sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Psych

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  1. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    RNPD Your diet sounds geat, but it is also very low calorie and really doesn't look much like Atkins. I think SBE was referring to those folks who really put down the meats, fats and chesses. I am...

  2. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    sbic56 replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    OK, Dave. I agree with you. Thanks for clearing my

  3. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    sbic56 replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    I'm a little consfursed as to what you are saying. Of course, we don't judge, but we do need to assess what is happening with the patient. Whether the patient has pseudoaddiction or not we still need...

  4. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    Peeps Those who tout the low carb diets might feel they need to justify it and that is why they quote all these lab values and such. (Not saying I do....I believe the studies, too.) A diet that...

  5. Headaches

    sbic56 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, probably the headache is nothing serious, then. Just annoying, no doubt! I think you need a "moment of Zen":chuckle "OMMMMMMM" ...And a full body rub with scented oils when hubby gets

  6. Headaches

    sbic56 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I won't say anything about the diet:chuckle (We've been there!) But, the headache does trouble me a little bit. Do you know what your blood pressure is? Any swelling in the hands and feet? How about...

  7. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    SnowymtnRN No offense taken! Just a good, healthy discussion. I didn't sense any raging hormones! But, congrats! What an exciting time for

  8. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    RNPD I hear what you are saying, but I don't think I could satify my veggie/grain/fruit needs on 100 gms carbs. I like yams and whole grain breads, brown rice and beans. The veggies you mention are...

  9. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    sbic56 replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    While you certainly want to consider your patients compalints of pain seriously, I think what you were looking for was how you might be able to spot a patient with a drug problem. That is a very...

  10. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    I think it will run it's course similarly to the way ultra low fat diets did. I jumped on that wagon for a bit a few years back. I felt nauseous if I ate any fat after being on that diet for awhile...

  11. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    SnowymtnRN I suppose it is what you beleive you can live with as a lifestyle. For me, 100grams of carbs would not be enough. I'd exhaust that with say, a cup of brown rice, a banana and a sweet...

  12. Do redheads have more pain during labor in your opinion?

    sbic56 replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Looking at ya, you oughta know!!:chuckle BTW, I love your red

  13. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    Melanie I'm with you 100% on this. The diet and exercise regimen you follow is optimal and will work for life. I try to follow a similar one. I think people don't want to hear that they have to work...

  14. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't realistic to think that one can stay on this diet forever, IMO. It is very hard to make very low carb a lifestyle and therein lies the

  15. Do redheads have more pain during labor in your opinion?

    sbic56 replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was just thinking of that redhead bleeder theory when I saw your post. No studies, I don't think on it, but it seems to be so! I used to know a midwife who wanted the nurse to have the methergine or...

  16. opinion--no carb diet

    sbic56 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I never heard that. Got any reference to that? I predicted the other day that Atkins diet would be pretty much a thing of the past by this time next year. It has enjoyed a pretty good...

  17. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    sbic56 replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    That was a very sad story. What makes it even worse is, it sounds like those three women worked there and put up with it partly because they were getting paid better there than they could make...

  18. Paxil Evil

    sbic56 replied to JDPARIS's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's some amazing titration schedule. I had no idea it was that hard to wean

  19. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    sbic56 replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    It's a joke site. Copyright 2001. Someone is having a

  20. Psych Certification for ADN

    sbic56 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I understand that a BSN is not required for all levels of credentialling in psych. I am an ADN, have recently taken a position in mental health and am wondering if there are any prerequisites for...

  21. Psych Certification for ADN

    sbic56 replied to sbic56's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the encouragement, Bjo. I think I will go for it in a bit. I'm just settling into this new position, but I figure it can't hurt when I have a little time to devote to it. Psych is fun to...

  22. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    sbic56 replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Another with that dream. All short legged doggies

  23. nursing malpractice insurance in the U.S.

    sbic56 replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    There are different schools of thought regarding nurses carrying their own malpractice insurance. One is that they should because the hosptal may not actively defend them. Another is that having a...

  24. Kids and violent computer games

    sbic56 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Psychiatric

    I think this is the OP's best answer to her question. I can remember how Ozzie Osborne was targetted for contributing to the suicide of a troubled teen. The accusation was that the teen shot himself...

  25. Pay to park?

    sbic56 replied to uamsrn's topic in General Nursing

    That is perfect. Now that's