The day for people to just give us things is over. We have to stand up for ourselves. We have to help ourselves. Where we have to start as a people is to take pride in us - start with helping us.

It's been a while, but this feels great. I came in with a frown, and I'm going out of here with a smile. Besides, it's great exercise. As a nurse, I always see the consequences of people not taking care of themselves.

This is the first time I ever experienced something like this, especially seeing something like a body in a car.

Quitting smoking is a hard thing to do, and it's important to provide as much help and encouragement as we can to the person attempting to quit.

We as people are quick to criticize ourselves and not so quick to give ourselves praise. I make sure the people I'm working with recognize the progress they're making and feel good about what they're trying to accomplish.

Therapists would have been looking for jobs and putting in their notices.

I thought it was the garbage that was smelling like that. I didn't know it was a body out there in the car.

I said people nowadays are doing some crazy stuff and that's why I teach you to not talk to strangers.

It gives them an opportunity to explore all aspects of the medical field so they can make an informed decision. There are visits to hospitals, clinical settings, research labs, public health agencies and medical schools. They find out what goes on with patient care, equipment and technology.

I have never been on any kind of assistance before, and when you need it, they make it so hard,