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    White Scrubs - CNA Clinicals

    xoemmylouox replied to rndreams14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nude colored undies and bra. I always wear a sports bra to work. Super comfy all day
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    Pediatric LPNs

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

    Congrats! It seems that more hospitals are hiring LPN's for inpatient positions which is awesome! You have to remember kids are NOT little adults. Medications are based on weight, they react...
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    Survey on infant male circumcision

    xoemmylouox replied to wtbcrna's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in a Urologists office. I saw far more problems with men who were not circ'd vs those who were. To me if I were to have a male child I would have him circ'd as an infant. My husband...
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    Union Intent on Improving the Lot of Nurses Nationwide

    xoemmylouox replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't know of any non-management position (nursing, teaching, factory, etc) that is a cake walk. We are all busting our butts, (or at least most of us anyway.. there are the lazy ones out there) not...
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    pregnant and thinking about resignation

    xoemmylouox replied to praise god's topic in General Nursing

    I would not put that you are leaving due to pregancy. Not everyone wants to hire someone with young children. If you can use FMLA instead of quitting do so, because chances are that position won't be...
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    RN interview for lvn job

    xoemmylouox replied to stuart2994's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You cannot lie about what license you have. They will ask. It is very easy to check (which all responsible employers do) and you won't get the job once they know you are
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    application problem

    xoemmylouox replied to grammy57's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree you have to be honest. I would also inquire about getting trained with vents and trachs if you have patients with them. It is a skill that everyone should have even if you have RT on site....
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    Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    xoemmylouox replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like your husband wants you to work shifts that work for him. That isn't realistic with nursing. If you honestly think this is going to end your marriage you should quit and start counseling...
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    What to Do When the Doctor Throws the Nurse Under the Bus by Lying

    xoemmylouox replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That MD is trying to cover himself at your expense. I agree that writing up an incident report is valid. His documentation is inappropriate and opens the facility open for a lawsuit if anything should...
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    Care vs Health Care (existential discussion)

    xoemmylouox replied to TraumaTwo's topic in General Nursing

    I provide what extra care I can. I try to make time to really listen and hear my patients. Sometimes it can be such a relief for them to vent to you about whatever is bothering them. From the fear of...
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    LVN grad hired for cardiac stepdown unit....

    xoemmylouox replied to nena2hsd's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First let me say congrats! Second I am SUPER jelous of you at the moment . Third - Maybe swing by your local book store and see what resources they have there to "study" for free. Also make sure you...
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    Employee Rights While In School?

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

    You have no "legal" rights unless you have a contract with them, such as a Union Contract. You can try to work with them, but it sounds like it might be time to start looking elsewhere. Best of
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    The College Network peddling their fraud on Craigslist

    xoemmylouox replied to klone's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was one of those who was duped by TCN. It's embarrassing and I hate admitting it. I paid off my debt and am now back in school at a local CC. TCN was an expensive lesson to learn. Now I question...
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    Can you solve this mcg to mg conversion?

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    Wow.. what a mess of an order. These are the orders that lead to
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    What do you say to people thinking about nursing?

    xoemmylouox replied to jeyre1847's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't let him bother me a bit. He sounds like a flake and a friend whose number I would lose. He needs to grow up as he is 28 not 18 anymore. Healthcare isn't for everyone. Unless he figures out...
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    Is there an Entity that assist Nuses who have been fired?

    xoemmylouox replied to Quitting's topic in General Nursing

    Life can have a huge impact on your career. If you cannot seperate your home life from your work life things get messy. You can bring stress from work home (my daily problem) or you bring the stress...
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    xoemmylouox replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ALL of these. The unrealistic expectations placed on us are unfair and downright
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    Medical Emergency and Abandonment

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

    There should always be relief, but we know in the real world this doesn't always happen. If you work with other licensed nurses they should take over care of your patients if it is a true medical...
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    nurse, per diem, needs a second job!¡ Really?

    xoemmylouox replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is the joy of being PRN (per diem). You only work when they feel they need you. Hours are not reliable. I suggest finding another job to provide you the hours you need. Agency work might be more...
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    Third Part Observing and Possibly Filming

    xoemmylouox replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    I would not suggest putting your hands on a visitor of a patient. This is asking for a lawsuit for "injury". Instead call for security. Let them do their job while you focus on yours (caring for the...
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    can you be floated while your on orientation?

    xoemmylouox replied to labnars's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OP - Yes it is unfair, but they can (and will obviously) float you to meet their needs. Just make sure to stand up for yourself when they kick you off of orientation. Make sure you feel you can...
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    xoemmylouox replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities have showers in them somewhere. I don't know of any hospitals with one on every floor (other than pt rooms of course). Most just go home and
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    Asking for raise in small cath lab.

    xoemmylouox replied to graft's topic in General Nursing

    Sit down a make a list of things that you specifically do that makes you invaluable: how have you saved them $$, how have you improved time management, etc. Then make an appt with your manager....
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    How Is Your Census?

    xoemmylouox replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an outpt setting and we have been busy, busy, busy. We have had a few hit or miss days, but mostly we have been kept steady. Influenza is coming so pretty soon we will all be super busy real...
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    Purchasing a gift for your nurse?

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

    After I had my child I baked cookies for the special OB (had to be induced), L&D, & postpartum. I felt it was the least that I could do. Plus I know how bad the cafe food there