xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Threatened by patient

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

    It is amazing how healthcare organizations will allow nonsense like this to continue. A police office tried to intimidate me when he didn't agree with the care his child received. I wrote up a report...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

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

    It is tough. We all bring our baggage to our responses. I say if you are honestly worried (and it sounds like you have good reason to be) you need to keep this going. If the NM isn't doing anything...
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    Life Took a Drastic Turn

    xoemmylouox replied to SDE73's topic in General Nursing

    I say start with the CNA. This will provide some experience in healthcare and will open doors for you when you decide to continue your education. There are limitless options in healthcare. Seriously -...
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    Nurse Recruiter and HIPAA violation?

    xoemmylouox replied to SookieBSN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Wow. I would be so mad myself. I would pursue this and report it regardless of the fact that they told you they fired her. Who knows if they are being honest. Who knows if she was the only one doing...
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    What changes would you like to see from administration?

    xoemmylouox replied to kbakrevs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As many others have mentioned. Appropriate staffing, pay, and decent benefits will go a LLLLOOOOOONNNNGGGGG way in retaining excellent staff. In the end keeping good staff is worth the extra $$$ up...
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    Sentinel event effects on involved nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I know plenty of people who I wouldn't let touch me with a 10 foot pole. They are in all levels of healthcare from CNA, LPN, RN, N/P, and MD. Sometimes you just KNOW they are dangerous. You can voice...
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    Death of a Dream

    xoemmylouox replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Life does get in the way. School may not be an option now, but there is no saying you can't go back in a few
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    Failed, nclex rn 5 times! Help?!?!

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

    Oh my. 5x is a lot. Have you figured out why you are failing? I honestly do not know of anyone that passed after failing 3x. That doesn't mean that won't be you, but it gets harder the longer you are...
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    Zombie Apocalypse: WWND?

    xoemmylouox replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I don't see us making it longer than 3-4 months. Eh.. if you can't beat 'um, join 'um and eat some
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    What makes a nursing contract binding & official?

    xoemmylouox replied to Kit.Kat's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with this mess. For future reference you do not have to sign anything then and there. You should be allowed to think it over first. Also that is a very vague contract. It should have...
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    Valedictorian caught cheating

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

    Wow.. I'm sure there were plenty of hardworking students who didn't cheat and still did well in the program. It is a slap in the face to those students. It's easy to get great grades when you
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    Nurses: How do you protect yourself?

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am aware of my surroundings. I try not to place myself in dangerous situations with patients. I DOCUMENT every threat that is made towards me. I also never allow myself to be in a room without a...
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    A very difficult decision

    xoemmylouox replied to 89**11's topic in General Nursing

    You are in a tough spot. This is why I do not want to "owe" an employer for paying for my education. Your employer becomes a jail that you have to serve time at or else find yourself in this very...
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    Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting... I wonder if her history just has not caught up with her
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    Half of the class fails

    xoemmylouox replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    I think when that many students fail there are legit resons. Either the enterance qualifications are too lax, the instructors not doing a good job, or students that are not well prepared for what is...
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    Almost made a very bad med error today

    xoemmylouox replied to klone's topic in Patient Medications

    As usual another almost med error that was caused by a domino effect. Whoever has recently been in that person's chart should have updated her allergies & medications. It is VITAL to ask at every...
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    My patient died today

    xoemmylouox replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am often seen as a cold and uncaring individual as I hold that belief as well. If I'm not "here", please don't keep me alive. To the OP. Losing a patient is not easy. It'll get easier. It just...
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    3.4 gpa-doomed?

    xoemmylouox replied to iheartcells's topic in General Students

    I don't see the whole CC vs PRIVATE University debate. Seriously.. We all work the SAME jobs, often earning the SAME pay, except I am paying a LOT less my for my education. For some the prestige of...
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    Family issue..Thoughts?

    xoemmylouox replied to jrabbit619's topic in General Students

    I too had a mother that favored a younger sibling, yet expected me to deal with her crap and live with her forever. I was expected to not only pay my fair share, but pay HER bills as well. I paid for...
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    Liking members at AN

    xoemmylouox replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I have never blocked anyone, but was tempted once. I'm glad I waited as I have seen that person really improve and grow as a professional over the years. I do not expect everyone to like my opinions...
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    whats for lunch

    xoemmylouox replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    It is tough. I run out of ideas often as well. Cottage cheese is my saving grace. I can eat it with just about anything. Peanut butter also goes a long way for me. I do try to always make extra when I...
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    CNA requirement after 1st quarter completion?

    xoemmylouox replied to katidid114's topic in General Students

    Common sense tells me that I would have just done what I was supposed to before trying to be accepted. Op...My advice is to become a CNA and then appeal your dismissal. You need to do this
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    How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

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

    Nothing. We NEVER get a mention or a gift. The LAB staff do. They get signs all over the place and rewards all
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    Wellness Programs - Incentive or Violation of Privacy

    xoemmylouox replied to MatrixRn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We save on our insurance premiums if we submit paperwork proving we have a PE and that we do not smoke. Those add up to serious $$$$. They send us occasional reminders, often they are wrong and...
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    Online A&P class

    xoemmylouox replied to Stefanie40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There are many schools that offer this class online. All it takes is for you to call school and ask what they offer. If they do not ensure that the school that requires this class, will accept it if...