sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    sharona97 replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sure,IMO if parents who are working but have stipulations on obtaining adequate health insurance through their employers, ,maybe meeting a criteria of hours,or huge out of pocket expense to pay for...

  2. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    sharona97 replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nursingguy: See # 105 post I think you missed my point competely. Long-term disability is available at your expense. It was posted as though it was a chore to have to go to a demanding job, and than...

  3. So I'm fired. Again.

    sharona97 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Heathervet: I am new to this bb and have found nothing but support, even with differences of opinion. When that happens it happens with respect to the OP and to each other, IMO It helps bring out the...

  4. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    sharona97 replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    VHM2: You are one of those big ole teddy bears aren't

  5. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    sharona97 replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  6. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    sharona97 replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    FYI: I paid for my long-term disability as well,until the politics kicked in and my job was posted. LTD doesn't last forever. There is a

  7. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    sharona97 replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Now I'm really confused, why are you at your demanding job? So many people would love a job that provides insurance and a good steady income. Any compassion at

  8. What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    sharona97 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi graysonret: Good for you that you treat all with dignity! Just wanted to let you know I too, was "accused" of being to nice in a review. So stupid, and really like you said embarrassess them and...

  9. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    sharona97 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Eight years ago the President walked right into a balanced budget. IMO I wouldn't want this administration in charge of the healthcare systems in

  10. A Word Called Hope

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Here"s a bit of an update: Pneumonia, it sucks all the breath out of me literally. Questions my ability to complete a program in an area I love and have always done well in. So I keep that word...

  11. Is this typical for MA's ?

    sharona97 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if you reported her, your conversation with her, your knowledge of the scope of practice and yet knew she was stealing, potentially could harm someone? This could put a stop to this...

  12. They come out of the woodwork

    sharona97 replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    Security? I bet you would have liked to had a golf ball about then! Sounds like you did the right

  13. A Word Called Hope

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    HM2V: hour by hour...........still not going to give up!

  14. What type of education do you have?

    sharona97 replied to Conrad283's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a LPN with an associates in applied science. I currently have 96 credits going into the LPN to RN bridge program. I've been nursing for 29

  15. I think I've heard it all

    sharona97 replied to kimmie1224's topic in General Nursing

    I think my mouth would have hit the floor before I started laughing while thanking him for his honesty. Then security for sexual abuse.

  16. Nurses' Unions

    sharona97 replied to nursemike's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I worked under the SEIU union while in a clinical setting. This clinic was directly attches to a hospital and the hospital was not under any union contract.

  17. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    sharona97 replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    I still stand with my thoughts after reading the

  18. Hospital Administrator Fired for doing jury duty!

    sharona97 replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    My so far one and only time called for jury selection, I was picked first case. I called my employer and told them the case may be an extended one due to the issue at hand. "Totally unacceptable,...

  19. Hepatitis B, need help

    sharona97 replied to kg14's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused was the blood test a titre to see if you sero converted to the series and you did not? Or was the blood work to check of any previous exposure and or any acute illness now? I gree if...

  20. HH is showing me a side of the death process I'd never even thought about

    sharona97 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    T***i, Often reading your posts it is plain to see you are a very giving and compassionate caregiver. All I feel I can add is that this path you've been brought upon has been emotionally charged for...

  21. Don't ever forget that you were once a new nurse!!

    sharona97 replied to missdeevah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've just come to terms with there are natural born teachers and some who are not. I took what I could from the experience and moved on. Do your job safely and according to procedure and if...

  22. Is Nursing your Passion

    sharona97 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I couln't think of another profession I'd rather be in. So yes along with the down times, I get great reward from the good

  23. IS this norma for Med/Surg night shift...or is it just my hospital?

    sharona97 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    IMO it sounds like your facility is cost cutting corners and dumping clerical duties on the nurses. Been there done that, major burnout for

  24. Help!!!

    sharona97 replied to Gaylord Focker's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya. I too,had a similar expereince where a brain tumor patient in a LTC facility was laying in a pool of vomit the morning I went to say hello to her before my shift. She was not assigned to...

  25. What type of work can I do if I go for this degree?

    sharona97 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    My largest experience with the geriatric population has been in an office setting with Internal Medicine. (I've worked LTC and NH, and realize this is not your area of interest). Research is another...