cinnyluvscats replied to Selke's topic in Disabilities
The last time I saw an orthopedic surgeon for my back was back in 1994 after I delivered my youngest. Was having tailbone pain and wanted to get checked out. Other than having 1-2 broken wires at the very bottom of the fusion, I was fine. Hope yo...
cinnyluvscats replied to Selke's topic in Disabilities
I've had scoliosis since I was 14 years old. Had corrective surgery when I was 18 (Luque wire technique). Orginially, my curvature was about 60-65 degrees top and bottom (S-shaped curve) that's been corrected to about 40 degrees. I have worked on...
cinnyluvscats replied to dansmom6's topic in Post Graduate
I'm glad to read these posts about earning an online MSN degree. Thanks to the person who posted the scholarship websites! I've checked into St. Joseph's and Wheeling Jesuit and would love to hear from anyone who is either currently in 1 of these ...
Things that have helped me with giving immunizations to kids: 1. Know thy stuff - Parents hear all kinds of truth and fiction about shots, so it really helps to reassure them if you can answer the more common questions and know where to look up the ...
cinnyluvscats replied to NHmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thanks to all of you for sharing your feelings and opening your hearts to all of us. Even though I left OB 10 years ago, I still remember the patients that experienced losses of their babies. One aspect that I think needs mentioned is support betw...
It depends on what type of public health nursing you want to do. I work as an RN at a city health dept. and administer an immunization grant. I have my BSN, which is enough for this position. If you want to become specialized, such as bioterroris...
cinnyluvscats replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Endocrine
I am in a similar boat with you. Just got diagnosed with Type 2 last week myself. I'd had the classic symptoms for about a month and decided that denial wasn't working. I drank like a thirsty camel and lived in the bathroom! My job is at a local...
cinnyluvscats replied to bjs54321's topic in Endocrine
I've been an RN for 20 years and have taken care of diabetics, especially gestational diabetics after working 9 years on OB. I'm now on the threshhold of being diagnosed myself. I'd been having the classic symptoms. 2 separate FBS were done at wor...
To find out what type of community/public health nursing is included in your local BSN program, you'll probably have to call them and ask. You might want to try and talk to one of the clinical instructors. I graduated in 1986 and my first exposure...
Kudos to you both for recognizing that you need a better "fit" with your nursing careers! I've been an RN for almost 20 years and have worked a variety of places. Did my senior practicum in community nursing at a health dept. 3 days/week. I've wo...
My understanding of these 2 types of nursing may be limited, but I'll tell you what I do know. Home health nurses visit patients in their home. I did this for about 3 months and it was hard work! You have to be a creative problem-solver and a good...
cinnyluvscats replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor
:nurse:You know you're a nurse when: :nurse: 1. All your daughters' friends ask you for OTC meds, tampons, and medical advice about their periods! 2. You've been tempted to hang a shingle on the front porch that reads "Neighborhood Nurse" and you ...
cinnyluvscats replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health
There's unsafe, as in "is that a joint on the table or a hand-rolled cigarette?" and there's unsafe, as in "will I get my car out of this mud-hole of a driveway?" I've been to both. My clinical manager emphasized to me that anytime I feel that it'...
I've worked in 2 different health depts. for a total of 2+ years. I just returned to public health nursing. Paperwork for clinics is similar to physician offices. Infectious diseases have some paperwork, but in Ohio, most of the info is stored on ...