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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 12.5 mcg/daily, and Syntroid 25 mcg/daily. What ...

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 approached me in the hallway, and said "I just wanted to ...

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 speaking), and 30 yrs later, there is still no differe...

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 lot of things at that time. We're talking thirty yea...

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 have more children at such a young age when I wanted ...

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 Allnurses as much as I used to in years past, I still ...

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 questions about joining, what they offer etc. just be...

Wishing you the same tolerant girl. (((hugs)))

Sue...so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during this time of great loss. :icon_hug:

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 for all people. Very sad day in America indeed.

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 explained healthcare reform. I don't care if anyone agre...

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 job...why not. Go for it! Just do it from a passion point...

I totally agree. :)

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. :yeah:

I absolutely would support a public health care option. We should have always had one for those who could not afford healthcare. The working class have always had healthcare options/plans with their place of employment, so those who cannot afford hea...

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 that patient before, and any changes in orders. Eve...

Elvish gave a very reasonable suggestion that I would implement if it were me. :)

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. I believe the rule is to assess and unrestrain th...

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 mentioning "numbers" when talking about "safe staffing r...

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: How the heck did that happen under his/her watch? ...

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 if the healthcare industries that hire nurses would...

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 the end of your day. Welcome back to nursing, an...

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 ran a sharp program no matter what the major. I ap...

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 nursing programs, and still believe I entered nurs...

(((((((tigger))))))) we are praying for you and especially for your husband. Post when you can. (((hugs)))