SharonH, RN

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  1. SharonH, RN

    Accused of Racism!

    SharonH, RN replied to yaddadoit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    moe, i agree with this completely. as it pertains to the op, if someone claims racism and you do not believe that you are guilty of it, then the thing to do is confront it; do not validate the...
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    Is there a spot for CNA's on this forum?

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

    Nope, they are not. . Just as do dietary, PT, OT, ST, SW and case management, pharmacy, etc. All important people of the healthcare team just as are CNAs. However none of them are nurses
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    infection control - is it just me?

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

    No, you are absolutely not being anal. It's too bad that all people can't be so conscientious. I also continue to be extremely disappointed at how thoughtless people can be by using that other
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    Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

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

    NO, no, no, no Bob. You cannot tell who is just there for the paycheck and vice versa. I have met many people who claimed to have a calling into nursing and who were bitter and resentful not just of...
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    Accused of Racism!

    SharonH, RN replied to yaddadoit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was wondering how long it would be before someone used the inflammatory "race card" characterization. Guess what, White people and other races have no problem with claiming racism when things do not...
  6. SharonH, RN

    Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

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

    Great response,
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    Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

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

    I think there is nothing wrong with wanting a good or even high-paying job. There are many, many people who are not primarily motivated by "caring" or wanting to "help people" although that might be...
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    Accused of Racism!

    SharonH, RN replied to yaddadoit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you document and if the situation occurred as you stated, then I really would not worry. The only protection against being accused of racism is not acting racist. If you didn't do it, don't worry...
  9. SharonH, RN

    Questionable practice

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

    How can it be easier to allow somebody to poop in the bed? Then you have to clean not only the patient, but change the sheets and etc. I have known CNAs to tell someone to go ahead and poop in their...
  10. SharonH, RN

    The right to use...

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

    Ditto to
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    How To Say No

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

    Precisely. And you should always consider this: they have no qualms about cancelling you if they don't need you. I don't care what they say about being a "team" and being a "family", the truth is that...
  12. SharonH, RN

    NP/CNS--Is critical care experience necessary?

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

    No I don't mind you asking. I am sending you a
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    NP/CNS--Is critical care experience necessary?

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

    No, it is not necessary. It all depends on where you plan to practice and what your focus will be. I am currently in a CNS program. I have no critical care experience and I have not noticed that I am...
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    Need Advice on CNA\PCT While Attending Nursing School

    SharonH, RN replied to Reidme's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It really and truly is not necessary. As far as garnering valuable experience, the focus of a CNA and a registered nurse is so different that I really don't see the point. I worked at Atlanta Medical...
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    Any Dekalb Med Nurses out there?

    SharonH, RN replied to MizRani's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My son was born at Dekalb Medical also. It was a decent enough experience but I made the mistake of going to work there a couple of years later. It was NOT a good experience. But by that time, I was...
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    PT INR critical level, not once, not twice

    SharonH, RN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly not. You should be commended for being so conscientious and having good judgment in this
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    bagels, doughnuts or other?

    SharonH, RN replied to cicf2005's topic in General Nursing

    The staff will appreciate whatever you bring. We just love a freebie and we don't get tired of donuts
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    Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

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

    I knew a couple of docs who used to make home visits to their bedbound patients here also. It's rare but it does
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    Anyone have a NON healthcare job while in nursing school?

    SharonH, RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in college, I worked at a few jobs outside of healthcare, namely part-time cashier positions at the grocery store and at the airport. In my senior year I took a PRN position at GA Baptist...
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    New ABC show "Miracle Workers" to feature two real nurses: will one of them be you?

    SharonH, RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Really? I've been sitting here considering it. Probably the biggest downside is that it may give viewers the impression that healthcare problems can be "solved" very easily in one episode. But I say...
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    What is the highest temperature you've had a patient at?

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

    108 on an elderly pneumonia patient. She died within the
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    What do you think???

    SharonH, RN replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with a lot of nurses from various foreign countries and there are several whom I had difficulty understanding. HOWEVER, almost without exception their work was not affected except for a...
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    high fever in 1 year old

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

    My daughter spiked temps of about 104 over a period of about 10 days when she was teething. I had to leave work to pick her up from daycare everyday. I took her to the pediatrician 3 separate times,...
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    What is task-oriented nursing, and why is it bad?

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

    That's true. I really don't have a lot to add what Marla wrote; she pretty much covered the bases. As a new nurse, you are trying to learn a lot of new skills as well as where all the pieces of the...
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    Choosing Between Emory and Georgia State

    SharonH, RN replied to dmrnurse's topic in Georgia Nursing

    And they are quite right. If GA State's pass rate bugs you, you might consider Kennesaw, Clayton State or the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. I think Clayton State has some problems in the...