BearishBob

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1. Can anyone explain to me the rationale behind this order?

   BearishBob replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in Patient Medications

   Well, I'm just guessing here, but: D5NS because he is NPO and doesnt have a PEG, so he needs something for energy. LR has 4 mEq of potassium in it, for the K of

2. Moving to Seattle alone?

   BearishBob replied to aprilfresh's topic in Washington Nursing

   I lived in the seattle area for two years when I was a young man, I loved it. I want to go back. Here, in the armpit of hell, its been over 100 degrees everyday of June. I only see the sun through...

3. 29 applications in and still no job!!!

   BearishBob replied to Trei1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   HR are gatekeepers of the hospital who filter out applications based on the criteria posted for the job. It doesn't matter that a nurse manager might make an exception for you, the NM probably will...

4. Can anyone help me understand patient ratios?

   BearishBob replied to Maremma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Can you go back to school and get your RN? You would have more options as an RN. Like quitting the job you have now. The only state that has state mandated nurse to patient ratios is California....

5. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

   BearishBob replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Im going to tell you my dog story about perception. Lets take a fact you know in your heart of hearts is true: The sky is blue. So, you say to the dog, "The sky is blue". The dog, who can't see...

6. What is the hardest subject in the nursing curriculum, in your opinion?

   BearishBob replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Students

   I would say 'Conflict Resolution' with educators who hadnt been in bedside nursing for 20

7. missouri nursing school with a felony

   BearishBob replied to bethieboo2u's topic in General Nursing

   You might consult with a criminal attorney. It is possible to petition the court and get your record expunged. It would be easier to apply to both school and for licensure with a clean

8. Most common travel nurse positions

   BearishBob replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel

   Im sorry, my first thoughts were to say something lewd. But from what I've been seeing the top three are: ER, OR, and Labor and

9. Travel Nursing US (San Fo) vs Riyadh,Saudi for 1 year

   BearishBob replied to MissRN80's topic in Travel

   Can I suggest something different? I looked at the same options recently. Saudi doesnt grant visa's for male nurses. So that was out for me, but also I wouldnt move to a country that treats women...

10. Why is it the highest paid among us...

    BearishBob replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    This very thing would happen to me all the time. I don't mind loaning out my stet every once in a while, but it becomes very trying if you become a repeat offender. I liken it to borrowing a cup of...

11. Canceled contract

    BearishBob replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    Congrats on winning your case Ned. Im just curious how long it took to get a settlement? Did the hospital try and retaliate? Not arguing points, just curious how nasty agency hospitals can get and...

12. Canceled contract

    BearishBob replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    I'm sorry you got cancelled, it can be a real kick in the teeth when you're doing a good job under horrific conditions only to get let go. You deserve better. Realistically though, you probably got...

13. Safe nurse to patient ratio

    BearishBob replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    Only California has state mandated nurse to patient ratios. Most state BON's only require 'safe' staffing levels, which is open to interpretation. If you havent taken the job and are curious, make a...

14. A Problem Most People Want....

    BearishBob replied to my3suns's topic in General Nursing

    If your first love is PICU, that's where I would start. You might not get to transfer there later, you may be stuck in CCU. It might be worth it to be in debt and be

15. Cox Health RN's - Springfield, MO - feedback please!

    BearishBob replied to RockSteadyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked there for two years. In short, it was awful. My patient load on a medsurg floor was 7 to 11. Constant weekly meetings meant I was at work at least 5 days per week. They start new RNs at...