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1. Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis

   nurse_k replied to nurse_k's topic in Pulmonary

   Wow. That is all I can think of to say right now. I can't believe you had family members who were diagnosed in their 40's. That is so scary. I just wish that there was more information about this disease. It is horrible to feel so helpless in th...

2. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

   nurse_k replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism

   Wow. I am in a complete state of shock. I knew our healthcare system was majorly flawed, but I did not realize the extent of it. I just finished watching Sicko, the documentary on the American healthcare system by Michael Moore. I am disgusted wi...

3. Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis

   nurse_k replied to nurse_k's topic in Pulmonary

   I am so sorry for your loss. It does seem like there is a major misunderstanding and a lack of knowledge regarding this disease and the toll it takes on its victims. I've already watched two of my family members suffer with it and now we have one m...

4. Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis

   nurse_k replied to nurse_k's topic in Pulmonary

   Thanks so much but most of these websites are no longer working. I have done quite a bit of research myself on PF, I am just specifically curious about anyone who has seen or done research involving any familial tendencies in PF. My family was invo...

5. Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis

   nurse_k replied to nurse_k's topic in Pulmonary

   Hello! I am a huge fan of this website and I am very aware that no one can give medical advice. That's not what I am seeking. I am just seeking more information. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a very under-researched disease and I am just inquiring if any...

6. Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis

   nurse_k posted a topic in Pulmonary

   Hi all! I'm actually an OB nurse but I'm coming to you all with a topic/question that is very close to my heart. I am wanting any personal experiences, knowledge, etc about patients with pulmonary fibrosis. Two years ago my grandfather was diagnosed ...

7. nurses working sick...

   nurse_k posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am new to OB nursing and am wondering, how sick is too sick to come into work? I have a major head cold, sore throat, and a fever. Prior to OB, I worked on a med-surg floor and there you came into work unless you were dying. I am more concerned ...