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1. Insurance physical - What can I expect?

   TnPatient replied to TnPatient's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, one last question and I'll leave you guys alone :) What level of nursing will the examiner be? If they take blood I would assume that they are licensed to do so. Wouldn't want an amateur poking around on my arm. Thanks for all your help....

2. Insurance physical - What can I expect?

   TnPatient replied to TnPatient's topic in General Nursing

   Lucky you on the eating part! Most of us aren't that fortunate. The only other thing that might cause less than perfect score on the physical is BPH. I have a normal PSA but like a lot of guys my age that one darn little organ is an overachiever. ...

3. Insurance physical - What can I expect?

   TnPatient replied to TnPatient's topic in General Nursing

   Chelle79 it is strange that someone could be underweight but I guess that is possible. I've read that in some situations a company will use BMI when evaluating a person's health. BMI 18 to 25 is supposed to be "normal". Anything over 25 is overwei...

4. Insurance physical - What can I expect?

   TnPatient replied to TnPatient's topic in General Nursing

   VS and UA? I would guess the UA is urinary analysis but what is VS?

5. Insurance physical - What can I expect?

   TnPatient posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was told by my insurance agent that to qualify for the best rates on a life insurance policy I will have to have a physical exam. I'm a very healthy early 50 something male. He says that a nurse will come to my office. What can I expect? Is the...

6. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

   TnPatient replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   My mom recently had back surgery and I found this site with the usual internet search. I'm not in the medical field but after reading this thread I just had to share one of my funny experiences as a patient. I am a very healthy middle aged male an...