xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Nclex live result check

    xoemmylouox replied to RN08102015's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that you will just have to be patient. And no I did not watch whatever video you
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    Time Paradox of 12 hour shifts

    xoemmylouox replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I have never heard anyone complain about having too much time off.. I'm sorry but if you are looking for sympathy I doubt you will find much here. There is no reason why you can't drive...
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    xoemmylouox replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    There are 13 vitamins: 4 fat-soluble (A, D, E, and K) and 9 water-soluble (8 -B vitamins and vitamin C). Not useless info, but nothing too
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    xoemmylouox replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would think having those certs would be helpful. How long ago did you pass
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    How do you deal with Munchhausen-type pts?

    xoemmylouox replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I work with someone that many of us believe fit this dx. She had also used her daughter as a proxy. I'm not sure how the daughter is doing since the parent changed PCPs out of our affliated office....
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    last minute staffing call

    xoemmylouox replied to Margo88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your coworkers should be glad you show up at all. I know I would be happy to have another person show up, an hour later or
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    What is the easiest way to get ACLS certified?

    xoemmylouox replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping the OP meant what is the most streamlined and efficient way to obtain an ACLS cert. You will need to do the 2 day course for yorr initial certification. I don't know any LPNs with ACLS so...
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    12 hour shift question

    xoemmylouox replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    When I did 12s at night I tried to get all 3-4 shifts in a row. I hated having one day off and then coming back. I prefered to have many of the same patients (demanding or not) as I knew what to...
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    RNs: Would you feel comfortable training in and injecting Botox and other fillers?

    xoemmylouox replied to Buggus's topic in General Nursing

    Heck yeah.. Ok let me revise that.. Who is getting all of the profit? Am I getting a decent amount of compensation? If so.. Heck Yeah! I do injections pretty often so I'm not too worried about
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    What is the least stressful high paying nursing specialty?

    xoemmylouox replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    This made me laugh as well. Sadly I don't know of ANY high paying job that does not have some sort of stress with it (nursing or not). Plus everyone has their own things that stress them out. I am...
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    Attack of The Killer Poop

    xoemmylouox replied to Tex.'s topic in General Nursing

    Vicks can help if it's really
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    Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

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

    I don't expect men to lower the seat as long as they don't expect me to raise it. In my house I am currently outnumbered by male bathroom users. I would much rather they leave the seat up than pee it...
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    Should I get my free laptop?

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

    I have heard of high schools offering this but not colleges. I hate to tell you but NOTHING is free. That cost of a laptop is added to your tuition fees. Is this a private or for profit
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    Online Faculty

    xoemmylouox replied to gleanns's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You can often find the contact information for the HR departments either from the school's website or LinkedIn. That website is a GREAT way to
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    How do you lose your license??

    xoemmylouox replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Many times when nurses say this they say it out of fear and frustration. They are scared they are going to kill someone or at least seriously harm them. Often it is because management expects a nurse...
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    Taking 20 credit hours?

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

    College is very different than high school. I would do your 12 credits this first semester and see how you do. I cannot imagine actually being able to retain anything with 20 credits in a
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    Career Change after Layoff & 46 years old

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

    You are not too old. My Mother did not start school until she was 50. 18 months later she had her license in hand and has not been without a job since. It is not easy, but can be done. Maybe also post...
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    Should I stay or should I go?

    xoemmylouox replied to futurelpn22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well most states do not have patient to staff ratios so this more than likely is legal. If you and the other employee are willing to stand firm together I would inform them that you are both on the...
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    New LPN with Many Blessings!

    xoemmylouox replied to SAMc0515's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on your success thus far. I hope you have found a decent employer who will take the time to train you
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    Attack of The Killer Poop

    xoemmylouox replied to Tex.'s topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you just get enough of that smell. It seems to stick to your clothes, skin, hair, and it lives in your nose. It's messy, disgusting looking, and is unpredictable (unless of course you just...
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    Second guessing myself....

    xoemmylouox replied to RED1984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am always one to be upfront and honest, but I would let this one go. Just don't EVER do this again. If there is an issue in the future for a patient involve your dept. social
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    xoemmylouox replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Patient education.. especially to those I know are listening. As many others have posted - bathing. Nothing can make you feel brand new like getting clean. It may only last for a short time, but for...
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    Can't get a job

    xoemmylouox replied to robbiefrid's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried anything other than acute care. Places like PDN, Home Care, Hospice, and LTACH are just a few examples of places that would still use many of those skills you obtained previously. To...
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    Nursing doing bedside swallow studies...

    xoemmylouox replied to jlcole45's topic in General Nursing

    I know many places have the nurse do an initial screening, but a full on evaluation is typically done by the SLP. Hopefully the OP's employer simply means the nurse will do the simple screen and will...
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    Getting needed clerical support

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

    I have a hard time delagating tasks as well. Mainly because I know they won't get done. Management does not address problems and I do not have the authority to write anyone up. I used to stay late...