paddlelady

paddlelady BSN, RN

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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

  16. Retired Nurse's...

    paddlelady replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    ctantiques, This is a good thing you are doing. I bet you also have a great knowledge of antiques and have much to offer as a nurse and the antique business. Wish you the bet of luck with your...

  17. Retired Nurse's...

    paddlelady replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    I retired @ 62 never had the option of an early retirement. Lasted 42 years as a Registered Nurse. I have been busy running a small business, and doing other things. However, I still have that little...

  18. Retired Nurse's...

    paddlelady replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    Congratulations on your retirement from nursing and starting a new job. I hope you will enjoy your new career.

  19. Retired Nurse's...

    paddlelady replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    If you are in good health, maybe you can work part time . Caveat is are you going back for all the right reasons and not just to get away from home? Do you miss being a nurse and are you ready for...

  20. How to NOT gain weight in Nursing School??

    paddlelady replied to motheringheart's topic in General Students

    Perfect time to realise how you handle stress and if eating is one of those things then maybe you are lucky. Lucky why because you have the ability to find other ways of handling stress . As you...

  21. Retired nurse having to return to work

    paddlelady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I never thought that I would have to go back into nursing but I am pretty much broke. I have been unemployed since 2008. Well., I have been doing massage and business is so bad that I cant pay my...

  22. Retired nurse having to return to work

    paddlelady replied to paddlelady's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in Seattle for 22 years and rode my bike to work. Commuting is what killed me with my last job. It was too much. It was way too long. I have clients of all ages. I do pregnancy massage. A...

  23. Retired nurse having to return to work

    paddlelady replied to paddlelady's topic in General Nursing

    mM son is working on his Masters in Public health in Denmark. No loans for an out of counry school. As a parent we didnt expect to help our kids with post grad tuition etc. However, in this economy...

  24. Retired nurse having to return to work

    paddlelady replied to paddlelady's topic in General Nursing

    As far as hospice goes we have 1 hospice in my immediate area. They consider you a volunteer and do not charge the patients for the massage. I worked for them and one lady asked me to massage her...

  25. Retired nurse having to return to work

    paddlelady replied to paddlelady's topic in General Nursing

    to answer all. I have been doing massage for 13 year along with nursing. I marketed quite a bit. I did fairs. Gave freebies at the local senior center. Many of my clients came from the senior center...