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  • allenmfp21
    allenmfp21 Posts: 244 Member
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    Dear nurse,
    I often find myself in deep thought. Not just thinking but deep deep thought. While I’m in this deep thought I get extreme swelling. Is this normal? There seems to be only three ways to remedy it. Do you know of anything else I could rub on it to reduce the swelling?

    Thank you,
    Mr. T. H. Robbing
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
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    allenmfp21 wrote: »
    Dear nurse,
    I often find myself in deep thought. Not just thinking but deep deep thought. While I’m in this deep thought I get extreme swelling. Is this normal? There seems to be only three ways to remedy it. Do you know of anything else I could rub on it to reduce the swelling?

    Thank you,
    Mr. T. H. Robbing

    Mr T.H.Robbing,

    I would suggest you try IcyHot.


    Much Regards,
    Merry RN
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,035 Member
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    Do you know where I can get Dorzolamide? There’s a shortage in the US and someone I love is suffering because the pharmacy can’t fill the prescription. It’s been getting harder and harder to find and now it’s unclear when/if we will be able to get more. Any recommendations?
  • Vikka_V
    Vikka_V Posts: 9,563 Member
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    Sorry if this question was already asked, haven't read the whole thread

    I was talking to someone the other day who said the nurses at the hospital she was at would close the curtains around people when they knew they were about to die so the nurses didn't have to watch or be present. I get that this could be very emotionally draining.

    Do you stay with someone if you know they are about to die alone?
  • Vikka_V
    Vikka_V Posts: 9,563 Member
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    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    I would never leave someone to die alone. EVER. I've been beside many who have passed both of natural causes and traumas. It is emotionally draining. Nursing is emotionally draining. It comes with the territory.

    I admire you for doing the job you do

    I hope you feel appreciated, because good nurses are amazing people
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
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    Vikka_V wrote: »
    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    I would never leave someone to die alone. EVER. I've been beside many who have passed both of natural causes and traumas. It is emotionally draining. Nursing is emotionally draining. It comes with the territory.

    I admire you for doing the job you do

    I hope you feel appreciated, because good nurses are amazing people

    Thank you Vikka. This means a lot to me! <3
  • slider728
    slider728 Posts: 1,494 Member
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    Just to echo Vikka_V, thanks for all the work you nurses do! I truly think you guys make the world go round! When I was dealing with a sick parent and spent endless weeks in the hospital with them, it was the nurses who would sneak me the "good" coffee, got us the much needed appointment with the specialist when the hospital admin dropped the ball, took great care of my father, and made sure I took care of myself!

    Thanks for all you guys do!
  • slbf42
    slbf42 Posts: 449 Member
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    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    I would never leave someone to die alone. EVER. I've been beside many who have passed both of natural causes and traumas. It is emotionally draining. Nursing is emotionally draining. It comes with the territory.

    I can't even begin to express how much I admire and respect you and all of your colleagues for undertaking this emotionally draining aspect of your already busy jobs.
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
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    slider728 wrote: »
    Just to echo Vikka_V, thanks for all the work you nurses do! I truly think you guys make the world go round! When I was dealing with a sick parent and spent endless weeks in the hospital with them, it was the nurses who would sneak me the "good" coffee, got us the much needed appointment with the specialist when the hospital admin dropped the ball, took great care of my father, and made sure I took care of myself!

    Thanks for all you guys do!
    slbf42 wrote: »
    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    I would never leave someone to die alone. EVER. I've been beside many who have passed both of natural causes and traumas. It is emotionally draining. Nursing is emotionally draining. It comes with the territory.

    I can't even begin to express how much I admire and respect you and all of your colleagues for undertaking this emotionally draining aspect of your already busy jobs.

    Thank you both. These kind words stick with me. Trust me when I say I’ll think back on them when I’m having a bad day.
  • NewlifeinNW
    NewlifeinNW Posts: 3,866 Member
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    I know after some kind treatment for a family member, my family wanted to show appreciation to the nurses that did so much. As a nurse, what would be the best thing a family could do for you that would be most appreciated?
  • NewlifeinNW
    NewlifeinNW Posts: 3,866 Member
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    newmeadow wrote: »
    csbnga wrote: »
    I know after some kind treatment for a family member, my family wanted to show appreciation to the nurses that did so much. As a nurse, what would be the best thing a family could do for you that would be most appreciated?

    I know Merry will answer but I thought I would too.

    Just be nice to us and don't treat us reflexively like we're the enemy. (Not saying you do, or that your family does- but it happens). Don't talk about us or the facility, amongst yourselves, in a critical or derogatory way when you know we're in earshot just outside the door to let us know you don't like us and that you're just waiting to pounce when you get your chance. (The you/your I'm using is the general you/your, not referring to you personally).

    It's natural for family members to be very vigilant and perhaps suspicious when an ill loved one is in unfamiliar territory being looked after by strangers. We know that. We've also been patients ourselves and visitors ourselves of family members in hospitals and facilities. We know it from both sides of the fence.

    If a nurse or direct care employee is doing or saying something that is obviously not right, report it. If you do, please report it factually and accurately without aggrandizing it. Nurses and direct care employees are very closely supervised and held staunchly accountable for mistakes. Our industry is the most regulated industry, second only to nuclear power plants (in the U.S.).

    But otherwise, please, at the very least, just be polite and as pleasant as you can be to the nurses and employees who provide direct patient care. That really means the world to us and makes it so that we are able to come to work and not feel like there's a constant target on our back.


    Thank you. I agree for sure. We received nothing but the best of care for my Dad. He had 2 people stationed to be with him non stop all the time and the care was amazing. We were very appreciative and wanted to do something to show our gratitude. We did send a card thanking everyone but it really didnt feel like enough to show our genuine thankfulness.
  • LittleHearseDriver
    LittleHearseDriver Posts: 2,677 Member
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    I've been getting headaches on a daily basis, my energy is low, and I get get cold very easily. Could it be low iron?
  • Vikka_V
    Vikka_V Posts: 9,563 Member
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    I hit my head hard over 2 weeks ago and it still hurts to touch it. Do skulls bruise especially badly?
  • LittleHearseDriver
    LittleHearseDriver Posts: 2,677 Member
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    @Merrysailor5 you're slacking
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
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    LittleHearseDriver wrote: »
    @Merrysailor5 you're slacking

    @LittleHearseDriver girl I know. Shame on Nurse Merry
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
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    What is it about cleaning up waste, changing infected wounds and other icky stuff that people apparently find so sexy about nurses?
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
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    Merkavar wrote: »
    What is it about cleaning up waste, changing infected wounds and other icky stuff that people apparently find so sexy about nurses?

    You don’t find pus and oozing wounds to be sexy?
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
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    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    Merkavar wrote: »
    What is it about cleaning up waste, changing infected wounds and other icky stuff that people apparently find so sexy about nurses?

    You don’t find pus and oozing wounds to be sexy?

    I have never got the sexy nurse thing. Maybe cause my mum dad and brother are nurse and have seen real nurse. 50-60 year olds aren’t sexy.

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