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    Today's cringeworthy event..

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    She's been educated several times now. As I mentioned we had to create a special policy for this sheer ignorance of our staff regarding sharp container safety, above what was already in place. I'm...
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    Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    xoemmylouox replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't take much offense. They were targeting students (college students in general are known for needing $$$), plus nursing students are used to working for hours, on their feet, without breaks,...
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    A sobering story-------

    xoemmylouox replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but the child was VERY ill to begin with and only the cardiologist somewhat indicated this overdose led to the death of the child. They child might have...
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    Foley cath as g tube?

    xoemmylouox replied to organicnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I've only seen then as temp. place holders. It is important to keep the site open, but I don't know of any GI's in our area that leave them in long term. From posts in this thread it seems different...
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    More Nursing Student financial woes

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Sadly higher education is not cheap. Even if you attend a "cheaper" school - there is the everyday living expenses as well, not mention school supplies. Many end up with HUGE student loan debt, that...
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    educational value of care plans

    xoemmylouox replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    Perhaps during you education they haven't shown you just how important they can be to LPN's. Frankly I think they are under-utilized in most LTC places - more of a task that has to be done, than...
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    Still being charged for meds after discharge

    xoemmylouox replied to Eschell2971's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This problem can actually get your facility in a bit of trouble. I'm surprised there isn't more concern about this. Do you have a compliance officer? If so they should be made aware of the
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    Admitted to A-BSN UM university but can't get loans?

    xoemmylouox replied to ericlavin67's topic in General Students

    I don't think that school is going to work out then. If you don't have the money to attend or can't come up with the money to attend, then you afford it. It happens. Higher education is not always...
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    Admitted to A-BSN UM university but can't get loans?

    xoemmylouox replied to ericlavin67's topic in General Students

    MANY of us work during nursing school. In fact many who work, work full time to afford school, housing, food, etc. I happen to be one of those people who are working and going to school. Not everyone...
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    LPN's A Dying Breed?

    xoemmylouox replied to dgbqsts062859's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have considered going back to school? There are plenty of jobs for LPN's out there. Maybe try PDN, LTACH,
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    Nurses in clinical setting: physicians servant or patients caregiver?

    xoemmylouox replied to sharifi9879's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I was guessing a med student or
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    If an IV catheter is coming out, can you just push it back in?

    xoemmylouox replied to Vani1925's topic in General Students

    I would have started a new IV. You said your friend has already had several complications so I would want to make sure I had a good IV site in case she needed some medication
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    Admitted to A-BSN UM university but can't get loans?

    xoemmylouox replied to ericlavin67's topic in General Students

    I would contact your school's financial aid office and see what they can offer. I would also start looking for a new job ASAP if you aren't working at the
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    Lessons from the Free Clinic

    xoemmylouox replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad others still recognize the need to help those who cannot help themselves due to a variety of reasons. You are not only making a difference for those patients, but also raising a caring child....
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    No injections through a tattoo?

    xoemmylouox replied to cayenne06's topic in Patient Medications

    I just spit my water all over my computer screen.. LOL. Thank you for that great laugh on such a meh
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    Too much on my plate - What would you do?

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

    You might find that a B is not good enough when it comes time to apply to your nursing program. You need to make sure you do as well as possible in ALL of your other pre-reqs and any admittance exam...
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    terminated- feeling like a failure

    xoemmylouox replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    EMR's are different. The EMR we use allows us to amend the note, but not delete things. The amended part is added to the end of the "document" or notation. I'm surprised any EMR allows you to "delete"...
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    teenagers and pot

    xoemmylouox replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Can I come? I don't know what else I could bring that would top Doritos and Oreos though.. Alcohol is KNOWN to cause harmful effects, yet is legal. I think that medical marijuana has its place. I...
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    Maximum Hours Worked

    xoemmylouox replied to ddd2012's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe that some states have limits. I've worked nearly 24hrs straight before. It was dangerous, but I was mandated to stay. I hope to never have to do that again. It was the most exhausted I...
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    Working while in school?

    xoemmylouox replied to Bb0322's topic in General Nursing

    I had to work through my LPN education and am in the process of obtaining my RN. I will still have to work. I have a family to feed and don't have a choice. Many colleges discourage working, but for...
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    Got the biggest compliment!

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had several ckassmates aske me to tutor them for our advanced physiology class. As much as I would LOVE the extra money, I simply don't have any time left in my schedule. I did offer my tips on...
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    Really Need Some Last Minute Advice!!

    xoemmylouox replied to Tori86's topic in General Nursing

    If you call off most places then extend that 2 week notice to include that day. So if your notice started on Dec 1, and you called off one day before December 14, your new "end" date would be December...
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    Cost of CT Scan

    xoemmylouox replied to Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    It is frustrating how expensive medical care is, even with insurance. This is why while our healthcare system has improved some, it still needs fixing. You shouldn't go into SERIOUS debt over care....
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    Pregnant and asking pts to wear masks

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

    I understand the concern, but if you are worried wear a mask with every ill patient. Make sure you change masks frequently. I'm 6 months along and caught a bad URI about a month ago. I had an awful...
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    Tools for opening medication packets?

    xoemmylouox replied to oatmeal89's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I thought I was the only one that did this. It is good to educate fellow Nurses that while very helpful as toe nail clippers, teeth offer a variety of options. They are better than a Swiss Army knife...