xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Rejected..No Facebook?!!

    xoemmylouox replied to cosmos2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with Crunch.. Don't fall into a slump. BTW I cannot fathom why a manager would want an employee to have FB other than to micromanage you in and out of work. No
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    medication error

    xoemmylouox replied to Gilffy's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm not sure what medical training you have had. Most "pain killers" are controlled substances. There are a few like acetaminophen & ibuprofen that are not. Perhaps you need to review the...
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    Assigned to discontinue treatments not in place. Help!

    xoemmylouox replied to ets53's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would let your DON you aren't comfortable with this. I would start looking for a new job asap. If they insist they YES you must talk with the MD before you write telephone
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    New Travel Lpn headed to New Hampshire

    xoemmylouox replied to NursyLady30's topic in Travel

    What kind of assignment are you working? Sorry I don't know anything about the area you are traveling to, but I haven't heard of LPN travelers in a long
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    PPD Wrong dose

    xoemmylouox replied to Dadam89's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well that explains why you count your syringes. I doubt anything would happen. If you are super concerned I would talk to your manager. I would also suggest the idea that your documentation include...
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    How Do I Apologize to Professor?

    xoemmylouox replied to Valr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It sounds like you need to figure out priorities. Clinicals come before 99.9% of everything else going on. That being said I would not bring this up unless your instructor seems receptive to it. Good...
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    How to deal with a slacker coworker

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

    I deal with this often. I'm not a manager so I cannot write them up, and our manager refuses to. So you can take it up the chain of command if it really bothers
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    We Are Family

    xoemmylouox replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Nurses Rock

    I think for the most part this is a supportive place. We may not always like what is said, but (again for the most part) people are just trying to be helpful. I think this shows that Nurses are like...
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    Camouflage RN

    xoemmylouox replied to lurn1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't go out of my way to "hide" it, and unless I feel someone is in danger I don't go out of my way to inform anyone that I am a Nurse. I have however used that fact when my father was in the...
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    I was hired and then the job was taken from me, please advise me

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

    That is frustrating. I would look elsewhere at this point. It sounds like they aren't going to hire you regardless of how many times you apply. Who know why. Maybe a reference called back and did not...
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    A Veteran's Day Tribute from a VA Nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to dantheman0904's topic in General Nursing

    You brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful way to show
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    The Perfect Shift: Are cameras on us?

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Having a full staff would be a
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    Third Shift VA Opportunity, but HUGE homelife change

    xoemmylouox replied to FreshRN41's topic in General Nursing

    I say inform your current boss of the opportunity and see what they say. If they aren't willing to negotiate be aware you will most likely need to take the other
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    TV ad has no one from my hospital

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

    Is it even your ER in the
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    No more 12 hour shifts?

    xoemmylouox replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVED 12hr shifts. I work 8hr shifts now, but since I am back in school I'll be looking for a 12hr shift job
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    Gave it a year...when to decide bedside is not for you?

    xoemmylouox replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe try a new floor at your hospital. Support makes a huge difference. We are ALL overworked and underpaid. Knowing you have staff that have your back makes all of the difference. I wouldn't walk...
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    How to write an appeal letter

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

    With a pro bono lawyer you shouldn't be adding any debt.... And of course we aren't allowed to provide any legal advice, but if you appeal on your own and are denied you spent all of those years in...
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    SCARED-stopping meds that make me a good RN

    xoemmylouox replied to cassidyshea's topic in General Nursing

    Call your OB and mental health provider. Discuss your concerns and problems with them. Together they might be able to come up with a compromise that everyone can live with, and that will help you at...
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    Smelling like smoke

    xoemmylouox replied to jojo489's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Living with smokers means you will always smell like smoke. Perhaps your car still has a smoke smell as well? I agree with storing your scrubs at work if at possible. CONGRATS on quitting!!!!. It is...
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    Would you feel uncomfortable with your coworkers caring for you?

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

    It was much cheaper to see the OB in my facility, plus I knew I could trust him and his staff. Sure sometimes it was a bit embarrassing, but when it's all said and done I would do it again. When there...
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    Stick It Out For 6 Months So I Can Transfer??

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

    I agree with everyone above. Start looking for a job ASAP elsewhere. If something better comes along great. If not, do your 6 months, and transfer out if it's worth
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    Cut Throat Competition Makes Me Sick

    xoemmylouox replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Everyone wants to be profitable. This means be low down and dirty sometimes. This is sometimes the result of capitalism. It isn't always pretty. Don't think it's just Hospice though. It's many...
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    Dosage Calculations Exam

    xoemmylouox replied to Saalbunch's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If they are towards the mid or end of the program, they should be able to calculate a normal med calculation in 2
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    Do you wear jewelry to work?

    xoemmylouox replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    My very plain wedding ring, and a watch depending on what I am doing that day. Nothing else. The germ factor gets me. I hate wearing my ring and my watch at
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    Altered Mental Status- a surprise diagnosis

    xoemmylouox replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I immediately thought UTI as well. This has reminded me to not forget those less common dieases. I don't currently treat many elderly patients, but this could apply to even our younger...