SharonH, RN

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    question answered

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

    Well yes, you are wrong. She should chart the blood pressure she gets. There is nothing worng with you documenting "BP per nsg assistant, 157/80. Patient reports back pain 8/10. Medicated with...
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    Needing a Live-In nurse for my Mom, does medicade cover it?

    SharonH, RN replied to roger32036's topic in General Nursing

    Roger, I live in GA and the answer is NO, medicaid will not cover a live-in. Depending on the type of medicaid your mother has, she may qualify for CCSP services which depending on your need will...
  3. SharonH, RN

    So,which states ARE hiring Nurses?

    SharonH, RN replied to cute-1's topic in General Nursing

    Georgia.
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    Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    SharonH, RN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Are you asking if a nurse should get paid more than the unskilled laborer? Seriously? The answer is
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    Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    SharonH, RN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    It's different
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    Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    SharonH, RN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I would look for another position in another company.
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    What can a nurse do?

    SharonH, RN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Risk management needs to be
  8. SharonH, RN

    So nurses can only work under the MD's or DO's orders?

    SharonH, RN replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, nurses do not work "for" doctors and we do not work "under" them except in certain circumstances. For example, a nurse may be employed by a physican practice, in that case the nurse would...
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    Why lvn's /lpn's should not work in labor and delivery

    SharonH, RN replied to LNDBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this is so very true and i would hope that no lpns would feel restricted to private duty or ltc because of this belief. i have worked with lpns in every setting i have ever worked including:...
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    Help! How do I sign my name??

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

    On your lab coat, you should absolutely list your name BSN, RN and I wouldn't care who rolled their eyes or thought it was pretentious. Good
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    Looking for fellow black nurses!

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

    I wanted to chime in, I am an experienced AA nurse of over 18 years, a graduate of an HBCU; I live and work in Atlanta where there are many, many AA nurses who work in all levels of healthcare, you...
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    Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

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

    Life is going to get very rough and I really feel for them. We've all dealt with families like this and yes they are challenging but when the full weight of the responsibility they are assuming hits...
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    Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

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

    yeah, that caught my eye also. i can just about guarantee that claiming a "delay in care" issue(what does that mean exactly?) had no effect on the pulmonologist showing up, it was coincidental. the...
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    Looking for fellow black nurses!

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

    Hilarious!!!
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    Any PhD in Nursing Applicants?

    SharonH, RN replied to calinp's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just wanted to give my best
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    Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

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

    You've brought up a great issue and I think it deserves a more thoughtful response than some of the "it's me or them" shrugs you've received. It goes without saying that we should not be required to...
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    CNAs, LPNs, RNs and Pumps and Pearls Please Advise

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

    Frankly, that's the problem. She thinks you are still on the same level. You would think that people would respect your willingness to help out but they don't. It's a sad statement on humanity but...
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    Nursing Interventions...

    SharonH, RN replied to lm8539's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing Interventions: History: how long has the patient had the symptoms? Ask about additional symptoms like night sweats, amount and character of sputum, dyspnea, any chest pain, appetite, exposure...
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    Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

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

    right, so what is this thread
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    Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

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

    So you have to prove that you need the pain medication first?! Wow! I've known people who had legitimate issues which caused them severe pain that took days and weeks to diagnose as the docs ruled out...
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    Mandatory White Uniforms for RN's- your experience

    SharonH, RN replied to lauramae18's topic in General Nursing

    ruby, you are an employee therefore you have not earned the right to choose your own clothing. management can mandate the color you wear to work and as an employee, you will wear what you are told to...
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    Mandatory White Uniforms for RN's- your experience

    SharonH, RN replied to lauramae18's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in acute care anymore but when I did I always wore white because that was my preference, it was much cleaner and more professional than scrubs with cartoon tops and garish flowers. Also I...
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    Medicare to fund Medical Homes

    SharonH, RN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How odd, I was just talking about this today. It's about
  24. SharonH, RN

    What about the new generalist CNS exam? Anyone else gotten this email from ANCC?

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

    They offered me CEUs to take it but I'm not really seeing the value either. I'm already certified CNS-adult health (a lot of good it does me in a state in which I don't have title protection!). It's...
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    can the family reverse a patient's decision?

    SharonH, RN replied to DNM-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Here are my observations: 1. You mentioned a DNR but no living will. A living will might have given the staff more back-up so to speak. 2. As elkpark said, it is not enough to execute a living will...