paddlelady BSN, RN

paddlelady is a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU, Trauma, ER, Peds, Family Practice.

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1. Better living--and working--through chemistry.

   paddlelady replied to dudette10's topic in Health, Stress Management

   One of things that happen in nursing is we tend to take on our patient and family emotions and problems internally. There is a term for this and I can t remember. Combine this emotional stuff and our...

2. Better living--and working--through chemistry.

   paddlelady replied to dudette10's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Try exercise and some dietary changes also. These meds will pak on the pounds and give you lo sexual libido Seeing a naturopath helps . Some amino acids work well with

3. Better living--and working--through chemistry.

   paddlelady replied to dudette10's topic in Health, Stress Management

   You should go for counseling as the Lexapro has side effects. It will reduce your sexual libido , weight gain . So now that you are in better chemical balance it is time to start dealing with the...

4. Kinder pooping pants

   paddlelady replied to Gampopa's topic in School

   CAn be that he is not toilet trained. He may have some neuro deficit and not feel the urge to go until it is too late. He may be anxious at school . Be nice to interview the parents. There can be...

5. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

   paddlelady replied to dalgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You are a brave person to work corrections and I applaud you for that. I think if that makes you happy go for it. You will get some very solid experience and will be making critical decisions just as...

6. How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

   paddlelady replied to hakunamatata's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   44 years ago when I graduated from a 3 years nursing program things were not that easy procuring a nursing position. Yes folks 44 years ago. I was broke and living with my parents after graduation. No...

7. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

   paddlelady replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   My doctor's office has 2 very obese medical assistances. She praises their work and their professionalism . They are are their feet most of the day, schedule appointments, draw blood etc. I applaud...

8. Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

   paddlelady replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I hope that this NM does not abuse her power. It is very easy to use Bullying as a pretext to fire someone that this NM may have other reasons. I would watch my back with this manager until she gains...

9. I Love being a Christian Nurse

   paddlelady replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

   I think you are just sharing what is in your heart. No matter what our background it is what in our hearts that count and that we practise nursing ethically. Enjoy your nursing career.

10. Differences: Nursing then and now...

    paddlelady replied to astig_matic's topic in Retired Nurses

    I remembered the clysis well. I too was afraid that the needle would fall out. The patients(now clients) would pull them out ! Oh Ice Cream and popsicles are good rememdies and yes most likely can...

11. A Changed Heart

    paddlelady replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps if you have time you should volunteer at a homeless shelter. Collect some blankets and deliver them to the homeless, join a program that will give you fulfillment. You can tutor homeless...

12. Retired Nurse's...

    paddlelady replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    I wanted to say a few things about telephonic case management. I worked in that field and loved it. However, I had an employer that would listen in on the conversations to see how you were handing...

13. Retired Nurse's...

    paddlelady replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am glad that I am retired. However, I miss my paychecks. I seem to have hobbies that are expensive. For instance, traveling even small local trips, riding my motorcycle, playing guitar, knitting...

14. Retired Nurse's...

    paddlelady replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi Isabelle, Sounds like you are ready in your body, mind and soul to retire. I retired @ 62. I was a nurse for 42 years and my body and mind just gave out on me. I love being retired and do massage...

15. Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

    paddlelady replied to Kateoh82's topic in General Students

    It's never really over. Guess what whatever you learned on that test you might actually use in nursing. But the stress of the test is over. Whew I am glad those days are