ScarryBear,RN

ScarryBear,RN

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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 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    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 oncology nurse but it's taking an emotional...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. Parkland L&D Residency 2012 Interview

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

    Thanks for the

  17. when patients go off the floor...

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

    This all sounds crazy to me! At our facility the pts can't leave the floor at all unless it is for testing taken via escort. Even the ones who are not a fall risk, and in my hospital that is only...

  18. Parkland L&D Residency 2012 Interview

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

    I see a great deal of posts about residencies and internships on the Texas topic board. I am moving from Pa to Texas this summer and have two years of experince. What is everyone talking about, I'm...

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

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

    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 oncology nurse but it's taking an emotional...

  20. Does anybody know a facility, hospital who is welcoming new nurses

    ScarryBear,RN replied to puffi77's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks anyway.:hug: I've tried but I can't get a response . I'll keep

  21. Does anybody know a facility, hospital who is welcoming new nurses

    ScarryBear,RN replied to puffi77's topic in Texas Nursing

    not.done.yet, You seem well versed on the hiring climate in Texas. I am moving to the Sweetwater area this summer. I was wondering if you knew anything about Hendrick Medical

  22. Abilene- Hendrick Medical Center

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

    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 oncology nurse but it's taking an emotional...

  23. Shouldn't Nurses Have the Power to Isolate Patients?

    ScarryBear,RN replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At our facility we automatically place pts in isolation even if they have a history of anything that would warrant the status such as mrsa, c-diff, etc. If they have had two negative results in a row...

  24. Acuity staffing for Oncology

    ScarryBear,RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Oncology

    I work on a 20 bed Onc/Med unit. Our day ratios are RN=1 to 5-7 CNA=1-2 to 20 (the only time we keep our second CNA is when they're not pulled to another short staffed unit). At night we always only...

  25. What type of uniform do you wear?

    ScarryBear,RN replied to FloridaGrad2012's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work on an oncology unit and I wear mainly prints because the pt's prefer it. Most of our pt's are very ill and their hospital stay can go upwards of a month. They state the get tired of seeing the...