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    What does it take to be a home care nurse?!

    xoemmylouox replied to nursekatielpn's topic in Private Duty

    PDN can be very rewarding and then yet again it can turn around and bite you in the butt. It is all about families and your perspective. I have cared for several different children and loved it for...
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    What does it take to be a home care nurse?!

    xoemmylouox replied to nursekatielpn's topic in Private Duty

    PDN can be very rewarding and then yet again it can turn around and bite you in the butt. It is all about families and your perspective. I have cared for several different children and loved it for...
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    COmplaint process

    xoemmylouox replied to moncj66's topic in Private Duty

    I wouldn't stress about it. The family has shown their true colors is all. You informed Dad, you (hopefully) documented this, and (hopefully) you followed your employer's policy. I doubt anything will...
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    Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    xoemmylouox replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    Exactly. I do not trust that people have good intentions when cameras are placed. I do understand that MOST do not place them with the intent to sue, just to make sure their loved one is well taken...
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    Better training for CNAs?

    xoemmylouox replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I took my CNA classes before becoming a Nurse I too was only taught skills. That is because CNA's are not expected to use critical thinking skills. I personally think that mindset is bogus as we...
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    Safe staffing in clinics/office setting?

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

    I have never heard of any staffing ratios. I seriously doubt there ever would be due to the unpredictability of patient volumes. As an nurse in a clinic setting I am part of the medical emergency...
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    Frustrated with non-compliance

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

    Good point..
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    Night shift nausea

    xoemmylouox replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    The nausea could be several things. I suggest you see your PCP if you need Zofran to get through your
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    Texas Warning with Stipulations

    xoemmylouox replied to LibertyTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats for making it to this point! Just keep on plugging along and you'll be
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    I've been suspended

    xoemmylouox replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly. I'll admit the student should have clarified, but since they did not I would have asked what they meant by that. It is true that we all make mistakes or get too comfortable. It happens, let...
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    hiring older nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to KThurmond's topic in General Nursing

    People have their bias when it comes to age. Some prefer younger staff others prefer older staff. Each age tends to have it's strengths, however those perceived strengths are little more than...
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    Demystifying Mentation

    xoemmylouox replied to KaleidoscopeLv's topic in General Nursing

    Mental status changes can occur quickly and can be a sign of a serious issue. This is why an actual assessment is required and not just copying the information from the shift before. OP was there a...
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    Pregnant New Grad

    xoemmylouox replied to elami88's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't expect to get hired in at 8 months along. Most likely you won't even be able to finish orientation before baby arrives (congrats by the way - I too am 8 months along). However this does not...
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    Cover for Me! I Need to pump!

    xoemmylouox replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    This had a lot of useful information. With my first child I had no "safe place" to pump - meaning no doors with locks other than the bathroom. I had to block the door so someone wouldn't walk in on...
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    HO-HO'd out!

    xoemmylouox replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Right. If the resident enjoys the holidays /it brings them joy - go for it, but otherwise leave them the heck alone. Most residents don't seem to be real thrilled about most Halloween celebrations -...
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    Being Asked By DON to Resubmit Incident Reports

    xoemmylouox replied to kendrasuey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like this idea. My last facility the DON & ADON had the mailboxes on their doors. They were the simple ones with locks on them so no hands could get in there. The issue was is they were gone for...
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    HO-HO'd out!

    xoemmylouox replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ugh.. Some forget or simply don't understand what that condition does to a person. I HATE it when people constantly remind the patients with Az what the current reality is, when they known darn well...
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    Does your facility have 12 hour shifts or 8 hour shifts?

    xoemmylouox replied to smartypants22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it is helpful to have a mix of 8 & 12 hr shifts. It can help cover some of the gaps that occur due to staffing shortages/call offs. Most of the facilites here just have 8 hr
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    Still unemployed; Why am I not getting calls for interviews?

    xoemmylouox replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some people seem to struggle more than others. Typically it is because they don't have healthcare experience that classmates had, a poor resume, or simply bad timing. Don't give up yet. Keep applying...
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    Nursing Supervisor Job offer

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

    As I always say.. PAY is not everything. How much do your benefits cost? Do they have a 401-k match. Are you salary or hourly? Do you have to take call? If so are you compensated for that? 21/hr seems...
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    Article NY Times! Spot on...I think so!!

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseLRW's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We use NextGen in an outpt setting. It was more user friendly a few years ago, but they no longer let us alter/specialize our templates so it's pretty much become a non-stop headache. With every...
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    Soon to be a new grad and found out I'm pregnant

    xoemmylouox replied to Harlowe's topic in General Nursing

    It's not going to hurt to start applying. Someone might see past your pregnancy, plus you might not be showing as much as you think. Certain clothes can help in this area. Regardless, if they do hire...
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    Questions for the single parents

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have advice to offer, but I want to say good for you. Just because Dad isn't willing to help you are still trying to find a way to make this work. I agree that maybe trying to find a...
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    How do you keep from falling apart at work?

    xoemmylouox replied to Girlafraid13's topic in General Nursing

    Life is tough, but you are doing the right thing for not addressing this issue while at work. It isn't fair to your patients and it puts you at risk for making a mistake. Take a deep breath or two,...
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    Moving away - is it ok to give coworkers a moving away gift?

    xoemmylouox replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is nothing wrong with a small thank you gift. Include a short thank you note. I agree it would be nice to make cookies or something for the unit as a whole. Good luck on the