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Hi all, Wondering if there is such a thing as a Secret Black list ? And what type of issues can put a nurse on this list ? I've been doing all the grueling footwork involved in my job search and feel as if I'm just losing all hope and have never fel...

You took this job because you couldn't find one with more hours, let alone full-time. I say, give yourself more time to settle in. It is more helpful to you to get a few days straight in a row then you can get into a routine easier and begin to feel ...

I have thought about trying Hospice home care, but don't know to get into it ? Any thoughts? I too, take Mthx. ,used to take Enbrel. I also take prednisone 5 mg. and will be starting Arava. My thoughts on R.A. are that there should not be sig...

Thank you for sharing your story. Are there nurse's aides that help you with the bath ?

Wow ! I have the same idea and question. What have you heard elsewhere as I see no other responses yeton here.

Thanks for the inf. Wish I could gather like minded nurses for a program like that ! !

Interesting. You said you attended their program. You don't remember what you spent and was it held in Mass. ? I'm very interested in checking it out. Thanks.

Hi Crabbypatty, I'm right there with you with the FM, restless leg syn., cold hands/feet And ADD !! I also have RA, Hidradenitis, Chronic MRSA infections and a small host of other stuff. Thanks for your post and all the links you shared, I can'...

In addition to the advice from previous posters, Never judge, compassion always and don't assume anything !

Okay I'll admit it I'm confused about the uses of the definitions of "colonization" , "colonized" "decolonized" ? "uncolonized". As I notice them sometimes used backwards , and this way and that way. Please Someone help me with this !! Does de...

Having been out of Nursing and even further away from hospital work, I do appreciate any input. UKstudent, After reading your reply wondering if you can explain something further? Does having mrsa whether colonized or not mean that anytime there...

Wow, I just read your post because it picqued (sp)? my curiosity. I have had a very similiar situation , which recurred a month later. ? Mine was found to be MRSA+... I'm also an RN. And I did also notice your post is an older one...oops.(May 2010) ...

To PRESLA, Maybe bt now you have noticed the Recovery and Nurses forum on this site?

You are all in my prayers for all your courage and strength are to be applauded. I was dx'd in 2006 w/ R.A. and last year dx'd w/ F.M. and have a wait for a disability hearing sometime in 2011. (Please God make it so) Anxiety related itchy skin erupt...

Hi everyone, I need a little help! What kind of questions will be asked of me? Even though I have not done this type of nursing I do have many years of LTC and hospital experience to draw on. The job entails supervision / staff education at a sm...

Hi everybody! Just hoping I can get a few glimpses of hope with maybe some help w/ understanding how long it takes for a hearing to be scheduled since I've been denied twice and am waiting on a letter of notification with info.on a hearin...

Hi Granny65, Thanks for your reply. I'm wondering what happens in a hearing and did your attorney get paid a set percentage of your total amount owed you? And did you hire her/him just for the hearing? Does having an attorney make it easier to actual...

I'm from CT. with a sobriety date of July 5, 2008. Alcohol was my demon. I placed myself in detox./rehab. in July 4,2008, after being fired from my job of 4 years for continual absences related to my drinking. I did not lose my license and found...

I've been in recovery for 9 months,spent the first 7 months of it devoting all of my time,energy and concentration to my recovery,starting over and rebuilding my life,since I did'nt "get it right" the first two attempts.... My life is sooooo much be...

Hi all, I'm an RN who needs to file but unsure about the paperwork. Does the doctors office help w/ this ? I've applied for health insurance for my son and myself though the state and they'll allow $ 17.00 a month for food stamps . Been on unemploym...

Hi to Dez ! Keep up all the great work ! I too was hanging on by a tiny thread watching my life crumble around me. Get all the information you need about this disease. It's extremely sad that many health care providers, mental health providers, insu...

Hi, I'm going to an interview and I've never been a hospice nurse. What are some ways I can impress them and to also let them know that I have a genuine desire to step up to the challenge. Any input would be great and hopefully soon ! Thanks so muc...

Thanks Jack, I really appreciated your story and Bravo !!

Thanks for your reply Jack. I didn't use mind damaging chemicals dangerously until I was about 40. Many don't believe me they think everyone starts at 12 ish and on. But What I would like to know from you is when can I start to see my way through ...

It goes beyond eating right, exercising and doing everything in moderation. It seems our ever evolving technology is killing us, from the food we find in the supermarkets,to the microwaves and our cell-phones. I think most doctors are controlled by t...