Real Talk: Living Life as a NP
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Strep
Let’s talk about strep throat. The numbers in the office have increased over the past week or so, and it’s a nasty little bug. This illness occurs after being exposed to someone who also has it. Symptoms of strep can be diverse. Typically, sore throat can be the only complaint, but what people don’t know…
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Constipation
A common reason to take kids to the doctor is abdominal pain. I can guarantee you I know a lot of your first thoughts and fears when your child starts complaining of a stomach ache or pain. Oh no, is it the appendix?? Hold up, probably not, let’s talk about it. Stomach pain can come…
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Nose bleeds
“My kid is waking up with blood all over the pillow from the nose, is he/she ok”?? Oh nose bleeds this time of the year. For one thing- any time our kids bleed from any orifice it can be scary. It can also be embarrassing for our children if one occurs during school or with…
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My First Code as a RN
I don’t know that anyone signs up to be a nurse to watch people die. I know I didn’t. Nurses want to help others, it’s in our nature. Our first code usually sticks. We dream about it, get caught thinking about what could have gone differently. The way we felt when the report was called…
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That Daggum Cough
It’s the time of year for that pesky cough. It just won’t go away not matter what I do. Let’s talk about it. Most of the time an ACUTE cough doesn’t come from the lungs, it comes from postnasal drip (runny nose). This can be caused by viral infections like COVID, flu, human rhinovirus, parainfluenza…
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How to Treat Fever in Kids
01 What is considered a fever? A fever in a child is 100.4 degrees F or greater. A fever of concern for a child is 102.2 degrees F or greater 02 What do I need to do for my child’s fever? Depending on the severity of the fever, sometimes… nothing. Allowing the body to use…
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Hello!! Get to know me, the NP!
I honestly never imagined I would be blogging to the world about anything, but you know it’s 2024- here we are! Here is a little dip in to my background so you can get to know me a little. I’m from SC -born, raised, still here. I grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports– pretty much…
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