‘Nurse Jackie’: Your Kid Has “Issues”

re: ‘Nurse Jackie’: Your Kid Has “Issues”

Ainsley Maloney — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:59:18 GMT

Lorettajo,

What a great story! Thank you for writing, and also for your honesty. Not only is it hard for parents sometimes to "see" what's wrong with their own child -- admitting they didn't see it is even harder! :) It is admirable that you can laugh at yourself, put your child in the trusted hands of your NP, and relinquish the feeling you should know it all. Your daughter will certainly be healthier because of your ability to remain clear in your judgements!

re: ‘Nurse Jackie’: Your Kid Has “Issues”

Lorettajo Kapinos — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:56:09 GMT

I have a terrific relationship with my childrens' Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She knows I am an ER nurse, but when it comes to my kids, she treats me like a mom. And for this I thank her.

Once, I thought my daughter was having a skin reaction to something. She had a fine, lacy rash all over her body. It got worse when she was hot (after a nap or bath), but didn't appear to bother her at all.

She happened to be visiting for a regular check up and I nonchalantly pointed it out to the NP. She asked me to tell her everything, including any recent fevers. And darn it...Anna did have a low grade fever a week ago.

She laughed (not at me, but with me) and explained that I was seeing Fifth's Disease, a common viral illness of childhood.

Ever since then, I tell people that I might be a nurse, but I'm an idiot when it comes to my own kids' illness.

re: ‘Nurse Jackie’: Your Kid Has “Issues”

FAY — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:59:10 GMT

This show is more truthful however Iwuold like to see nurse Jckie wuth out an addiction