EmmaG RN

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    Hospital or Spa?!!!

    EmmaG replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    Oh really? Is she self-pay? And more to the point, will she
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    any nurses out there with back injuries

    EmmaG replied to rehab nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    rehab nurse, I am so very sorry Have you considered contacting your Congressman? I know that sounds hokey, but they really can light a fire under SSA's ass and get them moving on your claim. My...
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    I'm having a panic attack! I need some support!

    EmmaG replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    Superb advice. Please take
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    I'm having a panic attack! I need some support!

    EmmaG replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    Better yet, change the number and make it
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    Need Your Honest Opinions, Please !!

    EmmaG replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    :)If your doc has (or will) clear you for clinicals, then there are so many areas of nursing that could fit your
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    Im 42 year old male and just about to begin Nursing

    EmmaG replied to ready2beAnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss. A friend once expressed a desire to go back to school, but was concerned because it would take 4 years and she'd be 50 years old when she finally graduated. I asked her how...
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    new graduate, new challenges!

    EmmaG replied to AlwaysMovingUp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well one thing you can do (if you don't have one already) is start an exercise routine of some sort. I joined a women's gym, and stop by on my way home from work. Although it sounds like the last...
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    Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    EmmaG replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    More likely they were angry and frustrated that they couldn't intimidate
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    students! they have no sympathy!

    EmmaG replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Eh, don't worry about it. They'll find out what it's really like soon enough
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    So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    EmmaG replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2:You're too
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    EmmaG replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, but just one point to add: it's not just the medical personnel. Every employee in every department has this drilled into them from day one. Doesn't matter if they work in patient care or...
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    Thank God for small favors...

    EmmaG replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    No, you're not. I pray she practices as far away from me as possible (there's always the very real chance she won't make it through school and Boards, however)Document document document. And report...
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    Working while sick- what do you think?

    EmmaG replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Swee, I am so sorry you all went through that; my prayers are with you and your husband. Please do this, however. First thing this morning, go to HR and get the paperwork to file for FMLA (your...
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    restructuring the hospital into the Hilton

    EmmaG replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I had a contract with a facility that was working its way toward this nonsense (thank God I was in and out of there before it went full-swing). Shortly after I started they went into "Magnet mode"...
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    Assult and battery of staff

    EmmaG replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice. I edited my posts where I quoted her initial
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    Need Your Honest Opinions, Please !!

    EmmaG replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Fibromyalgia can be exacerbated by stress and sleep-deprivation/poor sleep patterns. Both of which are quite common in nursing (school and work). Again, good luck. I hope you can find a way to manage...
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    Need Your Honest Opinions, Please !!

    EmmaG replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Have you spoken to your doctor(s) about this? They would be better able to give you advice on your physical limitations as it relates to both nursing school and working as a nurse. It's physically...
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    Certified Legal Nurse Investigator

    EmmaG replied to LadyT618's topic in General Nursing

    World-wide, no
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    restructuring the hospital into the Hilton

    EmmaG replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good LORD. I hope at least the staff get free massage
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    Nursing Research

    EmmaG replied to suey421's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.ninr.nih.gov/ NINR maintains a focus on training investigators, with an emphasis on addressing the major areas of need and increasing the diversity of the research workforce. NINR offers...
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    Assult and battery of staff

    EmmaG replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    something else your employer won't tell you... "if the injured employee cannot return to regular work and is given a light duty job at a lower wage, benefits are 2/3 of the...
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    So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    EmmaG replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't that still require a physician's order for her to be a "DNR"? Here, a living will/advance directive doesn't automatically make someone a DNR until the physician determines that it applies and...
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    Assult and battery of staff

    EmmaG replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    in this state, the first 7 days off isn't paid by wc. once you've been off for 3 weeks, then you receive pay for those first 7 days. it's imperative that she consult a lawyer who specializes in wc....
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    Assult and battery of staff

    EmmaG replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire Facial and orbital trauma isn't something you want to mess around with, there's no excuse for you not getting the diagnostics done at the time of injury as ordered. Has an opthalmologist...
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    Assult and battery of staff

    EmmaG replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital should have pressed charges and had him arrested immediately. God, this ticks me off.