tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post6134489347107766891..comments2023-09-22T10:56:55.046-07:00Comments on What school doesn't teach about being a nurse practitioner: FatnewFNPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01618284466716062799noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-51745663502235393572009-07-15T09:24:43.435-07:002009-07-15T09:24:43.435-07:00We need more dudes like Will Allen.We need more dudes like <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/01/dining/01genius.html?_r=1&scp=4&sq=urban%20gardening,%20milwaukee&st=cse" rel="nofollow">Will Allen</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-43160643702489569842009-07-14T21:05:23.685-07:002009-07-14T21:05:23.685-07:00Of course.. its not the gov's job - nor should...Of course.. its not the gov's job - nor should they delve into - feeding children. It will lead to dependency, waste, poor outcomes... no good can come of it aside from a given 'feel good' thought from those who hear about the plight of the hungry.<br />The more gov offers the more that will feel they need it.. and become less independent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-46366086235858237892009-07-14T15:14:08.410-07:002009-07-14T15:14:08.410-07:00My day: room 60:468lbs
room 58: 350lbs
...My day: room 60:468lbs<br /> room 58: 350lbs<br /> room 56: 350lbs<br />ICU. 2:3 new intubations. sadly, both did not sport Bariatric beds. only one "no-neck" got the camera scope intubation. The other was a struggle for 60 MINUTES!!!! remind me not to eat my Cheetos...4elementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17697656386207972036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-11761491938742910952009-07-13T20:09:06.421-07:002009-07-13T20:09:06.421-07:00Hi newFNP,
While I agree that we must address ob...Hi newFNP, <br /><br />While I agree that we must address obesity on a greater platform, we must begin with the one at a time approach. A lot of it comes down to education and recognition of these problems. I wonder how many other providers never mentioned weight issues to this patient. We can't give our patients a 1400 calorie hand out and expect them to follow it. Have we addressed the different cultural cuisines in these handouts? Not so much. <br /><br />There is a lot we can't control - coverage of WIC items, higher prices of fruits/vegetables over happy meals, etc. But there is also things we can control. People won't change in 1 visit. It will take time but we can't give up. We need to know our communities where we pratice so that we can try and help steer our patients to healthier decisions. <br /><br />Ok, stepping down from my soap box now.......Stephen Ferrara, DNP, RN, NPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673192365074420538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-86605255070783307222009-07-13T17:47:01.967-07:002009-07-13T17:47:01.967-07:00Much love to you as well, NewFNP. Couldn't ha...Much love to you as well, NewFNP. Couldn't have had a better time with you. Xo.<br /><br />I totally agree with you about the scope and scale of the obesity problem. It feels completely insurmountable, especially when even the organizations that are supposed to help, like WIC, are part of the problem. Why do they give coupons for juice when kids turn 4 months old? It's really hard to tell a mother with few funds to ignore coupons for Juicy Juice, delicious as it is. Oh well, I guess I'll go ponder this over a bowl of ice cream.BostonFNPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-75200350340391615722009-07-12T06:20:41.126-07:002009-07-12T06:20:41.126-07:00That is a tough one... there are so many complicat...That is a tough one... there are so many complications associated with obesity during pregnancy. Not to mention that she'll be in even more trouble next time she gets pregnant if she doesn't ever lose the weight gained this time around. <br /><br />Way to talk to your patients though. That is really awesome. So many practitioners just sweep it under the rug for fear of offending folks.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841285601098121756noreply@blogger.com