xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    I told you not to order the lunch "special"
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    New Nurse Blues

    xoemmylouox replied to Miss-Hanabira's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was an LPN for over 8 years when I went back to pursue my RN. I have worked in LTC, outpatient clinics, homecare, teaching, etc. After I passed my boards and had that RN next to my name I started...
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    xoemmylouox replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    When I am in the hospital setting I do tend to wear gloves more often than are probably needed. This being said it is often dependent on the patient and situation. One example is if the patient is...
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    Clinic nurses, do you have a second job?

    xoemmylouox replied to GeminiNurse29's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    For most of my career in the outpatient clinic setting I had a second job. For a few years I did homecare on the weekends (Sat and Sun). Then when I was tired of working 7 days a week I started...
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    State Surveyors Are Here...What Do You Do?

    xoemmylouox replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Just suck it up and do it. If your facility is that short when state is there, I can't imagine how it is on a daily basis. Whatever mistakes they find aren't your problem for the most part anyway. The...
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    100+ attempted IV starts, 3 successes

    xoemmylouox replied to crx971's topic in General Nursing

    I too want to be good at IVs. The issue for me is that the opportunities are so limited. We typically have a nurse that floats the hospital that will place them otherwise it is typically the charge...
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    What would you be in another life?

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseYoshi's topic in General Nursing

    I had also considered teaching or being an MD. I really wish I would win the lotto, but since that's unlikely for now I'll be in management. The dream my hubby and I have is to own our own restaurant...
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    What would you be in another life?

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseYoshi's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to run a facility like this as well. Unless I win a big Powerball jackpot it'll never be in my future
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    Life from the other side (I left nursing.)

    xoemmylouox replied to LPNRN2000's topic in General Nursing

    I recently left my bedside nursing job for an admin position in a clinic. I was an LPN for over 8 years before I went back to school for my ADN. I secured a hospital job before I graduated and well...
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    Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    xoemmylouox replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    Really? I've never heard of an agency providing security to staff who have to go to sketchy
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    The pictures I saw

    xoemmylouox replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    That's awful. I had to report a case to CPS against a fellow nurse before. Someone in fact that I had worked with before. Turns out my instincts were right. The kids were being abused and neglected....
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    Is the flu slowing down where you are?

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    For about 8 - 10 weeks now we have been dealing with influenza. Our hospital has been past capacity this whole time. We are called in on EVERY single day off. I'm exhausted from the hell of my...
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    100 mile commute. Worth it?

    xoemmylouox replied to indomie23's topic in General Nursing

    8 shifts is the minimum.. LOL.. That is NOT PRN. That's a part time position that is getting screwed out of benefits. I'd pass on that without blinking. I also wouldn't be fond of that long commute....
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    Oxygen order changes

    xoemmylouox replied to Danztam's topic in General Nursing

    Such a ridiculous policy! I doubt it will last long. This leaves little in terms of nursing judgement. How absurd. I have never heard of this. In my hospital we are allowed to initiate oxygen based on...
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    Life or career?

    xoemmylouox replied to djoshi1094's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stay now and start looking for something else. You shouldn't stay at a job that makes you MISERABLE. Now keep in mind that it's unlikely you will ever find a perfect job. There will always be...
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    Pain scale

    xoemmylouox replied to nurseequestrian's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, it depends on the ordering MD. Some are VERY particular and will make your life living hell if you give narcotics outside of the parameters they set. Most of the time it is the ortho...
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    Would nurses be interested in this business idea?

    xoemmylouox replied to hallebban's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    As someone else commented, most families love the idea of a "nurse" caring for their loved one, but can't afford to. I think this is more targeted for CNA's or Home Health Caregiver (someone to help...
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    Jack of all trades nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Join the float team at your hospital (if they have one). That's my role, and despite my issues with my employer, I am glad I chose that path. I have seen and done so much in the 6 months I've been in...
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    What are Your Goals for 2018??

    xoemmylouox replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    To leave my current job which I HATE ( I have job interviews lined up already). To finally decide if I'm going back to school and advance my nursing career or start a business degree (I'm leaning very...
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    What Else Can I Do For A Living?

    xoemmylouox replied to RNCM123's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel burnt out myself. I was about to start a Nursing leadersip/management MSN program and backed out. Instead I think I'm going for my MBA so I can pursue my desire to open my own business. I've...
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    What is a Sugar Cleanse and Do I Need It?

    xoemmylouox replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    We are all going to die of something. I've met plenty of "healthy" people that watched every calorie/carb/fat and who exercised like it's a religion. They still develop cancer, they still die in...
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    What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    xoemmylouox replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    That preventative care is my passion and acute care is NOT for me. Now I am doing my best to get back into primary care and it's tough. That I am no longer the "nicey-nice" person I was before I...
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    Workaholics - Trouble Delegating

    xoemmylouox replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I know I have a hard time delegating tasks, but I force myself to. If I just do everything myself and hold no one accountable, not only am I creating extra work for myself, but other issues/behaviors...
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    How late after your shift do you stay at work?

    xoemmylouox replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Nursing

    I leave typically close to being on time. You are punished if you clock out early.. It counts as a tardy (what sense does that make?) Sometimes I could leave 5-10 minutes early if it wasn't for that...
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    What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    xoemmylouox replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely. I am currently at a job that I hate most days. I am currently searching for a new job. I have taken one mental health day in the last 6 months. I don't regret it or feel guilty about it....