sharpeimom

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    You won't believe.....

    sharpeimom replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    That makes me think of a cartoon from a New Yorker magazine I had on my fridge until it disintegrated. It showed a middle-aged man answering the phone. He says: "No, my wife isn't home right now....
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    only 30, in so much pain....dentures?

    sharpeimom replied to thenursemandy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    There is almost nothing worse than achy teeth! Some of us inherit good teeth as my husband did and the rest of us don't. I have six crowns with the possibility of two more down the road. My dentist...
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    Long sleeves in a hot house

    sharpeimom replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    The state mental hospital where I worked was built in the 1800's and every building on the grounds was heated with radiators. There were two temps. Off and BROIL. Year round, we worked in short...
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    Abdominal Pain in Elementary Kids

    sharpeimom replied to fetch's topic in School

    I have (among other types) abdominal seizures. The discomfort is felt in the area you described. Sometimes it can be the only type of seizure a child has. A burp or bowel movement can alleviate...
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    I blew it......

    sharpeimom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sometimes we all need a reminder that we're mere mortals after all. Not a one of us is perfect or immune from making one more mistake in this life. All you can do sometimes is begin again and quit...
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    I cannot focus on studying today

    sharpeimom replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    When a had a period when I couldn't concentrate enough to study, I'd tell myself I only had to study for the next 30 minutes. Before I began, I'd go to the john, make sure I had a drink, (juice, a...
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    Student Nurse with Epilepsy

    sharpeimom replied to mitsybitsy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Staycalm, when you have enough posts to PM other members (I'm not quite sure how many that is) please feel free to contact me and we can chat. I've been down the road your son is traveling now....
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    Student Nurse with Epilepsy

    sharpeimom replied to mitsybitsy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Staycalm, something you can begin to do now, (if you haven't done so already) is to put your son in charge of taking his own meds. He's at an age where he wants to feel more grown up, and there are...
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    No longer a nurse?

    sharpeimom replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    RUN! Run as fast as you can and get away as quickly as you can! You're about to be replaced and downgraded. I worked much too long and hard for my nursing license and degrees to lose everything...
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    Something not right

    sharpeimom replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I worked until I became disabled ten years ago, LPNs were used in some buildings as med aides or were lateral with psych aides, and not really used as nurses. I think the role of the LPN is...
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    How do you get over your nerves?

    sharpeimom replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    Every time you repeat a task, or one similar to it, your confidence will grow. I made myself flashcards listing every supply I'd need and every step in the task, which I'd put in my pocket before I...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    sharpeimom replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    When my dad was in college, he had two fraternity brothers both of whom were named Bill. What made it funny though were their last names: Darling and Angel. They made my dad an honorary Bill, then...
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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    sharpeimom replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the state mental hospital, all meds were in bulk bottles of 500 or 1,000. Injectable meds were about the only meds that came in disposable prefilled syringes. The pharmacy was closed...
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    Smokers need not apply?

    sharpeimom replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had two parents who smoked very heavily and instead of growing up to be a chain smoker, I'm one of the staunchest NONsmokers, on the planet. The psych hospital where I worked for years became...
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    Purple;or, I'm Not Barney

    sharpeimom replied to Bortaz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've worn some bridesmaids dresses that were real beauts! There was one that made me feel like a human marshmallow! Our YWCA collects old prom dresses and bridesmaid dresses ranging from gorgeous to...
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    What is the proper way to address a resident who was a titled health professional?

    sharpeimom replied to michiganstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If he's alert and oriented, I'd show him some respect and address him and refer to him as Dr. ___. However, if he's confused or demented, you might get better results calling him by his first name or...
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    Purple;or, I'm Not Barney

    sharpeimom replied to Bortaz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Aubergine, please! That's French for eggplant. Sounds MUCH more masculine, don't you
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    sharpeimom replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    sales at a local boutique fill in in my dad's office when a secretary went on maternity leave, plus I did some legal research in those pre-computer days worked at Arby's worked as a server at a...
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    Stooopid

    sharpeimom replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I had to Google it too. All I can say is GACCCCCCCKKKK!!!! Gimme a barf bag...Quick! ... before I hurl!! Hmm... I wondered what that Gawd awful smell on some of my psych admits was called and...
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    A Nursing Perspective of "Being Eaten":The "Eater" Nurse to the "Eaten" Nurse

    sharpeimom replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    There once was a nooby named nurse. Whose day could have not gone much worse. She had a quick question, that she was very afraid to mention. Along came a crusty ol' bat who still wore her starched...
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    Stinkin', Rotten attitude!

    sharpeimom replied to MomaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    MomaNurse, if all else fails, including the red panties, box of whine, box of wine fumes, walking the visible and invisible cats, walking around with your message under your scrubs, I'll lend you the...
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    Family refuses to put safety measures in place

    sharpeimom replied to ladybug888today's topic in General Nursing

    Another reason people refuse adaptive things is because that would mean that their condition is real. I tried to resist but my husband and family pushed back. The patient also needs to have shower...
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    I want to cry...

    sharpeimom replied to PatiencePlease's topic in General Nursing

    I have epilepsy too, and how I handled it was to include a copy of a statement from my neurologist, on his letterhead, that my complex partial seizures were very well controlled, that I had an...
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    Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    sharpeimom replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    To feel like I'm still a part of the nursing community, to learn new things and to share what I
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    Family refuses to put safety measures in place

    sharpeimom replied to ladybug888today's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who became severely disabled a decade ago, may I present a slightly different perspective? After I came home from stroke rehab, I still had daily PT, OT, and speech therapy for three years....