Martibear

Martibear specializes in Emergency.

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1. Theme of the day....

   Martibear replied to TouchstoneRN's topic in Emergency

   We often bet quarters on . . . dog bite - guess what kind of dog? H&H levels ETOH levels ( I'm quite good at this one ) & of course urine tox screens. It's all in good fun though & helps...

2. Pregnant RN in the ER

   Martibear replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

   I worked as a pregnant ED RN. I found out I was pregnant in December & was due in July. I was admitted several times for hyperemesis. I then began to swell. EVERYWHERE. Good lord was I huge. I...

3. Pregnant new grad in the ED?

   Martibear replied to lovethechaos's topic in Emergency

   I did it! I graduated in May 04, worked as a GN. Scheduled boards for December 04. Found out I was pregnant in December. I was horribly, HORRIBLY sick. In and out of the hospital for dehydration....

4. New Grad thinking to start career in the ER

   Martibear replied to georgehb's topic in Emergency

   Hi! I graduated from nursing school in May 2004, went straight to the ED, worked as a GN for 7 months, had a baby, passed boards, now I'm still in the ED. I couldn't see myself anyplace else. ( well...

5. What's the best one??

   Martibear replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

   I have an UltraScope. I love it, LOVE IT! Plus it's cute. You can pick the color of the tubing & the design of the bell. Ok, seriously you can hear through dressings, blankets, clothing! I have...

6. Doctor interaction?

   Martibear replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

   I have never really had a problem with rude doctors. If they talk down to me I pretty much ignore them & do my job, ultimately I'm there for the patient. Doctors are people too, most know that if...

7. Diluting IV push

   Martibear replied to RN2B07's topic in General Nursing

   I always dilute! IVF running or not. I guess I'm just anal. I would also draw the appropriate dose of the Morphine up in a 10 cc syringe then draw up the rest with

8. how much experience did you have before becoming an ER nurse?

   Martibear replied to liljsmom02's topic in Emergency

   I went straight from nursing school to GN to RN in the ED. I love it. Just check out the length of orientation. Mine was great. Best of luck to

9. Floors VS ER

   Martibear replied to FLoridarnl's topic in Emergency

   I just had the funniest most annoying reason yesterday as to why a nurse on the cardiac unit could not take my patient. Ready . . . she was working on an AMA. What kind of work do you have to do for...

10. Patients who "really" are allergic to NSAID's A story

    Martibear replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Meg - I just feel that any nurse who values her license & has any moral would never do this. I just don't understand why ED nurses always are made out to be such bad, inconsiderate,...

11. Patients who "really" are allergic to NSAID's A story

    Martibear replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    No you aren't an "uppity student", we've all been students. Fortunatly we don't all have allergies to NSAIDs. I couldn't imagine not being able to take my motrin when needed! I think people who have...

12. Rewards for picking up shifts?

    Martibear replied to GilbertDaddy's topic in General Nursing

    RN weekday 4 hrs - $40.00 8 hrs - $80.00 12 hrs - $120.00 RN weekend 4hrs - $ 50.00 8 hrs - $ 120.00 12 hrs -

13. Patients who "really" are allergic to NSAID's A story

    Martibear replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    I am a nurse in the ED & I don't believe I've lost my empathy or compassion. When you see people day after day seeking narc's & saying they have a NSAID allergy you do become a bit "hardened"...

14. CHILD CARE vs. Nursing Schedules

    Martibear replied to kileykids's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 7 month old daughter & am very lucky to have my father in law come to my house for a few hours until my husband gets home. I figure once she is in school I'll do 11-7. Until then it's...

15. new grad starting in critical care

    Martibear replied to watsondr's topic in General Nursing

    I agree you should jump right in if you feel this is what you really like. I'm a new RN in the ED & I couldn't imagine being anywhere else. A long orientation really does help. I think mine was 12...