sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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About sharona97

sharona97 is a BSN, RN and specializes in IM/Critical Care/Cardiology.


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  1. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    That's right all over again. Your last statement nailed it. Unfortunetly an addict's experience and years of use somewhat defines the recovery road when the addict quits using his DOC. I don't think anyone starts out with anything to become an addi...
  2. Signed up for ACLS...what to expect?

    I received the books needed. At the class we broke up into smaller groups to discuss the different waveforms and one group was on intubation. Then the last half was rotating through the stations being able to identify what you see on the monitor and...
  3. Hi, I'm a reccuring "frequent flyer" of Pneumonia...

    Hi Wheels, Isn't it the truth that when we have chronic diseases and recurrent problems that the last thing we want to do is "burden" someone else. The concept of burden here is a mute point. You are an individual who needs help, when you do by Dr.'...
  4. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    Hi Jack- Good to see your post. As I mentioned to SillyRn D does not know when that time might be. His cravings at 90mg were significant and then the perfuse sweating. He was pretty bummed out when he finally agreed to go up in dose to see where a...
  5. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    Hey SillyRN, Thanks for the post. I'm not sure if there is some confusion as to who has chronic pain and who is "the addict" in our family. I have chronic pain. I am not on methadone. D, is my only son, now 31 and had been using all drugs starti...
  6. How Can You Tell if a Pt. Is Addicted???

    The nervous system, specifically the nerve endings are all so different per patient, hence the pain tolerance. I find that very interesting in dealing with chronic pain patients and hope in the future there is more discussion on this.
  7. Help with deciding LVN-RN?!

    Personally, I took pre-reqs while attending LVN school in Corpus Christi, TX. I graduated with a AS in LPN as I had my prereqs done and then I was able to go forward with the RN courses. I found that having the pre-reqs done put me somewhat ahead fo...
  8. HELP: anaphylactic attack

    Within my scope of licensure I would contact MD in a clinic setting, have the epi already there , (I'm assuming since you know it's a full blown ana shock you've done the ABC's) give it and of course from there continue assessing the ABC's. Also I w...
  9. Mandatory reporting of injuries

    The one experience I had with a patient it was the company policy to photograph the injuries in domestic assult. We kept pictures in case we were ever called to court and of course relied on our documentation either way of the person's wishes. I agr...
  10. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    Hi Dixiecup, Ya know, I hear ya. But thru this crazy process and in my research and in talking with many others, addicts and family members of addicts, I do know this. Chronic pain, which I have myself (which is another story lol) is so individual ...
  11. LPN role in Clinical Research

    Hi there, In the 90's I was lucky enough to be working for a doc as an LPN who became a clinical investigator and introduced me to clinical research. I was a clinical research assistant. I loved it. I was paid my hourly salary and then negotiated a...
  12. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    Thanks for the info. D has never heard of vivitrol. He is continueing to do well. Now it's my turn to start healing. Appreciate the prayers and being a mom is the hardest job I've ever had:redbeathe:redbeathe Sharona
  13. What Happens If the Nurse Didn't Aspirate For H1N1?

    With all the news coverage on TV showing flu clinics and patients receiving the vaccine, I have yet to see the nurse, or person injecting aspirate. Just like previouslly said, clean, poke, push, and withdrawal. I would aspirate for the simple reason...
  14. A running list of low abuse specialties

    Regarding Dialysis, My son worked as a tech in a dialysis center and one of is triggers for his addictions is needles. So not knowing if "triggers" are an issue for you or not at this point, I thought I'd mention that.
  15. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    Looking back at the hard work everyone went through to become a nurse, being a student is part of the deal. Moving ahead in your career, you may have to take on a student. We all were students at one time right? We may not like or feel comfortable...