SharonH, RN

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    From school to ICU...What was I thinking?

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

    You have received some good advice. I hate to tell you but new grads in Med-Surg, Tele, Onc., OB-Gyn, etc experience the same feelings. It is not easier on the other floors. It will get better, I...
  2. SharonH, RN

    Male considering career change seeks advice

    SharonH, RN replied to Lake201's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I haven't worked at the bedside in almost 5 years now but I am 100% positive that the basics have not changed. This is based on a shift on a busy med-surg floor. Here is what usually happens in a...
  3. SharonH, RN

    My name is Susan and I am part of your OR team

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

    She didn't give her title nor did she give specifics of what her role would be. I am almost sure that she was a nurse but I have to wonder why she wouldn't identify herself as such and be more...
  4. SharonH, RN

    "Are you an RN OR LPN ????"

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

    My mother and my aunt were both LPNs for over 30 years. Neither of them are currently practicing due to health reasons. They both worked in OB-GYN (L&D, PP, and NN) for the last 20-25 years of...
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    Pre-diabetic

    SharonH, RN replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    It's my understanding that there are multiple factors which influence the development of Type 2, genetics being a big part of it. I didn't mean to suggest that diet alone causes type 2 because it...
  6. SharonH, RN

    Has anyone ever refused...

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

    I have handed over patients to nurses who I felt were not the best choice for taking care of this patient either due to inexperience, indifference or whatever. Instead of refusing to give report, I...
  7. SharonH, RN

    I am so flippen mad!!!!!!!!

    SharonH, RN replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    I do not care that she claims that this person supposedly told her all these things. I still don't believe that there is a student who: broke into a locked room openly cheated on a test shows up to...
  8. SharonH, RN

    They called the cops!

    SharonH, RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would feel embarassed and more than a little annoyed at the late schedule change. However, it must be reassuring to know that they care about what happens to you. A couple of days ago I read a...
  9. SharonH, RN

    I am so flippen mad!!!!!!!!

    SharonH, RN replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    You seem to know a lot of details about something that is not any of your business. Did the faculty share with you that this student is "playing the race card" and that they are going to allow him/her...
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    Pre-diabetic

    SharonH, RN replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    Probably the most exciting aspect of the designation of prediabetes is the understanding that diabetes is now preventable. Very few in the public understand this and if we as nurses could forward that...
  11. SharonH, RN

    Least infectious floors

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

    There are no patient care areas that are "bug-lite" (especially not PEDS!!!!!) these days. Everyone has to deal with it. You or your friend may want to consider working in other areas inside the...
  12. SharonH, RN

    Do Nurses STILL want to marry Doctors?

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

    I just recently typed this on the thread about the nursing student who told the doctors off: This board has an obsession with doctors.....PERIOD. I doubt there is a day that goes by that somebody...
  13. SharonH, RN

    Glen Beck's hospital experience

    SharonH, RN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    It appears that most of us agree on the following: 1. Patient was improperly educated on both his meds and what to expect postoperatively. 2. Patient was discharged to home improperly following...
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    Has anyone seen the movie "Night Nurse"

    SharonH, RN replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in Emergency

    Yes, I saw it about a month ago I think. I posted a review of it on this forum: https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/night-nurse-movie-review-268568.html check it out and tell me if you agree with my...
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    "Are you an RN OR LPN ????"

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

    The awkwardness you feel is understandable but I think it can be avoided if you introduce yourself and state that you are an LPN and you will be providing their care today, etc. A few times over the...
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    Glen Beck's hospital experience

    SharonH, RN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    So Glenn Beck is whiny and self-important? What a surprise. He really seems to be upset because he wasn't treated like the celebrity he thinks he is. I've taken care of hundreds of guys like him, guys...
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    First name or surname?

    SharonH, RN replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    When I am working, I always give not only my full name but my title as well as what my role will be in providing their care. As a healthcare consumer, I have noticed that the person providing my care...
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    The Doctor said WHAT?

    SharonH, RN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Is that your interpretation of my comments? If so, then you didn't understand what I wrote at all. In fact that is the exact opposite of what I meant. The exact
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    The Doctor said WHAT?

    SharonH, RN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Step 1: Get over this obsession with physicians. By constantly talking about them, analyzing them, scrutinizing them, worrying about them, we give them so much power! For goodness sake, it seems like...
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    The Doctor said WHAT?

    SharonH, RN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    None of the above. I would have simply walked away, not because I'm a martyr but because I would consider myself above responding to such a petty, immature "discussion" especially if they did not...
  21. SharonH, RN

    Nurse Practice Issues Regarding Sperm Banking in Adolescent

    SharonH, RN replied to Rina10's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting....so the overwhelming majority agreed that adolescents should be offered the option but were
  22. SharonH, RN

    Aides and Nurses - Different Outlook, Lack of Understanding

    SharonH, RN replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing student, I worked as a tech my last year of college. The majority of the nurses were mean and incredibly lazy. I used to walk in the door and before I could get my coat off(literally),I...
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    The Doctor said WHAT?

    SharonH, RN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Outrage? Who's outraged? A few people disagreed with how she handled it, some applauded her. How does that translate into
  24. SharonH, RN

    The Doctor said WHAT?

    SharonH, RN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I disagree. They were being a couple of jerks yes; but that doesn't mean she had to jump in with both feet......... and I think she realizes that. I appreciate her advocacy on behalf of...
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    The Doctor said WHAT?

    SharonH, RN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Well here's the thing......they were having a conversation between the two of them. (Since they chose to have it in front of the nurses' station within your earshot I would dispute how private they...