ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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  1. Holidays: Here We Go Again

    ebear replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Every August the nurse manager (OR) gives the staff of techs and RN's a holiday schedule for taking call. We list the holidays we don't mind taking call for as !st, 2nd and 3rd choice. It always works...

  2. Okaaaaay............I guess this means they like me......

    ebear replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: Tazzi, I think so!! ( uh...I mean Nurse Kevorkian)

  3. Gift idea needed for preceptor

    ebear replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    How 'bout a gift certificate for a pedicure at a nice salon/spa? They are so wonderful for tired, neglected feet and not very expensive. Hmmm....I could use one myself!

  4. Call survival tips for RN new to the OR

    ebear replied to USA987's topic in Operating Room

    It would be good if the "Life and Limb" RN could back you up for any cases where you feel uncomfortable. Just start looking around and write in a little book where supplies are located (and keep it...

  5. Best Hospitals in 2007 - US World and News

    ebear replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed that Johns Hopkins is #1--I also noticed that a lot of travel nurses on this site BLAST the place...Y'all look at the Travel Nursing forum and click on the thread "Hospital Canceled My...

  6. Need ideas for Middle-School Career Day

    ebear replied to ahsweeney's topic in General Nursing

    Also take a bag of round "gummy rings" and a knife and fill them with peanut butter. Teach them about cholesterol and atherosclerosis,etc. If it's not against school policy, they can also have that...

  7. Staff pretending to use empty hand sanitizer in MRSA room.

    ebear replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dusk, Well then, they need to be in that patient's room. They also need to discuss the situation (handwashing) with the nurses on the unit and the housekeeping dept. (just my .02) And I hope to God...

  8. Best Hospitals in 2007 - US World and News

    ebear replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in General Nursing

    Rest assured it was some sorta bean counter. They just LOVE counting

  9. Is there anything else I can do for you? I have the time. (new hourly rounding sheet)

    ebear replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The MBA's are at it again! What a croc!!!

  10. Staff pretending to use empty hand sanitizer in MRSA room.

    ebear replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it may be time to call your infection control dept.

  11. Best Hospitals in 2007 - US World and News

    ebear replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in General Nursing

    Emmanuel, Well, I'll be! I didn't see that one! hahaha!!! They have always prided themselves on being one of the best. May well be for the patients-- not sure about the nurses,

  12. Getting Burnt Out

    ebear replied to noc4senuf's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Noc, I learned a long time ago that if you point out problems, you'd better have an alternate backup plan; otherwise, it will be YOU wearing ALL the hats. It could be that the staff is feeling rather...

  13. Best Hospitals in 2007 - US World and News

    ebear replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! You mean Carolinas Medical Center didn't make the list?? I'm in

  14. Amazing Experience!

    ebear replied to pugluvr310's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Pug, I'm so glad she did that! The O.R. is indeed a very interesting place to work. I think if we nurses would spend just a little time with students it would be the spark they need to continue!...

  15. Thinking About Starting Up An Education Service

    ebear replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I think it's a great idea! GO FOR IT!!!

  16. Booby-trapped patients?

    ebear replied to HeatherB,CST's topic in General Nursing

    Terrorists have a total disregard for life--even their own, so I'm not surprised. We've had it pretty "cushy" in this country and I think we are in for a rude awakening before long. (just my .02)...

  17. Wanted - Funny Triage stories

    ebear replied to phuninfl's topic in General Nursing

    CSTwannabe, I know! I was there and heard it with my own ears! What's scary is the fact that she is raising 7 kids!!!

  18. Lets do this differently for a change.

    ebear replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    OK. Here's my opinion: New nurses only have a limited time to be oriented and trained. Experienced nurses,who serve as preceptors, are attempting to get these "newbies" ready for a life skill. It is a...

  19. They come out of the woodwork

    ebear replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    If they got my wallet, they would be sorely disappointed!

  20. RN for Oral Surgeon

    ebear replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Operating Room

    Ajax!! RUN!!!! I smell a rat!! :uhoh21:

  21. Wanted - Funny Triage stories

    ebear replied to phuninfl's topic in General Nursing

    Mother comes to ER wanting a pregnancy test. She says she thinks she may be pregnant (6 kids already) although she has "been eating that jelly stuff" on TOAST EVERY SINGLE MORNING!! (spermicidal...

  22. Learning BLOOD PRESSURE

    ebear replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!

  23. Zithromax

    ebear replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Indy, I'm glad your friend's nose didn't fall off!!! :lol2:

  24. fallopian tube !!!!

    ebear replied to punkingirl's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bless your heart! That is so funny! Nurses can be a crafty bunch sometimes! Glad you could laugh, too!!

  25. Learning BLOOD PRESSURE

    ebear replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Try readjusting the earpieces of the stethoscope too. Sometimes, if not placed in the ear just right, the sound is