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    Medical Assistants in jails?

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I saw a job ad for a MA position at a local jail. Corrections isn't my thing, but I know it is for some. I wonder how those who work in this area see this play out? Do you have MA's working at your...
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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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    Tired of managing children

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I've been in my current management role less than a year. However I moved up in the ranks so I know most of the staff very well. Now that I am a manager I see a different side to so many people. It...
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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...
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    Charge Nurse in 6 months?

    xoemmylouox replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know about the ER but at my PRN gig the med surg, oncology, and ortho floors will make a new grad a charge after 6 months. They do have to attend special training classes, but I still think...
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    Boomerang Coworkers

    xoemmylouox replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a boomerang employee. Granted I stayed PRN, but mine was related to going back to school. I couldn't maintain my full time status at that job while attending school - the hours conflicted...
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    Just in time for the holidays

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    My PRN employer just announced they are eliminating several positions within our hospital. These are roles that will impact the whole hospital during a time when the staffing crisis is causing serious...
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    Just in time for the holidays

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no.. They are expanding like crazy. They are "teaming up with" and buying out all of the other local competition.. It's absurd considering they can't manage what they have
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    Telephone Triage . . . I'm Hesitant.

    xoemmylouox replied to Star35's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    It's like any nursing role. You will learn as you gain experience. RN's have many options in an outpatient setting. In my clinic they can work as hospital liaisons (follow up our patients who were...
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    Tired of managing children

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Nurse Management

    Exactly. I can't get them to say hi to each other, but yet we trust them to care for our patients? I'd honestly get rid of a fourth of our staff, but I don't have enough staff prospects to replace...
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    Negotiating Pay?

    xoemmylouox replied to TheNurseocrat's topic in Nurse Management

    If they have any other healthcare experience I would say go for it. When I was a "new grad RN" I had over 10 years of experience as an LPN. I negotiated my pay. Had I not I would have been making 4.50...
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    Practice with Barton-Schmitt protocols

    xoemmylouox replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    We use BS for our peds protocols as well. Just ask your friends and family for examples of questions they have about their kids. Why have they called the providers office before? What have they been...