Morris and his wife, Ester, went to the state fair every year. And every year, Morris would say, "Ester, I'd like to ride in that airplane." "I know, Morris," Ester would reply, "but that airplane ride cost $50, and $50 is $50." One year, the couple...
Does anyone wear Z-coil shoes or know anything, (good/bad), about them? I did a search for old threads but nothing came up. If they are any good I'll probably spring for some. :)
Shamrock replied to lovetp4ever2002's topic in Disabilities
Hi Betty - my name is Valerie and I've been in the D.D. nursing field going on 5 years. I have obtained certification in the area. Your best place to start would be with the West Tennessee DD Nurses Network. According to the newsletter they are hav...
Shamrock replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism
There are some positions that will be changed from hourly to salary with this new law. Personally, I'd like to be George dubya's nurse someday after a 16 hour shift with no overtime!! :rotfl: Thanks for the update NRSKarenRN!!
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Patients Die After Getting Rabies-Infected Organs Thu Jul 1, 4:26 PM ET Add Health - Reuters to My Yahoo! By Paul Simao ATLANTA (Reuters) - Three U.S. transplant patients died after receiving organs from a donor who was infected with rabies, the f...
As far as I'm concerned they are!! They are ugly as sin but a great converstation starter. As I've said before, I'd wear car hoods on my feet if I thought it would help. :rotfl:
I'm with traveling - Got my 1st pair of z-coils approximately 2 months ago after trying most everything else mentioned above! For the 1st time in over 13 years my left foot does not hurt with every step. They are pricey - 150.00, but I just bought ...
Shamrock replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing
The way I understand the "new" technique for CPR is that lay people that call 911 and need instruction over the phone will be told to do chest compression only. I'm thinking as a nurse, etc.. and you stop, if CPR is needed, it would behoove you to d...
Here is my favorite mammogram story: The First Time's Always the Worst By Leigh Anne Jasheway, Dayton Daily News Winner of the Erma Bombeck award The first mammogram is the worst; especially when the machine catches on fire. That's what happened to ...
Shamrock replied to Blackcat99's topic in Oklahoma
Tornadoes can be very scary things but I'm more afraid of going into our storm cellar!! There are creepy, crawly things living down there!! Does not seem to matter how much I clean it out, they come scuttering back in as soon as I leave. Here in S...
The z-coils I just bought a couple of weeks ago have solved my foot pain completely. They are great. There have been many threads on shoes, do a search and see what you come up with.
Didn't they teach you in school that there is NEVER to be any illness that causes missed work in your life?? :rotfl: I hope your son is better very soon and try not to feel guilty!!
Shamrock replied to shyann's topic in Disabilities
Go to ddna.org, is the website for developmental disabilities nurses association. They can point you toward the local chapters. Hope this helps, it is a fantabulous field to work in!