sharann

sharann BSN, RN

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  1. Hypomagnesiumia, I am a ticking time bomb!!

    sharann replied to curleysue's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if you take alot of calcium supplements of antacids? I am so sorry to hear you having a rough time. SOunds like your doctor cares for you. Have you considered going to a clinic for a...

  2. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    sharann replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree wholehartedly with mjlrn in that you really are not ready to be flung into the shark tank especially with a caseload like that! A hospital that offers(in writing) new grad orientation would be...

  3. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    sharann replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't coffee supposed to be served

  4. my very sick puppy Frex

    sharann replied to nursepenny's topic in General Nursing

    so sorry about your baby Frex. I had a terrible time for a while when we lost our Penny. Time heals but its ok to mourn your loss. It is as real a loss as you would feel losing a human loved one. Take...

  5. What does STAT mean to your Lab?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely did not take offense

  6. What does STAT mean to your Lab?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I appereaciate all the responses. Begali, I never have slammed lab and have been nice to them(they never lost my specimens yet!), I just was irritable about the actual draw time. I understand how it...

  7. What would you do?

    sharann posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you had a terminally ill patient who was in agonizing pain whose son or daughter had power of attny for healthcare and wouldn't allow you to give narcotics because"I want mom aware so she can pray...

  8. Help, teaching 6th graders about handwashing

    sharann replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    That is a great way to teach the concept of

  9. Some Excellent Home Remedies That Work

    sharann replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Funny!!!

  10. Where do you go and how many classes left?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Tweety. Sounds lke we are in similar stations in our quest for higher learning. I am amazed that over the past 5 weeks I have written 3 papers (APA style) with 2 to go over the next 2 weeks!...

  11. SCD's and TED hose

    sharann replied to arkierns's topic in General Nursing

    We had a surgeon who ordered both and I just asked him why. I thought it was overboard. He actually surprised me with his answer. He said that when he rounded on pts he would aways find the SCD's on...

  12. online program...

    sharann replied to iluvmusic83's topic in General Nursing

    Check our the online distance forum. I go to JU. I think it is as accredited as any and I am satisfied. I do think I am taking a few extra course

  13. Should OR RN's be ACLS/PALS certified?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    Ok, how about the OR open heart team nurses out there. Are you expected to have ACLS or is it the same as regular OR

  14. Do or nurses do pacu after hours?

    sharann replied to emmijay's topic in PACU

    How can PACU "refuse" call? This is a part of the job. If they can refuse then so can you right? This is terrible. OR should not be recovering. PACU doesn't circulate the OR do they? A nurse is NOT a...

  15. Do or nurses do pacu after hours?

    sharann replied to emmijay's topic in PACU

    RED ALERT! This is unsafe and unethical.PACU and Endoscopy are specialty areas just as the OR. They also expect you to work unsafe shifts, overtime etc. I would be outta there before something...

  16. HELP!!! with ACLS Drugs!

    sharann replied to Town & Country's topic in Emergency

    I always liked NAVEL to remember drugs that can can down an ET Tube Narcan Atropine Valium Epi Lidocaine Of course, things may have changed since I last certified last year!Good luck. Just remember...

  17. Challenge: 25 Words or Less

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

    Hb of 6.2,miscarrage,stupid OB,IV infiltrated,dehydrated pt,no backup RN,supervisors pager"not

  18. Challenge: 25 Words or Less

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

    Hb of 6.2,miscarrage,stupid OB,IV infiltrated,dehydrated pt,no backup RN,supervisors pager"not

  19. How about this for an order?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind the 4-6 hour part, its the overall ignorance of the way he obviously thinks that bugs me. Ativan is a fabulous adjuvant med (to narcotics and NSAID's), and I insist on an Ativan order...

  20. How about this for an order?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind the 4-6 hour part, its the overall ignorance of the way he obviously thinks that bugs me. Ativan is a fabulous adjuvant med (to narcotics and NSAID's), and I insist on an Ativan order...

  21. How about this for an order?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    You think I should? Will I get fired? Our manager is pro-nurse but he is also an MBA and pro making happy

  22. How about this for an order?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    You think I should? Will I get fired? Our manager is pro-nurse but he is also an MBA and pro making happy

  23. How about this for an order?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Ativan is the primary med along with tylenol, OTC if

  24. How about this for an order?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Ativan is the primary med along with tylenol, OTC if

  25. How about this for an order?

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh you guys! What I meant was this guy is one the the "older"(like 75)and more well known breast surgeons in our area. He is new to our hospital because another near us closed down(Again). I...