xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Do you know your patients?

    It's tough to remember all the Dx on your patients when you have 30+. You will learn over time many of them, but who has time to read through a patient's whole hx? When I was in nursing school reading...
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    To report or not to report? Also where and how?

    I would follow HouTX's advice. Get out now. Good luck and be proud you are doing the right
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    Hospital budgets and cuts

    I love that some are still getting bonuses, but the staff are expected to go without. It's amazing how they continue to degrade us. These are the reasons we need unions. Sure they are not perfect, but...
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    Education day

    This sounds like recognition for your hard work. Your manager must see potential in you. Go get your grub on and learn something new.
  5. Wow. I cannot imagine the $$ spent on taking the test 7x. Whatever you are doing isn't working. Get whatever mental health help you need first. Then do a review program. Then take that test and pass...
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    Horrible day yesterday, today pity party

    It's something new and you have to learn how things get done. Try not to beat yourself up too hard. It's been a wacky week here too. Is it a full
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    Is your spouse supportive of your nursing career?

    My husband is supportive, but doesn't always understand. He doesn't get it that sometimes I have to stay past my shift and finish things up, He doesn't understand why I continue to allow certain...
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    Best way to quit a PRN job

    I agree. I would still send something official with an end date. You would hate to burn a bridge that you might need to cross again in the
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    FMLA

    If you qualify for it, you should take it. We always neglect our needs, sometimes with serious consequences. I hope you get well
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    sports bras?

    Spots bras or tanks with bras built in. I wouldn't make it 12 hours with an underwire digging at
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    Moral of the story: Never give IM injections?

    Maybe that CNA has good intentions, and was worried about the patient, but most likely they don't. Call your malpractice insurance ASAP. Good luck with this nonsense. From what you describe I see no...
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    Kudos board

    Once a year we get a handwritten note from our manager during our "employee appreciation week". Everyone gets the same generic phrasing. Kinda
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    Any LPN's in informatics?

    Do you feel your pay is better with informatics vs bedside? I know the hours can vary depending on your role and when an update occurs with your EMR
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    Oh, honey.

    I wouldn't know where to begin. I mainly see people lying about controlled substances. Some people have the worst luck, either their friend steals them or they get knocked down the sink. My most...
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    When to use 02 on a newborn

    This is a great screening tool. We have had 2 babies who have been diagnosed with heart defects before discharge. They failed the screen and thank god for that. Most likely they would not have...
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    Decannulated... What now?

    It's so bittersweet. You get to see your patient improve, but then you lose them. Best of luck with your next case
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    Activities for the elderly

    I would ask the activities director what they typically offer and see if you can think of something
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    Did I do the right thing?

    3 days without giving this medication is unexcuseable. Everyone makes mistakes so I could see past missing it once, but 3 times is just scary. Who knows what other meds this nurse is "giving". You did...
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    Where are all the nurses?

    A good friend of mine did this. She started as a CNA and worked through her LPN and now her RN. She is obligated to work for them 2 more years, but she has no plans to leave. She feels very loyal to...
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    Wallpaper or scrubs?

    I'm fine with either. Whatever gets you through your
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    I'm All Ears

    I wouldn't dare share stories I have been told. I'd prefer to forget some of them. I am glad patients feel like they can be open and honest with me, just wish some people had better
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    Brown-Nosing Co-Workers Anyone?

    Oh yeah I know P-L-E-N-T-Y of brown nosers. They spend so much time telling on others or trying to see what everyone else is doing they have no time for their own job. While it earns them nothing...
  23. Back to the topic at hand.. Again LPN's can provide great patient care in all settings. They could serve a purpose in acute care such as hospitals, but are not utilized very often in this setting....
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    Here we go again

    I have often thought this. So many people including healthcare professionals do not understand the difference. I can easily understand the
  25. I would wait until your ready to work. Your orientation will typically require you to be present for several days to weeks