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ambr46

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  1. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    ambr46 replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are an enthusiastic new grad who has not had many experiences in nursing. There are many things nurses become anxious about including fear of making a mistake, actually making a...

  2. Seriously overworked

    ambr46 replied to pbmaxx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know it’s been a long time since this was posted but would love to hear a follow up on how things are

  3. Seriously overworked

    ambr46 replied to pbmaxx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I used to work long term care until I completely burned out. My last shift I was literally crying while passing meds because I was just so overworked and tired. I remember the rounding Dr. asking the...

  4. MD was angry I questioned him.

    ambr46 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Great job being an advocate for your

  5. Questioning career choice

    ambr46 replied to Chocowalnut4's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of people are surprised when they get into this field and realize that it isn't quite what they were expecting. The good thing about being an RN though is that there are abundant...

  6. Got a nurse aide fired... did I do the right thing?

    ambr46 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't feel bad one bit. She was getting paid to do a job that she clearly didn't care to do. Now she can lay around at home watching Netflix and eating Cheetos. Case

  7. Manager interrupting

    ambr46 replied to lifeisgood516's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's a huge deal beyond slight irritation. I probably would have told the doc that I would be right with him and finish up. I have honestly never had a day without multiple...

  8. Being Ignored

    ambr46 replied to clarinets's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't ignore someone if they were asking about a patient diet or anything else for that matter. It seems like everyone is so ready play the blame game. If what the OP had stated is true then she...

  9. MD's treat male nurses with more respect?

    ambr46 replied to Bluebolt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have seen a few physicians be demeaning and rude but they didn't discriminate between the

  10. The Flip Side - When you're the patient/family

    ambr46 replied to jennaolds's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean to put the last statement under klrn's comment. sorry about

  11. The Flip Side - When you're the patient/family

    ambr46 replied to jennaolds's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse being busy doesn't excuse the mess he was left in. If she had been in to see him any time in the last several hours she would have made some attempt to make him comfortable. This kind of...

  12. Never wanna take students again.

    ambr46 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It will

  13. Never wanna take students again.

    ambr46 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    # 1 and

  14. How was your first code blue? What role did you have?

    ambr46 replied to journey2success's topic in General Nursing

    My first code was an elderly hypothermia patient. I jumped right in doing compressions because I had never done them before. Apparently, when a patient has hypothermia they have to be rewarmed before...

  15. practicing medicine

    ambr46 replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why do I feel like this lady is not a nurse. would you have preferred that no oxygen was

  16. Night shift for new grads.

    ambr46 replied to Nurse_Brezo's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure you get a little sun here and there. When I worked nights I started getting that jail house

  17. Profession for some...attempted by many..

    ambr46 replied to jdruds's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are transferring these patients out because from what you describe, these are definitely NOT med surg

  18. Profession for some...attempted by many..

    ambr46 replied to jdruds's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever heard of Super Nurse

  19. Is becoming a LPN worth it?

    ambr46 replied to Zysa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have mentioned that you have some pretty severe medical conditions. Are you in chronic pain? Many nursing jobs require standing for long periods of time without a break and heavy lifting. If...

  20. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ambr46 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Just like when I try to log Into the pxysis with my fingerprints and it takes five tries before it's accepted. Oh my god, try doing that while someone is breaking into your

  21. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ambr46 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe in the right to own guns and protect yourself. I'm running through the list of co-workers in my head though and I can't say I'd be comftorable with knowing any of them were carrying a...

  22. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ambr46 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    The wrong people have the guns is the

  23. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    ambr46 replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Drug use is a medical issue and something I would expect nurses to inquire about, but I have never asked a patient if they are an illegal immigrant or a gun

  24. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    ambr46 replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nice

  25. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    ambr46 replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny you should mention this because most of the countries listed here have far more permissible gun rights than here in the U.S which explains why the homicide rate is so high in the U.S....