave your grandmom a hip replacement? That's something new - of course, they think they can do anything.

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Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.

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[QUOTE who="Katrina Storm in New Orleans, Louisiana"]I'm not bitter and angry - anymore - now that I don't have to work alongside you folks. Actually, it's ...