xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Pt stool smells like fish

    xoemmylouox replied to BrendaH84's topic in General Nursing

    Cdiff does not smell like fish. It's a smell you never forget, yet I can't quite describe it. I've never had a CDiff pt with firm stools either. How long have their stools smelled like this? Do they...
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    I heard today on the radio

    xoemmylouox replied to Vtachy1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Or about anything.. Facts and truth don't tend to fit in their daily "news"
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    Anyone heard any reason gel polish is worse than regular polish??

    xoemmylouox replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked anywhere that allowed clinical staff to wear polish. Many of them still do and the policy isn't enforced. To me it's a HUGE waste of money and a gross habit. We all have our "things"...
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    What are your non nursing passions?

    xoemmylouox replied to RorySeiter's topic in General Nursing

    I love being outdoors. I really enjoy gardening. We hope to move somewhere warmer in the next 10 years so I can do much more of
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    Bats close hospital

    xoemmylouox replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Oh my god.. I would need to be medicated, not the patients! I missed this thread as well... Hmm glad someone stumbled upon it so I can have nightmares
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    Workplace Cowardice

    xoemmylouox replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Usually it is someone trying to get or stay buddy-buddy with
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    How does anyone do double shifts? I'm tired after 40 hours

    xoemmylouox replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you just have to. 2 days a week I work 14 hr days. I also work 3 more 9 hr days a week. I don't plan on doing this forever. Right now it keeps the lights on, food on the table, and a roof...
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    patient abandonment

    xoemmylouox replied to conway1's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for what you are going through. The loss of a child and now the stress of the possible BON. As others have stated: write it all down now. Who you called, what time you talked to them,...
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    Gravida, Para...

    xoemmylouox replied to sammy326's topic in General Nursing

    So many medical professionals mess this up. I have to admit sometimes a woman's reproductive history can be confusing, which doesn't
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    Sports Nursing: MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA

    xoemmylouox replied to NYtrauma's topic in General Nursing

    They might have a N/P or a PA, but I doubt much
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    2015 Nursing School Applicants (all)

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

    I have orientation in a few weeks. I find out the details then.
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    Outcast in school

    xoemmylouox replied to Newnurse65's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Listen. Nursing school is hard. I'm sorry to hear you are struggling academically and socially. Hang in there. You will get the hang of things and sometimes it's best to "not fit in". You avoid A LOT...
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    2015 Nursing School Applicants (all)

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

    I received my acceptance letter in the mail today!!!!!! Now the real stress begins.. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting.
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    What did you give up to be in nursing school?

    xoemmylouox replied to negatron's topic in General Students

    I had to work full time for my LPN program, and if accepted this fall to the RN program I applied to, I will still have to work full time. I am the breadwinner in our home as my husband is a stay at...
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    Will I lose my license?

    xoemmylouox replied to leraye6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hopefully there is some documentation somewhere.. I would contact your malpractice insurance if you have
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    2015 Nursing School Applicants (all)

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

    What classes/entrance exams do you have left? Technically None. Taking classes this semester so I have fewer to take while I am in the nursing program. When will you begin submitting applications?...
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    TEAS transcript question

    xoemmylouox replied to amg418's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school still required a paper copy when it came to applying so make sure yours does not require the same before you submit an
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    What Would You Do?

    xoemmylouox replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I saw something similar happen. A new nurse was working at the LTACH I was at. She was informed that all of her documentation from the week prior had to be changed. The problem is we used 24 hr flow...
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    Have you ever had the nightmare..

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    where you are taking classes online.. You log in mid semester and find a course that somehow you are enrolled in, but never knew it? You haven't done a single assignment or test and now can't drop the...
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    When work buddies move on

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Don't they know they cannot leave unless you do?? Many of my friends have left work over the last 2 years. It's sad. You lose not only a friend, but a great coworker (sometimes those are even harder...
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    The B word. Again!

    xoemmylouox replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    We are getting snow and freezing temps as well. I am OVER it. It was such a mild winter in the begining. I'm ready for spring. I hope everyone stays safe with the upcoming winter
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    xoemmylouox replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

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    Have you ever had the nightmare..

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

    I don't want to EVER have that one
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    resurrection university (resU) in chicago, IL 2015

    xoemmylouox replied to memory's_blackhole's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time. Hopefully your warnings will prevent someone else from going
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    This will be a tough year

    xoemmylouox replied to Andoo's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry for your loss. Just know we are all here for you as you make your progress through school.