ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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  1. Handling Physicians. Any suggestion?

    ebear replied to AlmostThere:)'s topic in General Nursing

    Kimbalou, I did indeed write the doctor,the Prez.and CEO,and the Chief Medical Officer about this incident, after his death. It was a very professional letter with dates, times, and quotes. I was very...

  2. RN medicated my patient without documenting!

    ebear replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    ??????????????? :nono::nono:

  3. Work For A Pro Team!!

    ebear replied to U12beme's topic in General Nursing

    My husband used to play pro baseball in Chicago. You need a degree in sports medicine ( or cert. in rehab. nursing ) and a lot of experience, as well as knowing "the right people"... It's not all it's...

  4. i need some support with an injury

    ebear replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's just amazing how some nurses "care" for each other. You know..."got to get that stuff done!" Damn! I'm so glad you're OK too, Emmanuel. That may be why we experienced nurses seem to be so...

  5. i need some support with an injury

    ebear replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a little off subject, but a few years ago it was discovered during a routine colonoscopy (family hx.) that I had a cancerous polyp. The doc scheduled a colon resection 48 hrs. later. My NM...

  6. How long until i feel competent?

    ebear replied to heartincalif's topic in Operating Room

    After about a year in the O.R., I felt pretty comfortable. One day, I had everything set up just fine. When the doc went to use the bovie, he made a buzzing sound with his mouth--it wasn't plugged in!...

  7. i need some support with an injury

    ebear replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    They wanted you to come in to work in a WHEELCHAIR????? Emmanuel's right...THAT TAKES THE CAKE!!! :angryfire Emmanuel, I hope you voiced your opinion of that request!!!

  8. Cnor Exam

    ebear replied to newname's topic in Operating Room

    newname, you can google it (CNOR exam prep). There are many resources listed. Years ago, I attended a 2 day seminar. I didn't find it to be especially helpful. I found the standards book was the thing...

  9. Tell me more about g-tubes and J-tubes

    ebear replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    As I said, "Not usually". Exception would be NICU/PICU on a short term

  10. Lab diagrams

    ebear replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    May be a good idea to ask a lab tech at your hospital. I'm sure they would know exactly where to find these tables. Your friendly neighborhood hematologist would also know where to point you.

  11. Cnor Exam

    ebear replied to newname's topic in Operating Room

    AORN Standards is the best.

  12. Tell me more about g-tubes and J-tubes

    ebear replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    IngyRN, See reply of ktwlpn. N/G tube is typically used to keep stomach empty and is usually set to suction. It is used on a short term basis and not usually for nourishment. G-tubes and PEGS are...

  13. i need some support with an injury

    ebear replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    FlyingScott!! Good Grief!!! Do you know how you did all that damage????

  14. Life Wings aka Crew Resource Management

    ebear replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know...sounds like another committee of BS to me. While I very well understand the extreme importance of patient safety, by the time we finish with Six Sigma, Press Ganey, and all the other...

  15. acls certification

    ebear replied to bigreddog1934's topic in Emergency

    I don't understand the reasons that your NM is giving you to wait. Wait for what??? That is a basic "technical

  16. Bossy scrub person

    ebear replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    By nature, a person who works in the O.R. must be extremely assertive to SURVIVE. This often comes across as "bossy". Sometimes, after a case is over, I will laughingly tell a scrub tech "you 'ol...

  17. What is wrong with me??

    ebear replied to fancee free's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a "refresher course" offered for nurses at your hospital offered during orientation? ER and LTC are ENTIRELY different animals. It would help immensely in getting your skills up to par. As...

  18. Funny Names

    ebear replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    These parents arces need to be kicked!!!! I hope when they are old enough, the kids will change their names!!! HOW STUPID!!!!!! I also had a woman name her son "Nosmo". She saw a sign on two doors of...

  19. Funny Names

    ebear replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ben Dover (and I'm not kidding) "Dover" was his last

  20. Stupid things you've been called out of a pt's room for?

    ebear replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Before the days of sexual harassment suits, I was called out of a patient's room by a doc who wanted to know if I knew what a certain part of the female anatomy was (vulgar). I slammed the phone in...

  21. y'all ain't going to believe this one!!

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in Operating Room

    stlor, EXCELLENT POINT!!!! :lol2::lol2::lol2:

  22. I got great news

    ebear replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Emma123, I am SO happy to hear that this is not some sort of systemic disease!!! What a load off!!! I hope you continue to improve and love your new position!! :balloons:

  23. Hospital declines

    ebear replied to ASSEDO's topic in General Nursing

    Elthia, How long ago did you work at that VA??? THAT IS RIDICULOUS!!!!!!! :angryfire

  24. Dreaded H&P Not On The Chart- How Does your organization increase pre-op compliance?

    ebear replied to XJBluto's topic in Operating Room

    If the H&P is not on the chart, the surgeon may fill out a "short form" in the pre-op holding area. If he balks at that or refuses just ask him "Sir, how long would you like to wait? The patient...

  25. Pressure to take breaks ...

    ebear replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Sassy, TRUST ME--- this too shall