SharonH, RN

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  1. SharonH, RN

    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    SharonH, RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    1. I never stated that your bitterness was not justified. Only that your experiences have colored your responses to this subject. 2. I never stated that my personal experience has more merit than...
  2. SharonH, RN

    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    SharonH, RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Thanks for clarifying Steph. I see what you are saying. I agree that the debate should continue although it really comes down to one thing: how do we provide safe nonjudgmental care to people whose...
  3. SharonH, RN

    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    SharonH, RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Typo Steph? This debate has not been about that for several pages. I have asked about this before but I wonder how many people have died secondary to blood transfusions as a result of their "faith"...
  4. SharonH, RN

    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    SharonH, RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    making statements like "they are more concerned about offending their god than leaving child without a mother" most certainly does diminish the emotions and the decision-making process when one decide...
  5. SharonH, RN

    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    SharonH, RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi delvenia, I can understand your hope that some out there try to understand your view on this matter but if you read the thread, you will see that there are many who have come to this subject with...
  6. SharonH, RN

    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    SharonH, RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    This statement is patently false and a completely unfair characterization of what is an agonizing decision for most people. I have never met a JW either in person or in the hospital who took their...
  7. SharonH, RN

    She did not just say that . . .

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

    Suesquatch, llg is right. There are a lot of areas in which nurses practice that absolutely do not require the oversight of a physician. Admittedly, this is restricted in the acute care arena but as I...
  8. SharonH, RN

    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    SharonH, RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    I don't think you quite have the hang of NOT judging others'
  9. SharonH, RN

    Nursing Judgement...A thing of the past?

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

    It's not an issue of whether or not nursing judgment is needed. I understand and sympathize with your frustration. The problem is that we serve the JCAHO master and they want proof that XYZ issues...
  10. SharonH, RN

    Is this possible (need an experienced nurse's opinion-- warning a little long)

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

    Well don't panic!:) I was really speaking more to the one weekend a month which is more like a per diem or prn position and I was also thinking of the hospital route. A part-time position might be...
  11. SharonH, RN

    Job Opportunities away from the bedside

    SharonH, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Periodically, some of the members post topics asking what types of jobs they can do away from the bedside. I am always finding jobs that do not involve acute care, LTC or HH either by surfing around....
  12. SharonH, RN

    Is this possible (need an experienced nurse's opinion-- warning a little long)

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

    Could you give a few more details? When did you begin your career? In what setting? I only worked full-time the first year myself; I never could stand to do bedside care full-time however, it would be...
  13. SharonH, RN

    Job Opportunities away from the bedside

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

    Yeah truthfully, most of the jobs I run across will require at least an RN-BSN but there are quite a few that do not. But that's another good reason for posting these because a lot of people who come...
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    Is this possible (need an experienced nurse's opinion-- warning a little long)

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

    In a word, NO. You will require at least one year of full-time experience as a nurse before you will be considered for part-time or per diem positions. That's pretty much universal, if you are able to...
  15. SharonH, RN

    NP's questionnaire for teens and birth control

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

    Those are great questions that I think should be asked of all teenagers as part of a regular health screening. Hopefully it will encourage them to come in for birth control and counseling about how to...
  16. SharonH, RN

    What Killed Baby Lucas?

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

    How tragic. The most terrifying thing of all for the family must have been the knowledge that their son was sick and was not getting the treatment he needed because medical staff concluded that he was...
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    Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    SharonH, RN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    historically the first wave of immigrants into a country do not learn to speak english; they tended to stay within their own communities so they can maintain their own cultural traditions, speak their...
  18. SharonH, RN

    Ever notice this about allnurses?

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

    Oh that's too funny! I have to admit that I got frustrated when someone posted a topic about dating physicians again. It seemed to me that every week someone is posting topics about doctors: what they...
  19. SharonH, RN

    You Just Don't Care!!!

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

    Sadly we have all had shifts like this and it is not a rare occurrence. Personally I suffered many, many shifts like this. You can never do enough and at the end, people like Harveeey's family will...
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    Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    SharonH, RN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Oooooooh, say that's a good idea. I'm sure that some would be resistant to that idea or there might be some legal reason why it could not be done but I like it a lot. Do I hear an entreprenurial...
  21. SharonH, RN

    Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    SharonH, RN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Here's what you do: At the next meeting, bring up your frustrations and concerns to your co-workers and watch their reactions. Make a note of the ones who acknowledge the extra work you do and who...
  22. SharonH, RN

    I have a huge problem with this... opinions please

    SharonH, RN replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    That was meant for me.......I don't know why you didn't just direct your comments TO me. *sigh* For the record, it was not my intention to imply that she was "making things up" at all. As I plainly...
  23. SharonH, RN

    Difference of Opinion...Opinions Needed!! *LONG*

    SharonH, RN replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse is ultimately responsible for giving the meds and she should have clarified at the outset which meds were to be given by who. If I had anxiety about the meds being given late or I was...
  24. SharonH, RN

    I have a huge problem with this... opinions please

    SharonH, RN replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    And I stand by mine. Dawn doesn't like the supervisor and I'm not sure she was an objective observer. Here are some pertinent facts that she still did not fill in(but I'm sure she will): 1. Did the...
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    I have a huge problem with this... opinions please

    SharonH, RN replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not surprised that you came back to fill in the story with witnesses and a history of odd behavior by the supervisor. Did anyone witness the alleged assault? I don't know why you are mad at the...