xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    What do other hospitals do regard to scheduling staff for weekends?

    xoemmylouox replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

    My facility the policy is every other weekend, but my DON is incompetent and lazy so whoever she has on her *&^% list is whoever gets dumped in EVERY FRI & Sat or Sat & Sun for the month....
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    How low would you go?

    xoemmylouox replied to Goldenfox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That ad has to be wrong. It said required education was a bachelor's. My jaw dropped when I saw the pay. I don't know too many ASN's that make that little.. Wow... Just
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    Over saturated health careers

    xoemmylouox replied to Passingtime's topic in General Nursing

    For nursing it really just depends on the area. Some areas are begging, others have 100+ applying for 5 job openings. Nursung does tend to have a lot of different career paths which is
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    NCLEX/TEST type question.

    xoemmylouox replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    I hate to tell you, but there are always exceptions with NCLEX. That's why it can be so frustrating &
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    Hospital ID Bracelets

    xoemmylouox replied to Kris199699's topic in General Nursing

    Now I really want to know! You must find out and let us
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    Nicotine free policies

    xoemmylouox replied to SororAKS's topic in General Nursing

    Only one local hospital group is nicotine free. They test new employees. I'm not sure if they tested current ones as well or not. I almost wish my current employer was. My DON is never available to...
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    I stole a bottle of ibuprofen

    xoemmylouox replied to charlalynn's topic in Patient Medications

    Well hopefully your employer doesn't have cameras in the med room. I could understand taking a few to get you through your shift, but the whole bottle? Hopefully it wasn't too full and you guys have...
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    New Nurse Exhausted from Extremely Long Shifts? Help?

    xoemmylouox replied to KellySpencer800's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have had a mass exodus of staff related to a new (and incompetent) DON. The DON is expecting the handful of us who are left, to cover for everyone because she doesn't want to work the floor (gasp...
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    Flu shot job.

    xoemmylouox replied to soonernurse01's topic in General Nursing

    I did this one season about 5 years ago. I was paid $22/HR as an LPN, which for this area, isn't bad. The job was SUPER easy. I was sent to a large local retailer and offered several different...
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    I'm an LPN but am often called a medtech

    xoemmylouox replied to Shasha831's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I LOVE to work as an aide at my job. No med pass. That alone is a blessing. Then no MD issues. I gladly get paid my nurse wage for little to no
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    Do you ever resent your job(s)?

    xoemmylouox replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I understand. I have either worked 2 jobs, gone to school full time and work full time, or my current nightmare of working up to 3 jobs in 1 week and in school full time. There is literally no "me"...
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    How do you pass time on your "weeknight?"

    xoemmylouox replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in school so that eats up a lot of my time when I'm not at work. I also spend time with my family. Right now I don't have time for much else. If I did, I'd be going to the gym, library, and...
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    Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    xoemmylouox replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    We are reviewing IV med admin including how to do actually drip rates, but no insertion & no dressing changes. It's
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    so embarrassed...

    xoemmylouox replied to kesia123a's topic in General Students

    I have several professors who do not allow for any eating or drinking in class. I've had several professors skip breaks as well for lecture. It just depends on the professor and the culture of the...
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    Safety issue: 2 high risk pt's: one fell during shift

    xoemmylouox replied to LonghornChic's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well that is a new one for me. I don't get it, but you know hospitals will come up with new means to scrape every penny of profit
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    My AL facility admin have lost their minds.

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a new DON start a few weeks ago. We've already had 2 staff members quit at the end of a shift (which never happens here). She is adding more residents at an alarming rate. Their new goal is 50...
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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Birthday!!! I say boy! :) I had 3 finals this week. My mind is too fried to remember what I learned. I hope everyone has a stable
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    Unsafe work conditions?

    xoemmylouox replied to whitsj2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Right now in my state we have no mandates and I have 36:1 with no aide. It's awful. I'm dreaming of Cali. Too bad so many other people love it there
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    EMT-P looking to get RN

    xoemmylouox replied to 1strespondrmatt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are some schools that offer bridge programs. It's up to you if it's worth it to move. It's tough to know what is the right choice somethings. I suggest calling schools and seeing what they say...
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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    xoemmylouox replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that being an LPN has given me a leg up in my transition program. I have also learned so much about meds that I cannot believe how I felt educated about them
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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    xoemmylouox replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to get hospice on board in time. They are miracle workers sometimes. Please take care of
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    Night shift and clinicals

    xoemmylouox replied to amygrizzard's topic in General Students

    You do what you have to. I wouldn't say a word about what and when you are working to anyone. Your prof sounds like a PITA and might have a target on you. Good luck with the
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    How do you prepare for casual shift work?

    xoemmylouox replied to pinetrails's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I fully understand your desire to be prepared. It's not a bad thing. I just don't agree with volunteering your time to your employer. Hopefully there is a change of shift report given between aides so...
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    12 hour shift husband and baby, what works best

    xoemmylouox replied to adra's topic in General Nursing

    I go through this schedule because of work / school. I too have a baby at home, but hubby is a stay at home Dad. So basically we are both going without sleep. It sucks. At most I can do 48 and feels...
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    Moms who pump at work?

    xoemmylouox replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also - Drink lots of water. You will be busy, but you need to drink water to stay hydrated!