sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. need advice for interviewing/job change

    sharona97 replied to NRSINGED KAREN's topic in General Nursing

    I've always tried to let the interviewers know what I have brought to my nursing experience ,rather than wait for the dreaded question, what can you bring to our facility....

  2. Being Belittled at Work

    sharona97 replied to poetryeclipse's topic in General Nursing

    If this was happening to me I would do as the other posters suggest. I would also start a papertrail to the DON and cc copy to the administrator. I would write word for word what was said to you and...

  3. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    sharona97 replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm sorry for what you'e gone through in your past. But unfortunetly there are some who are on SSDI due to PTSD/Anxiety?depression, etc. I did note your IMHO quote. I'm simply giving my opinion and...

  4. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    sharona97 replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree that a panic/anxiety/depression/psychotic disorder doesn't have to be a disability; unfortunetly, it is a crippling disability to many. Diabetes is a known diagnosis, where...

  5. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    sharona97 replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Time does heal. I am in the process of reaching my RN through the LPN to RN bridge program. I keep up with my CEU's, I've tried working out of the nursing field. Everyday is different in how I...

  6. Tension rising, Things getting worse

    sharona97 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    It is illegal in my state to medically discharge one from their job. Because of this I did receive unemployment, this was after short-term disability. I was a new employee, and I was paying for the...

  7. So. What do I do next?

    sharona97 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you Suesquatch. It sounds like a ah ha moment! I wish you the best of

  8. Tension rising, Things getting worse

    sharona97 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all, but why didn't that doc write you a disability statement, it seems it would be obvious in your profession you are not able to walk due to the "unknown dx process and the pain. I am...

  9. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    sharona97 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My points of disgust were in reference to the generalization of oppressed people: then specifically naming those such as ,women,people of color, less educated. Why state specifics if your point only...

  10. So I'm fired. Again.

    sharona97 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's lonely at the top, I've enjoyed your posts as well, and I am truly sorry this happened to you. Prayers,

  11. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    sharona97 replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    Possibly fear? Rather than

  12. med error..

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

    I believe 2cc is the max to gve in the deltoid for adults if the insert recommends deltoid. It's an individual thing, for instance I'd never give penicillian in the deltoid. Only the gluteal( or...

  13. How much caution?

    sharona97 replied to OCD-girl's topic in General Nursing

    In school one of the instructors shared with us the same thing you are doing. I don't think it's crazy, I think it's safe. Your family is precious. Kudos for good

  14. Nursing hat with ruffles required?

    sharona97 replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    My only experience of seeing mandatory "cap" wear was on a med-surg floor the NM mandated that her staff where their caps. That was in 1984. Texas. Everyone wore the cap of there school, and I...

  15. Office Nursing

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

    It takes awhile for everything to come full circle. You eventually learn more about individual patients and can tell if they are truly sick and need a visit that day or whatever. The zilion phone...

  16. med error..

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

    Not all drugs can be given in Deltoid. If the insert reuirese a gluteal injection, I'll ask which side would you prefer. Quantity of drug also may dictate if the deltoid is inappropriate to

  17. Have you ever been threatened?

    sharona97 replied to helloonurse0's topic in General Nursing

    For sure! Good

  18. Has Anyone Here Been On a TV Series/Show?

    sharona97 replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    WOW I remember

  19. Have you ever been threatened?

    sharona97 replied to helloonurse0's topic in General Nursing

    Document, keep track of all conversations, assessments, discussions, anything and everything to protect yourself. I hear you about your concern with your license, but documentation and a paper trail...

  20. Am I Typhoid Tazzi?????

    sharona97 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree Tazzi, Your posts help more than you know. Don't be too hard on yourself, it's out of our hands at some point in time.

  21. Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    sharona97 replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the CD info, I'll add it to our

  22. med error..

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

    I've never seen a protocol written for a particular site for a subQ or IM injection. Generally just follwed what I was taught in nursing school. (Deep glut or siggsted deltoid etc,etc,). More...

  23. Office Nursing

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

    I worked in an office setting the last 10 years of my career. i always wanted a challenge so I worked various departments. I love internal med and cadiology, stress labs, my skills were utilized and...

  24. the meanie struck again

    sharona97 replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    document,document,document, leaving a paper trail with specifics,dates,etc may come in handy if there is a defemation or slander issue further on down the road. I kept a journal on tx a doc exhibited...

  25. Has Anyone Here Been On a TV Series/Show?

    sharona97 replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, i just made the news for endermology several years ago....lots of phone calls from my neighbors....you all were in the