ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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  1. Just a vent

    ebear replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Once a surgeon, always a surgeon. This kind of crap is why I got out of the OR after many,many yrs. You can't just walk away from these jerks! You're stuck with them. I once stopped an ortho who was...

  2. All LPNs laid off in a day

    ebear replied to RiverNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN who was just laid off. This is a nationwide issue now, including for seasoned RNs. Be very happy that you have 3 offers. Choose one and get out now.... Good luck.

  3. Letter to the Offended

    ebear replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    nursemike, refer to OP

  4. Letter to the Offended

    ebear replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is cracking me up! :hhmth:

  5. RN would like other opinions from nurses on this awkward MD/insurance issue

    ebear replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    I understand ICD9 codes but this is taking it too far. A patient should be able to ask a few simple questions during the routine physical exam. If a problem is more complex, then of course another...

  6. RN would like other opinions from nurses on this awkward MD/insurance issue

    ebear replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    OK. So Medicare and Medicaid pay poorly. Does that mean that those with insurance are supposed to get screwed? I think not! Can you say "insurance fraud"? Ask him why you were charged for a sick...

  7. RN's in dr. offices

    ebear replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    carshell, ask the office manager. Most docs choose not to get involved in personnel issues/questions and some of them don't have a clue

  8. RN's in dr. offices

    ebear replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    In cardiology offices, RNs titrate Coumadin and Lovenox, do stress testing, and administer IV meds. In surgeons offices, they assist with minor surgeries and handle complicated wounds etc. In...

  9. RN's in dr. offices

    ebear replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    most highly specialized groups do still hire RNs along with CMAs. (Example: surgeons, endocrinologists, cardiologists) Rns are used primarily for pt education, technical diagnostics done in the...

  10. Violence against nurses law.

    ebear replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    It's about time! Wish it were passed in ALL states. Maybe the rest of the country will catch on soon. (of course, there have been times I've wanted to do the same thing to a few fellow nurses)

  11. Tape on the ET tube tearing skin

    ebear replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think 2-0 monofilament..... better still, how 'bout #2 Prolene??

  12. Tape on the ET tube tearing skin

    ebear replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    "suture the tape to the tube"??? more mental giants....BWAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  13. Calling out-have bronchitis and don't know what to do

    ebear replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    probably prescribed as a cough suppressant. Much cheaper than your typically prescribed "cough med" and contains the same amount of

  14. Calling out-have bronchitis and don't know what to do

    ebear replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    bluemorningglory, hope you feel better soon! Healthcare settings frown upon calling out and nurses are super-humans who aren't supposed to get sick. Take care of your own behind. They

  15. Tape on the ET tube tearing skin

    ebear replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks,wtbcrna! I couldn't remember the "official" name of

  16. promotion?

    ebear replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    rnto, just be careful. Sometimes, a step up is a step out. I would NOT mention that you will possibly look elsewhere. It WILL come back to bite you in the

  17. Tape on the ET tube tearing skin

    ebear replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Our anesthetists use the 1/2" pink plastic tape. I've never seen any problems with this type. FWIW, the "hypoallergenic" transpore tape takes my skin off (entire layer) in 15"flat. And I'm not...

  18. chemistry help

    ebear replied to jr1968's topic in General Nursing

    I

  19. Just laid off!

    ebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, y'all...37 yrs experience with several certifications, blah blah blah. Just laid off due to "budget cuts." Don't quite know where to go from here. I know the market sucks right now.... I...

  20. Just laid off!

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all of your supportive responses! It means so much! Husband is telling me to just throw in the towel. I don't know that I'm ready to do that just yet. I've dedicated my...

  21. Mystery nursing tool update

    ebear replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    ScottE,,you're a nut!!

  22. Mystery nursing tool update

    ebear replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    YAY,

  23. Just laid off!

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiology. 4 RNs laid off. South Carolina. I think that answered everything...didn't it? Ehh, well....just need to clear my head at this point. Upward and onward after the holidays! At least I'll...

  24. Just laid off!

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    YES, jrwest. I've never collected unemployment in my life. What a

  25. Just laid off!

    ebear replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Jen. I sure hope