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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 miss it every day because I loved it so much. One ...

I had a patient who confounded the medical records staff member when she came to do paperwork with our new mom. "And, what would you like to name your beautiful baby girl?" Medical Records staff "Oh, the nurses already named her" New Mom "Really?" M...

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. I am retired due to a fall and disability in 1997....

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. I've been out since 1997 due to a disability but ...

: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. I've read all of the posts with interest because of ...

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 stopped taking it for a while because of the cost,...

: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 remember where I read it. If anyone out there has h...

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 gather my students together for post conference. A knee...

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

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 lots of time and sacrifice so take care of yourself. ...

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

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 instructor.

Excellent advice! Winona

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 most stressful because you're learning the routine, f...

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 pool is cold. I would ask if there was a particular c...

Oh, I just love this article. You have captured the aches, pains, and problems with aging in a profession requiring activity. You've also captured that respect "older" nurses have earned and the inherent love most of us have for this rewarding profes...

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. Winona

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 symbolic pin and walked across the stage. Being a nu...

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. Winona

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 work included making sure the parents and family we...

I had a patient who was essentially illiterate. When the records office came to the patients room to fill out the birth certificate they asked what she wanted to name her baby girl. The patient said she was all ready named. What asked the records per...

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 how to study: Reading a text--always read the chapte...

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 been told I have to take refresher courses which incl...

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 refused to help a patient to the bathroom because she...