sharann

sharann BSN, RN

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  1. Marking on IV bags

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the good link

  2. To Nurses Coming to America....

    sharann replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question. Why do you

  3. Dear Abbey, about a nurse

    sharann replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    I don't belive more than half of what people write to advice columns. Dear Abbey has always irritated me and now her daughter has taken over. Is she a real psychologist? I don't know, but she...

  4. Marking on IV bags

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I will just start carrying some plain sticky labels in my pockets so I can quickly "mark" the bags without fear of leaching or whatever. Now, to convice the anethesiologists to use the PREMADE...

  5. Why not let me have a PCA?

    sharann replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    Canoehead. How are those post ops doing? Is their pain controlled well? The cut they make is still a big one where I work. What does a bowel resection patient get at your place? A Chole? An appy? That...

  6. ohhhh my aching feet

    sharann replied to bethneyann's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I spent 100 bucks on Aasics running shoes last month and have not been able to live without them at work and off work. Expensive, heck yes, but WELL well worth it ffrom my feets point of view.(Costs...

  7. Why not let me have a PCA?

    sharann replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    Because of 2 things. 1) You had a "female" procedure and we all know those are not as painful as any others(yeah right!) 2) You DARED to self advocate. It is all about control. You should haved had a...

  8. I don't do anesthesia or pain well......

    sharann replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    First, sorry you feel so pukey. Now, I work with many people who react like you do to anesthesia and you do have other options in the future. #1, you should not be given a general for any procedure...

  9. Volume in 1 unit of blood?

    sharann replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    Average we see in PRBC's is 350cc's, but I always double check!(and so does another nurse per

  10. Here I go again

    sharann posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    After a year off my online RN to BSN I have taken the plunge and restarted as of July 2nd. I have 107 units and have about 12 more courses. I stopped last May because I had just put my dog down, and...

  11. Here I go again

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks man. Seeing how well YOU are doing inspires ME. So thanks. A 4.0, that is aweswome. I have only a 3.75 but I'll live. I have decided that if I get all B's, or a C now and then I will still get...

  12. Here I go again

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all, Thanks for the good words. Tweety, how many courses left for you? Is it worth it so far? I am getting psyched up to not fo

  13. "Intro to Nursing" Online?

    sharann replied to ashparker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think if you are willing to pay the outrageous per course fee of a private university it can be done. You don't have to be in the program to take single courses at many schools. Just check them...

  14. If you own Danskos did you...

    sharann replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    I used to wear the White Dansko professionals until last year when I found them to fit much differently and I kept twisting my ankles in them I swore by them for 3 years. The size upping was true for...

  15. Do I have to attend a school loisted on the CA BRN website?

    sharann replied to Catfish RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Too many cooks in the kitchen spoil things(too many boards and agencies complicaating

  16. So How Was YOUR Week?? (Rant!)

    sharann replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't I be lucky enough to have a week like that mjlrn97? Sorry it has not been great. I think that you and the boss ought to have a chat when they get back. About raises, your

  17. Do I have to attend a school loisted on the CA BRN website?

    sharann replied to Catfish RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for clarification liz. I wasn't 100% sure on that one. I do think that if a program is CCNE then it is safe. I guess just check with the school you plan to attend AFTER the BSN (like that is so...

  18. Do I have to attend a school loisted on the CA BRN website?

    sharann replied to Catfish RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If it is NLN accredited I believe that it will transfer to most schools. I am not 100% on this. I made sure that my online program is accredited by everyone just to be sure. Online degrees are not...

  19. Just a vent: why snooker a pt who needs to get up? (and other thoughts)

    sharann replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Zofran costs alot more and it seems like some are influenced by this. I think that sedating agents have their place in patient care when it will HELP the patient. Giving a sedating drug when an...

  20. elimination of nursing position

    sharann replied to storm1's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds fishy to

  21. need your advice before I quit nursing?

    sharann replied to RNcool's topic in General Nursing

    What about urgent care? Still unexpected event(for excitement) but lots of controlled chaos and generalized treatments? You sound overwhelmed and burned out which is common in high risk areas. You may...

  22. clubbing of the hands

    sharann replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    Must be very rare because I did a search and couldn't find

  23. the best way to meet other people in the profession?

    sharann replied to davioh's topic in General Nursing

    Join your local State Student Nurses Association, theres one everywhere. SNA(student nurses association) Best way to meet nursing students, network, and find out about future job

  24. Female Foleys!

    sharann replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    A co-worker taught me a trick. Use a fracture bedpan(the thin flat one) and place the flatter side upside down underneath the patients buttocks. This slightly elevates the hips so you can see more....

  25. Foley Cathether

    sharann replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Straight cathing is a urinary catheter tube inserted into the urethral opening into the bladder to empty it of urine once, then you take it straight out. You do not have a balloon on this and it...