sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. How many use dosage calculators at work?

    Good Answer about the second eyes! I use that prinicipal and have for a long
  2. Go Sisiter! I'm trying to make it through my RN as well! Good
  3. That calendar is a good idea and I totally agree with keeping up with the reading. When I felt guilty about not reading to my kid, I had him read his own little book. It
  4. Hello anybody out there? HIV+ Nurses

    Thanks for keeping me positive! Happy Labor
  5. Hello anybody out there? HIV+ Nurses

    Welcome to the forum. I'm new to it as many others. I've gotten alot of feedback and answers and encouragement here. Hope you do too! I am HCV positive and was newly diagnosed with it. I've been...
  6. Need an Objective Opinion Please!

    Hi Heather, I agree with all of this advise. I went to the dept in my school that handles disabled students. I could even take tests in his office if needed. I rev'd a parking pass close to the...
  7. Questions for LPN's

    I was a CMA(certified Med Assistant) when I entered the only college I applied to in 1982. I got the med/science bug during my CMA experience. The med terminology and A @P helped along with...
  8. I worked in the heart cath lab. This patient was scared to all get out, he asked for a washcloth to be put over his face. So I Did. Post cath (Sick Man), he called out my name, and had his son escort...
  9. Which shoes should I buy?

    Don't know if they come in mens or not, but i always wear
  10. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    Pixie CT My Littman Cardiac II stethoscope was stolen. It's a good scope i wrote what I did as a joke. The one that was
  11. Write-Ups & Disciplinary Action

    I worked under a DON who too thought she had a job of just writing up people. For some reason she was on me over everything. I was also the CRA of a research money-making project for the place and...
  12. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    True Story: The One That Was
  13. Nurses with disabilities

    Hi Yappymutts: i too worried about the loss of financial resources, I did go to my County and ask for assistance (I'm currently not working, but still a student!). Medicare I believe will not pay...
  14. ExceptionalNurses.com

    Just thought I'd pass this one on. I checked out the above site and there is a link for nurses with disabilities/scholarships. Available to view in PDF or html. Hope this can help.
  15. Will my diagnoses keep me from being a nurse?

    Medical diagnosis is a confidential issue. Performance is an HR issue. Hope this
  16. developing that "thick skin"

    What great advice from all of you! When I've had charts thrown at me or when a Doc has questioned my work, I do respond. Once I threw the chart back at her and said nothing but totally unacceptable...
  17. congrats and good luck to
  18. Immunizations

    What immunizations do you need? Travel, school
  19. Sounds like you want to do the best you can and that makes a difference ! Keep the
  20. DTaP in ER?

    Excellent response on the reason "maybe that's why docs don't test as often for the whooping cough! I certainly agree with that. I once worked for a different IM doc and he taught me that if you...
  21. Here's to a long active career! Congratulations on the
  22. DTaP in ER?

    Thank you for your input! Glad to know I'm not alone with this
  23. Newbie hoping to become an LPN

    I have completed more of the core subjects needed for the LPN to RN Bridge. Micro is the last biggest one. I'm anxious about being disabled and having the ability to finish. I'm patient and all to...
  24. Continue what you're doing

    Just curious, Does WI recognize MN LPN'S for this program?
  25. Office Nurses

    Idon't believe clinic nursing is boring either! I think I was responding to a thread posted by a different user who expressed the mundane office work.