Martibear

Martibear

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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. I found out I'm pregnant & then I failed boards! :(

    Martibear posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, here's my situation... I graduated from nursing school in June of 2004. Started working in a small ED. I found out I was pregnant in December. I planned on taking boards in November but I...

  4. 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....

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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,...

  12. 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...

  13. 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 -

  14. 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"...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. I found out I'm pregnant & then I failed boards! :(

    Martibear replied to Martibear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, I meant this July... as in Friday. I really don't think she will come yet. Nothing is happening as far as cervical changes or anything but who knows! Thanks for the advice, I figure I will...

  18. Does anyone else think Pre-reqs suck??

    Martibear replied to Future_RN3385's topic in General Students

    OOPS sorry Tara, it was meant for Future_RN3385! Jennerizer - do you really find yourself using things you learned from Micro. I don't & I only have 2 semesters left. Maybe because I took it...

  19. Does anyone else think Pre-reqs suck??

    Martibear replied to Future_RN3385's topic in General Students

    Tara - Enjoy the prereq's! get 'em all out of the way before you get into the core nursing classes. I just finished up Microbiology. I really didn't care too much for that class probably because I...