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Working Long Shifts with an Ostomy
By: Charlotte Rensberger In the nursing profession, long shifts are a given, they become a way of life. Most nursing jobs are 12-hour shifts. I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and my current...
View ArticleI Had the First Taste of Depression When I lost You
By: Moniqua Demetrious “Depression lies. It tells you you’ve always felt this way, and you always will. But you haven’t, and you won’t.” There wasn’t an exact moment that depression entered my life. I...
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Prioritizing My needs as A Patient
By: Karin Camposagrado Ever feel like you’re being pulled in every direction, and you’re about to snap like a rubber band that’s been sitting in the sun? I try to avoid feeling like that, but as a...
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5 Tips to Help You Cope with Anxiety During Covid-19
By: Taylor Carmack Having a chronic illness can cause anxiety for anyone, but adding in being stuck in the house due to a global pandemic can cause anyone to freak out. I know how it feels, because...
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Quarantined As A Registered Nurse
By: Sarah Vasilakos As a nurse living at home with her parents, quarantine can be a bit tricky. Being an essential employee in a hospital, there is no option for me to work from home. Since I can’t...
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How I Advocated for Myself: My Port Experience
By: Chloe Moody One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a life-long chronic illness sufferer is self advocacy. If you don’t let it be known what your body needs to feel better and improve...
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Gutsy Gathering summary July
Did you attend our Gutsy Gathering meeting in July? It was a fun-filled, yet informative meeting for ostomates, care takers, and for those preparing for surgery. Our incredible WOC nurses on the 11...
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SB2 Patient Q&A
1. What is your background as a patient? a. My background as a patient started when I was 11 it was a long period of time dealing with symptoms and finally being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in...
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Improved 30-Day Surgical Outcomes in Ostomates Using a Remote Monitoring and...
BACKGROUND “Patients undergoing major intestinal surgery resulting in ostomy creation, living with an ostomy, or managing a chronic disease experience worse health than the general population,...
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Preparing for Surgery During a Global Pandemic
Planning for any surgery can feel daunting, however preparing for surgery during a global pandemic may be quite overwhelming. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has drastically changed the way we look at our...
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