sharpeimom

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    Not motivated

    sharpeimom replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN to RN

    I think we all hit lows at various times throughout any long program. It's simply a part of human nature. Something I did was to reward myself with small things after I'd read a chapter, a section, or...
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    Please share your "calling"

    sharpeimom replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Nursing

    Psych Welcome to Allnurses! Check out the breakdown while you're
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    One Day I Will Be Seizure Free!

    sharpeimom replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My triggers are: heat elevated temp hot flashes extreme stress being startled strobing lack of sleep alcohol -- even the amount in
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    Thank you notes?

    sharpeimom replied to j9199's topic in General Students

    I always wrote individual thank you notes to each committee member. Once I got started, it wasn't as intimidating as I was as afraid it would be. And, yes, it really does make a
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    pt refuses, wants med later

    sharpeimom replied to chsc's topic in Patient Medications

    If I were to be hospitalized, I'm afraid I'd have to insist that one of my med times be adjusted. Not to be a pain, but if it's given the way the drug company recommends, I will be very dizzy,...
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    Bunion surgery

    sharpeimom replied to Heliantus's topic in General Nursing

    A beloved family friend had bunion surgery several years ago. Her orthopedist said he only did bunion surgery two ways: either a single foot or both feet at one time because, in his experience, if...
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    What are some things we can buy that will make nursing school a little easier?

    sharpeimom replied to FloatyFlowers's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When clinicals start, wear a really good pair of shoes that provide lots of support. Also support pantyhose. Get your hair cut or trimmed so it's easy to care for. If you can afford it, buy a second...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    sharpeimom replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Some oddball names in an obit in today's paper. Herman Lee ____ Jr. died His eldest son is named Herman WALTER, II Second son is named Herman MARSHALL (after Grandpa) His sisters names are: Betty...
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    Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    sharpeimom replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My badge said: Sharpeimom Last Initial MSN RN Hospital
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    concerns about seeking mental health treatment

    sharpeimom replied to brittanypaige93's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Even if you think your feelings will go away, or are scared it will hurt your nursing career, or are afraid of what "people" might think, you must get help. My husband was born after his mom was sure...
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    One Day I Will Be Seizure Free!

    sharpeimom replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have walked in your shoes. I have been epileptic since I was 13 months. I have simple and complex partial seizures. I don't lose consciousness, and can follow the conversation. I took Tegretol...
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    Your worst interview

    sharpeimom replied to RN1485's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My worst interview was weird and I suspect one like it might not ever again. I did my homework on the hospital and the floor. Everything sounded good. I arrived on time, was appropriately dressed, and...
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    Holiday Pay-- Anyone else heard of this??

    sharpeimom replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    That's the way our hospital paid too. You were given every other holiday off plus your birthday was treated as a personal holiday as well. You could either work it and get paid at time-and-a-half or...
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    Looking for psych nurses with experience of wearing uniforms and street clothes.

    sharpeimom replied to jeffthenursern's topic in Psychiatric

    I was a psych nurse for twenty years. We wore street clothes -- docker-style pants or cargo pants in navy or tan with short or long sleeved polo shirts. Our first names, the hospital's name, and...
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    Drama...drama....drama....

    sharpeimom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I think the biggest mess I ever had to work around was when two psych aides were divorced. O. M. Goodness! That would have been bad enough but family members on both sides worked in the building or...
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    Have you ever puked/fainted/etc at work?

    sharpeimom replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    You probably already have smelled it somewhere like church or a mall. I can't improve on my husband's description of it. He says it smells just like ____'s Funeral Home right before a
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    Items a new nurse needs 1st day of work!!!

    sharpeimom replied to Kellz321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How does this sound? For your first couple of weeks or a month, stick with the basics like stethoscope, scissors, hemostat, lunch money, etc. Also, for your locker....Tylenol, Tampax, gum or mints,...
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    Child Psych vs Adult Psych. Which is more demanding?

    sharpeimom replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I wax an adult (and occasional upper teen) psych nurse for over twenty years, and I'd say child and early adolescent psych is harder My husband teaches on the college level and says that's his...
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    Does anyone actually read all the reading assignments?

    sharpeimom replied to vettechtoRN's topic in General Students

    I realize that it seems like a LOT! but you really do need to read it all. Nursing school will consume practically every minute of your time. This isn't like high school was. I'm not lecturing or...
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    Have you ever puked/fainted/etc at work?

    sharpeimom replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I was a student and was assigned a patient who had lower Gl tract bleeding. He alternately had massive blowout obnoxious smelling diarrhea or equally putrid vomit. That wasn't what what did me in...
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    Don't get too excited!

    sharpeimom replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I ran until I became disabled. I ran half marathons or just ran premeasured routes. Often, our dog ran too. I'd run about three to five miles per day. I also used the pool and workout room at the YM....
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    What do you do to mask odors? A mask? Vicks under nose?

    sharpeimom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yep! You caught me, Trevy! I'll 'fess up... there's a cheesecloth bag of anti-shar pei gas remedy next to me as I type. Good thing they're so darned
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    What's a "difficult pt" to you?

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

    As far as I'm concerned, someone who's detoxing, coming down, who doesn't want to take his meds, or participate in mandated groups once he gets there, isn't really the kind of difficult that drives me...
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    What do you do to mask odors? A mask? Vicks under nose?

    sharpeimom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have used: peppermint oil, Vicks, a mint teabag tucked into my mask, eucalyptus oil, toothpaste, fresh mint leaves in a room, orange peels in the corners of a room, coffee in a filter, oil of...
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    sports bras?

    sharpeimom replied to JennaJoker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Underwire bras are no longer an option for those of us who have had lumpectomies or mastectomies, and sports bras are a comfortable