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  1. Male nursing students/nurses

    obeyacts2 replied to krebs.cycle's topic in General Nursing

    I would ignore the medias ideas about nursing. Reality is, lots of guys are going into nursing. My ADN program is about 25 % male, at that is increasing based on what I see in my pre req classes....

  2. OT.. Did you all know that your PET can become diabetic?

    obeyacts2 replied to CarolineRn's topic in General Nursing

    I had an assignment that involved caring for an elderly IDDM that was big-time brittle and we gave her insulin and accuchecks q 4h around the clock. She had a cat that was also IDDM and we gave him...

  3. Why, would any RN oppose requiring a BSN for all future nurses?

    obeyacts2 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    My opposition to a BSN req is that it would decimatw nursing in rural areas. It is well known that the typical RN is well into middle age and before long will be retiring. So, grandfathering in...

  4. Discarded babies

    obeyacts2 replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am starting to think that beofre people can reproduce they should have to go thru the hoops we did when trying to adopt. These morons just pop em out and we had to "prove" we were able financiall,...

  5. Scarlet fever

    obeyacts2 posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    Hi, I am a student nurse with a concern. I have a young niece (2 yrs) with serious medical issues (cerebal palsy, static encephalopathy, cortical visual impairment, myoclonic seizures, Mic-key etc...

  6. Who are the Uninsured?

    obeyacts2 replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe 50K is lots of money is MS, but in thw West its not much, esp when a cramped 2 bedroom apt starts at 900/mo. Individual health policies are outrageous.........for myself I pay 333 per month...

  7. Scarlet fever

    obeyacts2 replied to obeyacts2's topic in Infectious Disease

    I guess I was worried because of her seizure hx. I had an elderly aunt that had scarlet fever when she was young and developed a seizure disorder. It didnt hurt her though, she lived to be more than...

  8. terrified of illnesses or death??

    obeyacts2 replied to Lzrd938's topic in General Nursing

    I think studying nursing or any med field can make you paranoid. I never used to be bothered by going to the MD, but now I have white coat hypertension.:) I still catch myself diagnosing myself with...

  9. terminal COPD patients

    obeyacts2 replied to obeyacts2's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am working my way thru an ADN program doing aide work. I mainly have hospice type pts. I guess I should have been more clear, sorry. My main question was really how will COPD death be any...

  10. Ghostly experiences??

    obeyacts2 replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a agnecy HHA that mainly accepts hospice patients. I work graveyard usually. This 91 yr old pt had been non responsive most of the day (pancreatic cancer) and her vital signs had been...

  11. Any one care to share how much weight you have lost on Low Carbs?

    obeyacts2 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I tried the "Carbohydrate Addicts Healthy Heart Program" by Heller and Heller. I didnt lose much weiight on it, and I was on for 3 1/2 months. I didnt cheat either. I lost 5(!) lbs and abt 2 inches...

  12. How do you cope with death?

    obeyacts2 replied to Katiekins1010's topic in General Nursing

    I see death as part of the life cycle, and believe (ideally) that death and birth are meant to be natural unmedical experiences. I care for hospice patients at home while studying for my RN. Often, I...

  13. OSHA investigating killing of MD by patient at psych hospital

    obeyacts2 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is excerpted from the San francisco Chronicle 11/22/03 "the ppsychiatric hospital tightened security after a veteran doctor was slain by a patient she was evaluating' The state has urged hospital...

  14. ? About PAP smears

    obeyacts2 replied to Twink's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the other posters recommendations regarding annual exams, but as a caregiver who got her start in working with the developmentally disabled, I think for this population it is even MORE...

  15. confined to bed after 4cm?

    obeyacts2 replied to littlemrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I cant believe that this hospital thinks a laboring woman needs to be in bed. Well, this is my opinion: it is YOUR Birth and YOUR body. If you want to be up, get up and walk or whatever....

  16. Do you believe in a "calling" to nursing?

    obeyacts2 replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    Yes.......I feel called to the nursing field. It is part of the call to ministry I have on my life. I am finishing my last pre req now. Further, many missionary women trained as nurses (esp in...

  17. Still conscious with a BS of 24 ???

    obeyacts2 replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    The lady I care for has these dramatic swings too.....300+ at bedtime, 30 in the morning. We have a protocol of OJ/sugar waiit 30 min retest, insulin as indicated by sliding scale, then her meal. At...

  18. Too young for Hospice?

    obeyacts2 replied to MelRN13's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I meet lots of hospice staff at my CNA agnecy job. They are all ages+backgrounds. I think hospice is something you have to have a gift for and you either haveit or you dont. Alot of the part time RNs...

  19. violence in home visits

    obeyacts2 replied to STM's topic in General Nursing

    Our agency says if a pt or family person is aggressive we need to 1) put space between ourselves and the aggressor 2) if dangerous dial 911 3) last, notify office I cared for a very combative Alz...

  20. ARDS in ICU any info for a student?

    obeyacts2 replied to Cheri O's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi. I am an ARDS survivor myself. I recommend the website http://ardsusa.org. It is primarily for survivior support, but does offer links to other sites.

  21. Sewing your own scrubs?

    obeyacts2 replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    Sewing your own is the way to go!!!!!! Allthe big 5 pattern companies sell scrub patts. For fabric watch JoAnns and WalMart. Walmart has a jungle type print right now that is cute. I wait till the...

  22. What is your least favorite.....

    obeyacts2 replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a huge problem with suctioning. I had ARDS years ago and the sound of suctioning a patient makes me come out of my shoes. Im OK if I know ahead of time, but if the sound catches me by...

  23. white coat hypertension at the OBs

    obeyacts2 replied to obeyacts2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, thanks for thhe reply. I reread my post and maybe I should have titled it "whine" as a disclaimer.:) I just was a little taken aback by her attitude this visit.....she also wants me to get a...

  24. white coat hypertension at the OBs

    obeyacts2 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am posting this to see if anybody else has this problem. I am getting ready to get PG via donor IUI and I have been having problems with my BP shooting sky high (for me) at the OBs. At home and...

  25. 43.6 million Americans without health insurance coverage

    obeyacts2 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A chiropractor in our area got so sick of insurnce companies, medicaid, workers comp companies etc that he started a new policy. 10.00 a visit, no insurance accepted. He has a sign in his waiting room...