sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. Music with the dying patient?

    sharona97 replied to zacsmimi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There never was a day in my life at my paternal grandparents house that the same radio station was on, low, but enough to hear. When my dad died, my brother played the guitar and all of his children...

  2. My name is Tweety and I'm an Alcoholic

    sharona97 replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Tweety, Surprise! I always had a special feeling for you through your posts. Truly, as another poster posted, you never cease to amaze me. We all slip backwards no matter the cause, realize it and...

  3. fluro during bronch

    sharona97 replied to mak2's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. A rad tech is needed in a fluro specialty lab. No matter where the procedure is taking place. We did not have a phone in the lab, real close but I think you get my drift....

  4. fluro during bronch

    sharona97 replied to mak2's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in Specialties (heart Cath Lab), the RT did the fluro, moving of the bed, angle of camera, etc. However, when I scrubbed for a case, the RT always did the table managment, while I...

  5. Allina System question

    sharona97 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the clinic before the hosp/clinic merge the clinic was unionized. How about casual? When I first worked there, there was not any ads, yet when I went inside and asked for appl.,...

  6. Allina System question

    sharona97 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Even Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater has updated and included a heart

  7. Allina System question

    sharona97 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    John Nesser Heart Center is new and attached to United Hospital as well. Are you only looking at inner city Allina Hospitals? There are several in the suburbs that are quite nice

  8. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I, myself truly believe the angst, adversity, the "not so nice stuff" helps keep one whole. I can only imagine what the hospice nurses see in individual family members as "they all come together" to...

  9. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello All, Adversity has taught me that pain and suffering brings "things" forward. To a bettter place, to a better understanding in life for me. And that is where it stopps. Your posts really drive...

  10. very discouraged and tired

    sharona97 replied to Silkiebyrd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    :redpinkhe Zoeeeeeee, You are so smart with this computer stuff. Thank

  11. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi Michael, I guess I wasn't that far off as I understand completely the paradox. I agree that the two very powerful urges are in us all, (and that it takes a chapter or three for me), your...

  12. A Word Called Hope

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks Zoe, We are all human and vulnerable, whether ii is good for the soul or not. Too me a bent tree can be mended by support to it's trunk..........hmmmmmm Still thinking of all the folks at the...

  13. Disaster/Pandemic preparedness

    sharona97 replied to LMonty911's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Great question! I myself have followed tis thread for over a year and we are prepared! Aren't all nurses lol? Seriously, this is a real forseen danger and I agree with you. Where I live I have...

  14. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    sharona97 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hey Zoe, I've read the Patty Duke Book, it was awesome. FYI!

  15. very discouraged and tired

    sharona97 replied to Silkiebyrd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It alot to go through,physically, mentally,emotionally is 't it? Why were nurses and can't get sick. We don't allow ouselvrs too I guess. In any event I am glad you are better and love the job you...

  16. A Word Called Hope

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks HCT, PTSD triggered, and I 'm not used to triggers or what they are capable of. I know now! When you are hurting, everything hurts, every word, thought, accusation, disagreement, humility, and...

  17. Has anyone tried Chantix?

    sharona97 replied to me_daffy's topic in General Nursing

    My dh is on Chantix. His first month. He C/O of strange dreams. But mostly says it keeps him awake at night. I suggested taking it ealier, hoping to give him some sleep. So far, so

  18. A Word Called Hope

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Where did it go? As they say us baby boomers wil be taking care of our parents. So that is where I am at at the moment, and struggling very hard. It's so sad. I remember the good memories and don't...

  19. very discouraged and tired

    sharona97 replied to Silkiebyrd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dusky1228, What an amzing comeback! I, too went through a near death experience, subject to another day. But the complications that have developed because of the DX is not allowing me to effectively...

  20. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Michael and Allow Mystery, Excellent thought-provoking posts, thank you. My question is about ego vs egotism. I understand the mask of ego, but without wearing a mask and simply going about your life...

  21. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    sharona97 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Jen, I have had a recent flare of PTSD. Both my mom is actively dying and my mother-in law has had a serious stroke,Poof, I cried at the drop of a hat, anything. So I truly understand your...

  22. Intubation Difficulties

    sharona97 replied to WES-BSN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    are you over it

  23. The Doctor said WHAT?

    sharona97 replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Florence did her job, and there is alot to be learned from her wisdom, I suggest reading what her rationale was for boiling dressings to help the

  24. Do you have to be "smart" to make it through Nursing school?

    sharona97 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I was not smart with science, but I was defenitley interested in it while attending high school. i went into nursing at at 51% average during high school and graduated as a licensed nurse at 4.0,...

  25. Why do you think so many healthcare workers are mean and arrogant?

    sharona97 replied to mikethern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well