ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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

    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.

    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.

    :rotfl:
  4. Don't EVER EVER push undiluted Phenergan via peripheral
  5. OP, just curious whether you've had an endocrinology workup...Adrenal issues can also cause many of these
  6. Could it be that you would be working with electrophysiology MDs in the cath
  7. 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?

    I still like nurses in white. Not necessarily with caps,
  9. Grey's Anatomy? Scrubs too?

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

    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

    Thanks for your reply,
  12. working triage for Humana

    Thanks!
  13. Another Five Star Management Decision!

    Just another prime example showing how far out of touch management
  14. What is it like to work in the CDU?

    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

    Skeletal traction with Steinman
  16. 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 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?

    Salty1, thanks for the laugh! I needed that! Those Sataroga sumps will KILL ya!
  19. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    MILK OF
  20. Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    As an O.R. nurse for YEARS, I thought I had a pretty strong
  21. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    it is,
  22. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    "cooterman" for Coumadin "tiger-tol" for
  23. What would YOU have done

    repositioned, reprimanded, and
  24. Leaving the ICU after 15 years

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