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    New Nurse Mistakes

    xoemmylouox replied to elizaelle's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse you will make mistakes. It happens. One does have to keep in mind that some mistakes can seriously harm or kill a patient so they should not be taken lightly. I'm glad your employer is...
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    CNA without GED

    xoemmylouox replied to danee77's topic in General Nursing

    I would not lie. That can be something that you can get fired for in the future if they would hire you and find out that you lied on you application. It's not worth it. Get you GED and then apply. It...
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    How do you spend your first day off?

    xoemmylouox replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Shoot I feel more tired on my days off thanI do when I work. Between work and school I have little free time so we maximize our time together and so much that has to be done in that little bit of...
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    I am leaving LTC yet again

    xoemmylouox replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC is not easy and is not for everyone. This can be said for all areas of nursing. Acute care is becoming very similar in high patient ratios, little room for advancement, constant short staffing,...
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    Thanks to the Internet, the Past is Always Present

    xoemmylouox replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that is great! I do not currently work in LTC, but the last one I worked in did not have a single computer that residents could use. They did not have wifi, and residents had little in terms...
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    Strange CoWorker Stories

    xoemmylouox replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about gross things.. I have a co-worker that trims her toe nails in the breakroom.. next to whomever is eating because she "likes to talk". Said coworker also likes to share WAAAAAAAAY too much...
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    Take this job and shove it!

    xoemmylouox replied to TTK RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep for those few days that JC or DOH are there.. then staffing levels drop and problems
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    Take this job and shove it!

    xoemmylouox replied to TTK RN's topic in General Nursing

    We are dealing with this currently. MANY of our long term staff are fleeing out of here. It wasn't just one major event that led to this either, but a series of poor choices by our employer. So it...
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    Taking a pay cut to go to day shift?

    xoemmylouox replied to tobydog01's topic in General Nursing

    You have to be realistic about $$$. You are taking about a $500 pay cut, plus you will have to pay for more days at daycare. You want to make sure you aren't giving up the stress at your job for the...
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    Why don't you just read the chart?

    xoemmylouox replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sooo many things to say.. I'll be brief.. Starting with"Hey Floor Nurses" then ranting about something is a good way to make someone defensive.. You said you GUESS on things you report.. Uhhh???? Why?...
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    Have you ever fainted 😕

    xoemmylouox replied to KMarieD's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school during a knee replacement surgery.. That was brutal and I had not eaten... My co-worker passed out cold when watching a super pubic cath change.. (I'll admit those can make me even a...
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    You should know better

    xoemmylouox replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Baked goods - cakes, cookies, pies. Slacking on exercise. Not taking my Vit. D
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    I am tired of reviewing

    xoemmylouox replied to aldrich21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A bit more detail would be helpful.. for a class, NCLEX, or something else? I guess honestly it doesn't matter what you are reviewing for. Either you are ready and take whatever test it is, or you...
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    What does a Kidney Infection feel like?

    xoemmylouox replied to swellnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not sure about many "words" per say. Many children have a hard time verbalizing their pains. Typically symptoms like refusing to eat, enuresis in a previously potty trained child, rubbing of stomach...
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    I'm stuck and I don't know what to do

    xoemmylouox replied to LorieStesk's topic in Nursing Career

    You need to talk to your current school and any schools you are interested in applying to. They are the only ones that can tell you what you need to do to change majors at this
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    What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    This was a great topic. I know we had someone who posted these sort of things awhile ago. These are not only a great way to learn from each other, but to get us thinking about patients we do not...
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    How do you leave it at work?

    xoemmylouox replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes you will take part of your day home with you. Sometimes a good vent or cry is all you need to get it out and move on. I try to not become too attached to my patients, but in my setting it is...
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    Book Donation

    xoemmylouox replied to lpn954's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can also donate them to local public
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    What I learned this week (6/27)...

    xoemmylouox replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Code blues go much smoother without egos getting in the way (not something I learned, but something I experienced this week). Death is not always the worst thing that can happen (again not something I...
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    So Embarrassing

    xoemmylouox replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure they are a troll.. No biggie.. Just take nothing they say seriously and move
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    How can I increase the morale on my unit?

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

    I think making more of a team - friendly environment is a start. We have carry-ins, celebrate birthdays with cakes, if someone leaves we have cake, if someone graduates from school we have cake or if...
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    Pregnant and no experience

    xoemmylouox replied to rvzohfeld's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard.. While it is "illegal" to discriminate against pregnancy, I doubt too many places are going to want to hire a woman who is 5 months into her pregnancy. It sounds like you have already...
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    So Embarrassing

    xoemmylouox replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Oooops. We all fall into habits.. I'm glad the Mom didn't get upset. I doubt baby cared at that
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    Past DUI in Indiana

    xoemmylouox replied to Jody Hart's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You need to talk to your State's BON (board of nursing). They could give you the best answer. Many states will require you go through a diversion program/monitoring program IF they grant you the...
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    Missing narcotics

    xoemmylouox replied to Erica1088's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is a false statement. I don't know of any state that does not offer a program for LPNs/LVNs and RNs. They are ALL