Catherine Johnston BSN, RN

Do you think Osteoporosis won't happen to you? Think again. Osteoporosis is a common disease which causes bones to become weak and brittle and can lead to bone fractures. It is often considered a disease of older women, but this is not entirely true....

In Ontario, Canada where I live, RN is a “Protected Title.” That is what our Nursing Regulatory Body calls it and there are rules around using it. How it applies to writing as an RN seems to be a gray area. I would suggest you talk to Nurse Writers ...

I am surprised at the one year morbidity rate. It is higher than a hip fracture which is 25%.

Hi NutmeggRN. I’m glad you are going to get some treatment.

I don’t seem to be able to reply to individual comments, so I am going to make a general comment. I have been living with osteoporosis since I was 40. At least that was when it was diagnosed, and only because I asked for a BMD test. As women we real...

Thanks so much amolucia!

This article is like a breath of inspiration whispering in my ear. Thanks for that.

I’ve worked in other fields, and can testify that Nursing way more demanding. The Pandemic has amplified this. I wish you well in your new endeavours.