xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

    xoemmylouox replied to carz's topic in LPN to RN

    My mom is in her 50's and is doing an LPN-RN bridge. You are never to old. It just depends if you are willing to put in the effort, money, and time to do it. Good luck to
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    Worst case scenario needle stick

    xoemmylouox replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad to hear everything has come back neg. You have come so far already. Please keep us
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    Gen X,Gen Y,baby boomers in the work place

    xoemmylouox replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Well I have to say that it doesn't matter your age. I have been told time and time again that I am much more mature than someone twice my age. It is all about attitude and what a person's beliefs are....
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    No, I am not going to do that

    xoemmylouox replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in Urology we had lots of nasty stuff. I brought a 30 something back to his exam room. He was overweight and panting by the time I got him to the room. I asked him what brought him here...
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    New Grad RN to choose L&D or ED?

    xoemmylouox replied to MorningLight's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say go where your heart takes
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    I feel so embarrased and feel like harrased...

    xoemmylouox replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to say when I worked in Urology I saw more than my fair share of erections.. Believe me, most of the men were more embarassed than I was. He did not harass you. He was embarassed to. This will...
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    How to cope? Very Sad.

    xoemmylouox replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    You were there for her. She was finally able to say all of the things she wanted to, but was not able to. You allowed her to say her fears out
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    Ouch

    xoemmylouox replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I understand. I had a very similar thing happen. A position opened up that sounded great, but it paid less than I make now, and I was going to have a lot more responsibility/drive often. So I turned...
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    Heartbroken

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to everyone. We went to his funeral lastnight. I cannot begin to imagine what mom is going through. He will always have a special place in my
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    Heartbroken

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    We recently learned that one of our very dear and special patients died last weekend. I try to not grow too attached to them, but no one could resist this little one. Despite all of the hardships he...
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    Need to share my feelings

    xoemmylouox replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you recognized the fact that he needed that human connection with someone. It is so tough with our busy schedules to have those moments. Poor
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    Threat of Patient Abandonment?

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

    Nursing admin use this all of the time to scare you. Any place that is pathetic enough to use that is not a place you want to be anyway.. Cut your losses and move on to bigger and better
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    I had eight jobs last year, I'm tired of job hopping. Advice for this year?

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    WHOA! Slow down... It is tough when you know what your ideal job is and you cannot find it. I know times are very tough, but you have to turn down jobs that you are going to turn around a quit anyway....
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    My DON is sexually harassing me

    xoemmylouox replied to bstewart40's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is so disgusting. UGH! :barf01:What a loser. You should not have to tolerate this. You have 1 of two choices. Contact a lawyer or quit. Good luck to
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    I hate being a nurse

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

    I worked at LTC facility and felt the same way. Too many patients, not enough staff, everything was your faults, you never did enough, etc. I can't imagine surviving as long as you have. Good luck to...
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    Paid Holidays

    xoemmylouox replied to 369Pelham's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you got screwed. Not suprised. Healthcare facilities take advantage of nurses all of the
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    CNA to RN: Used & Abused?

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseLyssie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Wow.. They have a sweet deal. They have a need for a CNA, and they have an RN working as a CNA. I would say you need to say that this is not ok. You have you to be willing to leave. Good Luck to
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    New employee, apply for another position in the same hospital?

    xoemmylouox replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    I do have to say I doubt the hospital would let you move depts already. I can understand wanting F/T hours, but you may have to wait for 6
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    Are online job applications a waste of time?

    xoemmylouox replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of places are moving more to submitting applications online only. I can say that I have gotten jobs this and the traditional paper app way. You just have to try to make yours stand out. What...
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    state is coming to ltc facility, what do i do!?

    xoemmylouox replied to mrsevans9310's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :nurse:The most important thing is to remain calm. When you get flustered mistakes can happen. Take a deep breath, and know they will only be there for a short time. Good
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    Sample nurse malpractice suits

    xoemmylouox replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    These are scary times we live
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    Older Students: LPN to RN Bridge

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

    My mom is 55 and is going through a bridge program. She was 50 when she became an LPN. You are not too old. Good luck to you. I would do research and see what options you have and what each program...
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    Questionable? What to do?

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

    Do you have the authority to write up your CNAs? They are working under your license and they need to be held accountable. It seems that they fear nothing, and have no reason to at this point. I would...
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    Frustrated

    xoemmylouox replied to ohio1965's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most new grads are finding this to be the case. Even RN new grads are having a hard time finding jobs. I have to say right now LPN's are getting the boot, but I don't know if I would call your...
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    Stressed out from job

    xoemmylouox replied to Rnurse 2008's topic in General Nursing

    I want to let you know I tried corrections for 2 weeks. It was horrible. There were way to few guards for me. It was dangerous and after the second week I left and never looked back. If you feel like...