The Nursing Post Podcast

Would like to start out this episode by explaining that there are BIG differences between emotional support animals and service animals. Both are important and have great purpose in helping their owners.

Emotional support animals offer companionship. ESA do not have to be dogs. These animals can help with loneliness, depression, anxiety, and even phobias. 

Service Animals are trained to individually work or carry out tasks for an individual with a disability, such as a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental handicap. 

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is actually a blanket diagnosis for 7 different forms of arthritis in children 16 and under.  In this episode we discuss the different types of JIA and treatment options. 

Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapy:

More than 70% of patients, not only in the US, but in Canada and New Zealand as well, have reported continual use of CAM therapy and 80-90% of parents would recommend use of CAM therapy to another parent for their child as well.

 

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It’s estimated that more than 20 million Americans use marijuana each month, making it the most popular street drug in the country. More than 60% of Americans surveyed support the idea to legalize marijuana.

It can be consumed in many different ways; topically, consumed through teas, edibles, smoked in joints, blunts, vapes and through bongs. With all that being said, in this episode we are discussing the medicinal uses of marijuana and it’s legalized recreational use.

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PTSD is very well known and associated with veterans; however, they are not the only ones who suffer with this illness. People who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events also suffer from PTSD.

People suffering with PTSD may go through intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to an experience long after the traumatic event has ended. Reliving the events through flashbacks or nightmares. Some may feel sadness, fear, anger and/or detached or estranged from other people. Those with PTSD  may avoid situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event, having strong negative reactions to loud noises or an accidental touch.

It’s our responsibility as healthcare professionals to be educated and informed. With that being said we’re going to link an assessment screening tool for PTSD. 

https://www.mind-diagnostics.org/ptsd-test/screener

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We are doing something a little different with today's episode and we took time to talk with some CNAs. These are the conversations that we hope you find informative and inspirational. 

A lot of times we tend as nursing professionals and healthcare professionals to assume what others want as appreciation. I’ve learned that the best way to know how someone feels appreciated is by asking them directly. Take the time to sincerely listen to your coworkers and employees. Validation is also appreciation.

To all the PCAs, NAs, CNAs thank you for all you do!!

 

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Erectile dysfunction is one of the most searched topics on the internet by men and it’s the most common sex issue men address with doctors. 

Erections are caused by the blood flow into and out of the penis. Conditions that change the balance of the penis’ blood flow are common causes of ED.

There are so many treatment options now available for ED, from pills, to surgery and many things in between. 

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Botox isn’t just for wrinkles any more! The FDA approved Botox in 2010 for treatment of chronic migraines. 

Botox is a man made drug that comes from a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that is one of the most poisonous biological substances known.

 

How does Botox work?

Botox enters the nerve endings at the injection sites and blocks the release of chemicals involved in pain. This essentially prevents pain signals from going to the brain, relieving migraines. 

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There are two main forms of glaucoma that we’re discussing today, open angle and closed/narrow angle glaucoma. 

Open angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. It is generally a progressive disease that is symptomless, until it affects vision. Peripheral and side vision is affected, leading to central vision loss and untreated it can cause total vision blindness.

The effects of glaucoma cannot be reversed. But with treatment the progression of the disease can be slowed down or prevent permanent vision loss.

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Cyberbullying is using technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. It could be in a text, e-mail, dm, or in a post on social media or online. It can be done anonymously, making the bullying worse. Anything that gets posted online and is meant to hurt, harass, or upset someone else is considered cyberbullying.

We would like to go over the impacts of bullying from multiple different avenues, the victim, the bully and the bystander, as there are many who are affected when someone is bullied.

We also discuss prevention, educations and where to go for help.

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Since teen pregnancy is substantially higher in the US compared to other industrialized nations, we thought we would go digging around to find out why.

In this episode we explain why this is so important, and the statistics speak for themselves. We also discuss complications from teen pregnancy for both the mother and the baby.

Teen pregnancy seems to only be seen from a female perspective. We also look at teen pregnancy from a male perspective. 

If you are a pregnant teen or a mother of a pregnant teen here are some resources and options that can be helpful. 

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Planned parenthood

Your Local Health Dept.

Safe Haven Laws

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