ShawnfromMn

ShawnfromMn has 19 years experience and specializes in Clinical, nursing home, hosp - ICU,.

Latest Activity

1. Moving to Canada.

   ShawnfromMn replied to anonymous1919's topic in International

   All i can say is i hope you are not going to Canada because of the direction of the health care system because i can tell you it is definately no bed of roses there!!! I am a Canadian living in the United States. As for your licensure up there - yo...

2. When Pigs Fly

   ShawnfromMn replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

   A beautiful story - thank you for sharing your experience with an obviously wonderful woman. You were truly blessed to know her!!

3. blood exposure from hiv patient

   ShawnfromMn replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

   Our policy is the following: 1. Test patient 2. Test staff person exposed 3. Offer prophylaxis to staff person I would be more concerned about Hepatitis. What did you do post exposure - cleanzing techniques ect. The risk is low but still very possibl...

4. The "Real" Problem With Nursing

   ShawnfromMn replied to laynaER's topic in General Nursing

   Kudo's - very well stated!! I couldnt agree more!!!

5. Best Doc Stories

   ShawnfromMn replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

   I was blessed to work with a physician who treated me like an equal. Never would talk down to me or disrespectful. We were a team and we appreciated each other. He took the time to teach me what he was doing, it got to the point where we almost re...

6. So Stressed & Aggravated At My Job

   ShawnfromMn replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with you 100%. I would not sign either. Here is another scenario for you --- what would have happened if you had a Code inside the clinic and you were out in the parking lot searching for this patient. You would then be written up for leav...

7. Any Advice Or Help Would Be Great

   ShawnfromMn replied to Chelle79's topic in General Nursing

   I have to be 100% honest with you. As i read this i cant help but think that it may not be the job it may be an underlying depression issue that has now come to a head. Have you ever talked with someone about depression? Dont feel bad about it = i...