SharonH, RN

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    [b]Congratulations Love-a-nurse![/b]

    SharonH, RN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations
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    Anybody Work at Piedmont?

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

    Hi Kim, I worked at Piedmont from 2000-2001 in PreAdmission Testing. It's hard to get a handle on the culture when you're not on the floor but from what I could see, the nursing culture was not much...
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    Possible reasons nursing organizations seem to back Dems; re: APRN prescribing

    SharonH, RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well Georgia nurses lose again. Once again with the help of the Medical Association of Georgia and one of their own on the inside, the Georgia Senate killed a measure giving GA APRNs the right to...
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    do you call this harassing someone?

    SharonH, RN replied to grandma rn38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with those who said it sounded like abandonment. Saying that you "would pay for what you have done" also sounds like a threat. I would write her up again and there needs to be a conference...
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    do you call this harassing someone?

    SharonH, RN replied to grandma rn38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with those who said it sounded like abandonment. Saying that you "would pay for what you have done" also sounds like a threat. I would write her up again and there needs to be a conference...
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    Pt refusing basic nursing care

    SharonH, RN replied to kellyann0198's topic in Medical-Surgical

    She's refusing all of it? Then why is she there? This is an issue for the surgeon who needs to discharge her pronto. As the patient, she has basic rights but she also has a basic responsibility and if...
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    Surgical Nursing Advice

    SharonH, RN replied to Nrs. LaLa-Land's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I really, really enjoyed surgical and I prefer surgical ortho. Be forewarned, a strictly surgical floor can be very fast-paced especially on the 3-11 shift when your post-ops are returning. That can...
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    How often do surgeons order a basal rate for PCA?

    SharonH, RN replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my experience, a basal rate is always used. It is very rare to have a patient on demand only. But you are right, she should have known about the basal, she is supposed to review the RX at the...
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    Charting by exception

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

    I have been charting by exception for at least the past 12 years. It is truly hard to get used to because many nurses feel they have to write something. However, I refuse to write over and over...
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    Scheduled chat tonight 3/13/04!

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

    Jnette, think of it as being on a conference telephone call except you are typing your responses instead of speaking them. It is exactly like that. Everyone's usernames are on the screen in the...
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    Med-Surg Certification

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

    I was certified in 2002 by ANCC. I used the same book(Springhouse Review) that Tweety did so I can highly recommend
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    Final Warning

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

    That is exactly what I was trying to say but your words got the point across so much better. Beautifully
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    Final Warning

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

    chris, I'm not sure what your point is but this sort of attitude is exactly that has left nurses in a position of vulnerability to physicians. If she "takes the high road" this time trying to placate...
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    Final Warning

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

    I'm going to have to disagree with some of the others here and beg you to please do not do this! Do not go to this person, humble and hat in hand. This doc is already on a power trip and her goal is...
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    EMS-what's their problem?

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

    In the past, I have not had any problems with EMS but since I've been working in employee health we have to send out the occasional emergency and I must say that it is often not a pleasant experience....
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    Could an FPNP start an operate a "cash only" walk in...

    SharonH, RN replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Roland, In reply to your original question: Yes it can be done and it is being done. Nurse Practitioner magazine does an annual legislative review in their January issue. It summarizes the scope of...
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    What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    SharonH, RN replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know about the best but the worst has got to be GEORGIA. It is still the only state in which NPs do not have prescriptive authority (but PAs do), it is so freakin' embarassing. The bill is in...
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    Relocating to Georgia!!!!!!

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

    The only thing I know about Emory is that they are expensive which is why I am not a student there. Good
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    appointment procedures in OHCs

    SharonH, RN replied to Chi-RN's topic in Occupational Health

    Chi, I work in a FOH clinic and we use the 2 appt system for pre-placements and annuals except in cases where the individual is coming from out of town in which case we do them in 1 visit. Generally,...
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    I apologize in advance....

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

    3-11 is definitely the most difficult shift to work in terms of having an outside life. It is also the busiest shift of the three. Physically, I always felt better when I worked evenings because I am...
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    We Are the Majority

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

    Every member of the working class in America should be furious because the current administration has waged a war on us from the beginning. Unfortunately, at least half the country is in the grips of...
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    We Are the Majority

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

    Actually, the author refers to himself as a democratic socialist and he belongs to neither party. It's too bad that you read through that whole thing and decided to focus on a label. What did you...
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    provocative undergarments

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

    Unplanned panty checks???? How in the heck did your school get away with
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    provocative undergarments

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

    I agree with you and Lisa. I will wear whatever type of underwear I want and I won't wear any granny panties either. I like to feel feminine. I am careful about what shows however because I think it's...
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    Please Enlighten Me!!!!! Confused!!!!!!

    SharonH, RN replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    Gerry, most places that you work full-time are going to offer you a retirement plan but in today's corporate healthcare environment, I would trust nothing to my employers. I would suggest that you set...