ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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  1. It stinks when you are on the other side!

    ebear replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Vtachy1, good for you for stepping up to the plate! Sometimes, it just has to be done. It is VERY hard being on the other side. Prayers for your Father-in-law and family.

  2. I miss bedside nursing.

    ebear replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    That could be because, in my experience, MOST men do the work for which they are paid and are oblivious to the work that is still required at home. If that bothers you, let

  3. I miss bedside nursing.

    ebear replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  4. Morphine/Phnergan IVP...to give or not to give?

    ebear replied to HTXRN11's topic in General Nursing

    Don't EVER EVER push undiluted Phenergan via peripheral

  5. Have you seen this in migraine patients before?

    ebear replied to jmqphd's topic in General Nursing

    OP, just curious whether you've had an endocrinology workup...Adrenal issues can also cause many of these

  6. Please explain what an ELECTROCARDIOLOGY RN does?

    ebear replied to Nack's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be that you would be working with electrophysiology MDs in the cath

  7. St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

    ebear replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Sparrowhawk, my heart is with you and your family. I have a lifelong friend who works at St. John's in Springfield. Waiting for word from her. Praying for the people of Joplin!

  8. Who is a professional nurse?

    ebear replied to jmqphd's topic in General Nursing

    I still like nurses in white. Not necessarily with caps,

  9. Grey's Anatomy? Scrubs too?

    ebear replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dislike show. LOVE the

  10. Ok, what's the real deal with new grads?

    ebear replied to future nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    FutureNurse1, what your family friend, who is a retired nurse, meant when she said "toughen up" will become very apparent to you once you are in the trenches as a new RN. It is becoming assertive...

  11. working triage for Humana

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in Telephone Triage

    Thanks for your reply,

  12. working triage for Humana

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in Telephone Triage

    Thanks!

  13. Another Five Star Management Decision!

    ebear replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Just another prime example showing how far out of touch management

  14. What is it like to work in the CDU?

    ebear replied to NurseDiva08's topic in Emergency

    I'mthatguy, I think the OP means "clinical decision unit" (formerly "observation") where patients of varying specialties are admitted on a 23 hr basis pending diagnostic reports, change in symptoms,...

  15. Ortho test

    ebear replied to ladiesman's topic in General Nursing

    Skeletal traction with Steinman

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

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

    Reenski, you have so much to learn should you choose to pursue the nursing profession. I am speaking not only of nursing though, but of life in general. Make sure you are strong in your faith. It will...

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

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

    I agree with every post. I've decided to throw in my "cap." It's just not worth the BS

  18. What is a Saratoga Tube?

    ebear replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Gastroenterology

    Salty1, thanks for the laugh! I needed that! Those Sataroga sumps will KILL ya!

  19. what has been your experience with companies who end memos with......

    ebear replied to tazzle's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN, SISTA

  20. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    ebear replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    MILK OF

  21. Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    ebear replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    As an O.R. nurse for YEARS, I thought I had a pretty strong

  22. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    ebear replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    it is,

  23. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    ebear replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    "cooterman" for Coumadin "tiger-tol" for

  24. What would YOU have done

    ebear replied to my4helpers's topic in General Nursing

    repositioned, reprimanded, and

  25. Leaving the ICU after 15 years

    ebear replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, Zoo! Hopefully, this change will be exactly what you need and a breath of fresh air for your soul.