sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. Being reported to BON

    sharona97 replied to smmathew's topic in General Nursing

    please research I just got fired (probably under last 24 hours in frint page newsletter). Anyway a recent poster posted about her experience. Another place to look is Tired of Lazy nurses, another...

  2. Does anyone else ever get tired of "stupid" nurses?

    sharona97 replied to twinmom2k's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like a hard-core mandatory inservice s needed their with all administration present as well, or start rehiring (give em something to think about). Hope it gets somewhat better for

  3. Healthcare burden growing

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons:

  4. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    sharona97 replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, don't be so hard on yourself. I'm crabby too today!!!!lol. I just muttered what I thought about these "people (patients)". If it makes you feel anybetter one of my docs told me, "people are...

  5. Hello anybody out there? HIV+ Nurses

    sharona97 replied to herecomestrouble's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was infected with HCV at work. My quantitative value was at 18 million 2 years ago. Today it 668,000. I feel better. Have not received treatments, but do become easily fatigued and at times...

  6. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you Michael for your explanations. I admit I had to laugh about the smart white men and the half-drunken Navejo. Not for any other reason then how you helped put the picture together.

  7. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    sharona97 replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    I think of the word

  8. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    sharona97 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to allnurses you little stinker,

  9. Is there anything that you cannot handle as a Nurse?

    sharona97 replied to cammy429's topic in General Nursing

    I've handled everything that has come at me, (sometimes almost puking, but never did and thank God not on the patient), Presently, I can't handle the physical demand needed due to disability, and that...

  10. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What I have learned profoundly is that each death is so individual, that it should be handled in that way. You may not want to die unconsciously, but what if that is the place you are in while...

  11. Any Deaf, Hard of hearing Nurses?

    sharona97 replied to Marvie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Stay assertive, continue documentation, you may eventuallt need to report to the state for harrassment with the equal opportunity for employment people, or report her for discriminating acts to a...

  12. Any Deaf, Hard of hearing Nurses?

    sharona97 replied to Marvie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It will become easier with experience and I believe that begets increased self-confidence. I am a person who needs hands on experience as well. I wish all of you the best of luck and many...

  13. Healthcare burden growing

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You hit the nail on the head.Rabdiomyolisis, I knew what I meant and what happens physiologically but dang couldn't get the right word out. I never heard about the Chinese execution. Hmmmmm, I...

  14. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    sharona97 replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    True,like I mentioned it's an individual thing as I see it, but I know what you

  15. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    sharona97 replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I have two points. 1. IMO faith is a feeling of goodness, that brings peace to a personal soul. It also begets trust for your wellbeing and allows a personal expression to privately speak to or for...

  16. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    sharona97 replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked bedside and had an angry/beligerent family member or sarcastic patient complaining I wasn't fast enough, I'd ask one question. If I were helping you and one of my other patients just...

  17. Healthcare burden growing

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ingelein,(sp?), I never thought of that. But I do have some confidence in our FDA as I worked in research phase III's and IV's and know how "picky they are" and should be. I was so relieved to hear...

  18. Healthcare burden growing

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Probably by

  19. New position -part of code team

    sharona97 replied to Comanche_1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I at first felt very nervous about making sure I was doing the task correctly. That empowered me to want to learn more as I became comfortable in one area , I'd move on the same way to something...

  20. Need help with med questions

    sharona97 replied to waterfalls's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You explain things so well P. I think you'd make a great nursin instructor! Thanks for the info.:balloons:

  21. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    sharona97 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone. I graduated from Del Mar College in Corpus Christie Texas in 1986 as an LPN with an associates degree in applied science. Basically took pre-req RN courses while going through the LPN...

  22. Healthcare burden growing

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    HM2viking: Food for thought. My experience with Minnesota Care was that I was denied because my spouse has insurance that carries me. I wonder with both parents working, do they usually stay with...

  23. Healthcare burden growing

    sharona97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree WM has and it is no secret stuck it to their employees. That is what bothers me the treatment to individuals. My dh will never step a foot into a WM for that reason alone. It may appear...

  24. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    sharona97 replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished reading every post on this wonderful thread and want to thank all for the videos, teachings,explanations and inspirations each has had or thought. I was raised as a Roman Catholic. I...

  25. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    sharona97 replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to see you so happy Leslie. Something to relish in for yourself and your