sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. The best behavior/verbal respond to the MD raising his voice

    sharona97 replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    I've had charts thrown at me. Female doctors are either the best or the worst. Don't know why. I've had a female doctor try to destroy my career....hmmm right after I turned down her invitation to...

  2. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As far as doing things "they" would never do without the drug hits home. I am detached form the hurtful words and the disapperaing act he's used over the last 3 years. Yeah it hurts but I am not...

  3. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you Nurselsteele, I read these supportive posts and I think about it. I see the point and I agree with the sentiments and the controversy. But as I read on I see the story about the 29 year old...

  4. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I understand and agree with your theory Jackstem. I believe that time is of the essence in an addict's recovery. I think treatment in-patient stays should be longer. D's SS has advised that, but...

  5. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    After the weekend we just went through, I'm back to my original question. Will methadone help my son from relapse? After admitting to us on Friday night that he had relapsed (it was pretty obvious),...

  6. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Jackstem, I do believe in the power of hope. Very much so. My DH and I crossed and cleared a hurdle as far as I'm concerned, last night, with the intervention. There was no yelling. The...

  7. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well we had the come to Jesus talk. Had the home drug screen test in hand but didn't have to use it.... D fessed up. How could he not? Nodding his way to almost falling off the chair. Throwing up,...

  8. My Thanksgiving

    sharona97 replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Way to shine Tweety!!:yeah: Congratulations on your success and have a great Thanksgiving weekend. Prayers,

  9. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just what I needed.... Enjoy http://thegoodnessoflife.com/

  10. Question about rocephin

    sharona97 replied to PedsAtHeart's topic in General Nursing

    As I remeber it, the insert gave the mixing order as with lido or sterile water. With that said, I'm curious as well as to the MD specific order to use

  11. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, my dh and I talked last night and also this morning. When D came home from work last noc he was tired. Had to make pick ups and deliveries north of the Twin Cities. It was 8:00pm when he got...

  12. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Now what? How do I handle this? I recently returned to work (after 3years), yeah that! But I know today I have little kids for a flu clinic. I have FluMist and flu vaccine. I need to get that...

  13. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ah I don't know today how wise I am Jackstem, I'm beginning to flucuate and I hope I'm not being snowed. Yesterday, very bad day for D. Angry, frustrated, wants to stop the stay of committment and go...

  14. How to forgive and forget? Also, met with BON today...

    sharona97 replied to chaotic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Chaotic, I am speaking to this as a concerned mom who started committment papers on my own son after his many failed attempts at suicide and my newly found knowledge of his herion addiction. I was...

  15. Nervous

    sharona97 replied to power99's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are in my prayers!

  16. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I too agree Jackstem, Even tho the ache is there to fix his world, make his hurt and pain go away, I altogether know that I can't. I'm not fooling myself as a mom, parent or spouse that I really...

  17. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ahhhhhh Tweety (((((((((((Tweety)))))))))) If you were here or I was there I'd be giving you a great big hug. Your insight and positive messages mean so much to me Tweety. I think you know what I...

  18. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Tweety, In talking with him this morning, I find that his insurance is now being denied as he is back to work. Not full time yet. So the state is offering insurance at $580.00 a month. He is...

  19. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ya know I went round and round in my brain about this methdone deal, hence my post... I was really worried for my son TO start methadone and I was REALLY worried about what could happen if he didn't....

  20. Rock the Vote Tomorrow!!

    sharona97 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Great post Pagan!!!! I voted as well! I too noticed for some reason people were really cordial to one another and there were alot of kids! This African American guy was having trouble getting the...

  21. Any Nurses recieving SSD/SSI

    sharona97 replied to Poochee's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This is now....... I started working as an agency nurse 35 - 40 hours per month. I'm currently doing flu clinics only. It's worked out great. Clinics are 3-6 hour shifts. Pay is good and I don't...

  22. LPN versus CMA

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

    hi, i just wanted to respond to your post. as a cma ( i am now an lpn) i worked in a cardiac cath lab, scrubbing left and right heart studies. i started out transporting patients to the lab, picking...

  23. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Tweety, Thanks so much. Life sure does give us our ups and downs, eh? You're post is soooooo appreciated, thank you.

  24. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Bossynurse101: Thanks for your insight. My Son is doing well. Today he told me that his increase in activity and exercise along with his daily stretches is finally giving in to relief! He is doing...

  25. LPN versus CMA

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

    I do note your frustration. I was a CMA before an LPN. However, "direct patient care" is not the same for an Ma or CMA OR RMA! Diresct patient care is learned at a different level as an LPN: as is...