sharann

sharann BSN, RN

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  1. Gray's Anatomy

    sharann replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Nursing

    It seems as if the show may be more a reflection of reality than not(unfortunately). Isn't the type of comment made by these interns exactld the king of thing said by their real life counterparts....

  2. Intra-Op Record & Delay Documentation?

    sharann replied to druse's topic in Operating Room

    Thats what I thought. I think that if the staff gets flak for delays though, they should chart it

  3. Smelly Co-Worker

    sharann replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    It may be a medical condition. I think that perhaps she needs to be talked to by someone up higher who recieved an annonymous report of this? This is a sticky

  4. Your Guide to the new BLS/ACLS

    sharann replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I really wonder if they make these changes just so we have to buy the newest edition of the book. Some places require the recent book as a ticket in the door. I am all for evidence based...

  5. Intra-Op Record & Delay Documentation?

    sharann replied to druse's topic in Operating Room

    Our OR nurses almost never put the delay or code down. Is there a reason for this as it happens very often.There is a simple checkbox on the form. Is there a reason I am not aware of for them not...

  6. Mouthcare

    sharann replied to Floridanurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I cant tell you how many patients who have been NPO for 12 hours come to the PACU with food and junk stuck and dried to dentures. .It is gross yes, but I just cannot see putting those yucky things...

  7. Epidural vs. PCA pump

    sharann replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Pain Management

    I'm sorry, I just realized that Nellie may have been talking about a continuous epidural infusion vs a PCA. In that case my experience is that patients do far better with the pre-op epidural...

  8. Epidural vs. PCA pump

    sharann replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Pain Management

    Nellie, they should get BOTH. Yes, both. Let me explain. They should get an Epidural pre-op which should be bolused prior to waking the patient from general(anesthesia does this of course). Then, in...

  9. Painful Feet, Please Help!

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

    Can I hijack this post by offering my condolences then asking about heel cracks? How do you get them to heel(pun

  10. On My Own!!

    sharann replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations

  11. How do you give cough syrup?

    sharann replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I give it from a distance of approximately 5 feet from the patients mouth. Sticky red syrup is really hard to get out of my hair! As for the original ?, I think that if the taste is so awful to the...

  12. Do I have a shot @ landing a job in day surgery PACU? (w/no PACU exp)

    sharann replied to INtoFL_RN's topic in PACU

    I think it depends on how badly they are in need. Most places require some experience, but others are more than happy to on the job you. Depends on the situation. I say apply if you want it and see...

  13. First Names & "Professionalism"

    sharann replied to porsch65's topic in Operating Room

    I would also like to know the answer to this one. If there is a new rule about first names,I hope that the physicians must adhere to it as well.Otherwise it is a bold statement that screams docs are...

  14. I made a mistake with my home meds and it affected me at work, will I lose my job?

    sharann replied to jeanapoole's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am that this happened. I am sure you didn't go to work knowing you took 2 Ambien, but realized your error later? I agree that you need to be honest and get an...

  15. PACU--a day in the life

    sharann replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in PACU

    RN34Tx nailed it about the pain issues. I cannot believe the amount of narcotics I give some paitents and they are still awake let alone spontaneousl breathing. The fine tuning is an art that comes...

  16. PACU--a day in the life

    sharann replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in PACU

    Ok, since you were brave and went "there" I will add that our L/D dept does that as well, PLUS they take credit for the deliveries done in our OR!So there stats reflect productivity that we do the...

  17. What is the CAT reaction to codeine?

    sharann replied to BirdFeederLady's topic in Pain Management

    I like your

  18. A Dear Abbey letter. What is your take?

    sharann replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess that he had a repair of an inguinal hernia. I don't believe every single thing a family member says either(like there was no warning before pulling covers off). How many times has a...

  19. PACU--a day in the life

    sharann replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in PACU

    I'll try. Bearing in mind that every PACU is different, I love this area of nursing hving only have worked in Tele previously. We are a community hospital of moderate size and currently are running...

  20. New Job.....First Day Jitters

    sharann replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Sounds like you are on your way to great new

  21. How can I get my Hematocrit up?--FAST!

    sharann replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you have to get it up so fast(the crit that is, so get those minds out of the gutter:rolleyes: )!) So what I mean to say is there is no rush. Eat well and bring the crit up safely. You will be...

  22. New Job.....First Day Jitters

    sharann replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Jitters sound about right. I don't think any of us would feel any differently when starting in a new place, lots of experience or not. They sound thrilled to have you, I hope the feeling is

  23. What is the CAT reaction to codeine?

    sharann replied to BirdFeederLady's topic in Pain Management

    Where did your instructor get this from? NEver heard of it put that way. The constipation nausea and vomiting

  24. FABULOUS preceptor!!!

    sharann replied to chickdude1's topic in General Nursing

    I am so happy to hear these encouraging stories from students. Please share more to remind us all of the joys of learning from one

  25. Why are established nurses not helpful to students?

    sharann replied to chickdude1's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't get! No matter how many times I hear it I just don't understand what IS the problem with these crappo nurses. They really need to get over themselves. Now, if I happen to work with a...