sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

IM/Critical Care/Cardiology

Member

  • Content

    1,300

  • Visitors

    11,192

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    7

All Content by sharona97

  1. I don't think I'll ever find a job

    sharona97 replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sistermike, MA's are not to be starting IV's, giving IV meds. Period. A NP may very well have a medical assistant working for her, and the Doctor may feel comfortable in this. But as you pointed...

  2. I don't think I'll ever find a job

    sharona97 replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply, but I have a few concerns. Without Basic Med/Surg exposure how could a person off the street understand a posible very sick pt who may need to be directed to ER or call 911?...

  3. I don't think I'll ever find a job

    sharona97 replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    And that is legal where you

  4. I don't think I'll ever find a job

    sharona97 replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked many different specialties in my career thus far and at these jobs I was amongst manyLPN's and RN's. Larger medical centers with different specialists or hospital-based clinics may offer...

  5. I don't think I'll ever find a job

    sharona97 replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I've used head hunters before to find well-paying jobs that acknowledge my LPN license. Some are emlpoyer fee paid and some are directed that you pay a fee. I've only had experience with having to...

  6. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    sharona97 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    WOW. This surprises me I guess. I would think those questions would be asked at the nursing application process. I worked in FLA 1998 to 2000. I did a license transfer at that time. (Hubby was...

  7. So EXCITED- Got a 100 on my first A&P Test !!!!

    sharona97 replied to chnc1024's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats, this is a huge confidence builder. Shoot fr the

  8. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    sharona97 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Eric is this fairly new for the boards to ask of their applicants? I worked in Texas in the 80's and don't remember that. I know change is

  9. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    sharona97 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    lol,I think that is

  10. How Did You Get Certified in EKG's ?

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

    Thanks P, I gave you the pat on the back a few posts ago, i too sat for an EKG class and rec'vd a cert of completion. True there was quite a mix in the class and it was fun and great to learn....

  11. Cleveland Clinic

    sharona97 replied to chewchabuckala's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard and read such great things about the CC. But like another poster, I had a Rochester, Mayo visit. I was there a total of 6 weeks. If I had the time I would certainly go to Mayo for my RN....

  12. VERY difficult but happy decision

    sharona97 replied to Jerico's topic in General Nursing

    You come off sooooooo excited about the great opportunity roll over awaiting your future. I'd tell my husband I gave you 3 beautiful children, have stood by yourside as u work in house and now close...

  13. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

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

    sirI, All I can tell you about my cert is that a CCU longtime nurse taught the class in Port Charlotte Community College in Port Charlotte,FLA in the evenings. The Course itself was 6-8 weeks long. We...

  14. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

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

    Hi Pagandiva2000, I know this post is a reply to your 4 month old one on EKG Certification and 12 Lead Interpretation. I too, was asked to take these courses and received a cert so I could rotate out...

  15. Intubation Difficulties

    sharona97 replied to WES-BSN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    first of all, congrats on your 2ND semester of Anesthesia school. It must be hard. I'm not that smart, but I can tell you that during ACLS training, I was the last person in my small group to...

  16. new corporation investigating health care workers

    sharona97 replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it strange the other side of this coin is that HIPPA is mandatory to PROTECT the patient? Any

  17. Omnihell drove me to tears today.

    sharona97 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your life is not totally defined as a nurse, and I agree with ya'll Take care of you. Well said statement about the supernurse thing. Have another one on me! Hope u feel better

  18. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

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

    Thanks

  19. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

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

    I don't see my message referring or lumping all of you, if that statement was directed at me. (Because of post I wrote and it was quoted). And I would not object to anyone who feels the FN pledge is...

  20. Lost!!

    sharona97 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    When I had study time available, I utilized the college library alot. It was quiet, I read alot more in a shorter time span than at home. And when it was time to get my son from school, or somedays...

  21. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

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

    Sorry Island 40, but I have to respectfully disagree with you. I do believe in my choice of becoming a nurse it was because I felt a calling to help out the sick, the poor , and the needy. I've given...

  22. Nursing school friends = regular friends?

    sharona97 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Commuter, I had to work for survival myself, but I truly am sorry this thread sounds like a bad experience for u. I don't have lots of froends, but the real friends I have (i can count on one hand)...

  23. LPN versus CMA

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

    I started m career as a CMA-Clinically. I mand more per hour (basewise) after I completed my LPN course. I have worked in facilities that used a MA job description for those assigned to work with...

  24. First day in school for LPN....

    sharona97 replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't think "all these RN's are trying to be mean. UR in a situation that you're choice of schooling makes perfect sense to me. Not only will it give you much-needed experience, you will also find...

  25. ages:)

    sharona97 replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    Well said Piki and congratulations on your student success. Wish u the best in your