Bubbles

Bubbles

Hospice, Case Mgt., RN Consultant, ICU

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  1. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    Bubbles replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Being in the OR as a student years ago and seeing what the neurosurgons had to work on after a motorcycle accident did it for

  2. Osteoarthritis and floor work

    Bubbles replied to dhammond3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I give the above posters with serious disabilities credit for wanting to continue in the nursing profession, BUT what you are doing to your bodies is CRAZY! No one's life is improved by being in...

  3. Field Hospice Nursing vs. Inpatient Unit Hospice Nursing

    Bubbles replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was an On Call nurse in a large metropolitan area a few years back. The majority of our calls came in by 11 PM, but there were situations in the middle of the night that required going to the...

  4. Telephonic Case Management

    Bubbles replied to surfchic's topic in Case Management

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Blue Cross. This may be off topic as my position was not Case Management, but they were the most unprofessional company ever! Per the employee manual they do...

  5. Anyone ever feel lonely? (a little depressing)

    Bubbles replied to ERsn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Ham it up and others I think if we are honest most people feel lonely at times. Just read Ann Landers, etc. And maybe we feel it more if we tend to be less outgoing. Or maybe the more outgoing among...

  6. Should I quit?

    Bubbles replied to Jess84's topic in Nursing Career

    I am an RN and found myself in a very similar situation years ago. I was one of two RNs attempting to pass meds in a skilled nursing facility. Meds were always late because it took so long to pass -...

  7. Held to highest license?

    Bubbles replied to kaliRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like all nurses need to obtain liability insurance and remember they are nurses even if forced to accept employment as CNAs or HHA. Since NSO professional liability insurance will not put one's...

  8. Toileting Bariatric Patients

    Bubbles replied to Toileting Help's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital also has special bariatric rooms where the toilets are mounted to the floor rather than the walls. I guess there have been issues with wall mounted toilets not staying mounted. This was...

  9. ICD 9 coding class

    Bubbles replied to spoiled28's topic in Home Health

    Interested in coding and started doing research. Spoke with Everest College re. their coding program - 8 month program with 8 modules which includes one month internship. Cost is $13,249.00 !! Did not...

  10. Who has read Echo Heron?

    Bubbles replied to LiveLoveLearn's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished Intensive Care by Echo Heron. Loved it. Very moving, Could not put it down and cried through most of it! It so reminded me of my own experiences attending a three year diploma school...

  11. 30 yrs of nursing and I cannot find a job!

    Bubbles replied to JM3RN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. Major metropolitan area. Lots of terrific diversfied experience, but no longer able to bed side nursing thanks to being rear ended years ago. Returned to school years ago to get a BS in...

  12. Hospice...job or way of life?

    Bubbles replied to AmandaCRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you tewdles. Well said and something of which many of us need to be reminded. It is all too easy for hospice employers to take advantage of compassionate hospice nurses. I feel hospice employers...

  13. A random thing that irks me

    Bubbles replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    It appears that GaMBA is just not getting it! I appreciate how professional my fellow nurses have been and how you have attempted to explain it to GaMBA, but this is really annoying! How about if an...

  14. A random thing that irks me

    Bubbles replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

  15. Mistake... now State Board is Calling

    Bubbles replied to nursefms's topic in Nursing Career

    I am so sorry you are in this situation. Granted you gave us the short version, but I am wondering if your actions really were grounds for termination? Seems to me like you were just trying to help a...

  16. "Work 20+ hours in your shifts or resign"

    Bubbles replied to MBRN4's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I am sorry that you find yourself in this situation. It sounds like you didn't fully understand what this job required. But, if I understand you, you are not actually working all those hours as some...

  17. Do Nurses ever receive any recognition?

    Bubbles replied to angmcav's topic in General Nursing

    My hospice employer had cards we could fill out to recognize when someone did something really nice. We could recognize anyone on staff - nurses, CNAs, chaplains, receptionist, etc. Once a month our...

  18. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    Bubbles replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never drive on a full bladder. If you are in an accident the last thing you need is a ruptured bladder. This was from a nursing instructor. Tobacco is a filthy weed and from the devil doth proceed....

  19. Need Interviewing Advise

    Bubbles replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean, but you are getting interviews! I have recently been attending some workshops on interviewing and resumes and on line applications from our Department of Economic Security. They...

  20. Odyssey Healthcare on call and triage nurses

    Bubbles replied to jeannepaul's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Worked as on call RN for Odyssey. Had problems with pay checks being short all the time. Would have to go to office manager on regular basis. Had two different pay rates - one for on call hours and a...

  21. Hospice interview- What would you want to know before taking a position

    Bubbles replied to crb613's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Also, ask about their communication system - do they provide company paid cell phone or Blackberry? What about morning report? How do you leave report for other members of team if you are the on call...

  22. Anybody know about MGA health care??

    Bubbles replied to arin9020's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for verifying my impression of MGA. I received a phone call last month from a recruiter named Trevor. Was told he had full and part time positions for RNs and LPNs, 8-10 hr...

  23. What are the chances of being fired as a nurse?

    Bubbles replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    There were RNs in my department of a major health insurance company that definitely should have been fired! But they were not. I was -- because the VP of Human Resources wanted me to 'be happy.' No...

  24. Why did you retire or become inactive?

    Bubbles replied to dlatimer's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have not retired yet, but beginning to think about it. I am currently unemployed and looking for work during 'The Great Recession' is getting tiresome. In 1978 I went on medical leave as a result...

  25. Health and Wellness Coaching

    Bubbles replied to lislog's topic in Case Management

    Occasionally there are wellness coaches positions advertised. There are several companies locally. But, beware! A few years ago I was tempted to leave my employer by a company advertising how...