ebear BSN, RN

ebear has 37 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg/Peds/O.R./Legal/cardiology.

ebear's Latest Activity

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   Breakroom..

   ebear replied to ebear's topic in Nursing

   Did did try to keep my regular password, Commuter. Didn't work. UGH! Kept redirecting me even when I read to the bottom of the page in it's entirety several times. Maybe I'm just a doofus!
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   Breakroom..

   ebear posted a topic in Nursing

   I have been trying to get logged into "breakroom" for hours now and changing password (as required) etc. I can read all of your kind words but have been unable to reply. Maybe my registration will go through eventually. I would just like to thank all of you for your kind words, encouragement, support and prayers during this very trying time. It means more than you all will ever know. :heartbeat With heartfelt gratitude, Ebear
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   New OR nurse needs some advice

   ebear replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

   I had the same experience, Canes! It was a beeotch!
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   Who the Heck Am I Now??

   ebear replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing

   Viva, you are indeed awesome! What a great post! Just look at you making a mental illness humorous on a "bad" day. You're still you, only better. :hug:
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   Pain Meds

   ebear replied to erin1821's topic in Medications

   Why is a patient ordered oxycodone and hydrocodone at the same time? Ask doc to review.
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   what states NEED nurses ?

   ebear replied to pat8585's topic in Nursing

   Try both Carolinas. MANY teaching hospitals, as well as rural areas, are hiring new grads. It's the ones with >20yrs experience who are having the most problems finding employment.
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   Blue or white collar?

   ebear replied to digitiminimi's topic in Professionalism

   Blue collar with white trim.
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   Texting while doing patient care?

   ebear replied to klone's topic in Relations

   I'm with Viva. TOTALLY.
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   New OR nurse needs some advice

   ebear replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

   Smiggers, Don't sweat it. At 2 months, you are just now getting your feet wet. Keep a little notebook in your pocket and jot down things to remember. DO NOT let them put you in a room alone until you have more experience under your belt. It matters not if you are short staffed. Volunteer to help with cases you are not familiar/comfortable with. Scrubbing as much as you can will help you become a better circulator. You can do this! Keep hanging! :hug:
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    Does Death Have A Smell?

    ebear replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nursing

    I haven't noticed a smell but I CAN see impending death in the eyes. It's sort of a "far away", blank, "other worldly" look. :uhoh21:
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    Calling a doctor question.

    ebear replied to iwashere's topic in Nursing

    I also agree with full introduction.
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    Being Naked Where I Work: A Nurse With Cancer

    ebear replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

    Ruby, I had a colon resection (ca ) a few yrs back and was nekkid at my hospital, too. It will be OK, I promise! My 1st post op day, a fellow nurse brought a HUGE fruit arrangement to me in all it's glory. Me thinking to myself: "hmmmm.....wonder if I can eat this with an NG tube"..... The staff enjoyed the fruit and came in my room to take their breaks. You will remain in my prayers, Ruby! :hug:
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    Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    ebear replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Professionalism

    Once again, Siri cuts the bull. :)
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    Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    ebear replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Professionalism

    There are certified medical assistants, but they are by no means "registered". Time to bring this to the atention of state boards of nursing nationwide.
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    Denied employment at agency due to ordered prescriptions

    ebear replied to RNwithHonors's topic in Relations

    Didn't you know that nurses are superhuman and are never to be on controlled meds for any reason?
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    When the axe falls...

    ebear replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism

    kcmylorn, Just call it like you see it, why don't cha?? :rotfl: I LOVE it!!!!