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Hello! This new forum is for anyone interested in massage, nursing and the combination. I am an RN working mostly ICU, Neo ICU and ER (all prn), a former

travel nurse and wife and Mom. I am currently taking classes for Medical Massage Therapy. Anyone who is a massage therapist, nurse interested in it, or wanting information to benefit you patients is invited to post.

There are different types of massage therapy. There is the mostly widely known Swedish massage with oils. The kind I do is with clothes on, no oils and is medially based. It is a combination of trigger point therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, myofascial release, soft tissue mobilization, manual lymph drainage, acupressure, to name a few aspects of it. Add in nutritional support, and a nurse's knowledge and common sense and I can help most people in some way or another. The whole idea is to balance the systems and regions of the body, especially effective with neuromuscularskeletal dysfunctions. I use the GUT Method, which was developed by Elena Goetzel after years of "putting it all together". Very interesting!!! and effective!!

So.... let's talk!!! smile.gif

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nurseyperson

Hey everyone! I'm a nursing student at UNCG! I just finished up my junior year last week and will start my nurse externship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. I know I have another year until graduation, but this nurse massage therapy thing sounds very interesting to me! I was just wondering...how do I go about getting this licensure after nursing school? I think it is like a one year program so it would be neat if I could have both certifications by age 25. What positions in a hospital or even a private practice could I hold with both these certifications? How do I found out more information about how long it will take me after nursing school to obtain this licensure? If anyone has any suggestions or answers to my questions I would appreciate it! Thanks so much and you all have a blessed weekend!:D

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I am a RN that works in the ER, I obtained my LMT about one year ago in the state of Nebraska and was interested in medical massage....what extra schooling does it require and have you incorporated it with your nursing career??

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I am a RN that works in the ER, I obtained my LMT about one year ago in the state of Nebraska and was interested in medical massage....what extra schooling does it require and have you incorporated it with your nursing career??

This varies by state, since some states don't have uniform licensing. From the programs I've looked at, you already, as an RN, have most of the "extra" training these programs offer. There are techniques that are more complex and require extra training and skill that would be useful in a medical situation. I found myofascial release (it doesn't have to be the official course as there are many cheaper versions available), PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facillitation), and targeted stretching to be most valuable to me. I also use my acupressure and energywork techniques to reduce pain and tension. Working with people who have an illness doesn't require so much extra techniques as it does common sense and a general knowledge of what is ok and what isn't based on the pathophysiology. Work with some progressive doctors to get started.

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Hello! I just joined this site! Wow...what a wealth of information! I am an LPN of 11 yrs. I have often thought of going to school for Massage Therapy. This forum has made the intrest even greater. Does anyone know of any good schools in Arkansas? I would appreciate any info.

Thanks,

Katee123

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I find this really interesting. Are you implementing this within the hospital you work at or is this work outside of your working as an RN? The reason I ask is because massage therapy, therapeutic or not, is not well accepted within the hospitals ( or even outside of it, for that matter) where I live. I have been an LMT since 1999, wanting to work within the medical field (hospital setting) and it just doesn't fly. Now I am transitioning and will be applying for nursing school in a couple of months. My background is therapeutic massage, reflexology, accupressure, and reiki. I love it and so do the people I work with! Sounds wonderful what you are doing...Good luck:)

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I understand exactly what you are saying about the financial end of things with massage therapy. It is such a rewarding profession, yet at times, with all of the things you mentioned, it is extremely frustrating to be able to accomplish all of the things you want to do. I've been an LMT since '99 and I'm now looking into applying to nursing school so I have more opportunities and to be more financially secure. Good luck!

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Very cool, I became a massage therapist so that I could work my way through nursing school.... I never thought you could put th two together.

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Hi!

Sorry in advance if I missed somewhere in the posts--but how long does medical massage school take after you have your BSN?

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Hi!

Sorry in advance if I missed somewhere in the posts--but how long does medical massage school take after you have your BSN?

Programs vary from 6 months to a year. In order to be a Nurse Massage Therapist you just have to have nursing license and a massage license and they may be obtained in any order. You may be a nurse MT with a diploma or an ASN as well.

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hi! i'm a dialysis rn here in NY and I'm really interested in doing massage therapy. Does anybody know where I can get training here in NY? thanks

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I am a recently graduated male LPN and enjoy reading this. It is motivating me to stay as a Massage Therapist. I will also work as a nurse once i get my license but will try to become a medical Massage Therapist.

I just don't want to give up massage and jump into the high stress and boredom of dolling out meds or doing Tx all day.

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hi! i'm a dialysis rn here in NY and I'm really interested in doing massage therapy. Does anybody know where I can get training here in NY? thanks

Hey Prometheus:

For a great listing of massage schools all across the country, check out www.naturalhealers.com and click on "massage" and "New York. It should give you some great options.

-happybody

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