ebear

ebear BSN, RN

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  1. Former co-worker reported to BON

    ebear replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    Another prime example that the BON is not a nurse's friend! Do what's in your heart and try to support her if you can. We nurses HAVE to stick together if we are not at fault. Discuss it with her...

  2. Chewing Gum

    ebear replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hate to see supposed professionals chewing gum! My instructors (when Moby Dick was a minnow) were mostly nuns and former Army nurses! If anyone was caught with gum, they were sent home immediately...

  3. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    ebear replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PAs have hrs and hrs of practical clinical experience. Although nursing schools give you the basics to begin your career, you don't really understand how to put it all together until you've worked...

  4. offended....

    ebear replied to 1louise1's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would have said "Well, they are in the----. Guess he better start looking for one!" Don't enable him to do this crap and think of nurses as his handmaidens! They need to learn this

  5. Lurkers

    ebear replied to themoreyouknow's topic in General Nursing

    Does your hospital have patient care reps/patient advocates? This sounds like attention seeking behavior and they are very schooled in dealing with psych issues very delicately. They often steer...

  6. Dealing with Codes/Serious Emergencies

    ebear replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Emergency

    Multi, you'll be OK, Sweetie! There will always be those that you'll remember, but there will come a time when it won't be so graphic and fresh on your mind. I promise! All is NOT in our hands....

  7. Change of shift- acute patient issues?

    ebear replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    BOTH nurses handle the patient. Your preceptor is misinformed RE: BP. Call MD without delay,get EKG, and start O2. Rather MD scream that he didn't want it than scream because you delayed! He/she will...

  8. Is this unusual?

    ebear replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I HATE scripting! BluegrassRN, I love your response! Hospital adm. is clueless...If I have a critical lab or anything else urgent, I'm calling the doctor's behind, I don't care WHAT freakin' time it...

  9. What's the deal with friend requests here?

    ebear replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks,

  10. Unsafe student in clinical

    ebear replied to maridion1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It is unfortunate that the student has progressed this far in her studies. Surely previous instructors were aware of this situation. They didn't do her any favors by passing her along ( I agree with...

  11. theme costume ideas

    ebear replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

    My department dressed up as Wizard of Oz characters 2 yrs ago (I was Glenda, the good witch) We had wicked witch, several scarecrows, tin main, monkeys, Dorothy, etc. Last yr we were 50s...

  12. frustrations

    ebear replied to cyncopia's topic in Operating Room

    I have 28 yrs OR experience and still feel dumb some days! Don't let that jackass surgeon get to you, sweetie! You'll be fine and EVERYONE has felt like you do...if they say they haven't, they're...

  13. What's the deal with friend requests here?

    ebear replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    HA! How do you do the "friend" thing on here??

  14. Is it ok to send resume directly to unit director, and not just online to HR?

    ebear replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    IRock, go through the proper channels with HR. If I were the NM and your resume came across my desk, it would go in the trash. I would be of the opinion that if you attempted to apply for a job in an...

  15. Is my supervisor trying to get me to quit?

    ebear replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    I think the note about the beans was funny! Thanks for breaking a little of the tension, AJPV! Gosh, everybody just chill for a few. JOPACU, Sometimes I'd rather work with 200 men than 2 women...I...

  16. Hospital Closing??

    ebear replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    It's entirely possible with the mess healthcare is in nowadays. Our hospital was recently bought out and everyone was assured that jobs were "safe." Guess what? They are now laying off nurses and...

  17. What should have been said? Did i do the right thing?

    ebear replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    vapn and Ottawa are exactly right. There is a separate consent for sterilization and if pt is married, often requires signature of spouse (may vary from state to state RE: spouse). Physician is...

  18. *Ahem* A Reminder - It Is *That* Time of Year Again

    ebear replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    DoGood, what a NEAT hobby! I still have my nursing cap (with the black band) stored away. Worked too hard for it to throw it away! Ahhhh....those were the days! I know there have been many...

  19. What should have been said? Did i do the right thing?

    ebear replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    Guess we "brainiacs" just don't understand Miss Mab. She bowed out before I could reply. Oh, well...she would have continued to be head-strong anyway. :cheers: A real peach she

  20. Need help brainstorming for career path to fit my personality?

    ebear replied to sincerebliss's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like pediatric nurse practitioner will fit the bill for you. After intensive specialized study, a masters degree is awarded. The salary will permit you to live comfortably, involves...

  21. Do you think this is fair?

    ebear replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Shiccy. That's

  22. Experienced Nurses, I Could Use Your Help

    ebear replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    Your writing ability will serve you well in health information management! Good luck, TDCHIM. I admire your

  23. I don't want to regret staying in Nursing....LPN-RN

    ebear replied to NurseOTPT's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't mean to sound harsh, but some of you need to get your head out of your butt and stop focusing on the "misery" of it all. Fall is a beautiful time of year . I find that if I go outside and take...

  24. Experienced Nurses, I Could Use Your Help

    ebear replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest that you invest in the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice, as well of the pharmacology text above. Lippincott is an excellent resource book. (BTW, you are an outstanding

  25. CNOR

    ebear replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    Go with the AORN Standards and Recommended Practices. Most of the CNOR exam is based on this. To suggest that you study Alexanders is ridiculous! Good luck! You'll do fine!