Ambersmom BSN, RN

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    Anybody have rituals they do when a patient passes?

    Ambersmom replied to crnfaIwillbe's topic in General Nursing

    when I worked in hospice when one of my patients passed and if I was the one to pronounce them, I always offered to stay until the funeral home came, and I always offered to make any phone calls to...
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    Mom Passed

    Ambersmom replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your loss, allow yourself to grieve, even if your feelings are
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    Is this the end?

    Ambersmom replied to Ambersmom's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you Caffeine, for the thoughtful response. I'm plugging away at putting in apps. Hopefully something will open up. I think my resume' is fine, its my long job hx thats not, but eventually,...
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    Is this the end?

    Ambersmom posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm getting frustrated with job hunting, one interview for a position that would not have been a good fit for me anyway. But I'm glad to have had a chance to dust off my interviewing cap. When I was...
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    Arbitration

    Ambersmom posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I just got a date for arbitration for my job termination. can anybody tell me what to expect? My union is not strong, the reps don't return calls, etc so I have no idea of what will happen. I have...
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    Arbitration

    Ambersmom replied to Ambersmom's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thanks for the info. I was just looking for a general idea of what to expect and you covered it. I appreciate it. Thanks
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    Arbitration

    Ambersmom replied to Ambersmom's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yeah, they don't return calls and labor attorneys don't return calls (guess they don't need the work), guess I'll never get these questions
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    Wedding Help!

    Ambersmom replied to ashleyred11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Speak to your professor at the start of classes, let s/he know you have an event previously scheduled that you cannot miss. Make sure that you maintain good grades, if its a lecture day make sure to...
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    Is this the end?

    Ambersmom replied to Ambersmom's topic in Nursing Career

    KatieMI thanks for the info, I've done travel in the past and was talking with an agency but one of my references is too old (per them) and the other two I have don't return calls. Frankly, I'm...
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    Is this the end?

    Ambersmom replied to Ambersmom's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for explaining this I don't really understand how HR people think/choose who to move forward and who not
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    What 3 routine checks are required of a nasogastric tube when it is already in a patient?

    Ambersmom replied to karenbee8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    answered by someone
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    HELP. I AM DROWNING

    Ambersmom replied to Gus0110's topic in Nursing Career

    Is it the specialty you hate, or just generally overwhelmed. If its the specialty quietly start looking for another position in a field you do like. I'm sorry the culture of your place is not...
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    January 2018 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Ambersmom replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "just to let you know, she refused the spinal but consented for the
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    Is this the end?

    Ambersmom replied to Ambersmom's topic in Nursing Career

    No, I'm not looking for big wages. The interview I had was about $15./hr less than I made at my last job. When filling out applications if it has a section for salary expected, I usually put $10./hr...
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    What to do when a patient falls?

    Ambersmom replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked long term care, Because of my emt experience I always do a primary and secondary survey, in particular I assess pelvis and hips (easy and quick to do) I get a set of signs while they are...
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    Is this the end?

    Ambersmom replied to Ambersmom's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks, I used resume' as a catch all term. Even with doing all that (and I've tried switching it up different ways, putting all my jobs, half my jobs, blah blah ) still no bites. I get it, they'll...
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    Intrusive application questions!

    Ambersmom replied to Scorchednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    The only reason they ask is for billing
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    Does anyone here like nursing?

    Ambersmom replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing, enjoy taking care of patients BUT... When someone asks me about nursing I steer them away, alot of other jobs in healthcare that pay more money and have less responsibility. My nursing...
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    Failing Anatomy!

    Ambersmom replied to linzipinzi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a Gray's Anatomy (no connection to the tv show) coloring book, that is good for visual learners. Its usually available at most major
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    How do you handle rude comments?

    Ambersmom replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think s/he is a nurse or even works in healthcare. I think "troll" on another note, where in hiring papers does it expressly forbid talking to coworkers about anything other than pertaining to...
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    Intrusive application questions!

    Ambersmom replied to Scorchednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    wrong
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    What type of nurses work regular hours?

    Ambersmom replied to Emendoza01's topic in General Students

    My last job was 7-330pm on a very busy trauma unit.Some hospitals still have some 8hr
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    Intimidated Nurse, Informed Patient, and WebMD

    Ambersmom replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    on a funnier note, I was discussing a med with someone who them told me "I was not an expert"(I'd only been giving that med in various forms and routes for a few decades) she informed me she knew more...
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    Intimidated Nurse, Informed Patient, and WebMD

    Ambersmom replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    yup have had similar situations, not as many family members. I just usually answered their questions with a question "what did the doctor say about
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    Intrusive application questions!

    Ambersmom replied to Scorchednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Part of the reason they want that info is to use against you in future, if you ever have a workers comp injury, or disability they will look through your medical hx to see if any of your other medical...