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1. Nurses with scoliosis out there?

   cinnyluvscats replied to Selke's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   The last time I saw an orthopedic surgeon for my back was back in 1994 after I delivered my youngest. Was having tailbone pain and wanted to get checked out. Other than having 1-2 broken wires at...

2. Nurses with scoliosis out there?

   cinnyluvscats replied to Selke's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I've had scoliosis since I was 14 years old. Had corrective surgery when I was 18 (Luque wire technique). Orginially, my curvature was about 60-65 degrees top and bottom (S-shaped curve) that's been...

3. Any ideas for MSN/Education online programs?

   cinnyluvscats replied to dansmom6's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I'm glad to read these posts about earning an online MSN degree. Thanks to the person who posted the scholarship websites! I've checked into St. Joseph's and Wheeling Jesuit and would love to hear...

4. Child Health Clinics

   cinnyluvscats replied to AmandaBSN's topic in Public, Community Health

   Things that have helped me with giving immunizations to kids: 1. Know thy stuff - Parents hear all kinds of truth and fiction about shots, so it really helps to reassure them if you can answer the...

5. Something all OB nurses should know.

   cinnyluvscats replied to NHmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks to all of you for sharing your feelings and opening your hearts to all of us. Even though I left OB 10 years ago, I still remember the patients that experienced losses of their babies. One...

6. nursing student with public health backround

   cinnyluvscats replied to manders's topic in Public, Community Health

   It depends on what type of public health nursing you want to do. I work as an RN at a city health dept. and administer an immunization grant. I have my BSN, which is enough for this position. If...

7. Nurses with Diabetes

   cinnyluvscats replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   I am in a similar boat with you. Just got diagnosed with Type 2 last week myself. I'd had the classic symptoms for about a month and decided that denial wasn't working. I drank like a thirsty camel...

8. Diabetic Pet Peeves

   cinnyluvscats replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   I've been an RN for 20 years and have taken care of diabetics, especially gestational diabetics after working 9 years on OB. I'm now on the threshhold of being diagnosed myself. I'd been having the...

9. Becoming a Community Health Nurse

   cinnyluvscats replied to JaneanneRN's topic in Public, Community Health

   To find out what type of community/public health nursing is included in your local BSN program, you'll probably have to call them and ask. You might want to try and talk to one of the clinical...

10. Becoming a Community Health Nurse

    cinnyluvscats replied to JaneanneRN's topic in Public, Community Health

    Kudos to you both for recognizing that you need a better "fit" with your nursing careers! I've been an RN for almost 20 years and have worked a variety of places. Did my senior practicum in...

11. home health nursing vs public health nursing?

    cinnyluvscats replied to share's topic in Public, Community Health

    My understanding of these 2 types of nursing may be limited, but I'll tell you what I do know. Home health nurses visit patients in their home. I did this for about 3 months and it was hard work!...

12. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    cinnyluvscats replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    There's unsafe, as in "is that a joint on the table or a hand-rolled cigarette?" and there's unsafe, as in "will I get my car out of this mud-hole of a driveway?" I've been to both. My clinical...

13. Paperwork in Public Health Nursing

    cinnyluvscats replied to trailrun's topic in Public, Community Health

    I've worked in 2 different health depts. for a total of 2+ years. I just returned to public health nursing. Paperwork for clinics is similar to physician offices. Infectious diseases have some...

14. What are the pros/cons of HH

    cinnyluvscats replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Home Health

    I was a home health nurse for all of 2.5 months, but had to leave due to getting both of my knees replaced. (permanent restrictions basically ended that position.) If the agency's staffing is...

15. Physical limitations - what now?

    cinnyluvscats posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for 19 years and have worked a variety of fields, the latest being home health. I had both knees replaced about 3 months ago and just found out from my surgeon that he has put...