sharann

sharann BSN, RN

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  1. fatigue and SSRIs

    sharann replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that most of the syptoms such as sleepyness are transient and will lessen or go away in a short time (days to

  2. Locked ICU

    sharann replied to Missy CCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm all for controlling visitors access. This is a safety measure not a control issue. I think that we do need to be flexible with visitation (I work in a semi-locked unit and have had people sneak in...

  3. Late Entries

    sharann replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very good alternative, and I have done it in the past. As long as it is not documented 3 days later, in which case you need a backup plan for

  4. question about a case study?

    sharann replied to mea2's topic in General Nursing

    Also. If the patient is a "drug" or "chemical" code only, the technically you could reverse the Morphine with Naloxone, but why put a terminal patient back into severe pain? It is a very complex...

  5. Your Perceptions on Health

    sharann replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    You answer first! :) What ar YOUR perceptions

  6. question about a case study?

    sharann replied to mea2's topic in General Nursing

    No CPR or no drug code? It

  7. what is the youngest mi that you have seen

    sharann replied to kcrnsue's topic in General Nursing

    My cousin who is 33 had an MI. (I wonder if the 3 packs of cigs and 8 cups of espresso a day plus stress affected

  8. Can you belive this???!!!

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am FINALLY coughing alot less and can actually sleep through the night! I was ruling out a virus and I guess that it was one. I was ready to go tp the doctor but woke up improved(go figure)....

  9. Can you belive this???!!!

    sharann posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have had a cough for about 9 days. My husband has a milder version of it and had lost his voice a couple weeks ago before I started coughing, so I guess we probably have a virus.The cough is the...

  10. Recovery Room anyone?

    sharann replied to debtor11's topic in Operating Room

    Heck, with your experience I am certain many PACU's would love to have you , PerDiem or P/T or whatever. I will say though that recovery is quite different from the other units in that our main...

  11. latex is this a sign of being allergic to it?

    sharann replied to Godswill's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure its the latex in the condom? It could be lack of lubrication or possible spermicide that coats the

  12. Can you belive this???!!!

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Self medicate, who me??? Yes you are right. I will get an appt if no improvement by weekend. Thanks

  13. Can you belive this???!!!

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    BUSTED ME! Yes, I do know that I should have tried to be seen, and I would actually have gone in. I also didn't demand cough medicine, I asked. I just know that if I worked there I would at LEAST as...

  14. Precepting new nurses

    sharann replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about this overnight and I think that having her work with a couple more nurses for a shift will help her (I am NOT implying you are at fault here). She may gain a new perspective and maybe...

  15. Precepting new nurses

    sharann replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    She may just be overwhelmed, and frankly, just new. It takes some individuals more time to be able to see that big picture. I know exactly what you are saying. It may just take time. Remember the...

  16. ACLS class, need info please

    sharann replied to Schweetnsazzy's topic in General Nursing

    YOu need to learn the Algorithms. They are similar in many ways. For example, they all start with opening the airway. You also need to know that V-FIB needs DEFIB (Always). They will cover it all on...

  17. Read the order before hanging blood

    sharann replied to jannecdote's topic in General Nursing

    Blood should be treated as a medication. I understand thae realities of floor nursing are really tough and that RN's trust the LPN's very much. However, I would check an order to hang blood(or give a...

  18. need help to support a peer

    sharann replied to miss.bandaid's topic in General Nursing

    Just tell her to get on with life. Unless she is trying to tell you something else and is testing you. Maybe she really took tylenol with

  19. Do you use powder on your patients?

    sharann replied to mamaof3's topic in General Nursing

    I only use a light sprinkle on bedpans. Is there another alternative to keep their behinds from sticking(boy do they stick) to the plastic bedpans? I am open to

  20. Clinton syndrome

    sharann replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    cybercat, I know you take them all seriously(even when they are crackpots!). I just have learned to alway listen to the patient, as you

  21. help with conversion !!!!

    sharann replied to minnielynn's topic in General Nursing

    WHY are they teaching minims? I have never used or seen them used in 4 years of nursing, and I deal with meds all

  22. Pronouncing "JCAHO"

    sharann replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    Just call them the joint commission if you are worried. What's in a

  23. Clinton syndrome

    sharann replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    Well, how many of those may actually have a REAL problem? Let's be careful not to pre-judge. I just took care of a 35 yr old man who will need to undergo a triplle bypass soon (no smoking, exercises...

  24. Does Johnson & Johnson Commercial Really Help Nursing?

    sharann replied to Snoopd's topic in General Nursing

    Call me sappyt, but I liked the song and commercial. I still think that a commercial on safe and appropriate staffing would be a real public

  25. gift for mother in law/starting chemo soon

    sharann replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    Thats a really knid idea. Wishing your MI