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In the past, my articles have routinely been for women, but today it’s for men, especially since it is No Shave November. The discussion for today looks at the … Read the rest
Reviewing A.D.…..one more time.
Today the Rollin RN is tackling AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA and if you already know about it, then it’s time for a review! It’s one of those focuses that always should to be in the forefront of… Read the rest
My Caregiver is Sick: What Happens When the Roles Reverse?
What happens when the “cheerleader” gets ill, that is, your caregiver can’t perform his/her duties due to illness? Difficult question and one I’m certain we have all dealt with at one time or another. I … Read the rest
THE ROLLIN RN TACKLES DEPRESSION PART 2
As I promised in my last article, “The Rollin RN Tackles Depression,” I wanted to further our discussion. I felt as if I was only skimming the surface of spinal cord injury and … Read the rest
The ROLLIN RN Tackles Depression: Its Effects on our Family Members
No series on spinal cord injury would be complete without an article on depression. But there are many articles on depression, pick one, any one, and you can learn the signs and symptoms of depression. … Read the rest
The Rollin RN: GETTING THE SCORE ON A PRESSURE SORE
Oh no…..the dreaded reddened skin. You know what I’m talking about. Sitting too long, getting ready for bedtime, undressing, and there it is…..the reddened skin and immediately dreaded doom sets in. What’s it going to … Read the rest
FIT, FABULOUS, AND PYLELO……OH, NO!!!! The What, How and Why of Kidney Infections
Urinary tract infections or UTIs, we are all plagued with these obnoxious occurrences. Most of us are using a urinary catheter on a frequent basis leading to the risk of urinary infections. But what happens … Read the rest
The Rollin RN Helps to Solve the Mystery of Stool Color
Fit, Fabulous, and the Mystery of Stool color?
As I have said many times before, when I write these articles they are usually due to a recent conversation with others in wheelchairs and this is … Read the rest
Fit, Fabulous, and the Power of Protein
Protein and spinal cord injuries: how much protein do we really need and why? This article is not just for SCI women, it’s for men, teenagers, and babies. We all need protein, but what for?… Read the rest
Ask Nurse Patty: Do you have any tips for cathing by touch?
Question: I am a T3 Complete. My accident happened a year ago. I am continuing on my journey to become independent. The next goal I have is to be able to perform intermittent catheterization from my … Read the rest
