sharann

sharann BSN, RN

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  1. Judge Judy disses nursing

    sharann replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

    I'm watching her now too. I like her for the most part. She is not politically correct and tells things as she sees em. So sue her. She has spent too many years seeing the scum of the earth screw up...

  2. Lung Cancer

    sharann replied to postmortRNhere's topic in General Nursing

    That 13 year old sure got it tough losing both parents so

  3. I made a med error!! (Long)

    sharann replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So many nurses would just never say a word to anyone and cover up the mistake(for fear of action being taken mainly). You have a moral conscience and I think we are all proud of you. This is part of...

  4. Working while sick!

    sharann replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Too

  5. Working while sick!

    sharann replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    I wish more sick nurses would stay home. Maybe then I wouldn't be home sick for the past 11 days! I am sorry you are not well, but you are not helping yourself by working doubles or at all when ill....

  6. Dopplering Pulses--

    sharann replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of a venous pulse. Whooshing yes. I guess we need more experts to answer. I have heard blood flow with doppler but pulses I believed were

  7. Im A Licensed Woman Thank You

    sharann replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    You must be feeling a whole lot better now. So relax abd

  8. ortho post op pain control

    sharann replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopedic

    Our hosptial uses a GISH type orthoinfuser system. Most post op knees are given a PCA, started in PACU along with PACU meds titrated until they are comfortable enough. Most have single shot epidurals...

  9. Skirts in the OR

    sharann replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Operating Room

    Are you an Orthodox Jew by any chance or just prefer skirts? If this a religious thing they may ofer you more leniency with options as long as policy is followed (sometimes

  10. ortho post op pain control

    sharann replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopedic

    You may consider starting the epidural or PCA before the patient starts to feel pain. You can do vigilant neuro and blockade level checks and if you see any sign of movement or sensation progressing...

  11. APNA statement

    sharann replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Psychrn03,Please take half of what I say with a grain of salt, I am still sick after a week and kind of contrary. I do think that APRN's(which would exclude CNS's without DscN I thinkd) will become...

  12. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    sharann replied to kk2000's topic in Pain Management

    Wow, I am impressed with you as a nursing student...you will be one dynamite nurse! Unless you are an addictions nurse in a specific facility where it is appropriate, I strongly feel that you(or me)...

  13. Just a question from a student

    sharann replied to tes85's topic in General Nursing

    That needs to be required viewing for nursing AND medical students if it is the Wit movie. Yes you can cry, but you won't unless it is appropriate. You need to keep your humanity while not falling...

  14. Please re-assure me nurses

    sharann posted a topic in General Nursing

    Re: I have been ill for a week now(per my last post) and my symptoms are strangely bearing resemblance to when I had Mono 10 years ago. It is impossible to get it twice, right? Right???

  15. A Neuro Question: Paralytics/Pupil Reaction?

    sharann replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooo curious as a PACU nurse I don't even recall the answer. C'MON CRNA's, help us with the

  16. Need a vet tech...

    sharann replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Poor baby dog. Fellow pet lover and mother here and it is the worst when the doggie is hurting. My thoughts are with you. I wouldn't give Darvocet though unless directed by Vet. Take him in ASAP...

  17. APNA statement

    sharann replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it will do wonders to solve our current RN shortage and nurse educator shortage. I guess these people solved all the others problems so they have these to work on now. Bravo I added this...

  18. A Neuro Question: Paralytics/Pupil Reaction?

    sharann replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and I have my fingers crossed for you for the NCLEX! Good luck. I can tell you are thinking which is a good

  19. A Neuro Question: Paralytics/Pupil Reaction?

    sharann replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    CRNA's and almost CRNA's? Let's hear it please. Do the pupils react to light when influenced by a paralytic? How about when on

  20. RN but not sure it's for you

    sharann replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Operating Room

    You are not strange or abnormal. Just scared and stressed. Look, without a nursing job you would be too busy already. You did take the NCLEX right? I think you should try to get a nice part-time job...

  21. Nurse Extern in PACU

    sharann replied to ava'smomRN's topic in PACU

    It was my pleasure. I didn't feel pressured as much as bad that you were waiting for an answer. When we ask we want to know NOW! I am the same way. I think that the General Discussion board is just...

  22. Nurse Extern in PACU

    sharann replied to ava'smomRN's topic in PACU

    Sorry Miss JKm, I wanted to answer earlier but had been sick as hell for a week and was frankly too pooped to write anything meanigful. This is a fantanstic oppurtunity for you, very exciting and one...

  23. Boards in 2 days

    sharann replied to alpine76's topic in General Nursing

    Alpine, just relax, and calm down. It will be fine really. If you are ready you are ready now, so forget about studying anymore. Really! If you have been studying for 5 weeks then you are a serious...

  24. Best Colonoscopy prep?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Gastroenterology

    I'm an RN and frequent poster here. I'm just asking for an opinion. Thanks.I'll have my prep tomorrow of Colyte anyhow, I was just

  25. Flu season still here?

    sharann posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long is the flu season? I got a flu shot way back in Octob/early Nov. Can this be the flu I have now in the end of Februrary? Malaise ,sore throat(ouch) fever 102, aches(back and sternum). Did I...