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1. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

   chacomom replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

   There were many useless things I learned in nursing school(Class of 1974) I think I knew so little about medicine and nursing that I felt like I needed to know everything. As a new graduate I started out in ICU working nights at a university teaching...

2. My fellow gimps--My one-month report

   chacomom replied to Cobweb's topic in Disabilities

   Try the chair yoga if you have a class available locally. There is also a DVD by Peggy Cappy called "Yoga for Arthritis" which might be helpful. Either way give it a try. I have found it to be very beneficial.

3. My fellow gimps--My one-month report

   chacomom replied to Cobweb's topic in Disabilities

   My experience with knee replacement 3 years ago was somewhat similar-second knee was much more painful post op and not adequate PT(insurance issues) Wish I had water therapy available but didn't. Have started yoga 6 months ago and have seen overall i...

4. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

   chacomom replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

   Everyone is a new nurse at some point. Accepting the fact that we have all asked a stupid question or two as new nurses should allow us to give them some slack. My favorite new nurse story is about a friend of mine who as a new ICU nurse was so proud...

5. New grads shouldn't work in ICU?

   chacomom replied to Kayla2013's topic in Critical

   You go girl! I started in ICU in 1974 fresh out of graduation from a BSN program It was hard and at times a little scary, but after a year I had acquired most of the skills I needed. The most important thing is to ask when you don't know something-...

6. Medical words that make you cringe.

   chacomom replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

   You are going to see plenty of bedsores in nursing. Get used to it .

7. Soul to Soul

   chacomom replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

   There are people you meet in your journey as a nurse who touch you. I have known a few in my career. They are people who remain close to your heart forever. That you shared a part of yourself is what was important to this lady and to you. That is pa...

8. Questions about Courage in nursing

   chacomom replied to NurseyNurse7's topic in General Nursing

   I am going to reply to you rquestions as you asked. I would prefer to do this by email. Is that OK? If so, I will send you my email address . How do you think would be the easiest way to do this?

9. Questions about Courage in nursing

   chacomom replied to NurseyNurse7's topic in General Nursing

   I would be glad to help you with your project. I have been a nurse since 1974. Your questions are very thought provoking. I have printed them and will respond in the next few days, if that would be OK.

10. Fired After 50, Part IV: A Time to Punt

    chacomom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    After 37 years as a nurse and a bout with breast cancer for which I had to take significant medical leave, I found myself in a similar position. The institution which I was working at did not renew my contract because of the significant tme I had to ...

11. RN's, in your opinion, did coming out of school with a BSN really prepare you...

    chacomom replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think it did.The addtional sciences and other subjects that I studied has helped over the years. I started out on nights in ICU and quickly learned what I knew and didn't know. I also learned when to ask questions and if I didn't get the right...

12. Do You Drink the Karmic Kool-Aid?

    chacomom replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Relations

    I think your article was very thought provoking. To be a healer you have to be very present in the now and your ego has to be put aside. I currently am disabled and not able to practice nursing but I have not stopped being a healer. To be an effectiv...

13. Frustration Rant

    chacomom replied to Aniroc's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like my last job. I have way more experience than you, and think you handled yourself well. One brutal night(3-11) we had 3 RNs for 33 beds.(one staff member was a very new but competent grad) I happened to be in charge. Had lots of discharges...

14. Indelible Love

    chacomom replied to ellebilo's topic in General Nursing

    This is a beautiful story. Both as a nurse and a human being it touched me on many levels. I have met a few patients who were like this man and his wife. They were living in a state of grace. I had to watch my father die of cancer 17 years ago and he...

15. The Type of Nurse I Don't Want to Become

    chacomom replied to Bloop23's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse of 30 plus years, I agree with what you are saying. After reading some of the posts, it seems like there is a fair amount of defesiveness on the part of some responders. Nurses should care about how they are perceived by others. If a nurse...