sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. Interesting Observation

    sharona97 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had a job waiting for me after LPN school with the hospital that gave me the scholarship. I went straight to tele and remember having 9-10 pts as the norm. Somedays the ICU was so busy they'd ship...

  2. Stupid things you've been called out of a pt's room for?

    sharona97 replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    i would have said, hon a bit busy right now, i'll transfer you to the cardiac floor(unless you work

  3. IM Injections & Z-track

    sharona97 replied to swee2000's topic in General Students

    I've been taught to aspirate before any IM injection, Z-track or

  4. Stupid things you've been called out of a pt's room for?

    sharona97 replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Cmon you can do that!lol...I really hear ya about phone

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

    sharona97 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some people's children..............I don't care how old they

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

    sharona97 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being accused of saying "I don't like medical records people, because Imake more money then them". I don't even have time to think up such nonsense. I refused to sign the write up and went straight...

  7. Stupid things you've been called out of a pt's room for?

    sharona97 replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Any stupid phone

  8. What was your firdt LPN/LVN job?

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

    My first LPN job was on a telemetry floor. No CNA's, walls between the ICU pt's being shiped up to the 9th floor to make room in their department and I think I made $7.50/hr in 1986.

  9. Continuing Ed hours

    sharona97 replied to DBlack1's topic in General Nursing

    That is great. I'll have to check that out. Was there any stipulation regarding different states accepting the CEU's?

  10. Which nursing skills do you dread?

    sharona97 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    :barf01: Had to have my coffee while reading the barfing of stool........

  11. Out of a job

    sharona97 replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    It does suck to be treated with ignorance. It's there NOT handling a situation, probably unable to anyway from the sounds of this adm. It is not you, it's what has happened to you. And I am so sorry...

  12. Ideas needed for recruitment and retention

    sharona97 replied to ERnursegrl04's topic in General Nursing

    I like it when motivational speakers come in. I like classes that offer CEU's. Employee incentive

  13. Continuing Ed hours

    sharona97 replied to DBlack1's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I've used Western Schools for years. Affordable and I think

  14. technical cardiac question on HR

    sharona97 replied to Wave's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I stand corrected! Thanks. I had never heard of an F wave before, but had known of the sawtooth

  15. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    sharona97 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Looking back to 4 years ago, I don't know what i would have done without Sasha, my dog. She knew i was sick and never left my side. Hope this

  16. Hep C

    sharona97 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Infectious Disease

    I don't disclose any medical info and use universal precautions like you would for any other patient requiring or in protecting

  17. Career Advice?

    sharona97 replied to CocoChanel's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I worked in a cardiac cath lab, went to school on their dime, returned to telemetry and realized I liked the one on one contact. I ended up having several abd surgeries for endometriosis and couldn't...

  18. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    sharona97 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    IM/Critical care Female. Has female westie 7 y/o on this Valenine's

  19. technical cardiac question on HR

    sharona97 replied to Wave's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The U wave or the delta wave is seen in abnormal conduction at the Bundle of His as seen in WPW.(Wolf Parkinson White

  20. Was I overreacting?(long)

    sharona97 replied to newlywedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked in peds for awhile, learned real quick to stay on top of those sick babies. You did great, utilized your staff, stuck to your gut, and recognized a real sick baby! Have you asked at...

  21. nurse lost baby to SIDS

    sharona97 replied to ANG_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for the loss of your child... if it helps..time will help you heal. It's always hard to take the nurse cap off and put the mom cap on when we are nurses. You have so much support here....

  22. Opinions needed ...

    sharona97 replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    You sound motivated and challenged. When I first went into critical care I started asking questions and never stopped. It's experience and the willingness too learn that keeps me going. Good luck...

  23. RN trainwreck

    sharona97 replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  24. No one is answering questions from those wanting to learn about your field!

    sharona97 replied to divokevan's topic in Research

    You might research also the CRC vs CRA thread or post. I might have that

  25. Care pkgs for deployed military

    sharona97 replied to MeganNY's topic in Government, Military

    mjlrn had mentioned airborne tablets to help with any