SheaTab

SheaTab

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  1. Overweight Students

    SheaTab replied to jmqphd's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    "mine seem bright and able." This seemed inflammatory and stereotypical. You probably didn't mean it that way, but that is how it read. Last time I checked, weight doesn't correlate with IQ. My...

  2. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer biases in Obstetric Nursing curricula

    SheaTab replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This is excellent! I'll never forget one particular lecture during my first nursing program (2003). My instructor was a middle-aged ex-military woman who was teaching psych. We were going through...

  3. Help with nursing students' pharmacological knowledge

    SheaTab replied to Fatmah Jabr's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Attached. The only thing I would add are important teaching for antibiotics ... for example - Metronidazole - No ETOH during treatment, dark urine. Vancomycin - nephro, red man, slow, etc. Quinolones...

  4. Help with nursing students' pharmacological knowledge

    SheaTab replied to Fatmah Jabr's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This is an enormous soapbox for me! I have worked with all levels of students and have had them come to me in their final semester still not having a solid grasp on the basics of safely administering...

  5. Having an ethical dilema

    SheaTab replied to meluhn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    There is a much more significant problem than the "bottom-line." With all the lateral violence we presently have in our profession, we really can't afford to admit one more disrespectful nurse into...

  6. Are "real" nurses as mean as my future instructors?

    SheaTab replied to Dakovich's topic in General Nursing

    Dakovich: As a RN and Nursing Educator, I'd actually like to encourage you to continue to challenge the status quo, much as you have in this post. It is absolutely acceptable to expect to be treated...

  7. How to cope after a serious med error

    SheaTab replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks SunnyCalifRN! Hey, I am right there with you and have heard similar analogies at safety conferences. I love this one, "If you knew that 40,000 people were harmed everyday by flipping a light...

  8. How to cope after a serious med error

    SheaTab replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    Do you work in small hospital or academia/large hospital? You know what, I can empathize with why you'd be worried; but I'd bet any amount of money that the doc would be at least as understanding as...

  9. How to cope after a serious med error

    SheaTab replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    Dearest Gardengal1: I would like to start by encouraging you. Every one of us has made a mistake to one extent or another. Consider that errors can be acts of commission and omission. I have...

  10. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    SheaTab replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    kat nurse: What an excellent point you make. I am proud to say that I would be willing to take a pay cut to support our profession and patients. What a mess we are ALL in! Most all quality indicators...

  11. Hospital admits fault in firefighter's death

    SheaTab replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have one thing to say ... But for the grace of God go I. We are all vulnerable to errors like this and worse as long as we continue to allow hospitals to: critically understaff nursing units, push...

  12. orienting nurse with limited labor and delivery experience

    SheaTab replied to ldcmw1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the previous poster. You owe her your honesty. Definitely start by sharing with her how wonderful she is with the patients but you have to be very forthright with your concerns about her...

  13. ER nurses! Do you have this policy in your hospital?

    SheaTab replied to Tonjia's topic in General Nursing

    No driver present? No meds until one is. I will be happy to give Motrin or Toradol until such time as a driver arrives. It isn't worth the risk.

  14. Urgent: ANA Position Paper

    SheaTab posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi allnurses community, The ANA has called for nurse comment on a position paper draft regarding pay-for-performance. They are due in by 1700 EST today. You might consider, if you so desire, sending...

  15. obnoxious OB

    SheaTab replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Take a moment and give yourself a break. You did the best you could with the resources and experience you had. Yes, this patient should have had an IV before AROM. In the future, I might approach it...

  16. was called a liar by another nurse!

    SheaTab replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    With the intent of advancing the professionalism of nursing practice, I agree that a conversation is in order. I wouldn't tolerate another nurse being disrespectful to me, although, it happens more...

  17. undecided

    SheaTab replied to jstarre2's topic in General Nursing

    YES! Many who have walked in your shoes have felt the same way. In my estimation, two things are required in order to have a rewarding career, whatever your choices. These include: Doable work and the...

  18. Don't know that 1oz=30cc/mls....and it's the Last Trimester?

    SheaTab replied to dblpn's topic in General Students

    Hi Bonnie Nurse: I am very interested in projects or activities that you feel might have "real goals" and "real-life purpose." What sort of projects would really make a difference in your nursing...

  19. Are we experiencing mass burnout in healthcare?

    SheaTab replied to SheaTab's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    GoodNeighbor! Hilarious! I totally thought that you lived in Washington State for some reason! Well, here's to hoping that someone in Washington State will stand in for you because Texas is one big...

  20. Are we experiencing mass burnout in healthcare?

    SheaTab posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This was written in response to a thread where a nurse experienced lateral violence at the hands of her preceptor. I thought it would be an appropriate discussion to start in this area. Thoughts? And...

  21. Are we experiencing mass burnout in healthcare?

    SheaTab replied to SheaTab's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What a great story. These moments are precious and sometimes make all the difference in the world. It's funny, I found myself talking to a young patient's mother about tough love the other day in the...

  22. Are we experiencing mass burnout in healthcare?

    SheaTab replied to SheaTab's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    See my latest post to NurseMike. This bill has been referred to a special committee. I am going to do some more research over the next couple of days. Thank you so much for your interest. This is...

  23. Are we experiencing mass burnout in healthcare?

    SheaTab replied to SheaTab's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Mike, I am thrilled to hear that you are supporting this bill. It has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee....

  24. Urgent: ANA Position Paper

    SheaTab replied to SheaTab's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi NRSKaren, I like the way you think. I long for the day that the value of nursing is realized. Nurses save lives!

  25. Urgent: ANA Position Paper

    SheaTab replied to SheaTab's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Kidney, I'm sorry! I guess I just can't seem to make good use of the paragraph, huh? Thanks for the feedback!