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Wow, this thread has been very interesting to me. I am a nurse who, fortunately or unfortunately, gets to see both sides of things, the clinical and the administrative. I have worked at the bedside for many years and still can and do in a pinch. Curr...

After spending 25 minutes scanning through the messages to find others diagnosed with MS I decided that maybe it would be best to start a new thread specifically for those with the condition so we can find each other. I was diagnosed with MS back in ...

I read through the posts until I found one that at least somewhat mirrored my initial reaction. I agree that her behavior is making us all look bad. Nurses were once thought to be the most trusted of professionals. What will the public think about tr...

Check out this article on WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20040913/hepatitis-b-vaccine-may-be-linked-to-ms After reading the whole article it seems that the last sentence says it all- "This has certainly been on our radar screen, ...

If pain was the goal then sterile WATER would have hurt a LOT more!! LOL

pegsuern, I am an L&D nurse, currently OB clinical educator, with MS since 1996. I live in CT and I am 52...so it sounds like we have a lot in common. If you want to you can email me . I only go on this board once in a while. Karen

Hi Patti, I would think that with your experience with teaching and your enthusiasm for the job that SOME school would be willing to help pay for your education? I wouldn't bother with the RN-BSN either, I would go straight for the RN-MSN. It only ta...

I had already had my children when I became an OB nurse. I did have my first when my nursing school classmates were on their OB rotation though. I had a cesarean because she was a 9lb 14 oz double footling breech. I had my classmates taking care of m...

OOH How I wish THIS were true!! I worked once with a doc who was having trouble with his vision but didn't want to admit it. He would putz around with the paperwork long enough that the nurse ended up delivering the baby. He would say "Gotta get this...

Usually I go to the OB section of this website because that is my specialty. However, I have been in Staff Development for the past 5 years so I decided to check this section out. At first I was surprised to see so few posts here...people ask questio...

I am curious as to where this was that you were asked to wear a mask and cap to do a vaginal exam? You don't even REALLY need sterile gloves (what is sterile about a vagina?) but we usually do use them in case the Mom might be ruptured. I also hope ...

With passion like this I hope you consider perinatal nursing after you graduate. We need nurses like you who feel so deeply about the privilege of attending a family during these life changing moments. People who remember that it is not about us but ...

It is funny you say that. My first year in Florida there were four major hurricanes in a row. When the first one was starting to come into our area I was scheduled to work. As I was walking down the hall toward the nurses station I saw everyone's jaw...

Put me in the category of people who like living in Florida. I only moved back to the Northeast after my kids had babies that I would have missed too much being so far away. I had an awesome job, wonderful friends, a beautiful home (that I could not ...

If you are able to manage a schedule like that even during an exacerbation of MS then you are probably going to do just fine! There are many of us who live good, active, full lives with this disease. Get yourself on one of the meds like Betaseron, Co...

How is everybody? I have moved from Florida back to CT because I now have two new grandbabies! Problem is the stress of a new job, uncertain living situation etc. is making living with MS a bit more challenging lately. I am sure once things settle do...

Hi all, While I was once a CT nurse I am now an interloper here! I moved to FL 4 years ago and although I love the weather and beaches and I LOVE my job I am thinking that a move back to CT may be necessary for family reasons. So, I am looking for a ...

Oooh, I forgot...try the MS Society. They probably have a list of specialists in your area.

Hi, I am sorry that you are going through this. All of us who have a diagnosis have at least SOME understanding of how you are feeling. It is a tough time, hang in there, believe it or not it does get better, at least in terms of your emotions. If wh...

I thought I would try again to see if anyone has any suggestions for me.

Ask your doctor if you can try Provigil. I had tried several other meds for MS related fatigue and nothing worked until this one. I can't believe how much more energy I have since I started on it. It isn't perfect but it sure has improved things for ...

Hahaha! That is funny. You must be a phlebotomist, huh? Maybe next time you could say spinal cord defect and get away from the neural/nasal dilemma. Welcome to this web site. You are sure to like it.:welcome: Karen

Thanks so much dijmart and robinbird for your replies about Copaxone. I guess I am just going to have to get used to it! I definitely learned that it is better at room temp than straight out of the fridge but it still hurts quite a bit. Oh well, I gu...

Well, my latest MRI showed new lesions and areas of inflammation. According to the neurologist it also showed brain atrophy That was depressing to hear. Anyway, I am starting on Copaxone (have used Betaseron before). I am an RN so I do not need ins...

a willingness to work hard, learn something new every day, be a team player, put your patient's safety and well-being before anything else and of course..... your smile!!! i know this what not what you were asking but it is what i think the answer sh...