ScarryBear,RN

ScarryBear,RN has 2 years experience and specializes in Oncology.

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1. Facebook while on the clock?

   ScarryBear,RN replied to maureen924's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   That was my point, the computers screens were facing the pt area in an Pediatric Cardiac ICU. The families could see what was going on. I understand everyone needs downtime, don't forget I am a nurse...

2. Facebook while on the clock?

   ScarryBear,RN replied to maureen924's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I was in a PCICU with my nephew after his open heart surgery. The nurses were on facebook, ordering christmas items, and various other non-medical related sites. I had my nursing "cap" off and my...

3. A question to nurses with children

   ScarryBear,RN replied to taramade's topic in General Nursing

   I schedule myself midnight either going into the holiday or the night of the holiday. I nap a specific time of the day while things have lulled a

4. Carpuject!?

   ScarryBear,RN replied to hendersonar's topic in Patient Medications

   Nope. If I HAVE to draw up with a syringe I use my fingernail to push the stopper to break it free. Then when I draw it up the stopper moves down to prevent a vapor lock and it draws up easily. I...

5. First med error.

   ScarryBear,RN replied to me1989's topic in Patient Medications

   Also most IV antibiotics are ok to be given 4 hours apart. If it's a TID antibiotic, depending what it is, would have no repercussions. What was the antibiotic. Very few I would be concerned about,...

6. When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

   ScarryBear,RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

   that has always been my complaint. i don't want to be typhoid mary. it would kill me if i were to make any immunocompromised patient ill. i always made sure i would switch assignments if any were...

7. When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

   ScarryBear,RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

   and thank you both, they had me feeling like i am crazy at times telling me it's like this everywhere. i'm not a young pup, i know logically that isn't true but when you're fed "the company line"...

8. When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

   ScarryBear,RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

   If we call in at our facility we're told "no" if they don't have enough staff to cover our shift. I have gone in to work sick throwing up with diarrhea because I couldn't call off. The other day a...

9. LAZY CNA's!!

   ScarryBear,RN replied to RNBeauty23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have some wonderful CNA's but I have one that is my main midnight aid that infuriates me! She is a really nice person and we have worked together for 2 years on steady midnights. She is well...

10. Info on Hendrick Medical Center (Abilene) and Rolling Plains Memorial (Sweetwater)

    ScarryBear,RN replied to ScarryBear,RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am attempting another plea for opinions. I was wondering if anyone has an opinion about Hendrick Medical Center and Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital? I am moving from Pa to Tx. I am currently an...

11. Iv site labeling, instant removal for no date

    ScarryBear,RN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I am in agreement with all above. Also what about reduction in infection rates? Initiating extra unnecessary sticks is just asking for

12. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ScarryBear,RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've actually woke disoriented and yelled at my daughter to go to the clean utility room to get me a pair of draw string pants off of the cart because I was in my

13. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ScarryBear,RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    When your child is coughing after swallowing wrong and the say "mom I'm choking here, your supposed to help me" and you calmly look at them and say "you're still passing air, you're fine. keep...

14. when patients go off the floor...

    ScarryBear,RN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your point and I totally agree with you. I have fought against our hospitals' policy since I started because there are young patients who may want to take a visiting child for a walk for...

15. Parkland L&D Residency 2012 Interview

    ScarryBear,RN replied to GoMavs's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the