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    Any lvn/lpn demoted or fired recently.

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

    A lot of hospitals are doing this. In fact it has been going on for a few years now. Most force you to become an RN by such date or you are SOL. Some just lay off the LPN's or "eliminate" those...
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    Loving Care Agency

    xoemmylouox replied to infantRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I agree I worked through another location than has been listed, but the same problems. The manager talked poorly of employees in front of families, talked poorly about families in front of other...
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    Will I be refreshed? I want to know your experiences.

    xoemmylouox replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too was very unhappy at a job that I had. It was my 2nd part time nursing job on the weekends. We need that money right now, but you know what.. I was soooo unhappy I was sick to my stomach the...
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    Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    xoemmylouox replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I know I am there. I did quit one of 2 jobs, and despite the fact now that we barely have enough money now to keep the lights on, I am happier than I have been in a long time. I am still looking for...
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    Why is there so much turnover in home health? Esp. mgmt

    xoemmylouox replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I think that a lot are popping up too quickly, and the office is then ran poorly. I have worked with two different companies that seemed great in the begining, but I soon learned what they were really...
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    Lvn uneligible for rehire

    xoemmylouox replied to Pumpkins09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have given 2 weeks notice before to a place I respected, and that I thought I would come back. Once I gave notice that effective that day I was done (after my shift was done) as I had seen some...
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    RNs in doctor's office

    xoemmylouox replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    I know certain specialty office such as Cardiology prefer to have RN's, but to be honest where I work we all do the same exact job: CMA, LPN, or RN. And yes the patients/families call us all nurses. I...
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    anyone taken a break from nursing?

    xoemmylouox replied to nursingisok's topic in General Nursing

    I want to leave sooo badly. I am currently looking for a career outside of nursing. I just do not feel in my heart that this is the career for me. I just wished I would have figured this out prior to...
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    Disenchantment with "Dream Job"

    xoemmylouox replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I myself am working 2 nursing jobs just trying to keep the family afloat. I HATE IT!! I think it is ridiculous, but at the end of the day I do it because I have to. Maybe some day my SO will get a...
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    Duties of an LPN in a Urology office

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

    Well I was an LPN in a Urology office. We did just about everything! It was soo much fun to be honest. Every day brought a new adventure. You will get to know your patients very well. Just know that...
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    Help! I can't decide!

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

    I would LOVE to work in the OR.. I would go with that! Congrats and good
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    Moving Frustrations

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    Frustrated here.. We have been considering the idea of moving to a warmer climate than where we are now.. However I was licensed in a non compact state. The hoops you have to jump through to get a...
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    Moving Frustrations

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    It is so expensive because each state charges a fee ( the state you want to get a license in, the state you are licensed in for verification) then you need to be fingerprinted (fee), then you need to...
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    Who's leaving nursing?

    xoemmylouox replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I see..
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    Stickers and prizes for peds

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

    I have to say that the rolls of stickers will get pulled out, but don't w torry you won't have to roll them up.. the kids just take the whole roll..We USED to do that for a short period of time..We...
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    Who's leaving nursing?

    xoemmylouox replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Well that is GREAT for YOU! I however do many of the same things daily. I am as involved as I can be in patient advocacy and education. At the end of the day however most of those COPD patients will...
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    How to get entry level position in hospital

    xoemmylouox replied to iconnie11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA classes are not very expensive so perhaps that would be something to consider doing on your own or through a long term care facility. I have to tell you that just because a job is posted does not...
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    How to get entry level position in hospital

    xoemmylouox replied to iconnie11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could see if they will hire and train you to be a CNA. Or you could take a unit sec. job to get your foot in the
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    Sign on bonuses

    xoemmylouox replied to asdf80's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to the staff or get the down low on the place. It may be that they want a qualified nurse, or it may be that they want any nurse. I have learned that admin and nurse managers are only out...
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    Who's leaving nursing?

    xoemmylouox replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I plan on leaving in the next few years ( I have to go back to school ). Nursing is not what I thought it was. I knew it would be hard. I knew I would be underpaid and not appreciated. What I didn't...
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    Need time management tips (ALF 40 residents)

    xoemmylouox replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The sad thing is that you have 40 residents to care for. Time management is important, but what kind of care can 1 nurse and 1 cna really provide to 40
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    Brown Mackie Holding me back again.

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I applied to Clarian Health Network in Indiana, and I was told that due to my practical nursing dimploma being from Brown Mackie I cannot work for their organization. I knew Brown Mackie had its...
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    Can an LVN/LPN perform urodynamic testing?

    xoemmylouox replied to hereIgo's topic in General Nursing

    In most states the NPA is so vague is drives me crazy! Your best bet is to ask your Board of Nursing via email (always best to have something in writing). Where I worked before the PA or RN did the...
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    Should I go back for the 2nd interview?

    xoemmylouox replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! Yeah you need nursing experience, but you also have to keep the heat on this winter. See if both jobs will work with you.. Good
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    Sprucing up the exam rooms

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

    A simple change of color in the rooms can make a HUGE difference. Gray is not a warm and fuzzy color. Even a light tan/ beige can make a great impact. Also cheap paintings/art help. Pictures/info of...