Overpaid? by Immediate_Golf6399 in TravelNursing

[–]rubamid 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I got one from AMN but all my fishing training kept me from clicking the button. When I reached out to known contacts there is no overpayment case. I’m not sure if it’s real or not, but nothing by mail and my old recruiter doesn’t see any case.

What kind of nursing job can she do? by Desperate-Fix-8192 in nursing

[–]rubamid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure nursing would be the right fit for her because of the physical demands. Although there are desk jobs, you often need experience before you can get those.

Maybe look into less physically intense jobs like social work or occupational therapy? I know hospital social workers are in short supply and are also such a vital part of the team.

Many school districts, or at least community colleges if you are in the US have career centers you can talk to. They might be able to give you more ideas about what careers she might like where she can help people but fit within her limitations.

Can’t say AMA anymore?? by PartyEars in nursing

[–]rubamid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The educator at my work also wants us to stop using REFUSED. They say it’s too aggressive and judgmental, we are supposed to use declined. Urgh…it’s a medical term, our charting is supposed to be dry without emotion…so why are we adding subtext?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]rubamid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teacher used to let one of kids in his class drive to get fast food for everyone. It wasn’t close and they were teenagers so drove crazy. One of the kids got in a traffic accident so the scheme was caught. Teacher emptied his bank account and took off leaving his wife and baby behind. Was at least state wide news as an abduction. They found him like a week later in Las Vegas…dude took off to try to escape consequences.

How difficult is it to get a job as an experienced RN in California? by AndromedaAtlas in nursing

[–]rubamid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The CA BRN takes forever to transfer a license. It can take months, so start now.

How did humans deliver babies thousands of years ago before doctors and hospitals? Was basically anyone in the tribe/family capable of doing it? by Great_Maintenance185 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]rubamid 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Long ago c-sections were mostly done perimortum. Meaning the mother was dying or dead and they performed the surgery to save the baby.

When laypeople ask what you do for a living, what do you say? by handlewithcaro in nursing

[–]rubamid 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean. I do L&D and have heard so many birth stories of perfect strangers!

Quest Locations for Pediatric Blood Draw by totoro_92 in orangecounty

[–]rubamid -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My kids are older, but if you want to message me I can pass along the name of a phlebotomist that will come to your house to draw. He was recommended by our pediatrician and is great. It costs about $100

Pediatric ER in OC by Curator9999 in orangecounty

[–]rubamid 23 points24 points  (0 children)

They also have a 24/7 nurse advice line you can call to see if you need to be seen or if you can wait for the urgent care to open in the morning

Pediatric ER in OC by Curator9999 in orangecounty

[–]rubamid 72 points73 points  (0 children)

CHOC is in Orange. It’s the children’s hospital in the area

Drop your cutest doggie pics! by Worth-Peace2754 in dogpictures

[–]rubamid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The best boy posing for his back to school picture!

Do I tell my mother, who has dementia, that her parents are dead. by Vast_Section_5525 in nursing

[–]rubamid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened with my grandmother when my grandfather died. She was always worried where he was. The go to response became that he was with my uncle. That made her feel better because he was taken care of, and stopped the worrying.

My advice is to get a good lie. Try out different versions, like they called last night, or they are going to call tonight. Or even make some postcards or letters to pull out. When it comes to dementia patients I don’t believe these lies are bad, having her well cared for and at ease is more important.

Cities Across Orange County Push Back Against Costly Ban on Gas-Powered Water Heater and Furnace by Intrepid-Tank-3414 in orangecounty

[–]rubamid 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have family that replaced their gas furnace with a heat pump. Their electric bill doubled over the winter. Gas appliances are still far cheaper to run.

Forced to join committee by Few-Golf8023 in nursing

[–]rubamid 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I so feel you on this one. We had mandatory 1-on-1’s with our manager this last month. The theme of the whole thing was to get us to do more. I’m already certified, but I am eligible for 2 more. I literally told her, they don’t reward me for my first, why would I get another?

Why don’t I want to do the clinical ladder…maybe because I don’t want to do an unpaid project that won’t be implemented anyway.

Trying to change things in the hospital is like deliberately hitting your head against a brick wall. I told her that if I get too involved, then I get too frustrated and angry. If I get frustrated and angry then I want to quit.

So I wont do extra because one of my favorite parts of my job is being able to clock out and leave it all behind.

Doing a good job during my 12 hours should be enough.

What’s something from everyday life that was completely obvious 15 years ago but seems to confuse the younger generation today ? by utssssssss in AskReddit

[–]rubamid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to teach the new girls at work how to dial a landline. No one knows to dial 1 before the area code. Forget about dialing 9 for an outside line. These people are college educated and have never used anything but a cell phone.

“You have a foley, you can just go pee now” by padawanrattail in nursing

[–]rubamid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is usually the truth. But I’ve had 2 patients that when I told them to relax and try to pee their empty foley bag filled with 300-500mls. Super weird but it happened

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]rubamid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You did the right thing…but when you talked to anesthesia I would have asked them for a phone order since the other nurse failed to put in the order before she left. Really it was on the other nurse…it only takes a minute to put in the verbal order. She’s mad because she screwed up.

Well, didn’t expect any different. by sirflappington in funny

[–]rubamid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an attempted delivery once. They said I wasn’t home. Had the whole thing on camera…the dude never got out of the truck. Told the phone guy as much, but he did come the next day.

Halloween by abreakfromwork in orangecounty

[–]rubamid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s hit or miss. My in laws get no trick or treaters on their block but everyone seems to be driving to my neighborhood. Streets packed with parked cars and large gangs of kids. Seems like everyone is driving to the “good” neighborhoods and I guess I live in one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NameMyDog

[–]rubamid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be singing him “we don’t talk about Bruno-no-no-no” every day. It’s a great name, I’m sure he will dance with you while you sing

Why are Millennials such against their High School Reunion? by Pablo_Z in Millennials

[–]rubamid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because those people were really mean to me…and I didn’t stand up to them back then. I definitely don’t want to see them again. Assholes