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    Anyone Taking Thyroid Medications? I Need Your Help!!!

    live4today posted a topic in General Nursing

    My doctor started me on Cytomel 5 mcg/daily in April. It didn't do much for my thyroid levels, so tomorrow after I have more blood drawn, he has me starting on two thyroid medications at once: Cytomel...
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    It's Allllllllll In The Nurse's Cap!

    live4today posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I wore my white uniform and nurse's cap to work today. The compliments continued throughout my shift, but the MOST important compliment came from a young lad in elementary school. His mother...
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    Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    live4today replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure every woman experiences sex differently whether they've had a hysterectomy or not. I shared in my other post that I did not experience anything different after the hysterectomy (sexually...
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    Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    live4today replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't understand it either, but that is what my doctor told me would happen. I did not believe him until the reality of what he said proved true. I was not a nurse then, and did not understand a...
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    Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    live4today replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your current health situation. I was 28 yrs of age when I had a hysterectomy. I have felt great since having it although I have always felt sadness due to not being able to...
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    Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    live4today replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I voted no...Allnurses has not made me a "better nurse", but it has been quite informative on many levels professionally and socially speaking. Although I do not have the chance to participate on...
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    For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

    live4today posted a topic in Government, Military

    thought i'd go ahead and share this email reply i received in my email today regarding joining the army nurse corp. i'm six years too "senior":p to join, so i'm posting this for those who have had...
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    Something to brighten your day

    live4today replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you the same tolerant girl.
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    My Father Died Today

    live4today replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue...so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during this time of great loss.
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    Declining coverage-The worst is yet to come

    live4today replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am saddened by statements in this post. Some people don't care to hear or listen to "what is", but only care to "stick to what has been for so long" that the need for serious change never enters in...
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    What Obama Will Say on Wednesday about health care reform

    live4today replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am all for healthcare reform. I watched and listened intently to President Obama's speech on healthcare, and love love love what he said. I am in one hundred percent agreement with the way he...
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    Would you encourage someone who was considering nursing school?

    live4today replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I voted that I would very much encourage those who have a desire to become a nurse to attend nursing school. If they have a heart of caring for people, and can handle the down and dirty of the...
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    Obama on Males in Nursing

    live4today replied to Tozz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I totally agree.
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    I am a nurse. Venting about how I feel.

    live4today replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    great post! you should send it to as many publishers as possible. it deserves to reach millions, and it deserves a standing ovation of which i am giving it.
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    Nurses whom give overly detailed reports...

    live4today replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Change of shift report should NOT consist of what is already written for the oncoming nurse to read and take note of. It should only consist of patient stats for the nurse who may have not cared for...
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    Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    live4today replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Elvish gave a very reasonable suggestion that I would implement if it were me.
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    what do you think??

    live4today replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that "it is ok to leave the restraints on as long as you do ROM and skin integrity assessment?" Also, a CNA could be assigned to the patient at all times to assure safety while in restraints....
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    Need opinions here on safe staffing ratios people!

    live4today replied to peanutbaby123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I commend your professer for having his/her nursing students take part in this very worthwhile assignment! When you go before your state senators, DO the nursing profession justice by NOT just...
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    Scared and don't know what to do...

    live4today replied to meepmeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First...you need a hug -- (((meeppeep))) :icon_hug: Second...as a new grad of three months, you should NOT be on your own on a specialty unit in the first place. My question to your nurse manager is:...
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    Survey: Do you think nurses are portrayed positively in the media?

    live4today replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...let me think... :igtsyt: NO. urwlcm: After over two decades in nursing, I'm still praying for a healthy report to be portrayed in the media when it comes to nurses. It would mean even more...
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    Does anyone ever feel guilty about care not given by the end of your shift?

    live4today replied to rtbabb's topic in General Nursing

    Feeling your pain, so wanted to give you a big warm hug :icon_hug:a bouquet of balloons :balloons: some chocolate for emotional comfort:BDCk: and flowers :flwrhrts:------ all to wipe that pain away at...
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    quickest Route to a RN

    live4today replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    P.S. And I might add that my college always had a 97 to 100 percent pass rate first time around. All of our instructors were required to be master degreed; even in my non nursing classes. The college...
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    quickest Route to a RN

    live4today replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated 22 years ago this month from the best community college in the entire world. Throughout the years, I've compared other schools to the one I attended, and to other colleges and university...
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    NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    live4today replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Then I guess that would have to be the course taken...to establish a country-wide law that states any employer found guilty of abusing their employees by not seeing to it they get lunch and potty...
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    New RN BSN over 50 and Can't Get a Job

    live4today replied to HoosierMale's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you have had a hard time to date, but let me assure you, you WILL land a great job in nursing, and not necessarily in a nursing home. Do you live near a military installation that has a...