reg06

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1. Bereavement/Demise Nursing

   reg06 replied to Luv2BRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am new to doing fetal losses on our unit but I can offer some information that might be helpful. There are some amazing books out there for families coping with loss. One very important booklet for parents is called EMPTY ARMS. We give this to...

2. Would you do it all over again?

   reg06 replied to KatieD's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, what a great set of posts everyone. I think about nurses and teachers and I really believe they are some of the most important people in our society. What is so amazing is the people who offer little improving humanity, like athletes, busine...

3. Postpartum position as a new grad's first job?

   reg06 replied to ShannonB25's topic in General Nursing

   I started out with a new grad position in labor delivery/ postpartum/ antepartum and I am so thankful that I followed my true passion because it is a wonderful area to be in. If it is what you really love to do then follow what you will enjoy. What...

4. Federal legislation to prevent MOT

   reg06 replied to nancyday's topic in General Nursing

   I found this clip on the bill if anyone is interested... Registered Nurses and Patients Protection Act 106th CONGRESS ...

5. For Profit Healthcare - Is it working?

   reg06 replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the info on articles and journals about the healthcare system. I definitely would like to be more educated about the finer details of our current US system.

6. Night shift blues and PCOS?

   reg06 replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks again for more information. I am going to definitely cut down on my carbohydrate intake and look into diets that will help me feel more energetic. It is true that I do eat a very high carbo diet, Have you ever used fructose instead of sugar?...

7. Night shift blues and PCOS?

   reg06 replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

   Ginger, thanks for your reply. I was tested with a fasting glucose and insulin and it turned out normal, and this was through the lab. After getting the results of my lab tests, I never talked to the Dr and nurse practitioner about any further steps...

8. Night shift blues and PCOS?

   reg06 replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the reply IWANT2BANURSE!!!

9. Night shift blues and PCOS?

   reg06 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been on the night shift for two years and was doing really well until the last 3 months. I am now really struggling. I sleep sound for 11-12 hours at a time. I have tried getting up with an alarm, but I just hit snooze for hours without eve...

10. weight loss

    reg06 replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya on the weight gaining issue. Unfortunately, my weight gain occurred during my 2 years of night shift. Very difficult to exercise and eat right working 11-7. I was on weight wachers right after college and it helped a lot. As much as I hav...

11. Nursing Shortage Makes the Prime Time News!

    reg06 replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, great posts all, I am learning so much here on these forums. It is such a relief to have other nurses to discuss the situations going on right now. I am so thankful to hear that people know what is going on!!! It is so overwhelming when you st...

12. For Profit Healthcare - Is it working?

    reg06 replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this post on a different topic about the million nurses march in 2002 in Washinton DC on the capital steps to stand up and make Washington take notice of our poor state of affairs in healthcare. I for one am marking it on my calender to try to...

13. Nursing Shortage Makes the Prime Time News!

    reg06 replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Fergus51 I think you misread my post as I did not say anything about the Canadien system of healthcare as being "inferior." I started a new topic on a different post called "for profit healthcare, is it working?" Please go to it and share your vie...

14. Nursing Shortage Makes the Prime Time News!

    reg06 replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go nurses, keep sending out those complaints to CBS news, it is the only way there will be any public awareness on the issues nurses are dealing with. We need to get the PUBLIC on OUR side. Interestingly enough, common people love and respect...

15. Nursing Shortage Makes the Prime Time News!

    reg06 replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my letter to CBS evening new if anyone would like it as a reference for their own letter. Dear CBS evening news, I am a registered nurse and watched your report on the nursing shortage. I found the report to be conspicuously incomplete - you...