xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Psych brought up the "D" word today

    xoemmylouox replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wish you luck Viva. You are always an advocate for mental illness and health issues on Allnurses. I hope this process goes smoothly for you. I know the process of filing alone can be stressful. I...
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    New OR Nurse injured 8months in Now what

    xoemmylouox replied to alodocios's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm so sorry that you are going through this. While we can't offer legal or medical advice I will say to work with your lawyers to ensure all of your rights are being maintained. Many employers try to...
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    Retiring In Your 70s

    xoemmylouox replied to PacoUSA's topic in Retired Nurses

    I too plan on working for as long as possible. Granted I'm not 30 yet, but I've been saving into a 401-k since 2007 and have built up a nice start. I know I need to contribute even more than I do, but...
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    Lost that grateful feeling

    xoemmylouox replied to larrn1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would call back and apologize to your monitor. I'm sure many were chosen because of the day. It's not their fault that you had to wait around for the testing. You might be chosen more often now....
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    Drug testing TN

    xoemmylouox replied to anc9513's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't see why you refused. Sure it's an inconvenience with only having one car. We only have one and make it work fine. I would have asked for a ride from someone, taken the bus, paid for a cab,...
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    Speaking of vomit

    xoemmylouox replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    You need to document it somehow. Did they c/o nausea first? Did they actually vomit? What it just once or multiple times? What were your interventions? Did this relieve pt's vomiting? Was nausea still...
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    Influenza

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I checked out google flu and it show that influenza has hotspots still. Some states are looking like they haven't quite reached their peak yet. I'm just glad we all got it this week as I'm on break...
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    Pain medication and the dying patient

    xoemmylouox replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I'm not surprised at the wait time. I am however disappointed that they did not already have PRNs ordered considering the
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    Thank you

    xoemmylouox replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It takes a special someone to do that job. Most nurses don't last long due to the unrealistic demands placed on them. I'm sure there are plenty that appreciate your
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    HIPAA and Minor Volunteers

    xoemmylouox replied to WalldancerNIT's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We have minors that shadow all of the time. The parent and the minor sign the confidentiality agreements in HIM. We do not allow them to access charts, they simply shadow the staff and physicians. If...
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    anxiety about a mistake

    xoemmylouox replied to wmrn88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to let this go. We all have at least 1 thing that we might have made a mistake on. I held onto mine for years but have forgiven myself for something that wasn't my fault and wasn't even a big...
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    Ending the old and starting a new

    xoemmylouox replied to nowim clean's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats! This is a HUGE accomplishment, that many never are able to complete. You are an example of what hard work, self sacrifice, and healing can produce. Good luck with you career and your...
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    Fear of vomiting and vomit?

    xoemmylouox replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I have yet to get use to someone vomiting and I'm several years in. Just hearing the gagging is enough to start me gagging. So my goal is to provide interventions to lessen this risk for this...
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    Priorities Can Kill: When Passing the Buck Gets Dangerous

    xoemmylouox replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    This is an excellent post considering some of the recent ones discussing whether one bothers to use a stethoscope, do an assessment, etc. Something as simple as one lab value can give the team a heads...
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    Case

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

    Smells like homework, which we are happy to assist with, but we will not do it for you. You tell us what you think about this situation. I would say this could easily be considered abandonment by a...
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    Not an easy choice to make

    xoemmylouox replied to Cassybear's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked full time while going to school full time for my LPN. I will have to do the same for my RN. Sometimes you don't have a choice not to. I would stay part time at your current gig while at...
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    Charting Bloopers

    xoemmylouox replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    My favorites of the day are from the same pt's chart: Patient has previous diagnosis of Assburgers. Patient's Assburgers had not previously not been an issue with employers, but is seeming to impact...
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    Gift from the ED

    xoemmylouox replied to wheeliesurfer's topic in Nursing Humor

    Some many yummy things... I bet they make a killing in the ER off of these bad boys. I didn't see the Pop machine though.. Surely you need something diet/and or full of sugar to wash all of those...
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    xoemmylouox replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I do not carry mine around my neck, but it is always within arms reach. If I feel like I might be needing it, into my jacket pocket it goes (I have a $20.00 that I LOVE). They don't have to be pricey,...
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    Bathroom? What's a bathroom ... ???

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I may not always have time to eat, but I always make time to visit the bathroom at least once a shift. While I may not get 10 minutes.. those 30 seconds are bliss
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    Nursing Dealing with Billing Issues?

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

    I deal with billing and insurance issues often. I try to help when I can because I know what it is like to be on the other side of their complaints. I can't always fix the issue, but I intervene when...
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    manual or electronic BPs in your clinic?

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

    Manual only. My employer is to cheap to invest in electronic, not to mention I prefer a manual
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    Going that extra mile ... literally

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had something similar once. I always "go" before coming in or leaving work. I have gone through some terrible snow and ice conditions to make it in. Once only to find out they were closing the office...
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    Terrible nurse?

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

    I'd hate to be the one to tell you this, but you are exposing your children to far worse germs already. You take them to parks, stores, other people's homes, and (gasp) public bathrooms (shudders with...
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    Can I escape my checkered nursing past?

    xoemmylouox replied to SweetRN88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Walking off the job is so wrong. Telling an aide is not acceptable. The fact that you see nothing wrong with what you did is even worse. I wouldn't trust you to care for a pet