xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Nursing Job Change: Jump Ship or Sit Tight? 5 Things to Consider

    xoemmylouox replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it isn't good to job hop over and over again. However, peace of mind does count for something. If you are truly miserable, look elsewhere. Life is waaay too short to be unhappy somewhere you...
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    being called off..

    xoemmylouox replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    My job has put me "on call" about 4 times in the last 2 months. It has eaten up the meager PTO bank I had started. They say they give you on call pay for 8 hours.. however that on call "pay" is...
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    See everything

    xoemmylouox replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital closed down some beds to "save money" and so now every floor sees everything. You can find med surge patients, ortho neuro, and hemoc patients on each other floors. It makes for a crazy...
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    Normal Saline Shortage

    xoemmylouox replied to Starship's topic in General Nursing

    In our larger hospital we are doing a TON of IV push meds that used to be in bags. They are also using larger bags of fluids, pulling out the extra fluid and mixing appropriately (using a 1,000ml bag,...
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    No Parking, Yes Problem!

    xoemmylouox replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe your employer isn't willing to do anything to help. This is a sign of their respect and regard for their employees. This situation alone would get me applying for jobs elsewhere. I...
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    No Parking, Yes Problem!

    xoemmylouox replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    What does your employer suggest? Surely it is not up to you to find the solution. The parents need to contact the mayors office ASAP, not via letter, but via
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    I got a job!

    xoemmylouox replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats
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    Hospital Insanity and Why I Want to Quit

    xoemmylouox replied to hemwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure we work at similar hospitals.. The pettiness, BS manager attitude, and constant number pushing is felt on nearly every floor at my hospital. The CEO and other admin are jumping ship...
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    Sleep-night shift

    xoemmylouox replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Not all of us are meant for night shift. I am doing it now and tolerating it ok because getting up at 4:30-5:00 in the morning is NEVER going to work for me. I cannot wait until I can go back to more...
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    Who has taken the ATI OB exam?

    xoemmylouox replied to mstaurus2016's topic in General Nursing

    I did this last year. What helped me study best for the ATI exams was to study from the books ATI provides. I am not sure how your program is set up, but we received all of the ATI review "mini" books...
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    Effect of #metoo

    xoemmylouox replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    I too was assaulted as a very young person. I don't know if the #metoo changes anything, but at least you know you aren't alone. The sad thing is to see just how many of us have been assaulted. I...
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    With a MSN, why do I need a BSN?

    xoemmylouox replied to INrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    If someone told me I needed to get a BSN after obtaining an MSN I would laugh in their face and turn my resignation in at that very
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    Failing score on clinical evaluation (long story)

    xoemmylouox replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    I will say there are great instructors, mediocre instructors, and then the very few - really crappy ones. Often the ones that seem the toughest are doing their best to make you the best and strongest...
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    Looked up old nursing schoolmate. Odd situation...

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That Mrs. Doubtfire. If you have not seen the movie yet, I highly recommend it. It's a funny movie that stars Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, & Harvey
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    Don't touch that Thermostat!

    xoemmylouox replied to InnocentRN's topic in General Nursing

    HA! I only wish our thermostats worked. It's a very old hospital and while every patient room has their own thermostat, they rarely reflect the actual temperature of the room. One part of the floor...
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    Share What You Do With Your MSN!

    xoemmylouox replied to MurseJJ's topic in General Nursing

    I am looking at skipping my BSN and going straight for MSN. I previously had wanted an N/P role, but it seems that just about every nurse I encounter is thinking the same thing. I'm now leaning more...
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    Worst day ever!

    xoemmylouox replied to CallMeSally's topic in General Students

    I'm not trying to be mean, but I'm not sure what advice you are expecting. You violated someone's trust, you sent files to others without that person's permission (my guess is because you knew they...
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    xoemmylouox replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    From my recent experience in acute care I can tell you that bedside nurses with years of experience are a rarity on the floor. Most have left or have been shut out to save money on pay. Most nurses on...
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    IV bags and overwrap

    xoemmylouox replied to MDONER's topic in General Nursing

    No kidding. The way hospitals micro manage every little piece of equipment used now-a-days. I can't imagine the penny pinchers being ok with throwing away perfectly safe
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    Good Charge Nurses Can Make All Of The Difference

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital charge nurses do not take a patient load. This allows them to be free to help the rest of staff. Some of them use this time to slack off and socialize, most however, use this time to be...
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    Sign on room when pt dies for no more svcs. in room/ courtesy sign - do you have one?

    xoemmylouox replied to deweydecimal13501's topic in General Nursing

    We have a butterfly picture. My other facility used a picture of a flower. This tells all staff that a patient has died and the family is still present. It allows them a bit of privacy and helps to...
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    Nursing Director removed my pts restraints

    xoemmylouox replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Restraints are a tough topic. So often nurses are not well educated on them. We also do not always have the staff or resources available to use the correct restraints to meet the patient's needs. The...
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    Good Charge Nurses Can Make All Of The Difference

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Good point, however this floor typically does not force that issue unless it is an excessive
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    Graduated and just past NCLEX!

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I still cannot believe it happened. I graduated this May and passed the NCLEX-RN this month. I didn't remember much from my NCLEX-PN, but do know those SATA questions are no joke. I am glad I'll never...
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    Why are my danskos killing my arch?

    xoemmylouox replied to Acraley19's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have large and wide feet. I have found that shoes like danskos are just impossible for me to wear. The way they hit my arch is just off and very painful at the end of the day. I stick with running...