xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Student loans, ugh!

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Too long. College is becoming unavailable to so many people due to cost. Something needs to be
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    Peer review evaluations

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

    This is why this doesn't work. Your manager may not have any idea, but if you get to pick 2 out of the 3 people who do these reviews it isn't going to be accurate for most anyway. Most staff will just...
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    Peer review evaluations

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

    I HATE these. Too many people are petty and won't be honest in their reviews. If you are my manager I want YOU to tell me how I am doing. Nott the lazy co-worker who is jelous/petty/catty. More often...
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    How do you handle impending death of a child

    xoemmylouox replied to kheadrick's topic in General Nursing

    I have dealt with a few patient's passing. It's very tough on me. I try to not get attached, but I have a soft spot for some of the kiddos. While it breaks my heart I have to hold it together for the...
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    Do you read hospital Yelp reviews?

    xoemmylouox replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also look at your facilities FB page.. I bet there are some real Gems there
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    Nurses who are mothers to small children.

    xoemmylouox replied to Lillian11's topic in General Nursing

    I work M-F 8-5 with a little one at home with Dad. It's nice for us because no matter what our kiddo has Dad. I am seriously thinking about going back to school so I know things are going to get...
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    New LVN needs help with GROUP interview for... complex position!

    xoemmylouox replied to MollysMammie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good luck. Do you know why they decided to get rid of the 4 people who did this before? It sounds like it is going to be a lot of responsibility, especially for a new nurse. Since it is a new position...
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    salary for peds office?

    xoemmylouox replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Pediatric

    I would negotiate. Many places offer a flat rate to start. Some do not take into account previous experience. I wouldn't sell yourself short. If you think 14 is too low go higher. I would tell them a...
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    how much follow up is too much : job search?

    xoemmylouox replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would wait a few more days and then email or call back. Sometimes you have to be persistant, but yet not be annoying. Good
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    What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    xoemmylouox replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    I get it to protect my family, my patients, and myself. People are always so worked up about the "toxins" in. How about the toxins in the food we eat, water we drink, air we breathe, or the cigarettes...
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    Is lying the new norm?

    xoemmylouox replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Home Health

    Talk about a huge waste of your time. I would be upset as well. I am not surprised though. Even companies that were good to employees are awful now. The only thing they care about now is
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    FINANCIAL AID WOES

    xoemmylouox replied to mrsnurse2014's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was first in college I wasn't married and had no kids. I paid for everything, but yet had to claim my parents income when I did my FASFA (I was working full time and helping paying my Mom's...
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    Triage Call Bell?

    xoemmylouox replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I haven't had the pleasure of seeing this yet.. I have a better solution.. Hire more staff / give hours to the staff you
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    feeling down and incompetent

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

    We all say things that make us feel dumb. I also will replay it in my mind and think why on earth did I say that?!?!? Just know you are not
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    Buying from co-workers (never again)

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

    I buy from the fundraisers when they are selling something I want like Girl Scout Cookies.. I am sorry, but I do pick and choose who I buy from. I try to buy from those I know who really need the...
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    How do we educate the public on ways to afford medications?

    xoemmylouox replied to Mrs Helleck's topic in Patient Medications

    I often tell my computer savy patients to look online at the manufacturer's websites. Often they offer discounts and or assistance programs for brand name medications. I also tell them to ask for...
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    salary for peds office?

    xoemmylouox replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Pediatric

    It's tough to say. Pay varies from area to area in the country. I would say your pay would be about 75% of what you would get paid in the hospital. Why not use your pay that you receive from the...
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    Seriously?!

    xoemmylouox replied to LauRN_89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Disgusting!!!
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    Radiation danger, repeated CTs by frequent flyers

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I think it's more where you live. Here they (for the most part) use them sparingly, sometimes not doing them when they really
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    Fainting Nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to SScott2809's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have to eat well before clinicals which I know isn't easy. Bring snack bars to eat on the way there if nothing
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    Who looks out for them?!

    xoemmylouox replied to tlklvn13's topic in General Nursing

    I have always said CNA's don't make enough. I feel the same way about my pay. We had an employee leave 2 years ago for a very low skilled govt. job. She instantly made more in 4 days than she did in...
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    We are NOT babysitters!!!

    xoemmylouox replied to T-Bird78's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Patents should be there if the child is under 18. Then there is no problem with obtaining their consent. At a previous employer if a parent wasn't there the child didn't get
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    How Does Your Hospital Decide Who is Called Off for Low Census?

    xoemmylouox replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    That policy is absolutely ridiculous! I would fight it or start looking for a job
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    Evolution and Nursing

    xoemmylouox replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Threads like this NEVER go well. It should probably be ended before it gets out of
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    I can't do this anymore

    xoemmylouox replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said you need to get some mental health. Then start looking for a new nursing job. I would try something different as there are so many options. Best of luck to