sharpeimom

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    She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

    sharpeimom replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    my husband loved one student evaluation he received so much that he had it framed. 1. he doesn't go off on tangents. 2. he doesn't let students redirect the class. 3. he answers long detailed...
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    My boss just stunned me

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    i worked one place that was as you described. i worked briefly at another private psych facility that said to give at least one half shift's notice (if possible) of your "malady." i woke up one...
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    How to deal with grumpy doctors rushing you off the phone

    sharpeimom replied to Rico84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the suggestions above are excellent! remember that there is nothing wrong with telling (or reminding) brusque or grumpy doctors that you're a brand new nurse. after all, they were new once upon a...
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    Tired of hearing about the kids.

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

    something that has always bugged me is when people assume that because we're childless, we hate kids. we had a premie son who lived just a few weeks, and i also had several miscarriages along the...
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    Tired of hearing about the kids.

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

    i absolutely love babies and children! i'm the silly relative and friend who buys your kid the hand carved wooden whistle, the giant-sized knock knock joke book, the book showing 100 things to do...
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    New year resolution cartoon

    sharpeimom replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I LOVE
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    A Nurses Christmas Poem

    sharpeimom replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Brian! I needed that today. After a morning spent having my teeth cleaned, paying bills or attempting to pay bills online, only to be told that computers were busy or down, and an emergency...
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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

    sounds like the weekend our friend and neighbor had! they have a brand new puppy who just came home friday and he was awake and fussy every hour on the hour for two nights running. third night he...
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I broke out into a cold sweat remembering it and trying to get it
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Typing upsidedown right now...* No, but my husband has been bald since grad school. Do I get partial points for that? My hair finally grew back after a traction set-up attacked my cap, barette, and...
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    I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    sharpeimom replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    more like the little family-owned italian restaurant were we often go and people's reaction is generally something like, "you ate where?" great food, third generation, everyone working there is...
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure they'd count. what about the nickname
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... I'm not quite sure. My great aunt fran (according to family legend) wore heavily starched long sleeved uniforms, white hose, cuban heeled oxfords, and undies and cap with starch. Starched...
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    ...or maybe a grandmother clause?! believe it or not, i'm not a contemporary of f.n. now clara barton?
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    How's this for a second t-shirt idea? Any additions?on a black t-shirt or sweatshirt: Charter Member Crusty Old Bat Society Membership Requirements: 1. Must have already passed state board exam (not...
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! That's me on the far right end. My frilly pink blanket was in the
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! That picture was "lifted" right from my baby
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    sharpeimom replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    my husband has a healing wound on his right foot and ankle. he's been diabetic since the third grade. he spent six weeks in wound rehab with a wound vac. he's home now and the vac and home health...
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ain't that the
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    sharpeimom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yet another crusty ol' bat checkin' in! There has to be some advantage to living this long and seeing as much and being forced to endure this much... and I guess earning my "crusty ol' bat" badge is a...
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    sharpeimom replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    two local surgeons (long retired) drs. butcher and blood:eek: they were
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    sharpeimom replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    you mean they're different?! well, i'll be gosh
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    What's the meanest/nicest thing another nurse or coworker has done for you?

    sharpeimom replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    nicest: it was early march and we were in the midst of a terrible snowstorm. i worked about 35 miles from home and would travel over unplowed mountainous roads traveled only by log trucks overnight. i...
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    Your body did what?!?

    sharpeimom replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    guess what i'm nibbling on a 100 calorie bag of even as i type?! yack! none under my boobs or in any folds -- yet! just a couple in the doggie's tummy and some orange on his
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    sharpeimom replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    granny's in the cellar lordy, can't ya smell 'er? makin' biscuits by the hot 'n greasy stove. her eyes are full of matter that's drippin' in the batter and the (imagine loud sniffing) keeps runnin'...