Sarah G

Sarah G

ortho rehab, med surg, renal transplant

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About Sarah G

Sarah G specializes in ortho rehab, med surg, renal transplant.


nursing student, will graduate in Dec 2009

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  1. Depressed, or just "Life?"

    I kinda think some of the stigma r/t mental illnesses has faded & people are more open & willing to talk about their problems. Choices for antidepressants have improved & with less side...
  2. Not sure how to make myself happier

    Greetings, Hi, Been in similiar stuff too. It's hard being away from your main support people in a new & challenging situation. Are you in a city, town? Maybe you could look for groups in your...
  3. Just saying no to drugs.

    Stick to your
  4. I was a phlebotomist for 16 years and I definitely love healthcare, but I think I would be happier in a different type of position. I want to get at least a bachelors but I think I want to do...
  5. Contact your state's board of nursing & check to see if they'll have any information on refresher courses. Review your materials from school & concentrate on head to toe assessment. Good
  6. Applying for the same nursing position twice

    I've applied & interviewed for the same area twice. First time was still in nursing school & applied for CNA position to Myleosuppression/Oncology unit. The second time, after graduating &...
  7. sex in the work place...really?

    Sex on the job... actually kinda gross if you think about it. Remember Microbiology? Hospitals aren't the most sanitary of
  8. Dislike working in the lab!

    Could you try another position in your hospital, such as nurse aide or something? That way you could probably get a better idea of what goes on in
  9. Do you really need the money? If not then I'd recommend keeping your schedule/life as it is for now. I worked full time through nursing school b/c needed the $, health insurance & etc. It was...
  10. wearing makeup to work?

    Sure, I wear some makeup at work...usually just foundation & lip gloss, sometimes not depending on time, if I feel like it etc. Its fine to use however much you want to. As for hair, its usually...
  11. Hi all, Just wondering what other folks do when a patient instead of nurse. Do you introduce yourself to other nurses as a nurse yourself? Why? How do you go about doing it without making another...
  12. new and awkward :(

    It'll come eventually. Depending on the pt population such as elderly, children, new moms etc; just talk to them like you would if they were your grandparent, niece or nephew, friend etc (not in an...
  13. One of my former employer's plan of action for earthquake was to run outside & to help w/recovery
  14. I recently gave my notice & my nurse manager asked where was i going? I just figured she's curious & wants to know so I just told her. Plus we had went to school together so i don't believe...
  15. Why does it matter to you what other ppl put on their license plates. Do you sit in a lot of slow moving