sharona97

sharona97 BSN, RN

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  1. CHF, BNP & cardiac ?s

    sharona97 replied to onyx77's topic in General Nursing

    Has the patient only been worked up for cardiology related sx's for this problem? Any recent surgeries? Possible DVT possible? Full CBC done? Chem 12 or 24? Just a few

  2. So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    sharona97 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Well said Leslie. With your experience and presence once again you have hit the nail on the head.

  3. So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    sharona97 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    And for some reason, the toppers at their conference tables, slowly dwindle down the list of their perceptions of "evil doers" and guess who's shoulders that falls on? Documentation vs negligence vs...

  4. nursing research

    sharona97 replied to money5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No sorry Money5, Try to google? or Exceptional nurses.....Just a

  5. Questioning about starting all over again at 50+

    sharona97 replied to iwanna's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I totally understand the wonder if............... I have nursed for 30 years, in all kinds of arenas. I , too am disabled on SSDI and tried to return to school and relapsed into my respriratory...

  6. Disaster/Pandemic preparedness

    sharona97 replied to LMonty911's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Student4life: Are you currently working in an ICU facility? Ask your HR department. Ask your in house hospital standards dept ( for lack of better word, sorry, whomever works with nosocomial inf,...

  7. So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    sharona97 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I love a previous posters statement about,"wait till it happens to them". Isn't that the truth? These decision-makers of these outrageous policies must be living in glass houses. But we'll be...

  8. 3-11

    sharona97 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I loved this shift 3-11. But my son was in elementary school and we were able to get some time in. During the day I was a F student. I guess it's just how it works out for you. I remember getting...

  9. Pandemic News/Awareness - Thread 3

    sharona97 replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent article. Copies made to my primary docs. ( Who probably get the journal, but are close friends). Thanks Al.

  10. How do you praise good health workers?

    sharona97 replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Retired Nurses

    Possibly it was because you were helping her with orginizing, getting a pattern going that worked for the two of you. It's unfortunate that she lost you, I'm sure you do good work. In the future, try...

  11. nursing research

    sharona97 replied to money5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Research is not an easy field to get into,espcially as a student. What are you studying for? If I were in your position now I would google Research centers in your city and see what comes up. There...

  12. How do you praise good health workers?

    sharona97 replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Retired Nurses

    No matter if I actually receive anything, a snicker bar, a thank you, or nothing from my employer, I am grateful that there is a National Nurses Week. I've found every individual nurse has the freedom...

  13. nursing research

    sharona97 replied to money5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well I got the go ahead, hope this helps you! 1. Hypertension meds Phase III, second line macro antibiotics Phase III, Company research for a new stethescope, and another company for oxcymeter. 2. My...

  14. nursing research

    sharona97 replied to money5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, thank you

  15. nursing research

    sharona97 replied to money5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As much as I'd love to help you with this, the moderater has asked for PM's to be sent to you. I can not help you in this capacity. I feel bad about that, But I hope you get a willing participant...

  16. nursing research

    sharona97 replied to money5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry but no. Maybe you could possible PM with a willing candidate. Sorry,

  17. Advantages and Disadvantages of A Clinic Nurse

    sharona97 replied to finkisher_xx's topic in General Nursing

    Any clinic nursing I have done ( and I'm picky) has always been a well-established clinic that includes RN's, LPN's, Specialists. I have found that the pay-scale has varied wether it is a unionized...

  18. Code status and end of life should be nursing decisions.

    sharona97 replied to Woodenpug's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree and here is why. I have a health care directive with a POA and both notarized and legal to my wishes. For instance, no tube feeding, if an event happens that puts saving my life back into...

  19. nursing research

    sharona97 replied to money5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have been in research nursing for 10 years. Presently not in one. I'd be glad to help you in any way I can.

  20. Praying with your patient

    sharona97 replied to MShell's topic in General Nursing

    And that's ok! You are the patient and have the right to your decisions however presented. Peace Out,

  21. Praying with your patient

    sharona97 replied to MShell's topic in General Nursing

    To me that is why I wait for the invitation to join in prayer, or (I've never done this) ask permission from the patient if a prayer said for them would be appropriate. To me always the patients...

  22. Anyone with quick healthy recipes?

    sharona97 replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The reason I asked about the Na amount was cuz some delicious rice food prepared packages have over 1,000 mg od Na per serving. Your post od Unle Ben's was great!!!!!!!!!!!! And I was so surprised at...

  23. Anyone with quick healthy recipes?

    sharona97 replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was complimenting you. No need for

  24. REAL Pain or ADDICTION?

    sharona97 replied to captain morgan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've been trying to locate on the web an article co-written by Barb St. Marie and Marfgo McCafferty from I think around 204 or 2005. Barb St. Marie was working at the Fairview Hospital Pain Clinic at...

  25. REAL Pain or ADDICTION?

    sharona97 replied to captain morgan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    KarenGeorgeBSNRN: Not only a well thought out truthful post and advocate for the patient, your post furthers insite into a very deep individual type of comprehention and treatment that we as...