xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    How to become a CNA again.

    xoemmylouox replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well you will have to talk to your BON as some states you cannot be both an LPN & a CNA. You already are the LPN there's no changing that. Maybe try working in an outpt facility like an MD's...
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    HELP omg so sick and have ? about robitussin

    xoemmylouox replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You need to see someone.. You sound pretty
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    Still on my soapbox

    xoemmylouox replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    It is a very scary thought. They want everyone to have an RN,BSN, but then they are going to replace you with an MA once you spend that
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    Occurence reporting to punish other nurses

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

    That is how these things SHOULD be handled. My employer encourages you and tells you it's your duty to report other staff memebers.. Of course the actual problems are never solved this way. Luckily...
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    How much was your book set?

    xoemmylouox replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    If you can get the information about the book soon enough search Amazon. I spent HALF as much as my classmates who bought theirs at the
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    pay freezes

    xoemmylouox replied to Mrs Helleck's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's not a surprise. Many CEOs, CFOs, etc have no problem with taking big bonuses while the "worthless whiners" get less and less. It's frustrating! Unfortunately some areas have little competition...
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    Elopement (a personal story and a plea)

    xoemmylouox replied to Here.I.Stand's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so sorry for your loss. I doubt most facilities check to ensure every residents elopement alarms work. Posting your tragedy hopefully will save the life of
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    does continuing education help land job for no experience?

    xoemmylouox replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    It will show you tried to remain up to date. I don't know the job market or requirement in Canada, but I can wish you luck in your job
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    Unjustly fired for requesting proper staffing?

    xoemmylouox replied to zyft01's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I will NEVER get surgery at any of those free standing clinics. I have heard of too many horror stories. I interviewed at one and even began the training. I didn't finish and turned in my resignation....
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    am i reasonably resigning?

    xoemmylouox replied to wakeuptothesun86's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't quit yet. I know it is scary and you most likely feel sick before every shift. Use your days off to hunt for a new job. Find a new one, but make sure you aren't jumping from one h#ll to...
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    Unionized vs Non Unionized hospitals

    xoemmylouox replied to sungrl01's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm sorry to hear you've had such bad experiences, but Unions can be
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    no show no call

    xoemmylouox replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

    That DON is awful. You did give notice that you were needing to call if for your next shift, and it was well before that 2 hr mark. It shouldn't have been considered a no call no show, but some...
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    Dilemma in LTC

    xoemmylouox replied to mars123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not all LTC are terrible. They get a bad rep because there are so many that are awful. You often will make more in the LTC field than in acute or outpatient settings. What is nice about LTC is you...
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    Can hospitals average two weeks together to avoid paying overtime?

    xoemmylouox replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe this is legal. Otherwise everyone would work all these days in a row and make a killing in
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    What baby catches you every time?

    xoemmylouox replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The cardiac kids.. It's amazing how they can function so well while being blue 24/7. No matter how many times that chest gets cracked they just keep on
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    Reporting Neglect in Home Health

    xoemmylouox replied to Sherriblu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would never leave a 2yr old unattended. They can and will get into
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    Reporting Neglect in Home Health

    xoemmylouox replied to Sherriblu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is why PDN can be frustrating. So often parents expect you to keep an eye on their other kids while you care for your pt. I'd report it. Your agency may not want to rock the boat so they might...
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    Passed out during clinical

    xoemmylouox replied to HeartsAndLungsRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Everybody has things get to them. Delivering a baby is a messy and at times gruesome thing to witness. It is also one of the most amazing thing. Eat & drink plenty before & after clinicals as...
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    Co-workers begging for donated PTO

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

    We uses to be able to donate to an individual. We had a Nurse with a critically ill family member for some time. I was more than happy to help out. Things happen that we don't plan for. It's life. No...
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    Mandatory overtime and volunteer overtime?

    xoemmylouox replied to Jessmarie002's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A company tried mandating me once. It was during a snow storm. They were putting the DON, ADON, and unit charges at a local hotel. The rest of us were SOL. I was the only Nurse who didn't have next...
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    Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

    xoemmylouox replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am sorry you went through this to only find little support from family and your employer. You shouldn't have been made to do any work after this was done to you. You should have been sent...
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    Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    xoemmylouox replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is she assigning you to do a job as a manager would or is she delegating? They are different
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    Fat nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to questions1025's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are worried you could lose some weight. Nursing school is stressful enough, the last thing you will think about is your
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    Venipuncture - gauze vs cotton ball

    xoemmylouox replied to fozziebear's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank god we still have some common sense left in this world. I have heard many absurd things in my career, but never about the dangerous/deadly cotton ball. My god think of the damage it could
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    Nodding off...

    xoemmylouox replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    This was the OPs 2nd time of dozing off. I don't know of many employers who would have been so forgiving after the first time. I think this employer done. Start looking elsewhere.. Perhaps working day...