Monthly Archives: November 2013
Travel Nurse Daily: November 20, 2013
The causes of type 1 diabetes appear to be much different than those for type 2 diabetes, though the exact mechanisms for developing both diseases are unknown. The appearance of type 1 diabetes is suspected to follow exposure to an “environmental trigger,” such as an unidentified virus, stimulating an immune attack against the beta cells of the pancreas (that produce insulin) in some genetically predisposed people. Source: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx
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Meet Cast Member Chelsey of MTV’s “Scrubbing In”
The Gypsy Nurse recently had an opportunity to speak via phone with three of the Scrubbing In cast members. The Gypsy Nurse attempts to maintain neutrality in most situations in order to simply provide information and facts. This same stance was taken when speaking with the nurses from Scrubbing In. There is a ton of negative commentary floating around the nursing world in regards to “Scrubbing In” as well as the nurses that make up the cast. I did the following series of interviews before ever seeing the first episode in attempt to see these nurses (cast members) as what they are…professionals, co-workers, peers and most importantly fellow Gypsy’s. I would like to introduce you to Chelsey, RN CCRN Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA MTV’s Bio: “Chelsey married young, but as she says “I’m married, not dead!” Not one to pass up a chance to be with her friends, Chelsey wants to travel for work while she still can…before she has kids and really has to settle down. Her husband is NOT happy with the situation but reluctantly allows Chelsey to go. Does he really have reason to worry about Chelsey going out to California with her friends for 3 months? She does like to get a bit crazy! Only time will tell…“ Chelsey and I talked about some of the basics of travel nursing such as amount of experience prior to traveling. Chelsey was a first time traveler. We’ve all experienced what it’s like as a first-timer. Chelsey states that the travel hospital […]
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NACNS Seeking Public Comment on Women’s Health Competencies
Update on RNRN Team in the Philippines
The first dedicated RNRN team arrived in the Philippines on Friday and hit the ground running, meeting with disaster relief officials and community supporters, and providing hands on work at a makeshift tent clinic.
It’s a great start – and we have many volunteers ready to help following the ravages of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.
Thanks to all who have already signed up to volunteer and donate financial support for this relief effort. So far, more than 2,500 RNs from all 50 states and 15 countries have stepped up to volunteer.
RNs can volunteer to help in the Philippines here >
Help send nurses! Donate to the RNRNR relief fund, click here >
RNRN team meets with local relief organizations. See more photos on Flickr >
The advance team is still gathering information and assessing potential deployment sites in the Philippines. Once there are confirmed future deployments, RNRN will be contacting volunteers with those details. The advance team is currently setting a very important foundation in order to make sure that our volunteers are the most effective that they can be.
Watch and SHARE this short video message from our RNRN team in the Philippines.
Within hours of their arrival, the RNRN team met with local disaster relief and medical officials, and even helped some of refugees at a tent clinic.
On Monday, the team traveled to the island of Panay in the Visayas region to assess needs there. According to the Panay Center for Disaster Response, at least 6,000 families from sixteen Iloilo towns are being sheltered in temporary evacuation facilities on Panay.
The RNRN advance team met with several relief organizations and the governor and vice governor of the Iloilo province, and will spend the day visiting existing relief sites. They will continue to assess the needs throughout the region and work with our Filipino allies to identify potential future deployments.
This will be a tough recovery process so we appreciate all of your help and patience. If you can’t volunteer, your donations are just as valuable because it’s what enables us to get nurses to the disaster area.
RNs can volunteer to help in the Philippines here >
Help send nurses! Donate to the RNRNR relief fund, click here >
Michelle Vo, RNRN volunteer with patient. See more photos on Flickr >
We also are collecting stories of people who have family affected by the typhoon.
If you have loved ones affected by this terrible disaster, please share your story here >
Thank you again for responding to our call for assistance.
We will keep you posted on the team’s progress.
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NNU Disaster Relief Team is on the Ground in Philippines, More than 2,200 Volunteers Recruited – Join Us
We are pleased to report that National Nurses United’s first RNRN disaster relief team has arrived in the Philippines – and has already hit the grou…
Travel Nurse Daily: November 19, 2013
People with diabetes should see a health care provider who will monitor their diabetes control and help them learn to manage their diabetes. In addition, people with diabetes may see endocrinologists, who may specialize in diabetes care; ophthalmologists for eye examinations; podiatrists for routine foot care; and dietitians and diabetes educators who teach the skills needed for daily diabetes management. Source: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx
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Scrubbing IN: This is 2013 not 1813 right?
The following is a Guest post by: Lisa Rhodes, RN This is 2013 not 1813 right? I just wanted to make sure. After reading the comments and concerns by nurses about MTV’s “Scrubbing In”, I had to consult my calendar to make sure I was in the right century. While admittedly I am not a fan of reality TV nor am I a huge fan of MTV (since there is no music left on Music Television). I can’t believe what I have been reading; or the fact that it has been written by nurses and mostly written by women. Why even in the 21st century do we hold female dominated professions to the same personal moral standard as the 1800s? Recently a Dallas high school Spanish teacher who posed naked for Playboy while in college has been fired. Now we have even the ANA meddling in “Scrubbing In”? If these were considered male dominated professions the news and internet would be silent. No one freaked out that Dr. House is a drug addict? How about the Physicians of Nip/Tuck, I don’t see the same moral outrage over their adulterous behavior? Granted these are series and not reality TV. But why do we feel that female dominated professions should appear like Little House on the Parrie on TV or when in the spot light? Does being naked in Playboy years before teaching make an ineffective teacher? Does having a drink or having fun after work hours make a bad nurse? We […]
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