NursShar1

NursShar1 has 12 years experience and specializes in O.R., E.R/Trauma, I.C.U., Med-Surg, Tele.

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1. At dinner out, I am chastised for drinking before work by manager -- help?

   NursShar1 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

   I can see why this upset you, especially since you feel like you were in total control. I have worked in many hospitals that have a straight up policy that healthcare workers are not to consume alcohol within 12 hours of their shift or being on call....

2. Nursing in Afghanistan, Iraq etc

   NursShar1 replied to deannicholas's topic in International

   try kbrjobs.com. They pay $110K/year. The first 85K is tax free. You must be out of the U.S. for a year for it to be tax free. They are a bit hard to get. You have to be referred by a kbr employee to have an easier time getting in. This came from the...

3. ANGRY! There's no place to eat or drink 'round here!

   NursShar1 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   The Joint Commission says that you cannot eat or drink in patient care areas. I have a simple suggestion for management.... consider the nursing desks NON patient care areas and ban personnel from taking labs or any other patient care items to the de...

4. Magnet Help

   NursShar1 replied to nay537's topic in General Nursing

   I have read some negative posts on other threads about Magnet status and the "hooplah" that ensues. Imagine me, a south Jersey gal, who has always worked in Philly and was trained in Philly. They taught us the philosophy of collaboration, not nurse b...

5. Magnet?

   NursShar1 replied to whitetiger74's topic in General Nursing

   I have read some negative posts on other threads about Magnet status and the "hooplah" that ensues. Imagine me, a south Jersey gal, who has always worked in Philly and was trained in Philly. They taught us the philosophy of collaboration, not nurse b...

6. PA: CHOP applying for Magnet Status--- input sought by Magnet Committee

   NursShar1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   I have read some negative posts on other threads about Magnet status and the "hooplah" that ensues. Imagine me, a south Jersey gal, who has always worked in Philly and was trained in Philly. They taught us the philosophy of collaboration, not nurse b...

7. "It shouldn't be that hard to be a nurse"

   NursShar1 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is not for just anyone. It is not a field that should be entered just because it is makes someone a "good provider" to their family. A good GPA is not the only requirement to being accepted. If a person still has the drive and desire to enter...

8. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

   NursShar1 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

   Never, ever, EVER act like you know something when you are unsure. Most of the "experienced" nurses when I was new told me time and time again that they trusted me more because I was never afraid to ask questions. Now that I am one of the "experience...

9. Pts abusing "cultural/religious" practices to manipulate RNs

   NursShar1 replied to HvnSntRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The reaction of feeling manipulated by this patient is natural and justified. However, it seems that being personally offended may be interfering with the nurse looking at the entire picture. I am not Jewish, but have worked in a heavily populated Je...