sharpeimom

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    permission to poop granted!

    sharpeimom replied to Flare's topic in School

    until a few months ago when the family left the program, my husband mentored two brothers for nearly six years -- from ages six and seven on. the older boy would poop or pee anywhere he was when the...
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    Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

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

    since i assume this was a tongue-in-cheek post, (i hope) i'll answer the same way. things i have done (or would rather) "wipe butt" than do: deal with crusty feet suction someone brush dentures that...
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    permission to poop granted!

    sharpeimom replied to Flare's topic in School

    me
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    Dumb things new nurses do....

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

    the usual saline shower i did a really dumb thing my first week as a new grad on an ortho floor. it was back before disposable ice bags and central supply hadn't delivered enough for a very heavy...
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    Need adivce on "tax residence"

    sharpeimom replied to CorineRN's topic in Travel

    our neighbors across the street are retired and live eight months in florida and four months here. they were advised that they must spent eight months in florida to qualify for residence there and...
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    Funny thing client said

    sharpeimom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    while not a pain med, i'd pay someone very very well who could devise a way to make keppra not taste so bitter before my hs dose is due! i wouldn't even care what flavor was. great seizure control...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    many years ago, i was on a date in an upscale restaurant when a man i had taken care of post-op saw me across the room. he called loudly and enthusiastically, "hey! i know who you are now! i just...
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    Am I harrassed???

    sharpeimom replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    despite the fact that harassment is a word in my everyday vocabulary, i just looked it up in order to have a more precise definition. here's what i found: [table] [tr] [td]ha-rass (h-rs,...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    sharpeimom replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    what has upset me for nearly two years is that several alleged experts in both pain control and diabetic complications, took a great flying leap and assumed that my husband who before this had to be...
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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    sharpeimom replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    this was simply too good/funny not to share! my type-1 diabetic husband has been being treated for a long complicated series of issues over the past almost two years. many many specialists, many...
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    skirts

    sharpeimom replied to nightshiftnut's topic in General Nursing

    i wore polo shirts with the state hospital name embroidered on it on top paired with docker-style pants on the bottom. the colors were tan and navy and the polos and pants could be either color. you...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    of course! one of my great aunts was a nurse and there were several bets among the nephews (including the married-ins) over how heavy the starch she used in her undies
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    welcome! you crusty ol' bat!! no dues rarely are there any meetings feel free to cut and paste the logo to your signature line. 2:35 pm by gradygramnot i am a crusty old bat,...
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    Paycheck mailed late

    sharpeimom replied to rella23's topic in Home Health

    my husband's paycheck is direct deposited on the last working day of each month. he gets paid once per month which was a huge adjustment for me (the keeper of the checkbook and bill payer) since i...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    whose
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    GUILTY

    sharpeimom replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    i live about 30 miles from the state mental hospital where i worked. i was hurrying home so i wouldn't be late for my dentist appt. siren and lights! eek! i pulled over and he asked for my id. he...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    perpetual student, where i live, much of the population lives in sweats, jeans, etc. after work. my husband and our male friends and neighbors look snappy and preppy all day, but they change when...
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    Pill falls on pt gown...is it safe to give?

    sharpeimom replied to sle1191's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    you mean you can't take a pill after a cat licks it? how'z'bout the big drooly dawg? nah... he'd snarfle it right
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    How early is too early to give a PRN med?

    sharpeimom replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Patient Medications

    as a former psych nurse, i gave prn meds no more than about 10 minutes early. if someone went off the deep end and a staff member yelled something like, "i need ____ for ___stat!" then i got and gave...
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    sharpeimom replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    fomite? what's wrong with threemite or fivemite? if you don't like the taste of formite (r in this time) toothpaste or foaming gel, you can also clean icky stains off your john bowl with
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    wow, this has been the most judgmental thread i have seen yet. there's a big difference between saying something looks trashy and that someone who wears it is trash. i give men wearing sweats a wide...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    i live in a very rural area. the three local counties that ajoin where our county forms a triangle have a total population of under 15,000 and most of those people are very set in their ways about...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    my first thought was that not everyone who wears scrubs is a nurse. not by a long shot. around here, scrubs are worn by: nurses, aides, cleaning staff at various institutions, school student aides...
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    I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    sharpeimom replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    when i get heartburn, sitting up very straight and sipping at very cold ice water works better than meds. by very cold, i mean let the cubes have time to really chill the water. sometimes a few sips...