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  2. Future Young Lions in Taiwan~ Stand by me

    nancyws posted a topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Dear Nurse sister and brothers, Please support us~ 2022 "The Power of Nursing" - Future Young Lions in Taiwan. Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center(Taipei, Taiwan) launched this...
  3. NRSKarenRN

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Happy to hear some improvement, may it
  4. hppygr8ful

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    A little update - I was able to get a massage booked the Friday after my initial post. I chose to have them use the CBD oil and result was truely amazing well worth the extra 10 dollars. I was pain...
  5. No Stars In My Eyes

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    No Stars In My Eyes replied to Jess_Kins's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Thanks! Good to know. But it's a moot point for me now, as I am retired by about 5-6 years now. I hope not to have to do any more tube feeding or give meds that way. My problem then was I trying to...
  6. hppygr8ful

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I want to thank you all for the advice and kind thoughts I am feeling somewhat better and hope to feel even better after today's 1 hour CBD massage. While I would love to quit working I am not...
  8. NRSKarenRN

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    NRSKarenRN replied to Jess_Kins's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Check for residual. Water flush 50cc, meds liquid or crushed as needed and diluted with 30cc water -give 15cc then flush, finish remainder meds then at least 50cc flush afterwards + additional H20...
  9. NRSKarenRN

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I've had 6 falls from Nov.21 to July 22. Finally diagnosed with Polyneuropathy along with Cervical Stenosis + Radiculopathy. 4th round of Physical Therapy s starting end August with manual traction...
  10. JBMmom

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    JBMmom replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Sorry to read your situation, while I am fortunate to not have chronic pain issues myself, I understand that constant pain must be one of the most exhausting conditions that people face. I hope that...
  11. CrunchRN

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    CrunchRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    It does suck. I hope it gets better
  12. Rose_Queen

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    Rose_Queen replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Admin note: It is against the Terms of Service to provide medical advice. Posts suggesting medications or treatments have been edited or removed to comply. Continued posting of medical advice will...
  14. Been there,done that

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I am sorry you are in so much pain. You are not able to work and need to apply for social security disability. That will open your treatment options. When it comes to pain.. you gotta do what you...
  15. hppygr8ful

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I have taken Opiodes off and on for the last 15 years. Never had a problem with addiction, never missused and made the decion on my own to stop them. Ibuprophen is a no go for me due to gastro issues...

  16. Hello Pain my old friend........

    Lust4life replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I had pain issues also that was not managed correctly and I turned to opiates would lead me into addiction and a suspended license. I wish I had a good alternative for you. Maybe check out fb groups...
  17. nursej22

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    nursej22 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Hppy, I am sorry you are enduring this pain. Heat and topical analgesics, plus rolling and stretching take the edge off for my chronic hamstring pain. I can't get a good answer for what is causing it,...
  18. dianah

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    dianah replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Last time I went to France, though I didn't have pain, I had an awful time with restless legs. VERY uncomfortable!! On the trip back, I upgraded to first class, so I could recline and remove my...

  19. Hello Pain my old friend........

    Par1 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I'm sorry for your pain my friend. I fractured my femur last year coming off a horse and had hardware removal this year due to pain. I also have chronic back pain made worse by some complications...
  20. hppygr8ful

    Hello Pain my old friend........

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    .....I've come to talk with you again....... I'm having a really tough week with both acute and chronic pain. Had to miss work last weekend due to my right knee going out (Like I literally could...
  21. MEDFET

    Opioid Dependance

    MEDFET posted a topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    There is a video on TikTok showing a nurse bent over a med cart either high or overworked exhausted unsure but the point is how so many are suggesting she shouldn’t be passing meds or it’s funny...
  22. No Stars In My Eyes

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    No Stars In My Eyes replied to Jess_Kins's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Yup. But the worst was the formula and cough syrup, I promise! Live and
  23. Kitiger

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    Kitiger replied to Jess_Kins's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Washing down GT or JT meds with formula is another way to clog up the tube. Use
  24. No Stars In My Eyes

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    No Stars In My Eyes replied to Jess_Kins's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Here's a helpful hint I learned the hard way: don't do a J-tube-feeding, then add some Cough Syrup on top of it, because the mix makes it not want to go through. The formula got semi-solid and it was...
  25. Kitiger

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    Kitiger replied to Jess_Kins's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    It's unlikely you will catch anything. Still, you should report

  26. JTube Clog/Splash

    Jess_Kins posted a topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Hello everyone, first let me start by saying, I think I am just being paranoid and I definitely will wear my glasses for g/j tube care in the future. I was administering medication through JTube, when...

  27. Mistakes and self confidence as a new nurse

    Nisha Chahal posted a topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I have started working as a nurses recently , its been three months now , I did great in my first month but then comes the troubles that I end up in. I made lot of silly mistakes , felt really bad but...
  28. MEDFET

    Dragging the facilities down

    MEDFET posted a topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prem_Reddy#Healthcare_management_and_entrepreneurship Its a state of emergency for California unions as big businesses go around and don’t pay the fair wages but...