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Does Nurse Jackie Discourage People From Nursing?
If any buzz is good buzz, then Showtime execs must be mighty pleased right now as nurses react to the new series starring Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie. Falco's lead character is no Florence Nightingale . .
7 Noteworthy TV Nurses
As I wrote yesterday, nurses are awfully hot on TV right now, with two nurse-themed shows (Hawthorne on TNT, Nurse Jackie on Showtime) premiering next month and at least one more (Mercy on NBC) premiering next TV season. In honor of them — and of National Nurses Week, which ends today — I've picked out seven eclectic nurses from TV who stand out to me.
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Sante Fe's "Robin Hood" Tax, Rich to Pay For Police Housing?
If you have a fancy mansion in Santa Fe, NM, you might be asked to foot the bill subsidizing more affordable housing for local public servants like police officers and nurses. The Santa Fe City Council voted this week for a special election next Spring to decide on a one percent fee to be added to house sales that top $650,000. If that sounds like a lot, it's not an uncommon price tag for houses in the area, and it's keeping those who serve the community, from living there.
Taste Worth Dying For?
The other day FitSugar tipped me off to this new restaurant in Tempe, Arizona. Imagine you head over to your local burger joint and are greeted by a bunch of "hot nurses." Okay, to some this is a dream come true, to others a grotesque degradation to women.
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Track Your Nursing Schedule on Your iPhone or iPod
Smartphones are a mother's best friend. From taking notes on the go, keeping track of appointments, or finding the nearest bathroom, there is little our fancy phones can't do for us. They can even keep tabs on baby's feeding habits.
Stranger Than Fiction: "Nurse of the Year" Not a Nurse
Next time you feel underappreciated, just make up an organization and give yourself a fake award! That's what Betty Lichtenstein did. The Connecticut "nurse" spent more than $2,000 for a dinner honoring herself as the Connecticut Nursing Association's "Nurse of the Year."
Would You Cross-Nurse?
You run out for an errand, leaving your friend in charge of watching your baby. While you're grabbing some sundry items, your tot throws a monstrous hunger fit. In a pinch, your friend decides to nurse your child, which instantly soothes him and restores harmony to the house.Bringing Sexy Back: Elle Macpherson Nursing Bras
Any new mom will tell you dealing with the logistics of feeding your baby are more important than how your breasts are costumed, but that doesn't solve the great nursing bra dilemma. You still have to worry about leaking, accessibility, comfort and adjusting to life as a lactating woman. Usually, all that criterion leaves little space for style or sexiness.
Helpful Tips For Buying a First Nursing Bra
Shopping for a nursing bra should be as thrilling as a trip to Victoria's Secret! The "uniboob" contraptions of the past have been replaced by comfortable, cute and easy-to-use undergarments that are as fashionable as they are functional making the task of choosing a bra easier than ever. We recently sat down with some experienced sales help at Destination Maternity to discuss what expectant mamas should look for in a nursing bra.
The Case For "Privacy Rooms" in Nursing Homes
If you fear growing old, here's one more thing to worry about: it's almost impossible to have sex in a nursing home.
An op-ed in the LA Times this week explains why "privacy rooms" — places where residents can do anything they want — are necessary if the elderly are to retain their right to sex. See, basic privacy is elusive in most residences.
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