SharonH, RN

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  1. SharonH, RN

    Do you think the CDC is biased?

    SharonH, RN replied to Tait's topic in Patient Education

    Evidence?
  2. SharonH, RN

    Something a nurse said to me at clinicals...

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

    Edited: see above
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    Something a nurse said to me at clinicals...

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

    You need to report that to the nurse manager and the nurse manager's boss. You should not let that go. Edited to add: I just read some of the other responses and some good points are made. Reporting...
  4. SharonH, RN

    Any Atlanta Ga Nurses

    SharonH, RN replied to purple*11's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Well it's certainly not impossible. However I am surprised to hear that staff nurses are making average 62- 70K in Atlanta, base pay but that's not enough to get me back to the hospital. I would love...
  5. SharonH, RN

    Any Atlanta Ga Nurses

    SharonH, RN replied to purple*11's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Edu, are you talking about a full-time position with benefits? You mentioned
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    Any Atlanta Ga Nurses

    SharonH, RN replied to purple*11's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The average hourly rate for nurses in Atlanta is $30-$34/hr? Where? It's more like
  7. SharonH, RN

    Would you cut your hair for your career?

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

    Really? Did you ask the male RNs if they are truly happy wearing a wig or is that just the
  8. SharonH, RN

    Would you cut your hair for your career?

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

    I had to look at that policy myself because I just couldn't believe it. It says So the issue is equating dreadlocks with unkempt. We both know the two are not synonymous. However, it could be...
  9. SharonH, RN

    decision, quit after 30yrs & ride Harley for ever (oof which $ able) only 54(rs

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

    Go for
  10. SharonH, RN

    Massive changes to 2011 healthcare benefits??

    SharonH, RN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    There was a small increase in premiums but that is following a trend we have been seeing for the past several years. Otherwise, there were no major changes in our coverage noticed at
  11. SharonH, RN

    $200 for 90 minutes?

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

    I did one for $350 with dinner included but it was for 2 1/2
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    Your dumbest financial mistakes

    SharonH, RN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    oooh, i love suze!! She's had nurses on her show before. I hope you are
  13. SharonH, RN

    Fired because they "can't afford me"...now what?

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

    Great
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    Your dumbest financial mistakes

    SharonH, RN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    To tag onto what llg said, if you are really concerned talk to someone who is savvy about the subject. There are some conservative investments you can make if you are concerned about risk but with...
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    Your dumbest financial mistakes

    SharonH, RN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    If your employer does not offer a retirement plan, look into either a Traditional IRA or a ROTH IRA. Contributions to a traditional IRA are tax-deductible, ROTH contributions are paid with after-tax...
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    Fired because they "can't afford me"...now what?

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

    Well he certainly isn't a good businessman. Did he expect to make an instantaneous profit? He should have been prepared to take a loss for at least 6 months and perhaps longer. What type of planning...
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    Your dumbest financial mistakes

    SharonH, RN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Well
  18. SharonH, RN

    Alphabet soup

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

    Amen! Why take responsibility for somebody else's
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    Your dumbest financial mistakes

    SharonH, RN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    It's quite possible, you don't need as much to live on as you think especially if you keep your housing costs low and avoid debt. I currently put away more than twice that amoutn every month and only...
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    Your dumbest financial mistakes

    SharonH, RN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    #1- I didn't get serious about saving for my retirement until I was 37, I lost a lot of years of compounding. If I had only saved 10 or even 5% of my earnings, I would be exponetially better off than...
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    Winner of the creepiest nursing commercial ever....!

    SharonH, RN replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh what will they think of next?? I am LMAO at some of the comments on the Youtube
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    Advice for those new RNs looking for jobs

    SharonH, RN replied to himilayaneyes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a manager, I would like to add that if you are not willing to do the commute, work the hours or any weekend then by all means say so up front! Be honest with yourself and with us, so we can pick...
  23. SharonH, RN

    Gender/Race info on applications - to answer or not to answer?

    SharonH, RN replied to R!XTER's topic in Nursing Career

    It doesn't make you look petty but I wonder why you think it puts you at a disadvantage? Every hospital I ever worked at was packed with White females....... If I were you I would focus more on my...
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    As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

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

    I googled Don Beattie in Winthrop, Maine in order to get some perspective on his comments. It may seem like an insult to you, but I believe Mr. Beattie was merely advocating for higher pay for...
  25. SharonH, RN

    "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    SharonH, RN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is a way and a time to learn and grow. Taking care of other people's sick children is not the time to learn on the job. You can kill a kid in pediatrics just as easily as you can in PICU if you...