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wbc

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  1. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    wbc replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I fell at work in April, 1997. A simple fall and simple subsequent surgery. I ended up with sacro-iliac dysfunction and fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. I haven't been able to work since that day. I...

  2. Questions for OB class

    wbc replied to amp242's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excellent questions. I do agree with the above post that you should interview a nurse in your area. That being said let me answer your questions. I'm an RN with a BSN and several hours toward an MSN....

  3. returning to Nursing

    wbc replied to pjp123's topic in Retired Nurses

    Here in Oklahoma refresher courses are offered at three sites. It costs about $2500 and requires about 70 hours of lecture, 10 or more hours in the skills lab, and 80 plus hours in a clinical setting....

  4. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    wbc replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    :redpinkhe Drumwidows post of May 18 does a great job of telling readers about the frustrations and the notions of others about living with fibro and the accompanying junk that follows us around....

  5. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    wbc replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Another by the way--Lyrica does help me, it has some side effects I dislike but the trade off is worth it. I have tried Gabapentin and it only helps some. I realized just how much Lyrica helps when I...

  6. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    wbc replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    :redbeathe By the way, I recently read a research report that stated people with real and chronic pain lose the capability to become addicted to narcotics because their bodies need the relief. Can't...

  7. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    wbc replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I definitely understand your pain with fibro and with the lack of support. Interesting isn't it that many of the most judgmental are in our chosen profession? In 1997 I fell when I was trying to...

  8. Running 2 Article Contests

    wbc replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I'm new to this site and wonder what the guidelines are for this article contest. Winona, BSN,

  9. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    wbc replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, CYA means what you think it means. Remember this--there is no such thing as a stupid question. If you have it that validates it. Never let anyone make you feel stupid. Nursing school requires...

  10. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    wbc replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:Amen! The Golden Rule works in every aspect of our

  11. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    wbc replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being polite, approachable, and kind to any student will turn out polite, approachable, and kind professionals one day. I say this as a former student and nursing

  12. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    wbc replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice!

  13. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

    wbc replied to bumLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have posted another reply, but saw this and wanted to say that you sound better. Don't give up yet. Several people have suggested you give your job more time. Remember those first weeks are the...

  14. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

    wbc replied to bumLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, my Dear, I am so sorry that nursing hasn't met your expectations in this first and most difficult year. Often our training doesn't prepare us for real life and that sudden dip in the real life...

  15. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    wbc replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I always carried my own malpractice liability. I saw some instances where nurses without their own insurance were thrown to the wolves by the hospital. Thank goodness I never had to use my insurance....

  16. how do i study? self motivate myself? be disciplined? more assertive?

    wbc replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tons of useful info on this request. I wanted to be a nurse more than anything, when my youngest son started kindergarten I started nursing school. Five years later at the age of 34 I received that...

  17. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    wbc replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. Got new scrubs. You just gotta love it, though. I had my career halted by a simple fall in 1997. I miss working and regret those times I just didn't want to go to work.

  18. How does your facility deal with fetal demise?

    wbc replied to anggelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, how sad. When I was working I was in L&D, PP, GYN, and Neo ICU. I am and was a perinatal bereavement counselor/coordinator for RTS from LaCrosse, WI. We worked with the families closely. Our...

  19. how do i study? self motivate myself? be disciplined? more assertive?

    wbc replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, this is a great question. When I was a nursing instructor one of the beginning workshops I taught was how to study and test. It's ironic because I had severe test anxiety as a student. Here's...

  20. getting my foot back in the door

    wbc replied to nina logan's topic in General Nursing

    Nina--I'm in a similar boat. In 1997 I fell and was injured, leading to disability and the loss of my beloved career. I'm doing better now and want to change my license status back to active. I've...

  21. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    wbc replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice I received as a student many years ago was to do whatever is necessary for the patient's benefit regardless of your title. This advice came to us in postconference when a BSN nurse...