Emm_RN ASN, BSN, MSN

Emm_RN has 9 years experience as a ASN, BSN, MSN and specializes in ICU, Home Health and Hospice.

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1. Said No Nurse Ever

   Emm_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   "No thanks, I've had enough coffee for the day."

2. Hospice to ER... Tips??

   Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in Emergency

   Thank you all SO much for your replies! I'm definitely a team player so I'm sure I won't have any trouble jumping in once I'm feeling comfortable. I just got Sheehy's and will be cramming just like I did for the NCLEX. Memories!

3. Hospice to ER... Tips??

   Emm_RN posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi all, thank you in advance for any advice/tips. I worked med surg for one year then ICU for 2. I have been in home health and hospice for the last 4 years and am now transitioning back to the hospital setting, but this time in the ER. I am VERY exc...

4. Pay Question...

   Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in Home Health

   Thank you both for your input, it is very helpful in making this decision! I can definitely see the benefits of hourly pay. Right now I do so much work that I’m not seeing compensation for. On call is 2-3 times per month at $20 during the week and $5...

5. Pay Question...

   Emm_RN posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi all, I recently interviewed for a rapidly-growing home health agency within my immediate area. I currently do work for a home health agency and I am paid salary. I am interested in the HHA I interviewed for, as they need a hospice nurse for my are...

6. What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

   Emm_RN replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

   Hemoglobin of 3.6 when I worked in the ICU. Could not understand how this kid was just slightly pale with no other symptoms. Cannot even tell you how many times we rechecked because everyone was baffled. Still to this day I wonder if we were in the t...

7. Gender Bias in Health Care

   Emm_RN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

   Very informative article! I recently had a patient in homecare who had her knee replaced after YEARS of practically begging for it. It took them several years to even X-ray it. She said she always felt ignored. Meanwhile, a male patient I know who is...

8. Nursing Smells You Love?

   Emm_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Unisolve adhesive remover pads, and on a more strange note.. I LOVE the smell of a clean assisted living facility. Like you know what goes down there but the way they cover it up gives me such nostalgia about my CNA days! Relaxes me!

9. Promotion advice?

   Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! I want to do the best job possible if I am given the opportunity.

10. Promotion advice?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I should have added that I have stepped in as interim manager a handful of times in the exact position that I applied for and the interviewing managers have been impressed and asked me to apply. I recognize the lack of experience however most of our...

11. Promotion advice?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your input. I certainly would be willing to do anything to help the staff out, as those are always the managers that stick out most in my mind. I have been told that no other internal employees have applied so I don’t think that it ...

12. Promotion advice?

    Emm_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow nurses, Just looking for some tips. I am working in home health and have just interviewed for a Clinical Coordinator position overseeing a team of nurses in a few different zip codes. I am going to be starting my MSN in Leadership in Januar...

13. Just be professional, period.

    Emm_RN replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I’ll start by saying I hate social media for these exact reasons.. also, it hurts my heart and terrifies me that nurses put so much time and effort into things that are not work related at work! My parents always raised me with the principle that whi...

14. Should I recertify this patient?

    Emm_RN replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Home Health

    I would probably recert this patient and put in a spaced out visit pattern, perhaps 2week1, 1week3 and encourage her to get a cuff to check on non-visit days and to call into the agency/doctor with abnormal readings. Once she is comfortable with that...

15. Medigrip tips please??

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for your input! I can actually completely picture the pantyhose trick and it makes perfect sense so I’ll give it a try! Thank you!