sharann

sharann BSN, RN

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  1. Craniotomys in the PACU

    sharann replied to jayep99's topic in PACU

    I agree with ELENASTER, neuro patients are a lot LESS scary to me as a PACU nurse than those tonsillectomies. I recommend: All neuro patients come on beds not gurneys to prevent excessive movement...

  2. Caught in the middle

    sharann replied to outbackannie's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice. Pharmacy seems to think that nurses need to call every doc for them for every reason. Sometimes they need tp buck up and call the doc and hear it from the horses mouth. I don't have time...

  3. post op blood pressures

    sharann replied to zuchRN's topic in Operating Room

    You are not missing anything. I would guess that these ortho nurses are New grads or novice nurses. Experienced nurses know that you must assess the PATIENT and not the numbers! First off, those BP...

  4. OR nurses

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    Absolutely not, however, the system is as such that the patient comeing from home first is checked in by the pre-op nurse, then is transferred down to a "pre-op holding" area, and THEN gets taken back...

  5. OR nurses

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    The OR nurse admitted that she had not checked the pts ID band in the holding area. She made the mistake herself.She just didn't check.It is scary how close these things can

  6. My bp is 160/120, go to the ER?

    sharann replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I am stunned that you hadn't gone to ER. I am glad you finally decided to go. I am just stunned at your co-workers as well. Hope you are alright and don't worry about posting. we can

  7. Took the plunge

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks. I did get it but had to turn it down because of the insurance benefits. I am staying put for now but the whole experience of applying and being wanted somewhere kind of charged me up(until the...

  8. Took the plunge

    sharann posted a topic in Operating Room

    ...and applied for a job in a Surgicenter that does everything. I have been recovery room in hospital nursing for several years and I am burnt out(and I work part-time!). I went down in hours because...

  9. Milk and Molasses Enema

    sharann replied to medicrnohio's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, but I want to know, who was the one who first thouhgt of putting MILK and MOLASSES up their rear

  10. ICU pts on the floor

    sharann replied to maythen's topic in General Nursing

    In California ratios in the ICU are 1:2. If you have 2 pts who are ICU boarders, you should never take another. This is a state law. Even if you are in MAternity, you still need to stay with those...

  11. I'm Not in OR Afterall.....Who Would Have Thought....

    sharann replied to wayover20's topic in Operating Room

    You see, you just never

  12. No More Demerol IV Push???

    sharann replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

    Every drug has its adverse effects and it is not helpful to deem a drug evil when each case is different. In the area I work(PACU) Demerol is used for shivering and pain. Is it a first choice for...

  13. Ok guys....I'm stumped!!!

    sharann replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    How sad. I hope it works out. He needs more tests, another workup by someone else

  14. Backbone needed

    sharann posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need a push here. No need to jump on me though please :) There is a new doctor(new to us)whe is an anesthesiologist who is a real SOB.He has a true "I'm the DOCTOR your are the NURSE"attitude. He...

  15. Last day at work...and I feel great!!!

    sharann replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    :balloons: Congratulations on getting paroled. Good luck on your new

  16. NG tube question-please help!

    sharann replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Where was this clinical instructor when the student was giving meds unsupervised? I think a med error write up is harsh. Maybe the instructor should write themself up for NOT being supportive enough...

  17. Backbone needed

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice guys. I just wish I could remember these comebacks AS the incidents occur. I will not be abused though. He is not even my boss, he is just an agency employee. If he stays, he will be a...

  18. Question

    sharann posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Is there a new kind of chest tube that is teeny tiny and has small tubing and a small collection chamber? Saw one on a med surg one day and the nurse there hadn't been inserviced about it! I had never...

  19. Question

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think that you are all right about this. thanks for answering. I think the design is smart and simple, both good things for nurses and

  20. funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    sharann replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    This older woman had just had some type of surgery and my co=worker decided that this poor soul needed some help in the beauty dept, so she proceeded to pluck out and trim with scissors the ladys...

  21. POLLS - and hospitals... Our hospital is currently having us polled

    sharann replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree with the others. This is not

  22. Am I Being Too Sensitive

    sharann replied to itsjustme's topic in General Nursing

    I think that your experience would leave me feeling cold and empty. I guess they are not a warm family type environment over there. You would think that your evaluator would at least know

  23. Physical exertion in staff nursing!

    sharann replied to rellco40's topic in General Nursing

    Must you do 3 12'? This is hard for most. Possibly you could do 2 in a row then one skipping a day or 2? I also think that you do adjust after awhile but not completely. Floor nursing is physically...

  24. Anesthesiologists!

    sharann posted a topic in Operating Room

    Our hospital only has MDA's and they are all leaving very soon. We are actually down to 3 out of 6 now regulars. So the hospital has locum tenens they are called, which I equate to agency or a...

  25. Challenges facing graduate nurses

    sharann replied to BJbj's topic in General Nursing

    7 is a pretty specific number. What you are saying I believe is that you have homework and need 7 challenges faced by GN's? O.k, I'll give you one. Graduate nurses will be faced with the reality of...