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    May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

    xoemmylouox replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I have a history of depression & anxiety related to a sexual assault that occurred during my early teen years. Then there was also my extremely dysfunctional childhood, and my family history of...
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    Fixed my stupid mistake and got back in!

    xoemmylouox replied to Scottishtape's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats!
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    Kicked out of University of Phoenix

    xoemmylouox replied to sweetmya's topic in LPN to RN

    Can you appeal this? Most schools will allow you to appeal your dismissal and repeat the
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    Day 7: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    xoemmylouox replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    - They took too much off with my repeat circumcision! - I wasn't expecting that much
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    Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    xoemmylouox replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    - That my last day of clinicals is OVER! - We have a non-assigned charge who can help this shift! - That the dream team (awesome nurses & aides) are working
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    Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    xoemmylouox replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1- That good coworkers can make just about any shift survivable. 2- Not to take things personally. 3- How precious my health is. 4- That higher pay is not always worth it. 5- That my basic needs...
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    Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    xoemmylouox replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Newborn on the floor, Mom sleeping not even realizing what has happened (sad but
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    felony

    xoemmylouox replied to mommy44k's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I suppose it might depend on the type of felony, but I seriously doubt
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    Planned Parenthood NP

    xoemmylouox replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have never worked for our local PP, but a friend has. She said the pay was not the best, but benefits were ok. She also said providing care for those who had no where else to go was VERY rewarding....
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    OMG new floor nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to Tinkers33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It gets better. You will find a grove that works for you. Please do ask for help when you need it. Don't forget to delegate when appropriate. Don't get distracted during med
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    Assisted Living LVN's

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

    Sounds like some of your patients are not appropriate for AL and need to be in LTC
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    LPN Doubts

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

    I would figure out what you want to do before you pursue any further education. Maybe shadow in a vet office and/or a dentist office for a day? You should know most LPN's do not work in the hospital....
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    Too soon to change jobs?

    xoemmylouox replied to chinesefoodRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would start looking. Who knows when you'll find a position that suites
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    I just need to vent. :(

    xoemmylouox replied to beekee's topic in Rehabilitation

    Dealing with something similar. I'm jumping ship. I don't get paid to fix their problems. State is there and we are woefully understaffed. People come in hours late, walk out on the job, and ignore...
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    being forced to pick up extra shifts

    xoemmylouox replied to Baylorgal's topic in Nursing Career

    My new employer doesn't mandate O/T. Instead we just work without. It's miserable. I'm currently looking for a new job. My sanity is important. I suggest you do the
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    Nursing instructor doesn't allow open textbooks during lecture !??!

    xoemmylouox replied to LVNlivin's topic in General Students

    I don't think skipping class is the answer. In fact after you miss so many class hours you'll lose your FA and will get dropped from the
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    Terrified of working on my own

    xoemmylouox replied to Sham_wow's topic in General Nursing

    I would say you need to address your anxiety. Being a new nurse is intimidating and sometimes downright scary. That being said if your "everyday" anxiety isn't managed I doubt there is any new grad...
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    Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    xoemmylouox replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    In certain areas I can see how it is more common, but for most of the nursing roles out there..
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    What are they telling us/not telling us

    xoemmylouox replied to holly2422's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would NEVER work at an agency that didn't provide gloves and a mask for a patient with a trach. You survived your first day and you'll be able to survive many more, but I would seriously keep...
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    Let's talk semantics

    xoemmylouox replied to PG2018's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If some stranger asks me what I do, I respond with work in Healthcare. I try to be as vague as usual. Perhaps I've watched too many investigative discovery
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    Is this a violation of HIPPA?

    xoemmylouox replied to CM35's topic in Nursing Career

    That's where I put all of
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    Lied to in Interview

    xoemmylouox replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't leave yet. Keep applying for jobs. Just be aware the next position you accept may not be any better. It's awful they weren't up front, but I'm not surprised. Not too many people would take...
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    04/09 WILTW: Confused LOLs

    xoemmylouox replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Viva, I'm so sorry. I learned that dentists really do have a good gig, and if I could do it all over, I'd deal with my disgust of the mouth and go to school for it (no weekend, evening, holiday, or...
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    criminal background

    xoemmylouox replied to lovingme01's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Your problem does also involve the BON. You can graduate and still not be allowed to take the NCLEX or have stipulations on your
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    Your Favorite Nursing Job

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    So often we talk about the job/employer/specialty that we hate. How about the job or specialty that you have enjoyed? My favorite thus far was when I worked in an outpt Urology clinic. We did many in...