sunnym

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1. Non-Pharmaceutical interventions for Pain

   sunnym replied to gwenith's topic in Holistic

   has any one mentioned counter pressure- or a neopreen vest? One of muy clients w/ severe burtitus found comfort in it.

2. Non-Pharmaceutical interventions for Pain

   sunnym replied to gwenith's topic in Holistic

   A funny story (made short) Baby brother fell upon scrap metal- lacerating knee. -the skin flapped open like a book exposing his knee- Mom (super wonam) grabbed her t and wrapped it. On the war to ER she had him so relaxed! H was 7 yo doing lamaz! LO...

3. My first Birth, what should I bring

   sunnym posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   So I'm on pins and needles! I am so excited this will be my forst birth (well first I have not been the mom) My sister has requested I help he through birth. I have packed alot of things to help through contractions. She seems to be doing very well I...

4. Desperate Mom Seeking Advise:

   sunnym replied to sunnym's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Please wait before deleting this thread- NOT ASKING FOR MEDICAL ADVISE! Just any ideas. They have run a battery of test and I was looking for some inspiration for this mom. -Anything as far as experience that could be of relevance or consolation. Sh...

5. Desperate Mom Seeking Advise:

   sunnym posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   :if anyone can help with support, prayers, or information i would greatly appreciate it! on june 3 we brought our beautiful kayla rose into the world. she was a week overdue and i was induced. i had a shot to kill the pain about an hour before i had ...

6. Bradley Birth instructor equates nursing with 'maid service'

   sunnym replied to Merovingienne's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Not to defend the instructor the dialod she had with you is unexcuseable- however not all Bradley instructors are that insensitive/ or misrepersenting to the nursing profession. My bradley instructor had a very good relationshi[ with the nurses, the...

7. Help- Need a little information

   sunnym posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   My sister has GD (controlled by diet) she has really done very well with it. Last week weight 'guestimation" was done saying baby weighed 5 lbs. Today thy're thinking more of 5.75# She is due this Saturday- and they are planning to induce this frida...

8. Native Healing

   sunnym replied to nativehealer's topic in Holistic

   I lOVE reading all these wonderful posts! My MW was a native healer! She was an awsome woman!!!

9. hOW DID YOU CHOSE WHAT FIELD OF NURSING

   sunnym posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'm sitting here trying to decide WHAT field of nursing I really want to go into... I feel so torn between obsetrics and MR population. I've had such GREAT experiences with both. What inspired you to choose one field over the other?

10. Colonoscopy & Conscious Sedation

    sunnym replied to GlennRoss's topic in Gastroenterology

    I've had an unsedated colonostopy. It was similar to cramps you get in labor. My Dr said about 98% of his paitents have medication. Usallt the ones who don't have complications with the medications. The procedure is not very long, it is uncomfortable...

11. Dreading my first Colonoscopy

    sunnym replied to Genista's topic in Gastroenterology

    A couple years ago a bout 6 mo after my second son was born, I had some bleeding also. I had a great Dr! Since I was nursing and didn't have a supply built up so I could toss the milk after the procedure I went drug free. And it wasn't terrible. It w...

12. SW Michigan CNA classes

    sunnym replied to sunnym's topic in Michigan

    Thank You- I'm not sure how far that is. But I'll look into it. I'm by Paw Paw.

13. A day in the life of a developmental disability nurse...

    sunnym replied to Louisepug's topic in Disabilities

    I agree there is not a normal day- It is one thing that really makes me love my job! Although I'm not a NURSE (well not yet ) I have worke with adults with DD and profound MR for teh last 7 years... there is nothing better! Every day we have suprise...

14. Looking to relocate son with developmental disabilities

    sunnym replied to Jayhawk's topic in Disabilities

    Well Jay Hawk I understand "moms" need for control as moms we have to watch over our kids VERY closely! I personally have worked in Michigan with folks with dd, and one of our moms who sits on the states board (and has a nonprofit organization to he...

15. Medication administration for DD population

    sunnym replied to dingofred's topic in Disabilities

    I agree with Kim. Our state (or agency) had some lax rules. People ith NO degrees/certificate pass meds Of course you go to a med passing class the county offers (learn tthe 5 rights...) And have a supervisior as you set up and pass medas a few times...