sharlynn

sharlynn

ICU, CCU,Wound Care,LTC, Hospice, MDS

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  1. "Weekends aren't a shift!"

    sharlynn replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! Most hospitals I have worked in do this. I guess they don't realize nurses eat,

  2. Needing your nursing stories

    sharlynn replied to mercy1975's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a facility that used gel air fresheners that came in a cup. The gel was red. After a resident was found eating it, they switched to another form. It DID look like Jello, I

  3. More sick calls on Superbowl Sunday? (Why was I not surprised to get a call?)

    sharlynn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised more administrators or DON's can't figure this out! For me Caller ID is the way to

  4. Hospitals supplying latex free gloves

    sharlynn replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with nici1978. All the hospitals I have recently worked in have gone to latex free only. They also don't allow balloons in floral arrangements. Too many patients now have latex allergies,

  5. staffing issue

    sharlynn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    That would depend on her reasons for refusing the

  6. Night shift

    sharlynn replied to BiologyNerd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Six full time administrators, no matter how many beds would raise a red flag for

  7. Eb

    sharlynn replied to saminik's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Epidermolysis Bullosa. I had a 50ish Alzheimer's patient, former RN, who had a very mild case. It was nothing compared to what I found when I looked it up! My heart goes out to

  8. Shifts that new nurses work? I am worried about nights!

    sharlynn replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in General Nursing

    Aluminum foil is great for windows. Also "gray noise" like a fan. I have a noise machine that plays six different things. My favorite is ocean waves, but it has a babbling brook, ocean waves with...

  9. This WA forum is so idle

    sharlynn replied to WAstateRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Check out some of the other states. I wouldn't call this one

  10. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    sharlynn replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My husband and I were recently in the same position with insurance. Fortunately , we stayed healthy until it kicked in! But, I do remember making Home Health visits at one job several years ago and...

  11. feeding

    sharlynn replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did just fine! I often would throw in a comment like "I bet you ( or your wife for a man) canned a lot of beans in your time. You must have had a favorite recipe for whatever, just to...

  12. Is there a Height requirement for nurses?

    sharlynn replied to ram123's topic in General Nursing

    The only height requierement I know of is in the military. A classmate of mine became an Air Force nurse after graduation and barely made the height requirement. I believe it was 4'8", but that was a...

  13. how to become a wound care consultant?

    sharlynn replied to wtian's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm not really clear on what you mean by consultant. Are you thinking of starting your own business? As a WCC, you can do that and I guess you would be considered a

  14. Urgent help needed--cried after leaving a job site

    sharlynn replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been evaluated by a physician for depression? Your post lists the classic symptoms. Perhaps an antidepressant for a short time would help you make the right decision. Your job sounds great...

  15. dont know what to do....

    sharlynn replied to LVNwannaBE2007's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities I have worked at had a "bed hold" policy where the family agreed to pay a portion of the regular rate to keep the bed available until after discharge. Few family members were wise...

  16. Question? Need some info.

    sharlynn replied to JR321's topic in General Nursing

    When I moved back to Arkansas last year, I was going to have to be fingerprinted to get my nursing license until they discovered I had had an Arkansas license before 9/11 under the same name. I think...

  17. Home sick today...

    sharlynn replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    The last time I tried to call in sick ( three weeks ago), I was told there was nobody to replace me and to come in anyway. Well, I did, I wore a mask and washed my hands so much they are still...

  18. Class of .........

    sharlynn replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Class of 1967- Diploma RN straight from high school and still loving

  19. Are Computers Really Faster

    sharlynn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you feel computer charting is really faster? Or does it take five steps to do one and use much more

  20. How much vacation or PTO time for years worked in the USA for RNs?

    sharlynn replied to 2monkeys's topic in General Nursing

    Most places I have worked gave one week after the first six months and two weeks for the second year, but after that it varied greatly. Yours does seem a little

  21. Family has fear of pain meds

    sharlynn replied to RNSUEIA's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am amazed at the number of people who feel this way! HELLO....This is Hospice! I agree with getting a pastor or SW to talk with her. Good

  22. Medical shows vs the real thing?

    sharlynn replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the Center for Nursing Advocacy. They give the low down on these shows and commercials that are so unrealistic. The've even gotten some commercials that misrepresented nursing removed from...

  23. Please help, questions about LTC placement

    sharlynn replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to agree with everyone else. This is a poor facility. I would move her ASAP. I have worked in several LTC's in two states and non were anything lkie you are

  24. Hospice Inpatient Unit

    sharlynn replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree that 4:1 sounds much better. Good luck with your

  25. Hospice Inpatient Unit

    sharlynn replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work nights and turned down a day position recently. It just wasn't worth the decrease in pay to work so much harder on day shift! All three meals are on days. Most, if not all patients need to be...