sharpeimom

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    Nun wanting to give NPO patient wafer

    sharpeimom replied to Are-En-Fla's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    i received last rites in 2003. i wasn't npo, but was unable to swallow, so the priest soaked the wafer in a small amount of wine until it was mushy, then put just the tiniest bit onto my upper lip....
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    Hail Mary....funny story.

    sharpeimom replied to Crux1024's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    my story isn't as funny but it's cute, i think. when i was in college, my grandmother lived with us. she had advanced parkinson's disease and had some dementia. she was hospitalized for...
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    Working evening (3-11) shift - what do you do with your day?

    sharpeimom replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    steph, for me, coming home and trying to sleep right after would have been like coming home about 6 pm, eating while watching the evening news at 6:30, and immediately heading to bed. it just...
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    Working evening (3-11) shift - what do you do with your day?

    sharpeimom replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i was single then. get home about midnight shower watch tv or listen to music until about 2:30 am get up about noonish errands, appts, groceries, etc. play with cats shower go to back to work
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    "Negative dilute" drug test?

    sharpeimom replied to afterseason's topic in General Students

    i think you're panicking for nothing. i have a sort of similar story about a drug test -- but in reverse. i had just switched anticonvulsants and was finally completely off tegretol and on just...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    sharpeimom replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    our puppy was neutered monday morning and came home that evening. he didn't "go potty" until last night and it was loose and messy. as i was cleaning him up with baby wipes, i discussed what we...
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    "No nurses of color....."

    sharpeimom replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i worked psych and there were times when i would have done anything i could think of to keep certain patients (a certain ***** angel leaps to mind) from getting upset and losing all control. almost...
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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

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    Maybe you feel/felt the same? Worried about 'getting it'

    sharpeimom replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    hygiene queen is right that it will come flooding back into your brain as you begin to work with patients with "those" issues and meds. not all at once but gradually as you need the information. it's...
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    I believe this was neglect, ADON disagrees...what should I do?

    sharpeimom replied to littleone25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you went up the proper chain of command first, which shows professionalism. a good yardstick on whether or not to go higher and report an incident is to ask yourself how you would feel if it had...
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    "No nurses of color....."

    sharpeimom replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    by royhanosn people of colour,,meaning??? negro/middle eastern people? i'd say that determination is in the eye of the beholder sometimes. if you polled the occupants of every house on...
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    Being late to work...

    sharpeimom replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    i'd rather be 15 or so minutes early than make someone else wait for me. that's me. then there's my otherwise wonderful husband, who is chronically late for everything! he was diagnosed with adult...
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    Does anyone know why....

    sharpeimom replied to kbs36's topic in First Year After Licensure

    when i worked psych, i worked 7 pm --> 7:30 am. during the extra half hour, while oncoming got report, the offgoing rns and techs covered the floor and handled whatever came up, answered the...
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    Spondylosis

    sharpeimom replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Orthopedic

    i'm sending an unending supply of :hug:your way, fran, plus puppy and doggie kisses too.:paw: :paw: here's hoping you feel better
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    "No nurses of color....."

    sharpeimom replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    my ob/gyn is a black male built like the former college linebacker that he was and a man matching dr. ___'s general physical description tried to rape me when i was a grad student. i was saved by my...
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    ADHD Nurses-what area do you specialize in?

    sharpeimom replied to k31kozumi's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't have to add, but my husband has been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, ODD, and OCD. His odd diagnosis is based on his childhood and college behaviors. He isn't a nurse; he's A college...
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    Should small ones count? (BMs, that is)

    sharpeimom replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    when i'm that old, just make a note in my chart that a glass of milk or some pudding will do exactly the same thing to (for?) me as the dreaded prune juice and taste a heck of a lot better. prune...
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    "No nurses of color....."

    sharpeimom replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    my husband spent almost six weeks receiving wound care in a nursing home recently and they had a man like your patient. he was about the same age and had similar opinions. he was also my husband's...
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    "No nurses of color....."

    sharpeimom replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i am of western and northern european descent and have my mostly swedish dad's coloring. i have had people of different races assume i must have nazi beliefs simply based on my fair looks alone....
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    6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    sharpeimom replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    we're here to empty all your foley and colostomy
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    Is my stated interest ruining my chances??

    sharpeimom replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    jamie, i'm sorry you're so unhappy and having such a difficult time right now. something else you might consider (if not be thrilled about) is the possibility of a very temporary job as a home...
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    My nurse looks like a zombie

    sharpeimom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    i thought that was how nurses were supposed to look after four twelve hour shifts?? that's where older nurses eventually go... we star in zombie and crusty old bat movies. once you become a crusty...
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    suspended :(

    sharpeimom replied to stethoscope21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i would second morte's suggestion that you be tested for add. i don't suggest it as a former psych nurse, but rather as the wife of a man who has been diagnosed with add, adhd, and ocd. anxiety also...
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    Naked Where I Work: Surgery

    sharpeimom replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i'm so glad you're beginning to mend at last. i remember i used my arms way too much postop after my lumpectomy and lived to regret it! take it easy! (that's an order!) we're so glad you feel well...
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    Are these legitimate concerns, or am I psyching myself out?

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

    what about taking a basic level (remedial) math course this summer, all by itself? during the summer, your instructor has more free time available to help you. be sure to use your college or...