paddlelady BSN, RN

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 own stuff and the actual work takes alot out of us...

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 depression.

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 anxiety this high will not last forever. Taking care o...

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 something going on at home. He may not like using th...

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 you would med-surg. Go with your heart and you w...

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 internet. I walked into what they called then the...

Oh , I remember the night shift well. I was tired all the time. I never adjusted. That was years ago and after that I always gave a big thanks when I got to work the day shift and never looked back. I do know that I had to excercise and make time for...

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 her for hiring these 2 women. Just wanted to menti...

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 your respect and trust. I am wondering if this is...

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. Paddlelady

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 cause an addiction to even the nurse! I love reading ...

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 children there are many things that you can do. Yes, th...

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 the cases. It did make me a bit nervous at first an...

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 and quilting. Then there is the occasional bottle ...

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 and reflexology now only part time from my home . G...

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 over.

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 training and returning to work. Paddlelady

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 urge to go back part time. Well , I did go back f...

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

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 the stress etc. 2 days a week is a good start and s...

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 progress in your nursing career you might just find yo...

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 bills. Social security doesnt last too long. I left nu...

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 few of my clients are physicians that travel so I ...

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 he could not find a job. He has a degree in Biology...

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 shoulders she loved it. One of my massage colleagues ...