xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

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

    I've been a Nurse since before EMR, the H1N1 outbreak, smart phones, tablets, blogs, smoking was still allowed in the workplace (but not in patient care areas, before EVERYONE wanted to be a Nurse,...
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    Drug Testing for Newly Graduated RN

    xoemmylouox replied to ManNurse7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Uhhh.. I would wait quite some time before applying. If you fail that drug screen you WILL be reported to the BON who will place you in a monitoring program that not only limits where you can work,...
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    reported a nurse stealing narcs and not giving meds, shes friends with the DON :(

    xoemmylouox replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    They are failing to give scheduled medications, but are giving the PRN Narcs every chance possible.. Now it's getting worse.. HUGE red
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    reported a nurse stealing narcs and not giving meds, shes friends with the DON :(

    xoemmylouox replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And this is how diverting continues.. You did the right thing. Your DON did not. Your job might be at risk, but I wouldn't be too keen on working for a DON like that anyway. Most likely things are...
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    New grad s/p two days

    xoemmylouox replied to mmtorrez89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm glad you posted this. You need to know the lack of training you received isn't ok. Yes you did fine in this situation, but the next you might not be able to turn things around. They should have...
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    What do YOU do with your old scrubs?

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I usually wear them out or if I don't like how they fit for awhile (like how I haven't lost all of my baby weight..lol) I give them to other (smaller) co-workers that I know can't afford to buy new...
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    What did your manager do for you?

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

    As mentioned before: communicate well, remember the night shift has staff so treat them once and awhile, be open to suggestions, help out on the floor if possible, recognize the hard work your staff...
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    Nurse cutbacks linked to death rates

    xoemmylouox replied to sam1971's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We see it every day. They are all worried about $$$, but don't cut back on Administrators or their pay. I'm pretty sure the CEO, CFO, & COO are still getting their bonuses and perks. It's going to...
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    KINDRED HOSPITAL

    xoemmylouox replied to lvn4me2011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had a relative there. They ended up dying there (I'm still undecided about if the care they received made the infection worse). I would say the location they were at was understaffed (what place...
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    Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    I would do this in a minute! It is tough work, but to avoid a med pass and still get paid.. Heck yeah! Not to mention your CNA's will respect you for walking in their shoes.. Now if you don't want to...
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    The IDEAL Cover Letter and Resume

    xoemmylouox replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is priceless! I hope they call you back ASAP.. Please let us know if they do.. Good
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    Things they don't tell you in nursing school

    xoemmylouox replied to LondonLeprechaun's topic in Nursing Humor

    This was great!!! Thank you so much for
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    Came across this gem...

    xoemmylouox replied to MECO28's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL.. good point.
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    Nurse's Day Off

    xoemmylouox replied to nurseling's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't work rotating shifts long term. You can never get your body adjusted to a schedule. Forget
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    Doing the "Right" thing...

    xoemmylouox replied to PhotoJenic's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. We are always to be the patient's advocate, especially when they cannot communicate their own rights/needs. That Physician is a jerk and it'll catch up with them someday....
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    Challenging the State Board

    xoemmylouox replied to GailSaint's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhhh.. I think you're out of luck.. I'm way too busy and can't afford to go back to school, but I have finally given in and start back up this
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    PVT still kicking

    xoemmylouox replied to pnmovin4ward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats! Just a word to the wise for the OP.. Change your
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    nurse ratio 50:1? Yup!

    xoemmylouox replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is unimagineable. I'm sure it is very difficult to find staff willing to work due to risk of
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    Is it worth it to go to LPN school

    xoemmylouox replied to TitaniaScarlet's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would try for the RN program. Sometimes if you do not make the cut for the RN program you can still try for the LPN program then do a bridge program later.. I never count on any grant or scolarship...
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    Staff ratio, dangerous situation

    xoemmylouox replied to Salutations's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What a scary situation! It sounds like you handled it well. I don't think the ratio for staffing was the issue, but more like poor planning on the part of the other nurses. Be a leader and discuss...
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    Patient asking for your phone number? How to say no?

    xoemmylouox replied to Krazziekid78's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think you did anything wrong. NEVER give out your personal contact info.. It's just asking for
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    Ivytech LPN - RN 2015

    xoemmylouox replied to EssKay14's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm nervous about the sience part of the TEAS.. It's been awhile since I was in a science
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    Is this Patient Abandonment?

    xoemmylouox replied to cahshaw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was it wrong.. Yeah. Was it abandonment.. No you took report, counted narcs, and accepted the
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    First Job Landed - Need Financial Advice About It

    xoemmylouox replied to CRNAinthemaking.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Usually the only way to earn extra is if you take NO benefits. No 401k match, no PTO, no insurance, no education stipend... Nothing. Then some places will offer you a bit more. To me it's not worth...
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    xoemmylouox replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would be nervous, but I wouldn't refuse this patient. This reminds me of how HIV/AIDS patients were treated back in the day. I don't blame those who would refuse to treat this patient. I have a...