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;)I believe that white uniforms look more professional, however, in many circumstances it is difficult to keep looking clean and sharp. Colored are nice especiallly when working with children, as they associate white with pain many times. When wearing colored uniforms a name badge must always be worn so the patients know who is who, and can differenciate between the staff. I am from the "old school" where white was the only choice, and I can remember polishing my shoes every night. (Sound familiar to anyone?) I do however, wonder about the choices of footwear some of the nurses are wearing now. Open heels, etc. just don't seem correct in a nursing setting. I would like to know others opinion on foorwear. Thanks!

Sorry guys, my post somehow got repeated a few times.. OOPS!!! I believe that all nurses are angels sent from God. God Bless Everyone of YOU, the work you do is so wonderful.. The last time I had surgery the nurses were just the best ever!!! Keep up the great work all of you are doing..

;)I believe that white uniforms look more professional, however, in many circumstances it is difficult to keep looking clean and sharp. Colored are nice especiallly when working with children, as they associate white with pain many times. When wearing colored uniforms a name badge must always be worn so the patients know who is who, and can differenciate between the staff. I am from the "old school" where white was the only choice, and I can remember polishing my shoes every night. (Sound familiar to anyone?) I do however, wonder about the choices of footwear some of the nurses are wearing now. Open heels, etc. just don't seem correct in a nursing setting. I would like to know others opinion on foorwear. Thanks!

;)I believe that white uniforms look more professional, however, in many circumstances it is difficult to keep looking clean and sharp. Colored are nice especiallly when working with children, as they associate white with pain many times. When wearing colored uniforms a name badge must always be worn so the patients know who is who, and can differenciate between the staff. I am from the "old school" where white was the only choice, and I can remember polishing my shoes every night. (Sound familiar to anyone?) I do however, wonder about the choices of footwear some of the nurses are wearing now. Open heels, etc. just don't seem correct in a nursing setting. I would like to know others opinion on foorwear. Thanks!

I have had IV morphine after a cystoretrocycle repair and it did not last more than 10 minutes..Is this different? I am taking Lorcet 10 now for the pain and it sometimes only lasts 3 hours..Am I in for a very unconfortable time? Also do I have to lie flat? I usually sleep with 2 pillows. I know I am sounding like a whimp. But I don't like pain and I hate not sleeping in my own bed..You know...Thanks for the input

I am reminded of an acquaintance of mine who was an alcoholic with pancreatitis that would end up in the hospital at least once every 2 weeks. He knew all his meds and when he could have them etc. Unfortunately, I found him dead on the bathroom floor last week-so they do eventually die from the disease if they don't quit..

I am going to have spinal fusion done on L4-5 with disc removal and bone graft from my hip. I have not been in the surgical arena for a long time and need to know what I am going to expect post-op. I am worried about pain and what kind of medication I can expect. I appreciate any input you can give me.. Thanks!

I have been working in the nursing field since I was 14 years old. I had a job as a CNA in a nursing home. Now,40 years later,(I became an LPN?EMT) I hurt my back lifting a patient and cannot work anymore. Needless to say, where I worked was a religous order and did not have to have work comp or unemployment,so I was screwed. I am now unfortunately living on disability. I have a bulging disc and spinal stenosis. So I tell everyone to be especially careful in those transfers, and if at all possible,carry your own disability insurance. It would be WELL worth it if anything happens to you. Your job isn't necessarily the one to count on if something goes wrong.. Take care of yourselves!!! you know that no one else will! I learned the hard way..

HOOP JUMPER, I have experience and I have conducted a research about high stressful areas which effect nurses. I know you believe that you are the almighty nurse that knows all and no one can reflect their opinion about any issue you are discussing. I will not argue with you or be negative. I can say that nurses are very important to our society and their feelings should be taken into account. Every voice should be heard and to find solutions for the issues that is controversial and negative. Everyone should be heard and listen too no matter how one feel's abot another post. Have a great evening Hoop...dinner awaits for my arrival.... Buttons Hoop, I am a person that has chronic pain. I have fibromyalgia and spinal stenosis with pinched nerves. I know and have encountered nurses and doctors that are hardened against anyone who needs something "strong" for pain. Unfortunately I am allergic to NSAIDS and have to have something else for pain. What are people supposed to do? How would someone exhibit their pain in a way that would show a "hardened" person that they ARE in pain? I have been unable to walk, sit, or lay down without extreme pain and it does radiate down my leg. Do I have to sit and cry in order to "prove" I am in pain? I know I could not sit and eat HOHO's or be comfortable when I am in pain. I know there are abusers, but what about those that really are in pain? what does it take to show one that it is not "faked"?? I am interested in what HOOP JUMPER has to say regarding this.. Thanks....bonjo

I don't think it will hurt you as long as you are sober now and being completely honest with them. But I wonder if anyone has any experiences with being monitored with working with the narcotics due to this in their history? Keep a "stiff upper lip" and keep up the good work in being sober you should be proud of yourself, it takes courage...

Thanks for the advice. I guess it's been a LONG time since my kids were little. I appreciate any advice you have to give... THANKS!! bonjoduea

I was not aware of this. Is the same true of Motrin drops? I know every fever should be evaluated, however in the instance where medical care is far away is there a "safe" dose? Thanks. bonjoduea

It is for my son's first child (my first grandchild) to keep at home or take with when they travel. So it is family related. But I would like it to have everything so in the middle of the night you're not searching for things you need.

Is anyone able to help me put together a first aid kit for infants? I am sure someone knows of what to put into one or where to get one. Thanx