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  1. what's your "soft spot" patient?

    alphafe replied to shay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To everyone who posted about the elderly -- I just read a fantastic book by Mary Pipher (she wrote Reviving Ophelia). It's called Another Country, Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Our Elders....

  2. Record for most babies

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG -- And to think I'm in complete awe of my friends who have 4 children each. And I only have one (well, some would say 4 in one -- she was many handfuls as a little

  3. Young, Unfit, Drug Addicted, etc. Mothers

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nursepearl, I'm so sorry for what you went through. I know an older nurse who said they routinely treated anyone but white, middle-class, married mothers like s***. I'm SO glad those days are over....

  4. How to get physically/nutritionally fit for nursing!

    alphafe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good Evening Everyone, I'm pretty new here, though I posted a few times about a year ago when I started considering a mid-life career move. I love these boards! Rather than overwhelm:uhoh3: I think...

  5. Were you your family's caregiver growing up?

    alphafe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been thinking about this based on some nurses (and other helping professionals/colleagues) I have known and my own work with battered women/rape survivors, etc. I've noticed that lots of...

  6. Where to Study/Where to Work Boston area

    alphafe posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm still considering nursing school after a busy year. We are settled down in Concord. I have a liberal arts BA & a master's in counseling psychology, so I'm hoping many of my...

  7. Where to Study/Where to Work Boston area

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Dear Pumpkin: Thanks so much for your reply -- it's just what I was hoping for. The information about the Brigham and McLean's help as well; what wonderful places to experience. Would you mind...

  8. Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    alphafe replied to RNPATL's topic in Forensic

    Hi there -- I have a big response to this! Since the original poster's dd is only 15 (!) why NOT encourage her to shoot for the stars? Nursing and PA's are noble professions, but if she has the...

  9. How to get physically/nutritionally fit for nursing!

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I didn't' mean to start a weight war! My post was asking for advice about prepping for nursing school. But as I read this, and integrate the info on other boards about working...

  10. Young, Unfit, Drug Addicted, etc. Mothers

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These are just amazing answers -- thank you, everyone. They will help me out one day. As I thought about this I realized that providing care for a batterer, drunk driver, rapist, etc. would be A LOT...

  11. Young, Unfit, Drug Addicted, etc. Mothers

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "...It simply means that for the time you are caring for that patient, you let all those judgements go and shed your anger and frustration and realize that while they may be the most difficult...

  12. How to get physically/nutritionally fit for nursing!

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good lead in to my next thread, which is "Were you your family's

  13. Inspiration for the Older Student

    alphafe replied to EyesForward's topic in General Students

    Ooh, love this thread! Since I'm a midlife career changer, I can't WAIT to get going. I even Emailed the professor at my local community college to see if I could get into Fall A&P at this late...

  14. How to get physically/nutritionally fit for nursing!

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going into this career in midlife and while I'm healthy I know that to really do a great job I've got to do more than I do. I'm one of those women who is either going to go down one path and end...

  15. mydriasis and Strattera for ADHD

    alphafe replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter's pediatric practice deals with A LOT of ADD/ADHD (there's a surprise!) and they have been v. disappointed with Strattera. My daughter takes 54 mg. of Concerta and does beautifully with...

  16. Bowel Obsession in Elderly

    alphafe posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi everyone, I'm new to these boards and not yet a nursing student. I am a psychotherapist though with some experience with anxiety/somatic complaints. In general, I'd be interested in knowing how...

  17. Midlife Career Change - Need Advice!

    alphafe posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Everyone, I'd love to hear from others who have chosen nursing as a midlife career. I have a BA in English and a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I worked extensively with battered women and...

  18. Cape, Anyone?

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I live in New Seabury ( the little cottag-y part called Maushop). When I was a kid my family spend our summers near here and all the neighborhood dissed New Seabury for encroaching...

  19. Elective C-sections

    alphafe replied to Altra's topic in Ob/Gyn

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  20. I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    alphafe replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man. This is bad. I feel for you. A while ago I posted something about "are nurses still the doc's "handmaidens?" and got a resounding NO! However, despite ALL skill and experience, aren't...

  21. Elective C-sections

    alphafe replied to Altra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Moondancer wrote:... are SUPPOSED to be delivered lady partslly, they have many more problems post c/s d/t missing out on the "big squeeze"... Can you elaborate on what the big squeeze does for baby?...

  22. Do you believe in a "calling" to nursing?

    alphafe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised to sense what I can only describe as a "calling" to nursing -- in midlife and quite out of the blue. Has anyone else had this experience and how would you describe

  23. Do you believe in a "calling" to nursing?

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    ...and anyone else who cares to listen. Thanks for opening up on this board! I'm a lot older than you are and I know how hard it is to hear things from old ladies like me. But this is advice I need...

  24. Do you believe in a "calling" to nursing?

    alphafe replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    Well. Hmm. I don't quite know how to respond! I certainly don't hear voices or hear "the Lord" calling me. It's very hard to describe -- it's just an idea that won't let go. I'm a pretty cerebral...

  25. Financial Aid!

    alphafe posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I've read so much about hospitals paying tuition, grants, loans, etc. Would you please tell me what was involved in getting these funds? My concern is that dh's incomce will preclude financial aid....