xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Question Of The Day!

    xoemmylouox replied to Theor23's topic in General Nursing

    You experienced something that many people think will never happen to them. For many of us losing a job would put us in that position very quickly. I hope that things are better for you now. For me it...
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    the ten most hilarious excuses by patients for more pain medications.

    xoemmylouox replied to pmccarthy287's topic in General Nursing

    They were only being
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    Best Experience you've had as an LPN

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

    I've experienced quite a bit as an LPN. I've worked mostly in Peds so I've had a lot of success stories and a lot of heartbreak. I am part of the code team so I (unfortunately) deal with a lot of...
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    Is it where I work at, or is it just me?

    xoemmylouox replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure a majority of your issues come from the area in which you are working. What issues are you specifically dealing with? Are you from the Middle East or did you move there for a
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    Fell asleep at private case

    xoemmylouox replied to emKayLPN's topic in Home Health

    While I have never fallen asleep on a case, I will admit I was pretty close once . I worked a 12 hr shift 7pm-7am, had an 1.5hr drive to the PDN case my agency begged me to work that day.. Worked from...
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    xoemmylouox replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good point. I doubt most of us know how much our patients are charged for the items we charge them for. I do know most of our prices and they are
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    xoemmylouox replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. If the patient has something like cdiff.. it's getting pitched. If its a normal BM I might rinse it out. I LOVE the idea of the chux lining
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    Influenza

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you been one of the lucky ones to avoid coming down with it so far? I tested positive today for type A. I did get the flu shot, but obviously it didn't save my husband or I this year. I've been...
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    Medication test Kindred

    xoemmylouox replied to moni777's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Are you doing LTACH or LTC? You will most likely need to know doseage calculations as well as med info. I would study up on the different insulins, statins, narcs, GERD meds,
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    Veteran Midwife Elaine Diegmann 77 years young still delivering babies+ educating midwives

    xoemmylouox replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nurses Rock

    That's fantastic! What an amazing career she has had. She is one of the lucky ones who find their niche and flourish in it. I can only dream of enjoying my work as much as she has. Thank you for...
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    CNA - Any thoughts on pre-occupying a dementia patient?

    xoemmylouox replied to tonyapinion78's topic in General Nursing

    What you are doing is the right thing. Constantly re-orienting people to the current situation is just cruel in my opinion. Keeping them busy doing things that they did when they were younger like...
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    Final Assignment Submitted

    xoemmylouox replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing this. I'm in school right now and struggling to make everything work and pay the bills. You are a prime example of how you can survive and thrive despite the struggles in life....
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    working while going to rn school, schedule?

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

    Each nursing school is different as well. Some you will only have a few hours of class M-F so you can work before or after class. It's those darn clinicals that make things tricky
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    Influenza

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I know KY has it pretty bas as well. It just seems like are back in the days of the H1N1
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    Influenza

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about how many are suffering right now and for the losses associated with it. So many people do not realize just how bad Influenza really is, and how it can lead to other...
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    Should and do fnp's room their pt's

    xoemmylouox replied to ozarkstumpjump's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have known plenty of N/P's and P/A's that room their own patients. Shoot sometimes the physicians room their own patients. I guess you have just been lucky at the other employers you have worked at...
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    Asking for salary raise.

    xoemmylouox replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    You need to make yourself stand out to deserve any sort of a decent raise. Even then it is highly unlikely that you will get the raise you are looking for. It sucks. I am way underpaid myself. My...
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    skeptical of another nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. What an experience. I would contact your manager. Just state facts and leave your reactions out of
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    Med error during a code

    xoemmylouox replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    It happens. It is tough in those emergency situations. We all make mistakes. Forgive yourself and just always remind yourself no matter the situation to ALWAYS do your 5 rights. It sounds like you...
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    working while going to rn school, schedule?

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

    I plan on it. I worked full time during my time in school for my PN and since I am the sole breadwinner of my house I will have to work during my time in school for my RN as well. Sure it makes things...
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    First RN job offer - assisted living. Will it kill my career?

    xoemmylouox replied to AngelMama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some days a paycheck is a paycheck. Work now while you apply
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    This Job is Scary!!!

    xoemmylouox replied to New ICU RN's topic in Critical Care

    Feeling that twinge of anxiousness/fear is normal. It's never good to be overly confident. You're still very new to your specialty. It will take time to learn enough to feel more
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    Jobs, Recovery and the ADA

    xoemmylouox replied to nursenil's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From the OP's recent posts they believe they have been reported to their BON for diversion. I'm guessing this post is linking drug addiction to a disability and if a place doesn't hire you (and you...
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    Lost Person Needs Some Help

    xoemmylouox replied to clarinets's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your post is not very clear. What do you mean you got reported? Who reported you? Who did they report you to? What did they specifically report about
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    January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    xoemmylouox replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Looks like you're the next one with a 21 day quarantine in your immediate