SharonH, RN

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    Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    SharonH, RN replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely with this. This is why I had a big problem with the statements that one's credit history is an indication of character and integrity. It is just as wrong as the statement that those...
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    That is it, I am becoming a Walmart greeter!

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

    Don't blame housekeeping, blame the spineless nursing leadership who made the deal with housekeeping that they did not have to perform these duties. I'm betting that when the head of enviromental...
  3. SharonH, RN

    Atlanta Medical Center

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

    If you want progressive then stay away from Atlanta Medical Center! They are owned by Tenet now, but they sucked even before that. For cardiology, try St. Joseph's or even Piedmont, Crawford Long or...
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    Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    SharonH, RN replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Brownie
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    Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    SharonH, RN replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Um, no they are NOT. While I agree completely with lizz regarding personal responsibility and paying one's bills, it is quite a stretch to indicate that a good credit report is an indication of...
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    Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    SharonH, RN replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    #1: Using one's credit history as a measure of determining job suitablility is just plain WRONG. I don't buy the argument that it is a measure of stability or a means of determing if one is at risk of...
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    Whiny nursing rant

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

    This falls under the "commiseration and.or understanding" category. I totally understand especially the part about the appearance of good care versus actually providing good care. No credit whatsoever...
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    Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    SharonH, RN replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    Without a doubt, influenza is very serious. I always hated working in acute care this time of year whether it was adult med-surg or peds because the beds would be filled with people trying to...
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    well now... THAT was "short and sweet"...

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

    Jnette, I'm sorry it had to end this way for you. I was enjoying your enthusiasm as you entered the world of med-surg nursing I wish more people had your attitude toward my specialty, too many view it...
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    Joy In Striking???

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

    I must disagree: #1: I don't think it is the financial opportunities which are luring people into nursing but the job security. To someone who has no job or has been laid off 2 or 3 times in a short...
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    This just burns my butt!!!

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

    The last time they did their story on the fingerbiting incident, a lot of us wrote and gave them a hard time for it. I got a reply from the editor which I think was similar to most people's. This...
  12. SharonH, RN

    Clinical rotation

    SharonH, RN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thank you Linda. That was very
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    Clinical rotation

    SharonH, RN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I'm a little surprised. I didn't realize that this was such a scary or confusing post. Could you elaborate Barb? (P.S. Linda is
  14. SharonH, RN

    Why there is a debate re: ADN/BSN

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

    *sigh* If
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    Racial discrimination in Nursing....

    SharonH, RN replied to Barbie38's topic in General Nursing

    Deb, that was exactly my point. So why would others come along and in response to one woman's personal observation make comments about spewing garbage,
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    Do you believe in a "calling" to nursing?

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

    Alphafe, In the 12 years that I have been a nurse I have seen less of a focus on patient care and more on customer satisfaction and the two are not necessarily the same. Sometimes I feel like I have...
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    Racial discrimination in Nursing....

    SharonH, RN replied to Barbie38's topic in General Nursing

    Well, here we go: One person made a personal observation based on her personal experience and a bunch of other people took it personally. It makes ya
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    Still conscious with a BS of 24 ???

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

    Hey, it happens. You would be surprised at how many people do have those life-threatening blood sugars either way and are just chugging along. On my floor, that would have required a stat venous...
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    Do you believe in a "calling" to nursing?

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

    The short answer to your question is: NO. I never did and I never will. And if I did, what I have experienced over the past 12-13 years would have been enough to make me change my
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    What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    SharonH, RN replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    1. Neurology in every form and fashion: I find these types of patients very difficult to deal with 2. Ob/Gyn or any type of women's health 3. Burn Unit: too emotionally overwhelming 4. Hospice: My...
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    El Paso TX

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

    I worked at Thomason from 1991-1992. It seemed like a pretty nice hospital to me at the time, of course that's been quite a while ago. Have you considered it? Edited to say: I just read the post above...
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    Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

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

    Bwahahaha! This is too funny, I share your
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    Life after Med/Surg

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

    Sink or swim? Boy, things never change. Why not take the time to make sure you have the skills you need to provide safe, competent care? Honestly, Jnette I am sure that you will be just fine but...
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    Life after Med/Surg

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

    Linus, I am sorry that things are going this way for you. Med-surg is very difficult, that is why I get upset when people act like it is basic nursing from which you ascend to higher specialties. Not...
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    Nurses are not Doctors

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

    Pleeeeeeze speak for yourself. I can guarantee you that this nurse does not consider herself "second-class" to any MD or any other professional either. I am just as valuable, I just play a different...