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  1. MedicalZebra Update

    pannie replied to MedicalZebra's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Rick, I'm so very sorry for your loss. With all your grief, you thought enough to let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with

  2. Do other RN's imply you give "too much" nursing care??? (long vent)

    pannie replied to ICURN_NC's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh! I would have loved to have had someone shave my legs (I was way too shakey) in my month-long stay. Every morning my internist would check my legs and I was worried he'd get stabbed!...

  3. "Nurse Quacktitioner."

    pannie replied to URO-RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish I'd seen this before January birthdays. DD is an NP and her children would love this. Guess I'm off to e-Bay for a couple delayed birthday gifts. DD will love it,

  4. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    pannie replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    ERNURSE4ill - CONGRATULATIONS! That's wonderful. I know it's not easy but living a good life makes those sacrifices pretty insignificant doesn't it? I think that's what keeps my DH focused. He...

  5. Increase in I&D's in the South?

    pannie replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    I'm glad the thread was started, too. I had mrsa post op. DH was furious at the hospital. I'd been taught one of the risk factors is a hospital stay of more than 4 days. I had to stay 29 days....

  6. Can someone explain PTT, aPTT, and INR?

    pannie replied to rn2bn07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much! I've booked marked them and going back to study some

  7. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    pannie replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    First of all, my husband is type II and not your stereotypical patient. He very rarely misses his DAILY workout, is not obese and loves grilled fish, salad, fresh veggies, etc. No soft drinks at all...

  8. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    pannie replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    My prayers,

  9. DH dying-need prayers

    pannie replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Please think how many of us will be lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you can feel us giving our support at the toughest

  10. From RC -> AC Army Nurse Corps, Report date 3 APR 06 Madigan Army Medical Center...

    pannie replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    This Texas gal couldn't believe ROSES THE SIZE OF DINNER PLATES in and around Seattle. Nevermind SAD, I'd move there in a

  11. navy as a career choice

    pannie replied to solicitous86's topic in Government, Military

    Calfax, I loved Bethesda but as a patient. I was "downtown" DC and politics were about the same but I still loved it. It was way, way before your time, I'm sure, back when Main Navy was at 19th...

  12. Any Navy Nurses Out There?

    pannie replied to lcbradley's topic in Government, Military

    The commander is right! But my school was paid by the Navy in return for a commitment to serve. It was the BEST thing I've ever done, although hard to return to a civilian hospital. I had...

  13. DH dying-need prayers

    pannie replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Even though I believe in eternal life, tears are streaming down my face for you and your daughter, but your DH is gloriously at peace. Please let us know how you and your daughter are doing. I...

  14. How to get into Home Health Nursing?

    pannie replied to cjblu's topic in Nursing Career

    Having been a home health receipent for months, I've seen some wonderfully skilled nurses whom I loved. Weekends were nurses who had hospital (and on one weekend ONLY a cardiologist office) jobs....

  15. Is it OK for male Dr. to ask female patient to undress in front of him?

    pannie replied to echinacea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also would rather have my pcp stay and write while I slipped my slacks off esp if I had a gown on. A couple years ago he did ask if I was comfortable without a standby. I was and am. If it's for a...

  16. DH dying-need prayers

    pannie replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Any one else just want to jump in the car and go to give a hand with anything possible? I may not post every day, but I'm checking and praying all the

  17. For Those that Wear Support Stockings...

    pannie replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the ads on this thread! You can just click on the link. I'm going to do that right

  18. How do you deal with anti-OB people?

    pannie replied to ParasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I'm going to google

  19. How do you deal with anti-OB people?

    pannie replied to ParasMom's topic in General Nursing

    I've gone from being fairly neutral on this subject to getting pretty upset by one particular doula. I understand she's ONE among many. Will someone tell me exactly what certifications, education,...

  20. Feel pretty good right now!

    pannie replied to nursepenny's topic in General Nursing

    Pat, pat, pat! Is it the "season" for pre-eclampsia or what? We've had several in the last

  21. Help! Wicked Sore Throat!

    pannie replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't taught that, and in fact it never entered my mind that it would preclude

  22. How do you deal with anti-OB people?

    pannie replied to ParasMom's topic in General Nursing

    I witnessed an exchange between a friend and a doula on-line. Ken announced the birth of their second son by c-section. This doula had never met Ken or his wife and proceeded to denounce the c-section...

  23. DH dying-need prayers

    pannie replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hoping '06 will be a miracle year for you and your family! Your on our prayer list

  24. DH dying-need prayers

    pannie replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Praying for all of you. You've been added to our prayer

  25. I am SO excited and proud!

    pannie replied to Sapphy's topic in General Nursing

    You should be proud! Wound care was never on my radar screen. (I haven't worked a floor for many years)UNTIL I needed wound care. My home health nurse (and I never appreciated them till this...