Sherri RN

Sherri RN

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  1. When RNs Get Terrible Care Themselves

    Sherri RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I went into the ER one summer to be treated for moderate to severe neck pain, a few days after a ride on the "Master Blaster," a fantastic water slide with a 70 foot drop. After the triage nurse...

  2. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Sherri RN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

  3. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Sherri RN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh My, Good

  4. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Sherri RN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    That reminds me of my favorite way to get pysch patients to take their meds when they're refused previously... "Mr X, time to take your vitamin H! (or vitamin V, or vitamin A) where H is haldol, v is...

  5. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    Sherri RN replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    "The Next Hilton" heh

  6. Help! I'm losing focus...

    Sherri RN replied to Mommy2Maddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. Relax. 2. Plan to relax. If you can get a sitter a couple times try studying in a relaxing place that is relaxing for you. For me, it's by water like the apartment complex swimming pool (passed...

  7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Sherri RN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    They snap the teeth off. I've heard they duct tape the gerbils in other

  8. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Sherri RN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I often check the tele to see if my cramps showed up on the news. I swear they are 3.9 on the rector scale. Sherri RN Travis Air Force Base,

  9. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Sherri RN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: still chuckling... heh heh... vegas

  10. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    Sherri RN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    That's what came to my mind. I want you get some legal advisors and talk over the possibility of a lawsuit. You need to get your state record CLEAN so you can start over and shine like you're supposed...

  11. function of a professional nurse

    Sherri RN replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    You're welcome. I hope you get accepted into a program. You are resourceful, using a board like this to get answers to your questions. We need you in nursing. The functions of a professional nurse...

  12. Chronic Tardiness

    Sherri RN replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my career whenever I've been chronically late there was a nurse on the unit who I worked with or relieved who I felt threatened by. I started being on time when I realized how I was feeling and...

  13. New grad orientation programs

    Sherri RN replied to hartford1042's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think an orientation program for new graduates is great. The one the Air Force uses is called the Nurse Transition Program and they have it at a few different bases; more choices for the new recruit...

  14. Am I In The Right Place?

    Sherri RN replied to el0489's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The first thing to do is get your personal worries dealt with so you can shine at work. Explore all the caregiver options for your son; you may have to change jobs or move near your mother or aunt or...

  15. If I can only get organized !

    Sherri RN replied to mzkede's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on graduation, starting a career in nursing, and getting to work right away. I went back to med surg to network so I could get the higher paying management jobs. I felt disorganized at...

  16. frustrated on "2 yr experience required"

    Sherri RN replied to megan mahal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Call up an Air Force recruiter and ask for the number to the Health Professions recruiter. Ask about the Nurse Transition Program and if you could get sponsored for a day onto the base nearest you and...

  17. CNA Question

    Sherri RN replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    In the military it's a little different. The run of the mill soldier knows the care, consideration, and urgency they'd receive if they ever needed to seriously yell, "medic!" and I think that a lot of...

  18. Areas for a new RN??

    Sherri RN replied to megan mahal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recommed med / surg because as a nurse preceptor I believe in the basics, especially at the beginning. I wouldn't pay attention to such labels as "new graduate RN program." What I would pay...

  19. need advice PLEASE

    Sherri RN replied to cajam6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Every new nursing job I've taken there has been some negative feelings that the techs think the RNs are lazy and vice versa. Due to some guidance from some great senior techs who knew differently and...

  20. my first year was awful .....now what?

    Sherri RN replied to opesgirl6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, always best to go back to basics and gain confidence from there. Tele nursing is like drinking from a firehose. For a formula for success try med surg nursing and look for mentors /...

  21. Now I am really questioning nursing

    Sherri RN replied to socalirn's topic in General Nursing

    There have been times when I have really questioned whether my decision to come into this field was right or not. My soul searching at those times has always reaffirmed my self acceptance, that I...

  22. Research ..... Help!

    Sherri RN replied to chlyxenne's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    When I took a course in nursing service management alot of the management textbooks went over sociological trends like the ones you're asking about. I can't remember the names of the books but a...

  23. Information needed

    Sherri RN replied to sparkplug's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One of your best courses of action would be to work with a group or preceptor on this. Examples and visuals will take up pages nicely but an experienced RN can help you keep the big picture and make a...

  24. function of a professional nurse

    Sherri RN replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    The nurse MONITORS the patient's response to the plan of care and COLLABORATES with the physician and team (physical therapy, dietician, pharmacist, etc) to ensure the appropriate plan of care is...

  25. Michigan Preparing To Let Doctors Refuse To Treat Gays

    Sherri RN replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I could not believe that. I had to look for supporting web articles on the internet to colloborate that. That would so not go over in California, Dude. Sherri, RN Fairfield,