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1. vaca in CA

   coffeehound replied to prmenrs's topic in California

   I love Cambria. Right on the ocean, plenty of places to walk to if you stay in town, and a short hop to Hearst Castle. Even though I've been there many many times, that place never ceases to amaze me. Finally went on one of the night tours a coupl...

2. Lasik eye surgery??

   coffeehound replied to itsme's topic in General Nursing

   People with eye motility issues are poor candidates for LASIK. There is a wide diversity of opinion as to whether people with strabismus should ever be allowed to have it done. Unless you are fully versed in why you have motility issues and unders...

3. Gross out!

   coffeehound replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

   I was always told that the reason that African Americans do not get head lice is that their hair shafts have an oval rather than a round shape. Lice have round pinchers and are unable to get a good grasp on oval hair shafts. Have no idea if this is...

4. Lasik Surgery Opinions Needed

   coffeehound replied to MomNRN's topic in General Nursing

   Please, please, please do not pick a Dr based on price! Here is the link to the information that the FDA has compiled about LASIK. They have a great "LASIK checklist" and a lot of other information. http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/ My personal opinion...

5. $250,000 cap on malpractice suits

   coffeehound replied to niteshiftnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Is it different in Fl than here in CA? I thought that the $250K cap DID apply to pain and suffering only NOT medical bills or punitive damages? Am I completely wrong (wouldn't be the first time)? I fully support a cap on pain and suffering awards...

6. Rotator Cuff Question

   coffeehound replied to DebsZoo's topic in General Nursing

   Bump, bump! How are you feeling? Is the surgery a go? I've been following this thread and just wanted you to know you will be in my thoughts tomorrow. Here's to a speedy recovery and 100% ROM

7. Roaches are going to drive me out of home care!!!

   coffeehound replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

   Some people just don't get it I guess. This reminds me of a story my uncle tells about when he was in the navy and stationed in Guam. My aunt didn't want to live on base so they rented half of a duplex. Right after they moved in they noticed roach...