Beeba

Beeba has 45 years experience and specializes in PUBLIC HEALTH,ICU, MED SURG, ADMINISTRAT.

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1. My hospital stay

   Beeba replied to Barbq's topic in General Nursing

   Several years ago my husband had major back surgery in a University Hospital 100 miles away from home. The entire week was an unbelievable nightmare. The neurosurgeons were fantastic, but the nursing care was deplorable! I was embarrassed to admit ...

2. What was IV tubing made of before the invention of plastics?

   Beeba replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

   Oh the memories!! I relate to all of them Been Nursing for 42 years! We had a surgeon in the 60's that still used a bunson burner to sterilize the guaze and tape when he changed dressings. Stryker frames, what fun they were.Psych was my first specia...

3. A sad and unexpected loss...

   Beeba replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

   I can appreciate your loss. One of my nurses was murdered last month. That is how I started the week off, with a call from her Momsaying she had been murdered. Small town, things like that don't happen here!! I'm not sure the staff will ever get over...

4. How much did your education cost?

   Beeba replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

   This is my first post, but I just couldn't resist! I graduated from a Diploma school in 1965. My total cost for 3 years was $350!!!!! That was room, board, books, uniform, including laundry, meals, the whole ball of wax. At the time it was the only...

5. My son is missing

   Beeba replied to Katnip's topic in General Nursing

   You are in my prayers. My children are all grown, but it takes me back to when they were teenagers with problems. Stay strong and lean on others for support.