Bluehair

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  1. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi everyone! Have been trying to catch up on everything since we got home. Chores are caught up, work is caught up, school is on right on track. First class back to school has been interesting. I feel...

  2. Z-Coil and MBT Shoes

    Bluehair replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

    I work in ICU and did have a lot of problems with the coils and cords. They got caught too often and were a pain that way. They do last a LONG time, way longer than any other tennis shoes I ever...

  3. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Final Las Vegas vacation installment: First part of the trip was going to the horse show (World Cup) with 5 other ladies from home. One in our party has been battling breast cancer for the last 5...

  4. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi everyone! Angie - Excellent plan! It really makes it fun when you can plan a day of wild abandon from the whole diet plan. It's fun to look forward to, and if you have been good all month it seems...

  5. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Tweety - bummer re: graduation! Your plans for this week sure changed! Maybe you can plan something for when your last class is done..... I can give personal recommendations for a trip to Vegas!...

  6. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you do the stairmaster first, the pedicure will feel even

  7. Accelerated BSN or MSN, which is smarter?

    Bluehair replied to Mintaka's topic in Nursing Career

    You are in for a lot of work! I have to commend you on your energy level. Any of these goals will be enhanced by having some experience in nursing. While it is not as critical for the NP role, it can...

  8. Disclosing personal info to patients

    Bluehair replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a small rural community too. And as previously posted, most people are just making conversation to be friendly, or try to get more comfortable with being a patient. We know so much about our...

  9. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey! You could be onto something here..... You are so

  10. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi guys! Just checkin in. Still on vacation. Haven't been as good the last couple of days (pizza, Mexican foood...). Did hit the gym yesterday, which helped. Still can get into my jeans, so...

  11. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi guys! Just a quick hello before the internet service runs out. They make you pay for it and it's good for 24 hours, or you have to fork out another $12 bucks. Guess they don't want to provide free...

  12. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Zoe! You are so nice! Don't be puttin me up on some pedestal now. I was completely serious re: not having clothes to squeeze into when I head for home if I don't watch it. I don't want to be traveling...

  13. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Greetings to all from Las Vegas! A bit cool here, NOT pool weather. High today 67 with a 50% chance of rain this afternoon. Horses are AMAZING as always! First competition won by German woman named...

  14. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Go, Muffie!!! Tweety - mmmm, I LOVE pork roast! Hi to all!!!! Rushing about, gotta pack still. Reservation made for facial and manicure first thing on day 1! Visit Spa Mandalay online and be jealous....

  15. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Bluehair replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our state BON has a program to help get nurse's back to work while they are recovering from addiction. It's pretty strict, not cheap for the nurse going through it. Nurse has to pay her own way for...

  16. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi all! Just finished some house cleaning, hopefully the last until I return from vacation. DH is pretty good about running the vacuum once in a while, so that will help. Still have laundry to do...

  17. Bachelors in ???

    Bluehair replied to SunnyAZRN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my ADN in 1979, and am just now starting my BSN. I never saw a need for it. I too loved bedside nursing and no one ever compensated you for the degree. Currently I am in a management...

  18. Hot pack or Cold pack for CT contrast infiltration?

    Bluehair replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    Not that long ago I was a Radiology Nurse for a while. Our policy was warm compress to site. You could contact ARNA (American Radiological Nurses Assoc.) and see what their official recommendation...

  19. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi everyone! I'm pooped! Left over from yesterday, I suspect. But I've been doing well overall in the food/exercise departments. I did splurge on pizza last night for dinner, because I didn't get...

  20. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There's always the pm

  21. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Tweety - Congrats on the MOn - Fri job! What are you doing now to have that sort of schedule? I am also M-F, but can't seem to pull off the gym thing after work. Before works for me, tho. ER - woo...

  22. Tell me about Bakersfield...

    Bluehair replied to Bluehair's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks, Mirasol! Actually, it helps a lot. We used to live in Camarillo, so it's nice to have the comparison from someone with similar perspective! DH interview is done, just waiting to hear what they...

  23. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sarah - Good for you for taking a mental health day!!! It just might make you even more energetic than usual! Good luck on your tests. Angie - You are so strong! Rare is the individual who can say no...

  24. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi guys! I had read this article in Prevention magazine a few months ago. http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-3-61-462-7761-1,00.html It's about why it's important to lower your sodium intake,...

  25. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Found a tasty recipe for breakfast. NOT low sodium, but tasty and a break from the usual routine. This is South Beach compliant for phase 2 & 3 if anyone is interested.... Morning Monte Cristo...