xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Hospital / Department schedule follow up appointments for patients before discharge?

    xoemmylouox replied to KQG333's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It depends on the unit. Some like the NICU require that an appt be made and confirmed with the MD's office before the infant can be d/c. I think it is a nice service to offer. It also encourages the...
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    What went wrong with my IM injection?

    xoemmylouox replied to littlemissfit's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well I won't say it's impossible, but it's VERY unlikely that that patient will sue. Things happen. Just because he bled it does not mean you did something wrong. I got my flu vaccine yesterday. You...
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    Do you dream about work?

    xoemmylouox replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in General Nursing

    Usually I dream about coworkers more than "work". I am good friends with several of them so my dreams are usually good. However when I dream of my manager it's always that she is giving me someone...
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    Is this crazy? Nurse to Pt. ratio

    xoemmylouox replied to nettiemaria5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep that's insane, but I think most of the patient ratios of today are just plain
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    Recurring Pediculosis

    xoemmylouox replied to vintagemother's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What a mess. Unless there is a mass tx of all residents affected and all of their belongings (closets, dressers, etc) I don't think this will end. Ugh.. Now I'm all itchy! Hopefully you don't bring...
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    Do you have to call your nurse manager before you call the doctor?

    xoemmylouox replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like someone is micromanaging the facility. Either there has been an issue before, this manager is new to their role, or they have control issues. Use common sense. If it's an emergency call...
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    NH Residents without ID bands

    xoemmylouox replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you facility does not have the residents wear ID bands then they need to update pictures every 6 months. They also need to be in color. You can rely on other staff, but that is not always safe. In...
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    Upset/impatient patients

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

    You will never please some people. The people who complain that we ask too much at their current visit, will be the ones who would complain that we don't give a complete exam because we didn't ask...
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    First US ebola patient died --inaccurate news report

    xoemmylouox replied to Blindsided's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wonder why he isn't. Did he not want to take it or was it not offered to him?? I hope he
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    Can NCLEX decline your application because of Bipolar disorder

    xoemmylouox replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Of course we cannot offer legal advice.. The question says 5 years so you should be in the clear by saying no. If you do disclose they will mostly likely make your life
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    Already planning spring semester classes

    xoemmylouox replied to Leonardsmom,LPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anything is doable. I work 50+ hr a week and I am taking 13 credit hours (one class only counts as one). I'm exhausted all of the time, and have my phone calendar programmed so I know where I need to...
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    fingerprint card in Illinois, question?

    xoemmylouox replied to oneBillion's topic in Nurse Registration

    I'm so
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    Are American hospitals ready for Ebola?

    xoemmylouox replied to texarkana 551's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No they are not! Neither are the walk in clinics or outpt primary care offices. Things could get realy ugly real
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    Should I dress up?

    xoemmylouox replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that I would dress up for this "informal" meeting. You never know where this might go. Good luck & best
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    Online vs. Classroom/Hybrid

    xoemmylouox replied to hahcna's topic in General Students

    I LOVE online classes. I was super nervous when I started them this fall, but they are fantastic. No trying to rearrange work schedules, no annoying classmates, I can do homework in my pajamas, I can...
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    can i become a nurse with pending charges ?

    xoemmylouox replied to psw2rn's topic in Canada

    Uh someone died due to your reckless driving?? I'm pretty sure that's going to mean Nursing is a no go for
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    Bedbugs

    xoemmylouox replied to metallicpanda's topic in General Nursing

    Well I would remove the picture of yourself if you are looking to stay anonymous. As for the bugs there is no way to prove you brought them home from work, especially since it was so long ago the...
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    Goodbye...

    xoemmylouox replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We will miss you, but I understand 100%. Hopefully after a few months you will return. I simply avoid certain threads or posts by certain people that I simply cannot tolerate. Just know that I enjoyed...
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    My best friend is now a patient on the floor I work on

    xoemmylouox replied to EmergencyChocolate's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree 100%. Her friends and family should respect the fact that you are in a no win situation. Don't say a word about her at all. If someone asks you shouldn't even say which hospital or which floor...
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    Don't tell the manager about your second job

    xoemmylouox replied to perfexion's topic in General Nursing

    Some employers will strongly discourage you from working for their competition. Some may even make it part of your employment requirements. I feell that as long as I do it on my own time, and it...
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    Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

    xoemmylouox replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We had a patient who would steal the unused rolls of toilet paper from our bathrooms. They caught said patient on camera going into several bathrooms each time they came in to be seen, and leaving...
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    Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

    xoemmylouox replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    * Stop leaving all of the new admit stuff for the next shift. We all get busy, but if you have the chance to get a jump on it.. PLEASE do. * Don't leave empty IV bags, feedings, full foley bags,...
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    What's your part time job?

    xoemmylouox replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Teaching.. It had hours that worked around my full time job. I am finding that I like this a lot more than my full time
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    What is the largest wt gain you have seen in your career

    xoemmylouox replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    I had someone gain 80 pounds with pregnancy. The OP's patient has to be holding fluid all over their
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    best i quit or fired story

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

    I have one were someone SHOULD have been fired, but was not.. When I worked at an outpt facility we had an employee who was stealing money working at the front desk (when she took cash payments)....