chewchabuckala

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1. Cleveland Clinic

   chewchabuckala posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone ever been a patient themselves at the Cleveland Clinic? I'm finding the whole process overwhelming. In a summary: You get referred, pick up all your films, labs, etc., make a reservation for your own room, have your consultations with speciali...

2. Anyone have comments on Cleveland Clinic?

   chewchabuckala posted a topic in Ohio

   I am soon to be a patient at the Cleveland Clinic. I am overwhelmed by the map, and the 89 city blocks they tell me they cover. This place must be hugh. I am very confused as to the manner in which they schedule their patients. I was referred from ...

3. Fibromyalgia

   chewchabuckala replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   I know alot of people that will say....Oh I have that, when you mention you have fibromyalgia. Maybe if that was all you had, alternatives to pain medication would manage it. I use to try relaxation, aroma therapy, warm soaks in the tub, music, and...

4. Fibromyalgia

   chewchabuckala replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   Long term, chronic stress will do one of two things, in my opinion, kill you or make you wish you were dead! Yes, some stress is good, it will bring out your competetive edge, gets you to thinking, etc. But uncontrollable high types of stressors, u...

5. Fibromyalgia

   chewchabuckala replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   I was dx w/fibromyalgia about 18 yrs. ago. Tried everything. I was hyperactive, slept well, my feet barely hit the ground, I was on a dead run all the time. It was just between job, inlaws, kids, sick spouse, sick sister, really getting deboned! Now,...

6. I have finally had it-I'm giving up

   chewchabuckala replied to ER-RN2's topic in Pain

   First let me say, I understand all about chronic pain, and you truely do have my sympathy. I have had chronic pain syndrome for about 5 years now. I suffer daily. It wakes me from my sleep, so, of coarse my sleep is broken up, my self asteem has rea...

7. Need tips...meeting attorney re: pt liabilty case

   chewchabuckala replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

   Take a deep breath! You would know if you killed someone, if someone on your watch fell, and if staffing is a problem......not your fault. Best thing I would suggest is not going into any meeting without knowing why they want you their. Secondly, ...

8. My 1st colonoscopy - draping & pain questions

   chewchabuckala replied to carolla's topic in Gastroenterology

   Had my first colonoscopy and endoscopy last month. Several months ago I had been scheduled but the prep put me in the hospital. This new doc I saw did my prep differantly. No laxative pills, and drank the mix with orange drink.....McDonald's! I d...

9. Does a personal experience get in the way of the care you provide?

   chewchabuckala replied to Onewinglet's topic in General Nursing

   Bless your heart! Compassion is not something easily taught. Like your personality, I believe, it's in you or it's not. My feeling is you will become even more compassionate than you already are once additional knowledge from other nurses, or nurs...

10. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    chewchabuckala replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    This has always irked me. It is true as the other nurses said, It's against the law to call yourself a nurse, if you arn't one. If I could make a suggestion. NAME TAGS! Nurses are also required by law to wear a name tag that identifies them and th...