ebear

ebear BSN, RN

Med-Surg/Peds/O.R./Legal/cardiology

Member

  • Content

    934

  • Visitors

    12,627

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    15

All Content by ebear

  1. Don't know if I can keep doing it.

    ebear replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    soundofmusic, I don't think they are in denial at all. I think they are totally

  2. Don't know if I can keep doing it.

    ebear replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    I know what to do...GET OUT.

  3. What does Generate BM list and give MOM mean?

    ebear replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    (((HUGS))) to you,

  4. What does Nursing mean to you?

    ebear replied to FutureRNontario's topic in General Nursing

    Learning that it is just as important to know when to LEAVE SOMETHING ALONE as it is to intervene. "First, do no

  5. What does Nursing mean to you?

    ebear replied to FutureRNontario's topic in General Nursing

    It means watching life come in to world and watching it leave. It means having a soft heart and a steel spine. Laughing and crying sometimes within the same hour. Tired feet and legs and every muscle...

  6. What does Generate BM list and give MOM mean?

    ebear replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    gatoraims, didn't mean to offend. It just hit my funnybone. We seasoned nurses are just well acquainted with MOM on either a professional or personal level, I guess! They used to mix it with Cascara...

  7. What does Generate BM list and give MOM mean?

    ebear replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry, I just had to

  8. Disappointed in myself and feel like a failure in nursing.

    ebear replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Nocturnenrse, you will eventually grow a spine and just may surprise yourself one day. Hang with it! You are not alone. Their are times when being a beeotche is the highest honor and rude people will...

  9. What do you do when.......

    ebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    your husband (who is a computer engineer) thinks he is a nurse or doctor? Just because your wife and sisters are RNs and your brother-in-law is an MD, somehow that makes you qualified to give medical...

  10. What do you do when.......

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    he gives TERRIBLE advise and I DO roll my eyes when he isn't looking!:lol2: Y'all wouldn't believe it! His advice can be sometimes dangerous...that's when I step into the

  11. How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part One

    ebear replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Copy this post and make an appt with HR ASAP! They are well aware of Joint Commission's mandates. Research bullying in the workplace ...there are MANY that apply to your situation. GO FOR IT!,

  12. How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part One

    ebear replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PLEASE report this to your HR dept ASAP. You have witnesess. Copy your post to hand to them, too! JUST DO IT!!!

  13. How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part One

    ebear replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    rn/writer, After I finished a LOT of research, studied the stance of Joint Commish on this issue,,, and became certified in legal nursing, I sent the Director of HR a very professional letter with my...

  14. How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part One

    ebear replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was bullied by a nurse in an O.R. Many years ago and had been certified in that field for years (>25). When I went into the breakroom for lunch, everybody got up en masse and walked out. Then I...

  15. Why do docs do this?

    ebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    Why do docs go into the staff break room to hang out? There is a doctors lounge right down the hall. Most of the docs are really nice...BUT....do they have a clue that they are some of the very peeps...

  16. Why do docs do this?

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    @Meandragon It would be a cold day in hayel before nurses were allowed in the doc's lounge. Thanks for your replies, everyone. Guess you just have to be here.

  17. Why do docs do this?

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Classicdame and Altra, I understand what you're saying. That is not the case in this particular

  18. New Grad, First Clinic Job advice...

    ebear replied to salmon7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just be aware that EVERYTHING you say will get back to the practice manager. Watch your

  19. Funniest post op patient: Wish all were like her!

    ebear replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    It's called

  20. New to Periop Services! HELP

    ebear replied to PlasticsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Go the specialty tab and click on "operating room nursing" see "stickys" at top. Good luck! I do have to wonder, though, why you are putting yourself in this situation with no experience in this field...

  21. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    ebear replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Another GREAT post, Viva! I burned out long ago. Right now I'm not working and feel rather lost. What am I supposed to do after giving nursing 38 yrs? I feel as though I have been kicked to the curb...

  22. I hate what's happening to nursing...

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

    WOW. Just reading all of these posts makes me realize how much company I have out here. Just WHO is steering this sinking ship?! If nurses walked out en masse, wonder who would cave? Big business...

  23. Whats the name of this thing ?

    ebear replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're referring to Hy-Tape. It's often used by anesthesia and is a sort of

  24. Is there a correct way to crank a bed?

    ebear replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    DoGood, you are a mess!!

  25. A true life horror story

    ebear replied to nurse2it's topic in General Nursing

    O.M.G, K+MgSO4 ! I am getting a visual on this!! I know it wasn't funny at the time but it is hysterical now! Hope he felt better.