xoemmylouox ASN, RN

xoemmylouox has 13 years experience as a ASN, RN.

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   No Order

   xoemmylouox replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

   At the hospital I work at we have a nursing judgment protocol that allows us to bladder scan & straight cath a full 24hr for retention (or sx of) before we need an order. Perhaps that is something...
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   How do you get called in?

   xoemmylouox replied to Johnnyappleseed's topic in General Nursing

   I get that they are trying to find the fastest solution, but I don't think it's actually doing anyone any good. I would NEVER rely on a text message to call someone in. Our house supervisors will send...
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   How would Medicare for all affect nursing?

   xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I keep hearing about the wait times in other countries. My question is how many Americans simply just go without care because they can't afford it? How many don't address their health concerns, or...
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   How I Made $93,000 My First Year of Nursing

   xoemmylouox replied to acc1223's topic in Nursing Career

   That's great. I wish more places paid like this, but we also have to keep in mind cost of living expenses. Kudos to you and keep rocking it out. Save some for the future and enjoy your time
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   Rapid response in the clinic

   xoemmylouox replied to Gamecock RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   We have different codes. We have the usual code "blue", but we have a specific code "white" for those times a patient passes out, has a vagal, etc. We have a specific team that responds, and there are...
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   Pyxis Problems

   xoemmylouox replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

   We don't have a med room. Most of our pyxis machines are in main hallways so there is no hiding from patients. They can walk right up to you and demand their meds.. It's super convenient for them to...
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   BLS renewal—ouch

   xoemmylouox replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

   We recently had a code at work. There was 5 of us that rotated for compressions. We did compressions for about 45 minutes before they pronounced the poor guy. It was awful. I was sore for like 3 days....
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   A statistical death

   xoemmylouox replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like it's time to find a new employer. Most places are going with bare bones staffing, but some places are worse than
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   Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

   xoemmylouox replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

   I would wait until this summer when you aren't working your school job. This will give you time to go through orientation, training, and get some hands on job experience. I would go for a PRN position...
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    Which position would you choose: RN supervisor or utilization management?

    xoemmylouox replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    I would see what they say during your 2nd interview. I would also let them know when/if you get the other offer. Perhaps this will speed up their several week waiting period. The hiring process for...
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    Flyin' high in April, Shot down in May

    xoemmylouox replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    We all make those mistakes. That's something we have to keep in mind when others commit similar
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    41 yr. old business executive going to Nursing School

    xoemmylouox replied to ESP808's topic in General Students

    Stick with your current job. It (hopefully) pays you well. You should have a decent career ladder if you are looking to move up. Volunteer if you want to add purpose to your life. You can volunteer at...
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    Frustration!

    xoemmylouox replied to dterra23's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't make sense. The thickness of the formula does not prevent orders being written. What is more likely is that they are not sure how at what rate your patient will tolerate this thicker...
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    Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    xoemmylouox replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    This is fairly common in most facilities (acute and LTC). It make not be what everyone loves, but it is a way of addressing changing staff
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    Holiday Bonus

    xoemmylouox replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    As mentioned in a previous post - my PRN job eliminated several positions for the holidays.. meanwhile they are buying up and joining with everyone they can. My full time job typically gives a $100...