xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    xoemmylouox replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That I really need some positive change in my life as I am becoming a VERY grumpy person - pregnant or not I'm becoming very tired of the crap and I'm not being so quite about it anymore. That there...
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    Nurses with second jobs

    xoemmylouox replied to tvbbnumber41's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is different. I have worked 2 jobs for most of my nursing career. I like the variety I get with different jobs and then I always have a back up if something should happen and I lose one of...
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    Manager Woes

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

    It is solid advice. It just is ridiculous. Overall I like my coworkers, I enjoy the doctors I see everyday, and I can tolerate just about everything else. I would stay for a lot longer if they would...
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    Manager Woes

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

    I agree with all of th above. I have always known my manager was not the best - is terrible with communication, hates conflict - so she avoids it at all costs, inconsistent, etc. While I am over how...
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    Do I give up? Regret the day I chose nursing as second career

    xoemmylouox replied to DigThis1999's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried applying for school nursing, PDN, or outpt MD office? There plenty of less physically demanding and daytime jobs out there. I would drop out if nursing yet. Try something other than...
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    Patients wants a back rub

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

    When I was in my LPN program this was taught as part of routine care, and that wasn't that many years ago. If only we had the time to still provide these it would be excellent. A few minutes of our...
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    My patient showed me her farts.

    xoemmylouox replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I laughed so many times in the thread.. I'm glad everyone had a good time and pt's were able to pass gass. Two very important events to occur - luckily for different people at different
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    Night Shift Impacting My Relationship

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

    Have you tried switching to day shift or getting a job elsewhere altogether? Not everyone is meant for nights. Sounds like your current employer sucks. Your GF sounds pretty immature.. Maybe she's a...
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    Pre-employment screening

    xoemmylouox replied to TKP3321's topic in General Nursing

    Many places may not keep the failed drug screen result, but instead may have placed you on their do not hire list. That list pretty much lasts forever. You won't know unless you apply - so go for
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    xoemmylouox replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Now I want to puke after reading all of these
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    xoemmylouox replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Trach care ( the smell gets me) and vomiting.. At least the chunky vomit and the gagging noise.. Quiet more fluid vomiting is ok. I make sure to inform my patients of this (in a kidding way when they...
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    It's all about the money.....I mean, the patients...

    xoemmylouox replied to Mursanary's topic in General Nursing

    I think those who say "I am not in it for the money" are often newer nurses. As you get into longer and see how many people make a lot more money off of your hard work it becomes more clear. Being an...
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    What to do

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

    I would enlist if you are serious about it and they will take you. You can get some training and $$$ for college. Did you pass the NCLEX? If so why haven't you worked as a nurse since
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    how much do you pay on student loans per month

    xoemmylouox replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    $100 for my LPN. I'm hoping to not add much with my ADN
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    So why are you here, really?

    xoemmylouox replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm here for many reasons.. I checked more than one answer.. Should I be jealous that I am not getting the senior dating
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    Nursing Shortage: Yea or Nay?

    xoemmylouox replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    If employers would adequately staff places I think there would be a shortage for experienced nurses. I also believe that certain areas are in need of nurses while others are obviously saturated and...
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    What I learned this week (7/11/15)

    xoemmylouox replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I needed that laugh on this crummy
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    Lucky he was constipated, or he'd be dead

    xoemmylouox replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly this happens a lot.. I was pretty sure my husband had a clot in his R. Leg a few years ago. After a work up turns out he has degenerative disc disease. Sciatica was causing the intense leg
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    RN to MD or CRNA

    xoemmylouox replied to SunDevilNurse15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Those are very different career paths. I would spend some time talking to people who work in those careers. Being an MD offers endless specialties where as CRNA does not. You have to decide what you...
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    Sending more letters of recommendation than asked for...

    xoemmylouox replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I would turn in all 6, but if you have some that are written as "to whom it may concern" perhaps save those for the future? Sounds like you have a lot of support and many people with...
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    RN Starbucks side job?

    xoemmylouox replied to borninaugust30's topic in General Nursing

    On some of my tough days I DREAM of quitting my nursing job and working at a job that requires much simplier days. Then I remember the pay... I worked in retail for 8 years through highschool and...
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    Enhanced pay for staffing crisis

    xoemmylouox replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    My questions are what happens to you once that "contract" is up? Do you go back to the unit you were on before? Can you transfer to that unit if during that contract you do well?? What is the real...
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    RN being bullied by LVN

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

    Sometimes in PDN nurses get very picky and protective, especially if they have been with that patient for a long time. They can become too attached and feel like that child is their own. This often...
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    Hospital Sues Nonprofit Leader

    xoemmylouox replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ridiculous. Hopefully he can bring their shameful practices to light. I don't think asking for an itemized bill is out of line. Good for him for standing his ground and not allowing this nonsense to...
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    What Nurses Really Want

    xoemmylouox replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is why all nurses not only need to CYA but to have malpractice insurance. Your employer is not your best friend, and your employer will put you in situations you should NEVER be placed in. I am...