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The Rollin RN – Patty Kunze

Pushing the Boundaries of Inclusive Travel, Design and Living

The Rollin RN Discusses Movember – a Tribute to MEN

Good….now I have caught your attention! In the past, my articles have routinely been for women, but today it’s for…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…