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I did think about it when I was in nursing school, but quickly had a family and had to change my thought. Now 17 years later, no and never would I want to be a doctor. They deal with way too much! I would prefer to be their eyes and ears.

I think the rescue workers and health care workers did an awesome job. From what I saw on TV, everything looked so well controlled in getting everyone help. I found it very admirable of the Britts, hats off to them, as well as prayers for the wound...

I think there should be a limit. But only what is fair to those who are poor test takers--maybe 4-5 times with interventions available. I feel badly for those who have troubles passing, but in nursing we need people who know their stuff. In my sta...

Hope your mother does well. As for the diabetes, and high blood pressure--both are pretty common and should be handled fairly well. My biggest concern is regarding blood clots. Take leg measurements fairly post-op, on both legs. Make lines with p...

It was so nice that you were there for him. I think that is what nursing is all about. Everyone is special and deserves a little compassion. As for the mom, I will share something once told me. I worked with severely handicapped children in a LT...

I work at a rehab facility. We use SCD's at night and TEDS during the day while they are at therapy. Shoes are mandatory, or slipper socks to prevent falls. The TEDS are stocked on the unit and easy to comply with. The SCD's come from central sup...

I think it is great that you respond, snow doesn't get these responses. People just don't answer their phones if you call,.....Maybe there should be a better snow policy, like you should call in during a Level 2 emergency or ......

I agree with you all. Plan ahead!! I live very close to where I work and I am always there. I would welcome fellow nurses to stay at my house, but of course no one plans on it (It is easier to call off). They just plan on me being there and takin...

We use a product called simply thick. Pts seem to tolerate it well, doesn't change the flavor, and comes in convenient little packages. The website is http://www.simplythick.com if you have any particular questions. k

As for the position of your baby, don't worry too much. It may be a little painful for delivery, but my "sunny side up" child (of my four deliveries) is still a pleasant "sunny side up" kid. Wouldn't trade him for anything. All the rest of them t...

I admire all of those who do this, knowing it istn't "right". 3/4ths of my pregnancies weren't planned, but they are all good kids. Couldn't imagine dealing with this on a daily basis.

Haven't been assaulted recently. But work in rehab, and have learned to keep myself in between the door and the (TBI)patient. Have thrived on being athletic, and it sure pays off. By the way, I am not very young--37--just experienced.

Depends if she is competent or not. If she is competent, she has the right to refuse. Go ahead and chart it as such. If she isn't, then hide them. If it becomes a really big problem--such as blood pressure meds, heart meds,.... then whoever is de...

I deal with this kind of patient frequently in rehab, not drug/alchol rehab, physical rehab. Medicate as soon as it is safe. Always be between the patient and the door. Yell really loud if needed. Usually I can talk a patient down, lots of psych ...

Thunderwolf, I happen to work at the OSU Med Center, and sent you a message. Good luck with your decision.

I have worked in multiple areas, and have found my favorite is rehab. Probably because it does fit my personality the best. I have always been involved in athletics, and still am with my own kids. Rehab to me is very similiar. Most of my patients...

No way, but of course when they are adults it can be hard to stop them. I have cared for lots of motorcyclists in rehab. They usually have many fractures, as well as a head injury, and sometimes a spinal cord injury. Those wearing helmuts do bette...

I work inpatient as a RN. We have lots of LPNs, and all of the above is true for our facility. LPNs assume full responsibility for their patients, meds, treatments, cath, bowel program, checking (not noting) orders,... The really awesome thing the...

Wow, this hit me close to home! I am a nurse and husband is a graphic designer. We started on my salary, then he did well, now it is back to my responsibility as the primary income. If you want job security, go for nursing , but only if you like ...

Working holidays is part of the health care career. As much as we would like to be with our families, so would our patients. It took me a few years to understand this. When my kids were young, it was hardest on me. Children don't realize what hol...

Wonderful idea. How to go about coordinating the "all nurse's march" will be the issue. Any ideas?

Those are all great questions and so happy to hear you are thinking early. I started at a nonprofit place of employment, loved by job, then stayed home with my kids and was not nursing for a few years. Now I am back, thinking retirement as well as ...

Hope both of your children are doing well. I was an Ent nurse for many years. Age and recovery time just don't always seem to match up. My guess is the cold preop could have affected the recovery time. Any child with pneumonia within the last 6 w...

I don't think you have to work nights. Look at working a day/evening rotation. Not everyone can work nights. Straight days is probably not a possibility unless you work in a clinic or doctor's office.

I have kids too and am a new returning RN. I guess I look at the holiday being more than the day itself. My kids are kindergarten on up to high school. They know mom is working, and we work the holiday around my schedule. I teach my kids compassi...