paddlelady

paddlelady BSN, RN

ICU, Trauma, ER, Peds, Family Practice

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  1. Dansko clogs

    paddlelady replied to mamason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really dont think that your foot pain is from being on your feet all day. There must be something going with maybe the structure of your feet. There may be a mis alignment. But I worked as a nurse...

  2. Back Rubs

    paddlelady replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    Massage is like an analegisic it breaks the pain spasm cycle and enhances the bodys ability to release it 's endorphins. The endorphins are our very own morphine. So for the person with the shoulder...

  3. OMG I may have a nervous breakdown...

    paddlelady replied to NiteOwlinPa's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I too went to Catholic schools throughout elementary and some of high school. I went to a Catholic nursing school. I was taught by nuns and priests. My RN training was at a Catholic school and...

  4. Dansko clogs

    paddlelady replied to mamason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you are athletic you might consider Ten Rolfing session. Your fascia may be so tight or twisted that your feet may need some adjustment. It really helps. It is not inexpensive but find someone who...

  5. Back Rubs

    paddlelady replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    I also noticed with the TLC patients will open up with some of their problems and concerns and this is so good for discharge planning. There can be amazing trust when you touch someone in a...

  6. OMG I may have a nervous breakdown...

    paddlelady replied to NiteOwlinPa's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One of the things in life is that we have to have personal boundaries. Nursing school will push lots of buttons. Make sure you take care of yourself with excercise, good food, something to nuture your...

  7. Back Rubs

    paddlelady replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day the long term patients or those that were hospitialized for a lengthy periods of time had of course dry skin due to metabolic changes. The back rubs, foot , elbows and hand rubs were...

  8. OMG I may have a nervous breakdown...

    paddlelady replied to NiteOwlinPa's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ahh the big mind control starts with the first day and week of nursing school. Our school we had to line up for inspection. No hair on collar, no jewelery (except for the watch with the second hand),...

  9. Back Rubs

    paddlelady replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day I gave back rubs . I use to give back rubs , foot or hand to my patients in Critical Care. When back rubs were a part of the evening rounds they did a study that patients used less...

  10. Dansko clogs

    paddlelady replied to mamason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If indeed the clogs are open at the heel without heel support these are not good shoes for anyone. Our foot has about 200 movements when walking. We walk heel to toe. If we do not have a heel support...

  11. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    paddlelady replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The key to all this is Who is going to manage the health care system. Who is ethical . An agency whether it may be governement or a free standing insurance company is not a patient advocate. Money...

  12. How are you spending your retirement?

    paddlelady replied to Grace Oz's topic in Retired Nurses

    I also thought about volunteering . I feel that I did alot volunteering in the hosipital and clinics when I was a younger. I also tudored children when I was in nursing school. I think nurses give and...

  13. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    paddlelady replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One of the groups that is opposed to Universal Health Care is the American Medical Association. There is a percentage of the memebers that are against changing the way health care is administered....

  14. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    paddlelady replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes Yukon Barbie is one and same as Princess Palin. I do respect McCAin but dont feel his ticket should be in the White House. I respect anyone that has been in a war esp what he went though as a POW....

  15. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    paddlelady replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As to what he's been through. Not only did other POW's NOT talk there are things in life WAY worse than physical torture. He has no permanent damage so how badly did they torture him. Where is his...

  16. I am about ready to throw in towel for nursing job

    paddlelady replied to iwanna's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have had about 3 different job in the past 5 years. There was no question regarding Workmans Comp. One was a hospital position as a discharge planner. One was Utilization review with an insurance...

  17. I am about ready to throw in towel for nursing job

    paddlelady replied to iwanna's topic in Retired Nurses

    Right now you could give flu shots. Tis the season.That would bring in some income and have some current temp experience. Most employers will ask "What are you looking for and what hours can you...

  18. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    paddlelady replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hmm, I think someone sounds angry about the current political situation regarding Obama, If we want to talk danger lets talk about Palin with no experience possibly running the country with no foreign...

  19. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    paddlelady replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a supporter of universal health care. The AMA is not and so are many other physicans and health care professionals. I have worked with the underserved for the past 40 years of my career . I was...

  20. What type of exercise do you do??

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

    I do Pilates mat work . I do not have a reformer. I run, bike, have a rowing machine, weights and kayak. I also walk my dog. When I feel really tired and a bit injured I will do some yoga. Love it...

  21. Any Cyclists out there?

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

    Yes, I commuted by bike for 20 years. I biked all seasons even in the snow. Crazy. :smokin:I have gone through so many bikes. I still bike but not as much as I used to it is getting pretty agressive...

  22. Different Stress Relievers, Which Would You Choose?

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

    First of all I would stay off the internet and shut off the cell phone. Find what method calls to my heart and soul. Anyone that has a body can use a relaxing massage at least once a month. If you...

  23. How are you spending your retirement?

    paddlelady replied to Grace Oz's topic in Retired Nurses

    Grace, Thanks for sharing your thoughts about retirment and your current activities. I thought about volunteering at a hospital or hospice. However, I have developed a strange condition called panic...

  24. How are you spending your retirement?

    paddlelady replied to Grace Oz's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi Grace I lasted 41 years in nursing. Share a little of what you are doing with your retirement. It is always nice to hear what us recovering nurses are doing. I was just thinking the other day of...

  25. Leaving for awhile...ambivalance...help

    paddlelady replied to 123sunnid's topic in Retired Nurses

    Nursing is a very safe and solid profession. You are entering a world of the unknown. However, you are now talking to your creative side and there is no limit to that. Change is a very scarey thing...