Kyriaka

Kyriaka

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  1. Burn survivor now burn nurse?

    Kyriaka replied to saskrn's topic in Burn

    I think it is also important for patients to see that not only does life go on (I am the only survivor of a house fire). But also, that the scarring may not be as bad as you might imagine. I am...

  2. herbals and migraines

    Kyriaka replied to Indy's topic in Holistic

    There are a few herbs that will give me a migraine. One of which is Black Cohosh. I have heard of some people using Cool Cayenne with Butcher's Broom (to prevent..not to give!)

  3. herbals and migraines

    Kyriaka replied to Indy's topic in Holistic

    I can vouch that there is nothing nastier than Imetrex nasal spray. Just awful. You want to eat dirt just to get the taste out of you

  4. Burn survivor now burn nurse?

    Kyriaka replied to saskrn's topic in Burn

    I am a nursing student. Burned 60%. I am going to specialize in burns. In fact, the only nurses who took care of me in the burn center were former

  5. question for experienced burn nurses

    Kyriaka replied to jemb's topic in Burn

    As a burn patient (60% 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and inhalation) let me say...there is a ALWAYS hope.

  6. Question about Medical Insurance

    Kyriaka replied to RN_2007's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Depending on where you go to school, you may be able to get insurance as a student through the school. The State of AL also offers high risk insurance for those of us who cannot get coverage...

  7. Dauphin Island, Alabama

    Kyriaka replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Dauphin Island is nice but every now and then you have to rebuild your home. Basically the hospitals in Mobile are your closest. Kara Tyson Lyme Disease Support Group of AL Director Mobile, AL...

  8. Student With An Unusual Question

    Kyriaka posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I found this board not long ago and really respect the people here. I have a somewhat unusual situation and thought this would be the best place to ask. I am working on my pre-req's for my BSN. I am a...

  9. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

  10. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I think most of the problem was that this was seen as money grabbing to my family at the sacrifice of human beings. And not accepting the answer as NO and just accepting that and not walking away...

  11. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Just a quick question, as I don't have much experience with the Orthodox religion at all. I understand that some cultures are seriously against organ donation, which they see as mutilation of the...

  12. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Perhaps the organ procurement agency was a little overzealous in your case, I can't say because I wasn't there. But usually they don't talk to the family unless the docs, RNs, etc. feel there isn't...

  13. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    _____________________ My 7 year old passed away. I have now been single for over 10 years and always new things down the road. Although these things are not easy I can honestly say even at 37 years...

  14. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    Kyriaka replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Tammy, May I ask where on the floor was this woman put. When my mother had me (almost 40 years ago) a woman's baby was born stillborn. She was put in a double room with a women who had a healthy baby....

  15. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

  16. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I think what is very obvious is that with today's medicine things are not as clear cut as they used to be. And miracles do happen. Life & death can be a very blurry

  17. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    My understanding is that the criteria are more consistently applied (ie two assessors, well-separated assessments) in Australia than in the US. However it may just be that Australia under-reports....

  18. HIV positive graduate

    Kyriaka replied to Harrison's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you required to reveal that you are Hept. +? I think you do. And I have to reveal that I have Babesiosis (the Lyme I am not sure about). Why would HIV be any differant. Personally, I believe my...

  19. HIV positive graduate

    Kyriaka replied to Harrison's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to look into this issue somewhat because I have Babesiosis and Lyme. They are infectious diseases (however, without the stigma). From what I read to a be nurse (at least in this area) I have to...

  20. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    __________________ It is true that you have to meet certain criteria. However, they (the hospital and some of the staff) had already made up thier minds that I would eventually meet those. That was a...

  21. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    Kyriaka replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    _________________ What is really weird is that the Dr.'s told her that she might die from toxic poisoning, but well, they couldnt violate abortion laws. From what I was told, for the rest of the...

  22. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    Kyriaka replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Her baby died and they made her carry her for four days before inducing and delivering. ________________ I had a great aunt who in the 1930's was about 4 months pregnant and they made her carry the...

  23. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    Kyriaka replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ____________________ I agree. The woman may not want to be

  24. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    Kyriaka replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have a standard bereavement package made up of pictures and such. Some families don't want it and I just make sure they know that we will save it if they should change their minds. _______________...

  25. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Kyriaka replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    It is a very confusing issue. At what point is there no return. At which point is there no hope?? Sometimes this is very unclear. My parents were asked if they wanted to donate my organs when I died...