Rileycat

thanks for your input everyone!

I was looking at stethoscopes on-line, and some are offered in both 22" and 27" lengths. I have heard that the shorter the tube, the better the sound quality. Is there a big difference between a 22" and a 27" stethoscope as far as sound quality goes? I am slightly hard of hearing, so sound quality is a big issue with me, however, I don't need anything as extreme as an electronic stethoscope. I will be working in PICU, so I want a good quality scope. Any recommendations? Thanks!

I feel your pain! My problem is that I am tall and wide. My difficulty is this...if I go to a larger size, the waist is bigger, but the butt, hips, and thighs are the same as in the smaller size. My waist is not big...my problem is my butt and hips. Did you ever notice how they seem to make scrubs that are designed like a man's body? I swear,most scrubs don't even come up to my waist, but that may be more because of my height than my width (I am 6 ft tall). The women's sizes aren't too bad, but if I have to float to an area that wears hospital issued scrubs...forget it! Total plumber's ass hanging out! I swear I should design my own pants, skirts, and undies for plus size women. I found the brand that works best for me are the cherokee brand with the boxer waist band. They come in women's sizes (which fit better than the standard 1x,2x,3x) and the come in petite, average, and tall lengths. You can find this brand in most catalogs and nursing stores. I wish you luck in your pursuit. I know how frustrating shopping can be.

I just saw a breast reduction on TLC (the learning channel). I missed parts of the documentary, but I saw the woman after she recovered from the procedure. She was very happy with her results and said her scars were minimal. She was thrilled to be able to fit into regular tops and she was able to pursue her active lifestyle without the backaches and other discomforts of having large breasts. She felt so much more confident after the procedure. I don't know if you have cable tv or not. If you do, and if you have TLC...you may want to see if they are going to rebroadcast the episode. I think it was on cosmetic surgery in general. You may be able to order a tape if you are interested. They showed the surgery and everything, so it would give you a good idea of what you'll be getting into. I wish you luck with whatever you decide.

Where could one go about finding Birks or Danskos? I will graduate in one month and I will be working full time after I pass the NCLEX. In a previous post, many people suggested Danskos and Birkenstocks, but I don't know where to find them. Are these brands carried in Uniform stores or retail stores? Is there a web-site I can order from? I need to go shopping soon to buy some comfortable shoes, so your input would be appreciated. Thanks.

THANKS EVERYONE! I appreciate your input.

Can anyone out there recommend a good nursing shoe? I have tried a few different shoes and have been highly disappointed. Most shoes cannot hold up to the wear and tear that I put on them and my poor feet are killing me. At my hospital, they do allow gym shoes (as long as they are all white). I was hoping some of you could reply and tell me what brands/styles worked best for you. My feet thank you!

Hi all... My brother, age 30, had pain and swelling in his right testicle and felt a lump. An ultrasound confirmed the presence of a mass, the testicle was removed, and a biopsy was done. The tests revealed that the mass was malignant. The doc says it is Embryonal Cell Carcinoma, Non-Seminomatous. My brother will be undergoing a series of CT scans (chest and abdomen), a bone scan, and more blood work. I have no knowledge of this type of cancer (I'm still a nursing student) and I was hoping that someone out there could provide me with some information. I checked out a few web-sites that were recommended to me, but I still feel as though I need more information. Does anyone out there have any personal experience with this type of cancer? How aggressive is it? Are there any web-sites, articles, or books you can recommend? I could really use some help. Feel free to email me. Thanks.

Go for it! One of the honor students in my class is 48 years old. You can do it!

Thank you all for responding. Your opinions, advice, and encouragement are appreciated.

THANKS EVERYONE, FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT.

Would you happen to know the phone number for the Genito Urinary Clinic at M D Anderson Cancer Center? If not, I'm sure I can manage to find it. Thanks for your help.

On Monday, Feb. the 19th, my brother had an ultrasound done on his testicles (he had a lump and his testicles were swollen). A mass was found, and on Wed. the 21st the mass was removed. The doctor says there is a 90% chance that the tumor is malignant, but we will not know until either Friday the 23rd or Monday the 26th. The doctor is waiting on the lab work to see if it is cancer, what type of cancer it is, and from there treatments will be discussed. Does anyone know of any web sites I can go to for more information? I am still a nursing student and have not studied about this kind of cancer yet, and my nursing books don't have a lot of information. I could really use some help. Thanks. [This message has been edited by Rileycat (edited February 21, 2001).]

I am 29 and due to graduate in May.

My school had a similar test and if we did not pass it we would be dropped from the program, regardless of GPA. My advice to you is to see if there are any tutors available that understand dosage problems. My school had one...I went to her and I passed my test with no problems. She explained the formulas used and gave me practice problems. I found the one on one sessions made the math more understandable than the books. As with the others that posted, I also had a chart of equivalents to commit to memory. Also, don't view this test as a one time thing that you'll never touch again. My school has a test every semester, they incorporate the math on regular examinations, it'll show up on NCLEX, and some hospitals give you a math test that you must pass before you can start orientation. Good luck to you. [This message has been edited by Rileycat (edited February 09, 2001).]