ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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  1. New & Ready To Move On To Bigger & Better

    beachbum3, Sounds like a great attitude! WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. A Generation of Wimps?

    HEY!!!!! I never said that I did the "natural childbirth" thing! Both my chaps were almost 10lb and my pre-pregancy wt. was 107. Sometimes there's just "no room at the Inn"! If that makes me a wuss...
  3. A Generation of Wimps?

    jlsRN, Oops!!! You got me on the Lamaze thing! Tried it--couldn't do it! Thank GOD for epidurals!!!!
  4. super powers...

    I would like the power to have a "DELETE" button to press and apply it to whatever situation/person needs it!
  5. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    I went to Chik-Fil-A yesterday. When I received my order, the person said "It's been my pleasure serving you". I immediately thought of KeyMaster's post! Especially since he looked so "Pleasured"....
  6. TLC removal,....what the highest,..

    Depends upon your hospital's policy, I guess. I don't see where a 20 degree elevation would cause a problem. People with COPD feel as though they cannot breathe anyway. Why cause even more anxiety?...
  7. Advice for new charge nurse??(Long post!)

    Good deal, Witchy! Sounds like things are working out for you. It's all so "normal!" Yes, it's usually the same people! I'm glad someone else observed the issue. Sometimes you just figure it out as...
  8. contaminating myself

    awww, Pam! Bless your heart! You'll be fine, Honey!! It happens to EVERYBODY when first starting out! Be patient with yourself. It least you are catching your mistakes! You won't even have to think...
  9. Advice for new charge nurse??(Long post!)

    Witchy, Just checking in on you! How are things going? Yes, I've been in the boat for a LONG time! Most of the job, IMO, is "babysitting" and dealing with passive aggressive personalities. Keep a list...
  10. Mobile phones in theatre

    I am a former asst dir. of surgery. I required ALL cell phones and pagers be left with the "front desk" personnel. The nurses loved it but secretaries sure didn't. Too bad. I explained to the office...
  11. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    sphnix, I am so sorry that you were treated (or not treated) in this manner! It sure does make a difference when you're the one on that stretcher (bed) doesn't it??! You are exactly right! It does...
  12. What ice storm? Get yourself to work!!

    I know what you mean! The place where I just left required the staff to come in, no matter ice covered impassable roads. If that were impossible, which was not accepted for any reason, then PTO could...
  13. TLC removal,....what the highest,..

    Please clarify your question.
  14. Certified Nurse Anesthesist

    The course curriculum for nurses is specific to each university. After course completion, you will then take a test (NCLEX) to practice as a Registered Nurse. The same NCLEX exam is taken no matter...
  15. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    Oh, well, JBudd! Story of my life!!!
  16. Question regarding communicating with MD's

    This resident is really taking on a lot of liability here, Holly. Also, if something "backfires" on these verbal orders, he can deny he ever gave them. Your word against his. This practice should not...
  17. My prayers are with both of you, too. Sometimes there are just no words that can ease the pain of situations like these. I hope both of you can rest in the knowledge that they are now at peace. All my...
  18. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    I hope everyone enjoys their EXCELLENT BonBons, in their EXCELLENT linen closets, with EXCELLENT Dr. McDreamy! also giving EXCELLENT nursing care which it is your pleasure to give! I also hope that it...
  19. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

    So glad to hear that one's gone! :balloons:
  20. Lawsuit?

    Med. -mal. cases are very complicated. Without significant damages, it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that an attorney would accept any such insignificant case. May be significant in that an error was made, just...
  21. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    YES. How else do we know about all the new programs???
  22. a little knowledge is dangerous

    There are so many "nuts" out there! I really don't know how so many of them get by. POOR KIDS who have them for parents...
  23. I don't feel like I'll ever know enough

    nghtfltguy! CONGRATS!!!!! Just caught that you were accepted to Med School! GOOD LUCK!!! :balloons:
  24. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

    Hi, Issey! I guess I never thought about vet. medicine in those terms. I'm sure it can be just as stressful at times. There are workplace harassment laws that would still apply here. No one need...
  25. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

    Satori, I see you're a vet. tech. That doesn't matter. Don't you put up with that--PLEASE!!! Is this typical of vet medicine??? (OR)