Quick Question Consult

2010-06-24T11:24:00.001-07:00

Video Nurse is headed off to the office: http://ping.fm/Y5yXv eBook is up on the site, yay!

2010-06-10T12:02:00.001-07:00

Put down the cell phone.http://ping.fm/snR9Y

2010-06-05T11:17:00.001-07:00

Kitty love from Charles-Monet on this sunny morning Seattle. http://ping.fm/fXern [look at those cheeks!]

Quick Question Consult is Evolving Into Video Nurse!

2010-06-03T16:44:00.000-07:00

Video Nurse as repeating weekly Internet show makes its debut on Ustream.tv, June 7, 2010 at 5 pm Pacific Standard Time. Armed with a Macbook, a video camera, an iPad, two professional licenses as a Registered Nurse and a licensed mental health counselor, Video Nurse answers your questions about health care, mental health issues, relationships and sex, in an entertaining and informative format.

Each week, Video Nurse takes on a subject crowd-sourced from the Internet (either through Quick Question Consult, emails, her private practice in Seattle, or from sources such as Aardvark.com or Lockergnome.net's beta-testing service). June 7th, she'll be discussing the topic, "Five Things People Do That Could Kill Them." And every show ends with 5-10 minutes of Q and A on general topics.

Because of liability, Video Nurse does not seek to diagnose nor treat any specific person's disease or disorder. Unlike Dr. Phil, Video Nurse doesn't have a large board of contributors weighing in on every question, though I'd love to see local medical people get involved in this and take some turns being interviewed, or form a local board of contributors to help resource my idea of bringing sound advice and resourcing to the Internet and into people's homes without spending a lot of money for a television studio or a production team.

With video being so much more inviting, I'm moving QQC into the digital recording world, and then posting individual segment portions to Youtube to help the public. Please share with your friends my Video Nurse program, and tell us what you think!

2010-06-02T10:32:00.001-07:00

"Five Things People Do That Could Kill Them" Video Nurse Show Debuts June 7 5 pm PST on Ustream.tv [here's more info http://bit.ly/9dEcFB]

2010-05-28T14:34:00.001-07:00

Oh you so KNOW I'm a gonna do this with my iPad and someone else's I know... http://bit.ly/bFZ9Vj

2010-05-28T10:03:00.001-07:00

This is some of my favorite work to do through my counseling practice, Seattle Direct Counseling http://bit.ly/9JfnXT

2010-05-28T09:58:00.001-07:00

This is some of my favorite work to do through http://ping.fm/LcYXg http://bit.ly/9JfnXT

2010-05-24T22:24:00.001-07:00

What businesses don't do with Social Media can hurt http://bit.ly/ad5EOA [this is my opinion piece, tell me what you think]

2010-05-17T09:34:00.001-07:00

Ning on [with or without me] http://bit.ly/c9LMZm

2010-05-12T21:38:00.001-07:00

For those of us who sacrifice for our art, a cup of broccoli and a glass of red wine for dinner is a feast.

2010-05-11T19:36:00.001-07:00

Any Barber of Seville fans? SeattleOpera Jan. 15-29,2011 [I am looking for an opera lover to accompany me. DM or send offline message]

2010-05-11T09:54:00.001-07:00

World Dance: Why The World Needs You to Try It http://ping.fm/PDZQj

2010-05-10T22:16:00.001-07:00

Learn basic Bollywood steps and combo in one hour? Really? Yes, you can. http://bit.ly/c9gNXU [DanceWithMollie.com]

2010-05-10T09:53:00.001-07:00

Dance like a Bollywood star! Mollie and I demo the "L Kick" at World Rhythm Fest http://bit.ly/9waXX9

2010-05-05T15:20:00.001-07:00

Should you accept a parent's Friend Request on Facebook (funny but true story) http://bit.ly/dBEVH6

2010-05-05T09:54:00.001-07:00

You're Too Small For That Aisle Seat http://bit.ly/bl09ki

2010-05-03T10:36:00.001-07:00

OMG, SeattleTimes picked my Twit poetry to feature among 600 entries http://bit.ly/9LBWNU [this is what happens with inspiration]

2010-05-01T15:16:00.001-07:00

Afternoon in Hawaii shall be spent on the water, in the water, on the beach, baked in the sand, thanks to @AlohaBruce

2010-04-30T18:55:00.001-07:00

Just to be fair: reward businesses that are on Twitter? You bet! nextlevelhi waikiki wine You in? RT @chrispirillo tell us where to eat!

2010-04-29T10:21:00.001-07:00

So, I'm a leavin' on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again [erm, actually, Monday. Damn.]

2010-04-28T14:14:00.001-07:00

An iPad Virgin No More http://bit.ly/9hTK2Q

2010-04-25T16:56:00.001-07:00

Belly dance Tweetup? Yes, Imei says,"See one of my favorite belly dancers, Rebecca" Seattle Kalia Indian Cuisine of Greenwood 04/25, 7 pm.

2010-04-24T13:53:00.001-07:00

Honestly, I don't have a problem with porn. I do have a problem with corn.

2010-04-23T14:09:00.001-07:00

I love Fridays that include a massage. Can't get an hour massage? Heard hotel_max has free chair massages today 3-6pm Seattle. Got get it!

2010-04-23T14:06:00.001-07:00

Just talked to Larry Wu about XPress lids (LA based foodie moved to Seattle). Check this out! http://bit.ly/9Ak9IA

2010-04-23T10:09:00.001-07:00

Getting a French press to-go just got easier and greener bit.ly/9Ak9IA [I love clever inventions]

2010-04-22T14:29:00.001-07:00

It's not just what you're eating, but what's eating you. Man loses 365 lbs, credits yoga http://bit.ly/d4cZS7

2010-04-21T15:30:00.001-07:00

All kinds of wrong: IKEA Fusion Table and chair. A space saver, but a money waster. Sending it back. What should I get instead?

2010-04-20T00:14:00.001-07:00

Well, whadayaknow? It's my birthday. Here's a video just for you. Got iMei? http://bit.ly/bASHLK

2010-04-19T10:56:00.001-07:00

Send me your Happy Birthday wishes by video, and I'll retweet the best of, as well as send you one back [I hope you like my singing voice].

2010-04-16T21:03:00.001-07:00

OMG my Bollywood/Bhangra class at 24hrfitness DT#Seattle was AWESOME! 35 people rawked it, and we have room for more! [I made them sweat]

2010-04-16T09:10:00.001-07:00

Put a big smile on your face with Bollywood/Bhangra and Imei 24hourfitness DT Seattle 6:30 pm Seattle [a dance workout like no other]

2010-04-15T09:34:00.001-07:00

Stressed Out? What you should know about stress and illness http://bit.ly/aOc6oP [Chill out, folks]

2010-04-13T22:58:00.001-07:00

Work your belly with these belly luscious moves from Imei http://bit.ly/ckmTT4 [show off your 6 pak, erm 4 pak]

2010-04-09T09:18:00.001-07:00

How do you know how much exercise is enough? Imei weighs in on the question with the American Heart Association http://bit.ly/dloSLP

2010-04-07T12:29:00.001-07:00

RT StrangeWTFthing: http://ow.ly/1vIUW [one of the strangest and funniest safe sex ads I've seen in a long time]

2010-04-06T14:52:00.001-07:00

A house is a machine for living in [Le Corbusier]

2010-04-06T12:09:00.001-07:00

Every time I say "no" to something, I immediately hunt for the "yes" that comes shortly afterwards [where are you, oh Yes?]

2010-04-05T00:41:00.001-07:00

iMei (that's me) is going to iSleep. snore.

2010-03-31T15:40:00.001-07:00

Coming soon http://uniontherapy.com & http://ping.fm/fSWya are going to be neighbors in Pioneer Square Seattle woot

2010-03-30T11:04:00.001-07:00

If you wear high heels, you really should watch "Video Nurse Talks About Hot Dawgs" http://bit.ly/9GHM7z [don't hate me, it's da truth!]

2010-03-28T14:24:00.001-07:00

HT @DjChuang for article on the efficacy of telemedicine and "e-shrinking". I do this through Seattle Direct Counseling http://bit.ly/9Az32Q

2010-03-28T13:55:00.001-07:00

Belly dance with RaksBand! Kalia Indian Cuisine of Greenwood tonite, 7 pm $5 cover, featuring Saqra [I'm dancing too!] seattle bellydance

2010-03-27T13:05:00.001-07:00

Just confirmed: I'm dancing to LIVE music with Middle Eastern Raks Band Sunday 03/28, 7 pm $5 cover featuring SAQRA Seattle bellydance

2010-03-24T22:29:00.001-07:00

Geek out, stay warm, and get fit. WikMax Heatr http://bit.ly/9eyELU [now I can have some real hot pants]

2010-03-24T13:48:00.001-07:00

Belly dance: How to interpret the music. What happens if a dance video comes with no audio? [Julia Cameron knows] http://bit.ly/9E33E7

2010-03-23T12:19:00.001-07:00

After seeing a steering wheel tray table on the @EllenDegeneres show, I am even MORE inclined to shout, "Don't text and drive!"

2010-03-21T22:40:00.001-07:00

Really enjoyed this post from @VioletBlue why women should date geeks http://bit.ly/brO5lm [and why I still hate women's zines in general]

2010-03-17T11:18:00.001-07:00

RT @chrispirillo http://ping.fm/poW1h [try http://ping.fm/dobS6]

2010-03-17T11:15:00.001-07:00

RT @chrispirillo http://ping.fm/mzLWM [http://ping.fm/xtl08]

2010-03-16T11:15:00.001-07:00

Douchebags & web celebs & geeks, oh my! What will the collective think of next to make life on the grid more smart, kewl, or easier? sxswi

2010-03-08T08:40:00.001-08:00

NW Women's Show: save boobies, save closet space, and don't mind the naked firemen. http://ping.fm/VToz9

2010-03-06T16:27:00.001-08:00

Video Nurse Talks about Dirty Money http://ping.fm/rpLPj [get out your hand sanitizer]

2010-03-04T21:48:00.001-08:00

If only Charles-Monet could help me around the office, and work for treats http://ping.fm/uqt49

2010-03-04T09:12:00.001-08:00

I am not afraid of death. I just think it's a terrible waste of time [Leo Lionni]

2010-03-02T13:47:00.001-08:00

Been diggin' Doppo Nagata's "Soul of Japan" album http://ping.fm/kYJxv[jazz meets disco meets Asian classic]

2010-02-27T14:55:00.001-08:00

Video Nurse Dissects the BMI http://ping.fm/c7rLY [isn't it time you sent in YOUR health question, hmm?]

2010-02-26T23:56:00.001-08:00

Video Nurse Dissects the BMI http://ping.fm/9txF1 [what does a crap have to do with it? Find out!]

2010-02-26T13:23:00.001-08:00

Why? http://ping.fm/xAKhL

2010-02-24T17:35:00.001-08:00

Sorry folks, for various reasons I'm refilming "Video Nurse", so current one is down. Next one coming up soon!

2010-02-23T18:01:00.001-08:00

Video Nurse Gives Skinny on blood transfusions and DNA. http://ping.fm/bUk5G

2010-02-22T10:08:00.001-08:00

Send Hejira to NYC @HipsForHire @chrispirillo team up with world band for livestream concert http://ping.fm/gz3EP

2010-02-20T10:42:00.001-08:00

"There are NO FACTS, only measurements embedded with assumptions." scspn

2010-02-20T10:40:00.001-08:00

1st Question for Video Nurse, video answer by Feb. 21 http://ping.fm/kN3l3

First Question for Video Nurse

2010-02-20T10:38:00.000-08:00

Hey Youtube peeps and QQC followers!

The first question has come in for Video Nurse on my Youtube channel, Yourlilchinagirl. I'll have a video response up for you likely by Sunday Feb. 21 that will get Tweeted and Ustream'd.

I'd like to line up at least 10 - 15 great health related questions for these video responses, so if you want your question answered, get them in NOW!

Cheers!

Video Nurse (QQC Lady)

2010-02-20T09:44:00.001-08:00

At Microsoft with Science Commons Symposium scspn on Twitter. Stream it at http://ping.fm/1FlJR

2010-02-19T16:29:00.001-08:00

Chk out Hejira http://ping.fm/jW3DS Feb. 20 at 8 pm to NYC for a music festival. http://ping.fm/m1NkR

2010-02-19T14:40:00.001-08:00

Putting the pieces together: nurse+video+you = Video nurse on Youtube and Ustream.tv http://ping.fm/Cv0Zs

Video Nurse on Youtube.com

2010-02-19T14:14:00.000-08:00

Video Nurse is coming to Youtube.com to help you get answers to health, mental health, and relationship questions for a licensed nurse and psychotherapist. Check out my two minute introductory video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD5C3KwPvJ8

I'm linking the idea of QQC to my Youtube.com channel, www.Youtube.com/user/yourlilchinagirl so that anyone who asks a medical or mental health question within my scope of practice and the guidelines below can get a video answer, and we can all collaborate on health-related issues via Ustream.tv (that's the plan anyway). Eventually, it would be great to put together an hour's worth of programming, record each answer separately, and let others benefit from the process.

The best use of this idea is for a puzzling issue or situation, such as:

- common ailments that need attention (but you don't know what or how much)
- symptoms you are unsure need immediate medical attention vs. a home remedy
- mental health questions of all kinds (i.e. treating depression and anxiety)
- relationship questions of all kinds
- reviewing your options for adequate medical care and/or mental health care

It will NOT be used for the following:

- urgent medical attention is needed (call 911, or local crisis line)
- diagnosis or prognosis (except in very general terms)
- ordering medications or orders to discontinue medications (see your doctor)

My hope is to provide a service, kind of like a personal Aardvark-like triage nurse service for video, where you can get your questions answered AND you get interaction from a licensed professional nurse and psychotherapist. Those who wish to have additional professional help can choose to use my fee-for-service plan through Paypal or Therapy Partner, and can set up online appointments via Skype or any other chat and video service. If you have more questions about that, go to my website www.seattledirectcounseling.com

Disclaimer: Unlike a triage nurse linked to your medical doctor's office or through your insurance, I have the right to refer you elsewhere or to refuse to give advice if it is outside the scope of my practice.

But also, unlinke a triage nurse from your doctor's office, I hope to make my videos informative, personalized, and fun, because getting good health advice shouldn't be a drag. My clients know that I make being healthy FUN, and we share a lot of laughter as well as tears.

Got feedback for me? Got a question ready to go? Send them now.

The nurse psychotherapist is IN.

2010-02-18T16:00:00.001-08:00

I heart Choice rally Feb. 27 UW Hub 12:30 pm "Art and Activism" [I'll be speaking bout my biz] http://ping.fm/uN70X

2010-02-17T18:09:00.001-08:00

News from the n00b of Social Media: what I've learned so far. http://ping.fm/ldlAW

2010-02-16T11:54:00.001-08:00

Cute quickie (video)! After the cleaners terrorize my cat he gets a treat http://ping.fm/rl3Kv

2010-02-16T08:19:00.001-08:00

Originality houses many rooms, and the views are all different. [Guy Davenport]

2010-02-14T16:44:00.001-08:00

Wish I was in Taiwan to celebrate CNY but since I'm not I'm going 2 follow any black haired people with glasses into I.D. District Seattle

2010-02-14T10:55:00.001-08:00

A double happiness indeed: wishing all of you a Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Chinese New Year (Xin Nian Qui Le)!

2010-02-11T18:29:00.001-08:00

"some days it feels like u have to keep getting out of your own way so that..what wants to be written can use u to write it." [Anne Lamott]

2010-02-11T11:50:00.001-08:00

There is nothing like a series of sessions with male clients to remind me that it's all some kind of a f@cked up beautiful mess.

2010-02-10T14:23:00.001-08:00

Find out what we women want for Valentine's Day http://ping.fm/ysIRb

2010-02-09T16:13:00.001-08:00

Last blog post in series: http://ping.fm/H7ACf

2010-02-08T16:45:00.001-08:00

What NOT to buy for Valentine's Day http://ping.fm/i7ykT [oh boy]

2010-02-08T14:11:00.001-08:00

Got your shimmy on? If not, here's how http://ping.fm/BXYQd [easy, cheesy, lemon squeeze-y]

2010-02-07T16:08:00.001-08:00

House concerts are back in vogue. http://ping.fm/8Ryte iwant seattle

2010-02-05T16:32:00.001-08:00

Super Bowl funny video http://ping.fm/V21dP [you know I like good social causes]

2010-02-04T22:14:00.001-08:00

"Give me a laundry list and I will set it to music." [Gioacchino Rossini] ( OK - dishes, make the bed, feed the cat, pay bills, cook, work)

2010-02-02T09:47:00.001-08:00

With spring-like weather and that ball of light that woke me up early, does it matter that Jimmy the Groundhog didn't see his shadow? http://ping.fm/IUhA2

2010-02-02T00:40:00.001-08:00

The person you love is 72.8% water.

2010-02-01T01:27:00.001-08:00

There was no pot involved whatsoever in the making of this video [or in the enjoying of it either]. http://ping.fm/Lfghw

2010-01-30T10:21:00.001-08:00

My reward for all you new subs to HFH: http://ping.fm/tDuvC [HT Amalia] (and I promise, I'll NEVER wear one, not even 4 comedy dance].

2010-01-27T18:32:00.001-08:00

Wonder what would happen if every kid in school had access to an iPad? Could we even the playing field?

2010-01-26T22:33:00.001-08:00

"A grapefruit is a lemon that had a chance and took advantage of it." [Oscar Wilde]

2010-01-26T21:44:00.001-08:00

The bckgrounds of SMCSea people constantly amaze: psych major, restaurant agent, retired stripper, sketch artists, film hobbyist. Love it!

2010-01-26T13:20:00.001-08:00

Attending SMCSea tonight at the Spitfire! Lookin' to make you laugh your ass off [look for gal with name already in your mobile phone]

2010-01-25T13:37:00.001-08:00

From the n00b: There are no mistakes http://ping.fm/Ec8Z9 [and no more dried frogs either]

2010-01-23T14:54:00.001-08:00

" So, what do you do for work?" http://ping.fm/zuaFz

2010-01-22T12:22:00.001-08:00

"In my second year, my professor told me, 'This [architecture] is not for you.'"[Frank Gehry]. Don't let people tell you what you can't do.

2010-01-22T12:18:00.001-08:00

"People thought I was talented...that something was going on." [Frank Gehry] Judge for yourself. http://ping.fm/dcp7t

2010-01-22T08:41:00.001-08:00

I love sushi so much, I'm naming my next pets Wasabi and Ginger @ThinkGeek http://ping.fm/MUYRi

2010-01-21T09:52:00.001-08:00

Reasons why I think I need to add a dog to the mix [Charles-Monet le Chat, forgive me] http://ping.fm/uOPRt

2010-01-20T08:59:00.001-08:00

So glad working from home does not mean working alone. Meeting up with fellow practitioners this morning, oh yeah!