xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    I. Just. Can't....

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

    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!

    xoemmylouox replied to cat605724's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

    xoemmylouox replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    xoemmylouox replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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

    xoemmylouox replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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

    xoemmylouox replied to aisha.nisar's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    xoemmylouox replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    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

    xoemmylouox replied to nurseling's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    I'm just feeling sick, scared, & stressed.

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Thank you Purple-Roses. Like I said I know it's silly, but I have those darn butterflies going crazy in my
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    Nurses with worse spelling than mine are laughable.

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

    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

    xoemmylouox replied to pbuggli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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

    xoemmylouox replied to Maglenn1925's topic in General Nursing

    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

    xoemmylouox replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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?

    xoemmylouox replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    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...
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    General workplace/personal life separation

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

    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...
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    Babies in hospital rooms. ..ugh!! *twitch*

    xoemmylouox replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...
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    Please Need HELP Just started new job & found out < $1.50 hour

    xoemmylouox replied to Allybear41's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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!

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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

    xoemmylouox replied to blonde0140's topic in Pediatric

    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?????

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

    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?

    xoemmylouox replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    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......

    xoemmylouox replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

    xoemmylouox replied to questionable99's topic in General Nursing

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