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  1. Complications from a CT scan???

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    I dont know who else to ask. Lets start from the beginning. I went to the hospital the other day because I was having lower right abdominal pain. They sent me for a CT scan to rule out appy and...

  2. Complications from a CT scan???

    sherichance replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    I did have contrast. They put a IV in and administered the contrast that way since I had a problem drinking the contrast last time I had a CT scan. I just dont understand it and either does my...

  3. Mother needs help with her son's BM issues

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    I do not know where else to turn. I have asked all my friends who are mothers, the doctor, my grandmother and so on. My poor son is terrified to have a BM. It started almost 2 weeks ago when I noticed...

  4. working as a CNA

    sherichance replied to cshelly12's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Seattle at one of the community colleges you have to become a CNA before you can enroll in the LPN program. I found that interesting. I took my CNA class in Connecticut and I found it very...

  5. How do you give cough syrup?

    sherichance replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    When I was younger I was told to take it with water. As doing my nursing training, I now know that you should wait to drink anything after you take the cough syrup. I was told by waiting to drink...

  6. Age when you had your first child?

    sherichance replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was 22 when I had my son. I honestly think it was too soon for me. My husband and I just gotten married months before I wound up pregnant. It wasnt an accident but we always said if it happens thats...

  7. What do you think about egg donation?

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just recently I have been considering egg donation. I feel like I want to help out all these other women who cannot have children. Do you know someone or have you yourself donated eggs? I really need...

  8. Lit review on migraines

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. I have to write a Lit review for my LifeSpan class and I decided to do it on Mirgraines and whether or not they are considered a disability in some sort or if they are really a medical...

  9. Possible miscarriage?

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this isnt the proper place to get medical advice or exact answers but I am seriously panicking here. I havent had my period since March. I started the Depo shot in April and they did a...

  10. What do you think "low renal threashhold" means?

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I just received copies of my medical records. At one point it seemed I constantly had sugar in my urine tests. The doctors office failed to share this with me so I read my records and...

  11. question about the patch

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know what would happen if you put one of those patches on as soon as your cycle started? Example, you started your cycle this morning and put one on....I didnt realize I started my period...

  12. Ever hear of females trying to prevent a cycle

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a little curious. I read somewhere once, and I forget where, that there are some women out there asking for advice on how to prevet their period. EXAMPLE....someones honeymoon is coming up and...

  13. Kind of gross...but fever blisters

    sherichance replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    thank you so very much....i have tried Abreva but i may have used it too often and it just doesnt seem like it works...i am having a huge amount of stress now..trying to move from Connecticut to...

  14. Moving from CT to WA...need some help

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA at a LTC right now. I know that I can change my CNA certification by reciporcacy, I bet I spelled that wrong. Does anyone know of the website or how or who I need to contact to change my...

  15. Moving from CT to WA...need some help

    sherichance replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Seattle...i went to college there a few years ago and we are moving back so i am

  16. Why be a CNA?

    sherichance replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. There are some CNA's out there who shouldnt be CNA's. I know I work with a few of them. They leave the residents soaking wet, talk to them like they dont exist and just dont give a SH#t. It...

  17. Thumb sucking adults

    sherichance replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a female friend who is 26 and still does it. Yes it has alot to do with childhood and young adulthood issues. Issues from lack of love and emotion during child years, being sexually assaulted...

  18. Ever become so stressed that your body......

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think I might have figured out something on my own. I posted a thread a while ago about a concern I have. I had an IUD placed last year. Just within the past 4 months, I have had little to moderate...

  19. Ever become so stressed that your body......

    sherichance replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for the replies...i know i should see a doctor...its like all the other issues in my life, i am kind of just hoping it goes away on its own....but i will call planned parenthood and see if...

  20. Any Diploma RN's out there?

    sherichance replied to sherichance's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was just wondering about the program. I am so frustrated right now with trying to get into the ADN program. Our school does not have enough instructors so not everyone gets in. Some people have...

  21. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    sherichance replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CNA in CT and make $12.25. I work per diem and thats just starting pay

  22. Impaction in toddlers?

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a close friend who has a 3 year old daughther. This child is going through hell. She was down here this weekend visiting with me and I woke up one morning to her screaming in the bathroom...

  23. Impaction in toddlers?

    sherichance replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    that has not been brought up....i will keep a list of these suggestions everyone is giving me so he has something to work with.....anything to help this poor little

  24. Questions about CEU'S?

    sherichance posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA and need to have 12 CEU's. I am a little confused. I did a search on the site here for CEU's and found alot of sites. But they seem to be listed for RN's, LPN's and so on. I have not found...

  25. Impaction in toddlers?

    sherichance replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    The father really doesnt like having to disimpact her. It hasnt been done recently but he gets so upset because she is screaming and crying. The mother doesnt make matters better because she is kind...