FZ1Tom

FZ1Tom

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  1. paranoid nurse

    It does sound a bit odd. I recall, however, working in a group home a couple years ago where one of the residents was simply going beserk 24/7 - violent, self abusive, wired to the hilt, a true danger to everyone and everything around him. Yet the QM...
  2. Paraplegic wants to do own in and out cath

    I'm just learning how to self-cath also, due to a diabetic neurogenic bladder It's not painful, but my arms are too short, and I'm on the (very) chubby side too. I've been looking around, and I found this, which might be helpful for the young lady...
  3. Motorcycle burn!

    Let me guess, you were wearing shorts. Tsk, tsk.......I strongly support motorcycling, and by all means encourage you learning and riding, but PLEASE, PLEASE, invest in and wear good riding gear. Helmet, gloves, leather or textile riding jacket, boot...
  4. college hazing

    I'm saddened by it, though not suprised either. Back in college (I never joined a frat, and it wasn't the end of the world either) I did my fair share of drinking games........and let me tell you, better to drink too much beer than too much water! O...
  5. I have a question/problem with disability

    Hello blondebritbrat (cute name btw), Welcome to the board, too! I'm not a nurse (caregiver) but I'm mostly deaf as well (mom had German measles when pregnant). Having a CI wouldn't work in my case so far as I know, I wear a hearing aid in my left e...
  6. Clients?

    I work with MR/DD individuals, er clients I mean........ I don't care for the term either. I realize you have to say SOMETHING to describe who or what you're working for, but they're human beings too. Most of the official (state and agency legalese) ...
  7. Hate to say it, but being overweight seems to increase the risks for a LOT of unpleasantries, be it kidney stones (been there, done that......the pain was ferocious, and I just had really little ones......I think?) diabetes, or whatnot. I can't eat ...
  8. How do you stay awake?

    I long ago learned the fine art of sleeping with one eye and one ear open......its really quite fascinating and weird to hear yourself snoring or your whole body seemingly feel like dead weight when your eyes are open and staring at the ceiling! S...
  9. I saw this thread yesterday afternoon, but work was looming and I decided I'd chew on it for a while before posting my (long winded) thoughts. I realize that many folks do better taking psychotropic meds, however, I often wonder if the potential side...
  10. Bad incident while giving Rocephin shot; need advice

    Not quite relevant to the incident above, which sounds pretty unfortunate but hopefully all's well that ends well. I can definitely attest to those Rocephin shots puttin' a hurtin' on ya.......got them a couple times due to skin infections (diabetic ...
  11. Can my arm be infected?

    When I was in the hospital back in late September with prostatic abscess, the guy that ended up being my roommate for about 3 days was......well, a bit of a character. A real mental headcase. Seems he has mental and personal issues, and was at a part...
  12. Frivilous Question of the Day

    I can see how it would be a cost thing, espescially in the ER. My experience with them gowns (and I'm a big boy) as a patient is that they're simply difficult to tie behind your back (and isn't very modest anyway). When I was recuperating back in Aug...
  13. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

    Employers like this just flat burn me up! Back in September I was forced to work an entire weekend, 15 hours Saturday, 12 hours Sunday, and 8 more on Monday with what turned out to be a systemic infection from my acute prostatis. I sweated so much th...
  14. My name is Chim-Chim Apple Hiney

    Since I go by a short version of my middle name (Thomas, therefore Tom) I have not one but THREE variations I can call my own.... 1. Pinky Applechunks 2. Goober Applechunks 3. Boobie Applechunks you decide...... :chuckle Tom
  15. Treating a broken hand? Help needed

    Next time, make sure you miss the wall stud! Been there, done that (the wall lost).........but it was still a dumbass thing to do. All levity aside, you might or might not have busted your hand, and the wisest course of action is to swallow your e...