sharann

sharann BSN, RN

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  1. Drug Users in the hospital

    sharann replied to Ready's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you work in a drug rehab center or unit, it is not your job(or mine) to diagnose or cure a person of their addiction. I do not have enough time in my day to do these things, nor do I want to. I...

  2. Anesthesiologists!

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    So what did you

  3. What do you do when a patient takes their meds at an "unusual" time?

    sharann replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Did you really have West Nile? Are you ok? p.s: I vote for taking the meds when you find most

  4. Jacksonville University

    sharann replied to MOnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have taken 4 courses so far with JU and find the quality of education high. As a matter of fact, there are alot more papers than expected. I am not happy with the number of non nursing courses I...

  5. Took the plunge

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    Good news is, I got a call back today! Bad news, I was at work and my hubby took a message, so I have to wait until Wednesday to call them back(I work tomorrow). So it looks like a possibility that...

  6. looking for feedback/advice on this idea

    sharann replied to dutchgirl's topic in Orthopedic

    I learn something new here each time I

  7. You can't go upside down when you menstruate?

    sharann replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    That's one I would never have thought of Sounds like a guy thought up that

  8. You can't go upside down when you menstruate?

    sharann replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, my mom still belives in the tampon=non virgin myth. After I got married she said it was probably ok to use them. HA, I'd been using them since I was 15. One time though I had one in too long I...

  9. You can't go upside down when you menstruate?

    sharann replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    MEN[-tal illness Actually I take Yoga regularly and asked this question. My instructor's answer was that when upside down we are preventing a downward flow and this is considered "unhealthy". I never...

  10. Add 20 Meq KCL

    sharann posted a topic in General Nursing

    I never understood why it seems that just about EVERY surgeon writes for added KCL in maintenence IV's, even in pts with very normal K levels. IS it habit or do surgical fluid losses really affect...

  11. This is just the best ! and it's true !

    sharann replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is cool. Sad that it takes an act of God to get a doc to remember his

  12. First Ventilator Pt. Tonight...what to do?

    sharann replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I also would vote no. I also question the person who asked you to do this. They have no right to send you into something that is so dangerous. Just because hes a DNR doesn't mean they can't or won't...

  13. ampule breaker/snapper thread

    sharann replied to amy's topic in General Nursing

    Filter needles are used to filter out microscopic glass particles. We use them (are supposed to) on all amplules. As for breaking them, I also use a piece of gauze or an alcohol packet opened.The few...

  14. When does it stop..New JCAHO Standards Require Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling

    sharann replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Next year will be, oh lets see, how about" nurses will use BLACK pens on narrative charting and BLUE ink on graphic..." Maybe they will focus on us kissing their butts more next

  15. Online Masters Degree??????

    sharann replied to susant's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on the MSN! What kind of CNS are you going

  16. Site marking

    sharann posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, Who is responsible for the actual site marking pre-operatively. Does the floor nurse have to, or the OR nurse, or the preop nurse...?

  17. What to do when the IV bag runs dry?

    sharann replied to mstigerlily's topic in Patient Medications

    Our facility uses a "dial-a flow" device that is an extension with a dial on it which can be set to deliver a certain amount per hr. They are NOT precise but can help alot if not using a pump. The...

  18. Local Anesthesia Policy

    sharann replied to oreducator's topic in Operating Room

    This is the way our OR does locals as

  19. Position Paper Help

    sharann replied to RNMurph's topic in General Nursing

    Since ratios are in effect here in Calif I would search the CNA and DHHS web sites as well for info. Without ratios care in California would surely be much worse for the patient. The work is still too...

  20. does a previous history of mental illness keep you out of nursing

    sharann replied to questionscurious's topic in General Nursing

    I think in MOST cases a "mental" illness is akin to any physical malady. Some of us are diabetic, some have IBD, some with MS or Lupus and so on. we ALL have some limitation and we know what that is....

  21. Site marking

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks

  22. patient questions

    sharann replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't annoy any nurse I know. What may annoy us is when doctors do not provide informed consent and we are left to explain things(which is not right). Also, you may come across a patient asking a...

  23. Case Scheduling

    sharann replied to shodobe's topic in Operating Room

    The thing is that one time, you will have that actual emergency and guess what? All teams will be busy doing lap choles and wart removals. Then the s&*t will hit the fan. Just sit back and emjoy...

  24. Case Scheduling

    sharann replied to shodobe's topic in Operating Room

    I too am amazed at how common this is. We have been dealing with similar issues Shodobe and it affects us all from the OR to anesthesia to techs to PACU. After hours is considered 7pm or weekends.We...

  25. Colonoscopy prep

    sharann replied to suzanne62's topic in Gastroenterology

    Caroladybelle, How well does your new prep seem to work? I have Crohn's and will need to have a scope soon(been 3 years,oops). The fleets soda prep makes me so ill and nauseous. I wonder how the Mag...