sharpeimom

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    Keep out! Nurse Sleeping

    sharpeimom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    The cats and dogs would HATE that barbed
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    16 interesting facts about nursing around the world!

    sharpeimom replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    That was fascinating! I was part of a trip to the former Soviet Union in 1981. It was to get CEUs, see the country, and learn a little about our Russian counterpart. Back then, you were assigned a...
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    I am ready to take the next step!

    sharpeimom replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! I found my bosses to be much much more accomodating as a grad student than they ever were when I was an undergrad. You'll be
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    Weight gain?

    sharpeimom replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    Freezing meals ahead is a great idea. We've done it for years. You can also keep a supply of hardboiled eggs handy, healthful high fiber cereal in measured out baggies that taste good without any...
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    Head Lice - Protocol at camp

    sharpeimom replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Camp

    I'm neither a camp nurse or a school nurse, but wanted to add something to the discussion. I have had seizures since I was 13 months old and my first aneurysm ruptured. I have been essentially...
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    Aural learning style and a bad teacher

    sharpeimom replied to dayanara's topic in General Students

    Just a quick afterthought, from my husband. While some faculty members object to having their lectures taped, very few do if it's to help a learning disabled student. His suggestion is to set your...
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    Aural learning style and a bad teacher

    sharpeimom replied to dayanara's topic in General Students

    Try talking to your instructor because she may well surprise you. My husband is a college professor and will bend over backwards to help students who make an honest effort to learn, but unless...
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    To speak or not in class

    sharpeimom replied to edatri's topic in General Students

    At the University where my husband teaches, the students are told in orientation that class participation is strictly optional, BUT that their grade will be lower without it. They can get all "A"...
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    sharpeimom replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once when a teen psych pt's mom complained yet again (think for the 100th time that shift) about that ^&*% dark skinned &*$# doctor treating her little darling, and was complaining that the...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    sharpeimom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry, Fuzzy. I just get so frustrated when people (including some at the vet clinic) assume either Mannie is HUGE or conversely, that we can't be feeding Ollie enough because they are so...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    sharpeimom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There was nothing wrong with your son because he's stayed on his meds. No, it isn't just that we don't want to readmit him again. There has to be a recurrence of his symptoms
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    sharpeimom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Flip the above, "Are you sure you guys are feeding your new puppy enough? He isn't anywhere as big as your other dog is?" said the brand new vet tech. "Yes, we're feeding him enough. Mannie...
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    Anyone seen any all-white shoes?

    sharpeimom replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This won't help with shoes for clinicals, but my dad, who wore a size 11 1/2 4E because of very high instep, found most of his shoes either from Nunn-Bush or Florsheim (sp.?) and his sport shoes came...
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    Stop Whining and Go Away!

    sharpeimom replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There seems to be a constant complainer at every job. Something that has worked for me is to say something like, "I'm sorry but I've already used up all of my complaint (or ***** and moan) time for...
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    Being bullied at work...

    sharpeimom replied to jval's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for the update. Sometimes it can be very difficult, if not impossible, to report an established bully when no one else has reported it. We tend to assume the PTB already know and have...
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    Being bullied at work...

    sharpeimom replied to jval's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If she would ever try to follow you home after your shift, DON'T GO HOME! Drive instead to your nearest police station. If you have a cell with you, call 911 to fill them in so someone can be waiting...
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    post mortem and dentures

    sharpeimom replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I would say send them to the f/h with the body. My mom's two top front teeth were knocked out playing hockey as a college junior. As she was actively dying, the aide removed her partial. My mom was...
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    Do I give the med or hold?

    sharpeimom replied to spectrabrite's topic in Patient Medications

    I take the Neurontin capsules which should not be crushed or chewed, however, I found this about the tablets: [TABLE] [TR] [TD=width: 100%, colspan: 2] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 100%, colspan:...
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    Anyone seen any all-white shoes?

    sharpeimom replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Spira Classic Leather 5 star rating given $140.00 at Zappo's
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    Anyone seen any all-white shoes?

    sharpeimom replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Reyer's in Sharon, PA advertises that they carry a big selection of sizes and styles of shoes. As far as I know, they still mail. [COLOR=#1122cc]Google reviews[TABLE=class: ts intrlu, width: 100%]...
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    Need advice- Shingles?

    sharpeimom replied to uRNmyway's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sometimes, it's a good idea to keep your mouth closed and not share some things. Some doctors will take payments under certain conditions -- like medical insurance that hasn't kicked in yet. Try...
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    I'm stuck with two sets of brand new uniforms

    sharpeimom replied to SweetPEI's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If they don't have your school's name on them, you could sell them on
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    Smart Pens?

    sharpeimom replied to CallieNM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like a perfect present for my pen addict husband! His birthday is on Christmas Eve and some years it can become difficult for it not to be lost in the shuffle. Thanks for a great idea! I...
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    A senoir refusing to bath.

    sharpeimom replied to mandihere's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Would he allow himself to be wiped and cleaned with those disposable shower/bath wipes? You can just stick the package into the microwave for about two minutes, and they're nice and warm, but not...
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    What to wear on a unit where nurses wear street clothes and not scrubs?

    sharpeimom replied to tareija's topic in Psychiatric

    My employer also required tan or navy docker-style slacks and they provided tan and navy polo shirts with their name embroidered on. We wore dark tops with tan pants and vice versa. I wore loud...