sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. Deep SC vs IM B12 injection ?

    sharona97 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    You have a much better blood supply with the IM's. I was also taught to give tihs injection the Z-track method.Theory is that the med stays deep and doesn't seep. I could be wrong, they may have...

  2. Clinton unveils new health care plan

    sharona97 replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree Jolie, However, isn't that how it's always been during election years? It would be great to get someone who really cares and do just that. Do a pilot study. Then there is the can of worms...

  3. Nurses Wanted

    sharona97 replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    Wiser for the better! Don't give up, you are

  4. Clinton unveils new health care plan

    sharona97 replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    FronkyBean, I agree with you. Your points are valid. But aren't we already paying for those who smoke? Look at the CHF hospitalizations alone. Not all smoked, but probably had a poor non-cardiac...

  5. What would you do? Moral Dilemma

    sharona97 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I refused to give a med once while doing clinicals. I told the nurse I was with that day I could'nt give it as it was the wromg med. She insisted I give the med as this is what has been given all...

  6. lazy mean assistants

    sharona97 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Put in writing the predictement she is putting forth on you and your patients. Demand never to have her assigned to you for all the reasons listed above and your concern for patient advocact and...

  7. Verbal abuse by a patient ...

    sharona97 replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sassybottom, I agree,people can just be plain mean in their nature. I would tend to take it personally,even tho I know better. I've had family members in my face,all the while the patient is there...

  8. Incompetent nurses

    sharona97 replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutley right about WM. Let's hope we never see urgent care station

  9. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

    sharona97 replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    IMO I think it all comes down to dignity and respect for the peatient and your

  10. darwin award

    sharona97 replied to mint_julep7's topic in Burn

    God bless ya, all of

  11. Hep C Needle Stick - Need Support

    sharona97 replied to tishclassof08's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly for her. I told her to demand those tests as well. AND I am very glad you are still neg!!!!!!!!! Totally agree with

  12. Hep C Needle Stick - Need Support

    sharona97 replied to tishclassof08's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness you became your own advocate. Occupational/Safety health should have had a protocol indeed! I have had 2 needlesticks in my career and was very vigilant about getting bloods checked...

  13. This just infuriates me!

    sharona97 replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    It took me along time to figure that out. I'd barely get a drink of water early on, let alone go to the BR. Once I realized some self-worth, it clicked. And the beauty of it is that you don't have...

  14. Patients with interesting occupations (or not)

    sharona97 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Dreamer, keep it

  15. Clinton unveils new health care plan

    sharona97 replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe now that families are being premiumed to death and have pre-existing clauses in some large conglomerate groups. I'm hoping for "BETTER" healthcare choices that are affordable to all...

  16. Finally someone gets it, I want to work!

    sharona97 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you Leslie, Just you keep posting so I can keep learning!!!

  17. Clinton unveils new health care plan

    sharona97 replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    this is why i asked you that question concerning refusing healthcare. is it just universal healthcare for all that you are oppposed to? just

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

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

    dragonnurse1, My point exactly, you never know when you could become disabled and or very, very, sick. I too am disabled. I had 28 years of nursing and I'm continueing my education to a higher...

  19. Clinton unveils new health care plan

    sharona97 replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    StevieLynn, I found it interesting that"we" don't like her expressed and then a biblical psalm concerning "(other") people. I personally have a different point of view in the "care" of people, Liking...

  20. Clinton unveils new health care plan

    sharona97 replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can believe

  21. This just infuriates me!

    sharona97 replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Coming from the other side, I just want to thank all of the nurses that do work holidays. My baby was born on Good Friday and I was hospitalized through Easter. My nurses were great, and I...

  22. Clinton unveils new health care plan

    sharona97 replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm curious Jolie, With your determination on Corporate America being the deciding factor to reject health insurance, would you at your job? Then you would pay completely out of pocket as you have...

  23. Do you attend funerals?

    sharona97 replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've learned alot relating to hospice and dying patients under the thread care at the time of death. Listed under specialty nurses F-25 Forum. The read is very interesting with many thought...

  24. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    sharona97 replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    That's for sure, thanks to the poster with the link for

  25. Do you attend funerals?

    sharona97 replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think that is great to have the one on one with the family, I'm not a hospice nurse, but I would think it does help to bring closure for all. I had to pu a research drug on one of our patients who...