ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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  1. working triage for Humana

    ebear posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    Does anyone work for Humana as a "personal nurse"? What has been your experience? Is this a good company to work for? I just applied for this position. It's triage from

  2. Breakroom..

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in General 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

  3. Breakroom..

    ebear posted a topic in General 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...

  4. New OR nurse needs some advice

    ebear replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

    I had the same experience, Canes! It was a

  5. Pain Meds

    ebear replied to erin1821's topic in Patient Medications

    Why is a patient ordered oxycodone and hydrocodone at the same time? Ask doc to

  6. what states NEED nurses ?

    ebear replied to pat8585's topic in General 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

  7. Are nurses blue or white collar workers?

    ebear replied to digitiminimi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Blue collar with white

  8. Texting while doing patient care?

    ebear replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm with Viva.

  9. 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...

  10. Does Death Have A Smell?

    ebear replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General 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.

  11. Calling a doctor question.

    ebear replied to iwashere's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree with full

  12. Being Naked Where I Work: A Nurse With Cancer

    ebear replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  13. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    ebear replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Once again, Siri cuts the bull.

  14. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    ebear replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing 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

  15. Denied employment at agency due to ordered prescriptions

    ebear replied to RNwithHonors's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Didn't you know that nurses are superhuman and are never to be on controlled meds for any

  16. When the axe falls...

    ebear replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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

  17. Job interview.. do I really have to put up with this?

    ebear replied to Been there,done that's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So, the interviewer didn't even know what the NCLEX was. Does this give us a clue wherein the problems

  18. Job interview.. do I really have to put up with this?

    ebear replied to Been there,done that's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hygiene Queen, O.M.G.!!! Those "interviews" are just TOO

  19. Job interview.. do I really have to put up with this?

    ebear replied to Been there,done that's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    been there done that,just be aware that many of us are wading through the same waters out here as you. Also, an arrogant "boss" is one thing.... a condescending "boss" won't be tolerated. I also have...

  20. When the axe falls...

    ebear replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is happening to experienced nurses at an alarming rate nationwide, union or not. I was laid off over a year ago with over 30 years experience, MANY certifications, blah blah blah (position...

  21. How much do RNs make working at a doctor's office?

    ebear replied to browsing's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    The last doc's office where I worked (cardiology) I made $26/hr. It depends on

  22. My mistake?

    ebear replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Grn Tea, I'm thinking SV =

  23. Abusive Doctors

    ebear replied to MJB2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you have to call him, put him on speaker phone for the other staff to hear. Then document and get witness's signatures. This is called "lateral violence" and your risk management department will...

  24. Is going into Nursing a good idea?

    ebear replied to littletwinstar's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know where to START replying to the OP. This is all I can think

  25. somebody tell me what this is?

    ebear replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    TOTAL break in aseptic technique! Gloves contaminated from the get go and got worse from there.