xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    I. Just. Can't....

    People just don't understand what resuscitation really involves. It's awful that we put our loved ones through this when there is no reason. Then to threaten to sue. What a bunch of ignorant
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    Not going to give up!

    You need to do a different type of review. What you are doing isn't working. I wish you the best of luck. So many times we just psych ourselves out. When I took it I was unnerved by the whole check in...
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    On the other of caregiving

    I hope you are feeling better. It's a shame that you had a terrible experience. Make sure to fill out that blasted Press Ganey
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    Soma or Enclosure Beds... Cruel or not?

    I have worked in a facilty that used a Posey Bed for a patient who had Huntington's Disease. It was the ONLY way to keep him and us safe. He was angry at the world (which I might be as well), his...
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    Narc Count Disaster

    What a mess! Never accept a cart if the count is
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    financial troubles

    Many LTC or Hospitals will pay to train you as a nursing assistant. Sometimes local charity organizations will pay for you to get certified. Goodwill helped someone I know to pay for training. I would...
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    Well calling PV and yelling at them will get you no where.. They simply fixed a "trick" that wasn't supposed to be there anyway. Pay the $8 or wait it out. Again the wait is NOTHING now compared to...
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    How to handle rotation shifts

    I would rather work all nights vs rotating shifts. At least your body would get the chance to adapt. That being said some never adapt to the night shift. Good luck to you.. Perhaps switch to nights...
  9. I have a few pre-reqs I need to take before I transition from LPN to RN. It's been a few years since I was in school. I just feel sick to my stomach, scared to fail, and stressed about what's going to...
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    I'm just feeling sick, scared, & stressed.

    Thank you for all of the supportive comments. I survived my first day.. Good luck to all of us through this semester.
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    I'm just feeling sick, scared, & stressed.

    Thank you Purple-Roses. Like I said I know it's silly, but I have those darn butterflies going crazy in my
  12. Lose and Loose drive me absolutely insane!! I see it on here everyday. I do think that autocorrect is stealing my spelling powers, as weak as they are. It seems I question myself on the easiest of...
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    Nursing Perception of Medication Errors

    I want to know how it made you feel. I felt like I let my patient down. Did you report it? If so, why? If not, why not? I did not because it was caught on the next shift. What was the impact of...
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    If nursing student had methadone in their past

    I don't think your employer would find out unless you are put on restrictions by the BON due to the history of
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    PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

    This stinks, but as mentioned before its not surprising. They were missing out on lots of $$$. For my PN I paid for those results.. It's hard to wait, but we have it good. Back in the day they had to...
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    When should I start looking?

    I wouldn't wait either. Get applying as soon as you start to see openings. You might not get that NICU new grad spot if the don't offer it so try for things that could transfer some relatable skills...
  17. Well a handful of my coworkers are my closest friends. They have become more of a family to me than many of my own family members. The rest I don't share anything with because I know they only want...
  18. So your infant had no preventative care for the first 6 months of life?? I've never heard of this and I work primary care. I'm hoping someone came out to your home at least?? In regards to...
  19. I think it's too late to say something, but when it comes time for your review ask for a better raise than they offer. Make sure you have proof to back up all of the wonderful things you have...
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    Crazy Night Last Night!

    Hopefully shifts like this are not an everyday thing for you. We all have days like this. It just seems that when it rains it pours.. I hope everything turns out ok for your
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    Kindergarten Vaccines

    For anyone under 8 we use the thigh area (sub q vs IM). It is a lot easier to control them this way. We will lay them down on the table. Parents keep control of the top half and either we manage the...
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    a "friend" looked me up on the BON?????

    Uh.. I would run... not walk away. She clearly has boundary issues and is mentally unstable. She most likely is bored with her own life so she tries to create chaos to add some "fun" to her
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    New FB messenger,...HIPAA Violations?

    I simply won't download the app on my phone so I won't have FB messenger anymore. Oh well, I'll survive it. I'm not giving them access to more info than they already have. It's ridiculous that they...
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    Signing Off......

    Good luck. Try to relax and not psych yourself out. Just know that you can do this. You've studied, you've practiced, and now you're going to pass
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    NPDB - Old Career Impact New

    I would talk to your State BON. It is smart to ask questions before you spend the $$$ going to nursing