sharpeimom

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    What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    sharpeimom replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
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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

    former psych nurse here. . . "no! you can't skip your ___ because you feel so good today!" and conversely, "no! you most certainly cannot have two ___ because you feel crummy today. i'm sorry but...
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    The Cardiologist's Funeral

    sharpeimom posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    The Cardiologist's Funeral A cardiologist died and was given an elaborate funeral. After the usual sermon by a preacher and testimonials from friends and colleagues, everyone finally learned the...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    sharpeimom replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    originally posted by anthonyrnbsn why do some people exist? so you can get paid to help them. also so when you go home after a horrible day you can say to yourself, "thank g*d, i'm not that...
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    Night Shift vs. Day Shift Names

    sharpeimom replied to RNdiva505's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the
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    for those of you that dress business casual for work..

    sharpeimom replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Psychiatric

    i second rn/writer's suggestion. when i worked in a state mental hospital as an rn, we wore either tan or navy docker-style slacks with either a tan or navy polo shirt with the hospital's name...
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    Explaining to a new employer being terminated

    sharpeimom replied to sorry's topic in General Nursing

    i was fired from one job for a slightly weird reason. i got a new supervisor and my lawyer dad had been the prosecuting attorney when her teenage son was convicted of dui. that had been about 15...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    sharpeimom replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this one goes for husbands too!!! i'll even show you how -- again . .
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    Ridiculous "House Rules"

    sharpeimom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    yikes!!
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    sharpeimom replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you mean ...... these patients are
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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

    congratulations! that's so
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    For Laffs - Take The Nurse's Cap Quiz

    sharpeimom replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing Humor

    i got 10 out of 10 correct! two answers were guesses though.
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    I just don't get it.....

    sharpeimom replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    i'm sorry you're being treated like that. students call my husband at home and email him regularly to ask questions and he gets right back to them. mention it to your dean or dept. chair. my all...
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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

    "you want me to do what?" oh, wait a second... i did say that to an especially difficult psych
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    Addressing a 'patient' or a 'client'?

    sharpeimom replied to PallaviMuraleedharan's topic in General Students

    when i worked in mh, they were referred to as
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    Nursing action for L&D meds

    sharpeimom replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i guess our witch hazel bush/tree, which is over 100 years old, doesn't know it shouldn't be growing and prospering this far north. i brewed the bark and strained it one summer but it was far too weak...
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    Diversity.. at what price?

    sharpeimom replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    don't think so. i just have that feeling
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    You know you spend too much time on AN when....

    sharpeimom replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    when you're either sitting in your recliner or propped up in bed and are online, and suddenly begin to laugh so hard the cats get down and your husband just looks at you knowingly and asks, "which...
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    If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    sharpeimom replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    assuming i were still physically able, then yes! nothing much would
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    sharpeimom replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    my mind doesn't even want to go
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    Do you think this law is fair in regards to healthcare workers in Illinois?

    sharpeimom replied to adoglover's topic in General Nursing

    no
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    Do you think marijuana should be legalized?

    sharpeimom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    no...
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    If you got frisked...

    sharpeimom replied to Callisonanne's topic in Psychiatric

    not much. nothing that could be used against me to hurt me. i also worked in a state psych hospital. a pen and necessary keys. everything else was in my
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    How many of you have a BSN

    sharpeimom replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    b.s.n. m.s.n and b.a. creative writing
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    Diversity.. at what price?

    sharpeimom replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i have never understood why we americans feel everyone on the planet must speak fluent american-style english, when the persons in other parts of the world learn british english. words are spelled...