Friday, February 8, 2013

It's Official!

I took my boards this week, and was issued a license this morning. I can't tell you how giddy with excitement I am! I start my shiny new job in three weeks as a member of a top-notch cardiac stepdown unit. I'm so grateful to all of you for the unflagging support and encouragement you've given me over the past few years. Yippee! Champagne for everyone!


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  1. FayFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Mazel Tov!

    Congratulation Nurse Lady Red RN :)) And good luck in your shiny new job, I am soooooooooooo proud of you x

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    1. lady redFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Thanks Fay! It won't be long and we'll be celebrating Matt's achievement too! I love happy events. :-)

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  2. RadioMattMFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    A day for celebration, most definitely!

    Yes, I do love happy events -- but I love wonderful, inspiring people even more!

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  3. Dances With TyposFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    HURRAY, Lady Red!!!!!

    I knew you would do it. Passed with flying colors, I'm sure.

    Now, I will get you off to a start on your career, with a question. What do you recommend I do for my herniated disk and spinal stenosis?

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    1. lady redFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Thanks DWT! I'm so sorry your back gives you so much trouble. :(

      If you have nerve pain, ask your doc about adding Lyrica to your medications. It's worked really well in some of my patients with herniated disk.

      If I have to make a guess, you also have muscle pain; knotting and tightness. Ask your doc about Flexeril, and about anti-inflammatory drugs like prednisone/prednisolone and ibuprofen. Ask him/her about adding a tricyclic antidepressant too. They do wonders for chronic pain.

      Also try simple things: ice, heat, and gentle exercises to relieve tension. Getting off your feet and resting would probably do you a world of good too! And some of annie's yummy chicken soup!

      I'm sending big hugs your way.

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  4. Dances With TyposFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Lady Red, thanks for the advice (that was what I was getting at, all medical personnel get asked for free advice).

    I already have flexoril, I went through a full regimen of prednisone, and have Tramadol, now.

    Both Flexoril and Tramadol help, but make me drowsy.

    It is ok, until I work my one day per week (which was yesterday) at which time I am laid up for at least one day.

    Not sure how this is going to go when I start back full time, next month.

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  5. AridogFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Congratulations Lady Red. Quite an accomplishment!!

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  6. lewy14February 8, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    imgw:"http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/lewy14/il_fullxfull260862812_zps4c14e6c2.jpeg"

    So many cool images... lady red I think you might find this one coming in handy from time to time... ;)

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  8. annieFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Yay! Mazal tov Lady Red! Heartiest congratulations and my deepest admiration on your courage in embarking on a complete career change in the middle of your life, and then persisting through to the end and passing with flying colours.

    We're all proud of you.

    Me especially, since you obviously aced the most important course: "Chicken Soup Cures All, especially annie's 101" :))

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  9. annieFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    One bowl of annie's best chicken soup with noodles coming up, special delivery for DWT.


    imgw:"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_a_fMttnA9sk/THwxXSzZzsI/AAAAAAAACFc/72gW0tdfSTs/s1600/DSC01611.JPG"

    Seriously, that picture could have been taken at oru table on Friday night. That's exactly how my chicken soup looks like.

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    1. Dances With TyposFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Thanks, Annie, it looks great! Actually very similar to my own, except my carrots are cut smaller.

      Today I am going to try a cream of chicken and parsnip soup, with green onions.

      Since I finally have a digital camera that works, if it turns out well, I will put up a picture.

      If it does not turn out well. . .

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  10. lady redFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Mmmm, that looks good annie!

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  11. floranistaFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Congratulations on all your hard work, lady red! I hope your new career brings you much satisfaction and happiness, I know you will excel.

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