ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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  1. really gross doctor

    ebear replied to aye caramba's topic in General Nursing

    Makes me wonder if he washes his hands after going to the bathroom too...after all, he probably didn't get anything on them!!

  2. Co-worker stabbed in surgery

    ebear replied to ScaredNewNurse's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  3. Fluid Warmer

    ebear replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    joeb1, If the parents choose to pursue the issue legally, it would more than likely settle out of court. What's to defend?? I hope the baby did not need skin grafts, etc. I'm sure that your patients...

  4. Outside Scope of Practice in CA?

    ebear replied to CalsMom's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure this job description is in writing, then fax a copy to your state's board of nursing for review. All of these issues are outside the scope of practice for RNs, except suture or staple...

  5. Fluid Warmer

    ebear replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anesthesia has every right to complain about not having warm I.V. fluids. Maintaining the patient's temp in the O.R. is extremely important; however, the fluid warmers should be thermostat controlled...

  6. Demented Residents & Funny Comments

    ebear replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I once had a sweet LOL who was getting IV fluids. The pump kept beeping because she was restless and moving all over the bed. After I'd been in her room for the umpteenth time, she said in her...

  7. Anyone have picture of the shoulder head positioner?

    ebear replied to hotdog19d's topic in Operating Room

    Good job, WitchyRN! I think this is the one the OP was referring to. I believe the Mayfield is used primarily for neuro

  8. Failed CNOR

    ebear replied to zippster's topic in Operating Room

    dster, I'm so sorry. Don't kick yourself over this. Grab an AORN Standards book and study it over and over. You'll be fine in time--I promise! Just press on! Try to focus on sterilization issues,...

  9. Anyone have picture of the shoulder head positioner?

    ebear replied to hotdog19d's topic in Operating Room

    Check Amsco head holders/positioners. Probably different manufacturers out there. Google

  10. Does anyone else still have bad feeling for thier past clinical instructors?

    ebear replied to racing-mom4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well...I think Daytonite said it best! :rollMy instructor for advanced med/surg (ICU) was a total witch! After I graduated, I never had to see her again! I only wish that I had the opportunity to...

  11. HR 493- Genetic Nondiscrimination- A Few Questions

    ebear replied to AvaRN22's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hate to sound so ignorant here, but I have NO IDEA what you're talking about. Could you translate to

  12. Assult and battery of staff

    ebear replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    Just this weekend in my area, 2 nurses were assaulted by a 15 y.o. with scissors. The 2 nurses are hospitalized. This was NOT a psych. pt either. According to news reports: " The patient faces assault...

  13. Another "great idea"

    ebear replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Brilliant management strikes again!! IMO, the patients would be even more upset with this when the "schedule" does not work out...and we ALL know it won't. When will they ever learn that we are...

  14. "You are getting very good care"

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

    That would drive me absolutely

  15. Classic Patient Statements

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

    I had a pt. with cholecystitis one time write me a note "Ebear, what is my Billy Reuben today?" I had to laugh and thought..."hmmm....I think I used to date him in high

  16. The "TRUE" Blue Bloater on Oprah

    ebear replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, you're so

  17. When is it time to quit?

    ebear replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The administrator will be quite proud of these "cost cutting measures" when the facility is slapped with a law suit! That will lighten the old pocketbook!

  18. What the h e double hockey sticks?!!

    ebear replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some men are STOOPID and think nurses make $$. He's also probably been watching too many "hospital" shows on

  19. When is it time to quit?

    ebear replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Commuter and Ingelein, y'all deserve medals!!...and to think that these residents pay through the nose for JCAHO accredited facilities that are so extremely poorly staffed! God Bless You for all you...

  20. The "TRUE" Blue Bloater on Oprah

    ebear replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was wondering how the great Dr. Oz knows how all of his internal organs and brain are now blue? Did he have laparoscopy and cranioscopy? He's still sorta cute though, even if he's blue...

  21. Am I too old to be new in the ER?

    ebear replied to joy09's topic in Emergency

    Well, if that ain't the truth, Bill! I find some of the "twentysomethings" dragging butt around after a few minutes! PAHLEEZ! ...and y'all don't slap

  22. When is it time to quit?

    ebear replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Commuter, how in the world are you handling 67 pts. by yourself??? That's INSANE!!! How long do they expect you to do this and who supposed to be covering your

  23. What the h e double hockey sticks?!!

    ebear replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Offended??? H E double hockey sticks, NO! I think it's funny and I'd just laugh at him. Now, I have been offended when a doc pinched my rear end when I've been scrubbed and couldn't slap the feces out...

  24. Belly Button Gunk

    ebear replied to Squaw's topic in Operating Room

    I swear I think some people could grow tomatoes in there!

  25. SCD orders

    ebear replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    We implemented an "Intraoperative Order Sheet" years ago. This covered: 1. Which prep solution to use 2. Foley cath (removed in O.R. or not) and straight cath pre-op 3. Blood components (type and X...