xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Patient abuse and the board taking too long to act

    xoemmylouox replied to bgriffin32's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are plenty of nurses and physicians like this out there. They often just get passed around from job to job because employers don't want to deal with the issues. Hopefully the board takes action...
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    My School Status

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

    Yeah I don't think you are going to get very far without paying up to the school. They won't send your information to the state which is required to sit for
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    LPN Scope of Practice: First aid vs Initial assessment

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

    You aren't doing a complete assessment in this situation. You are triaging based on current symptoms then transferring care for a full assessment to the RN. Each state has it's own Nurse Practice so I...
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    Experienced RN's cannot get new jobs!

    xoemmylouox replied to duca's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have been given great advice. The situation is awful, but you may need to move elsewhere or try a new type of nursing. I'm telling you there are more options that in-patient nursing out...
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    Graduated and just past NCLEX!

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in LPN to RN

    I got the minimum of 75. We used ATI through my whole nursing program. Our program also required we pay for an attend an ATI live review for 3 days to graduate. I also used UWORLD. I cannot say enough...
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    Experienced RN's cannot get new jobs!

    xoemmylouox replied to duca's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an LPN for 11 years now. I am a "new grad" again as an RN, but I can say even as an LPN I had many job choices. Not all were places I loved, but I ended up really liking a job that I never...
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    Nursing 20 years/MED ERROR

    xoemmylouox replied to marace's topic in General Nursing

    So often there are many failures that lead to events like this. However the nurse is the one who is ultimately responsible. It's an impossible job some days. Being short staffed puts the patient and...
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    Is nursing school worth it?

    xoemmylouox replied to Jazzycat22's topic in General Students

    I would find a cheaper school. I've never attended yours, however I have heard it is VERY expensive. I would go the cheaper CC
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    Drug testing, physical, and denying a job

    xoemmylouox replied to Ck24's topic in General Nursing

    I would inform them you were never notified about having to pay back that money. Now you might have signed something and neglected to notice the small print explaining this. I had to pay for a...
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    Needle Stick On 12-Month Old

    xoemmylouox replied to RnPR's topic in General Nursing

    Just so you know I have cared for infants with HIV. You need to fess up and go through the proper
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    Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    xoemmylouox replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a mild friendship at best. I'd move on with my career and without this
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    LWW Coursepoint nursing ebooks? Help!

    xoemmylouox replied to slightlycanadian's topic in School, College Programs

    I did a strict "ebook" program for a foreign language and HATED it. Mind you I am a fairly techie person. Some love them. They are convenient, but I missed the feel of a textbook. I also seemed to be...
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    Bullies

    xoemmylouox replied to dream'n's topic in School

    I'm heartbroken for the family and for that kid. In most places bullying is not addressed. Schools refuse to intervene or cover up blatant occurrences. Police departments can't or won't step in...
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    A Very Sincere Thank You

    xoemmylouox replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    (hugs) You've had a rough few years recently. I hope the 2nd half of this year gets better. Take care
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    What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    xoemmylouox replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing... From any of my 3 jobs.. I feel loved. Insert eye roll
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    How do I defend myself against this?

    xoemmylouox replied to Bluebird56's topic in General Nursing

    Well if it isn't true in any way, you have a target on your back. If it is true, you have upset staff and now have a target on your back. I would start looking for a new job regardless of the...
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    Post-Offer Drug Test

    xoemmylouox replied to heartoflife23's topic in General Nursing

    Well as long as everything you take has current Rx's I think you'll be fine. I can't speak from experience, but I know there are plenty of others who have been in similar situations. Good
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    New job, new appreciation

    xoemmylouox replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    I recently worked LTC/AL. I had a 38:1 ratio most nights with not NA. It was hard, and some nights impossible. I could have kept doing it had it not been for stupid policies, inappropriate admissions,...
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    My inner snowflake

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I can admit I am a bar going, dirty joke telling, sarcastic, and very vocal nurse. That being said, there is a time and place. I have found that the loudness and inappropriate behavior is contagious....
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    Stethoscope tracker

    xoemmylouox replied to leonard_huh's topic in General Nursing

    I would get the brightest most unique coloring of tubing you can find. That might or might not deter the next theft. I do my best to never put mine
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    A stye in your eye *semi-vent*

    xoemmylouox replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Try to move on. Stay professional with this coworker, but know your boundaries. I keep my distance from most co-workers because you never know who is really your friend at work vs the fake instigator....
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    Overtime d/t short staffed

    xoemmylouox replied to nursing4321's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't feel guilty. Only accept the OT you want. When I really don't want to be bothered I place my manager/scheduler's phone number on block. This way I'm not getting the "please come in and...
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    Recently licensed RN not working

    xoemmylouox replied to baumgardner229's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the PP. Do not give up on that 30yr plan when you are this close. Keep searching for a PRN/Part time job. Look outside of acute inpatient care. There is home health (they are always...
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    Nursing Organizations

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What nursing organizations are you part of? As an LPN my options were more limited, but a soon to be RN I see my options are endless. It seems like many of them are well known, but don't seem to...
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    Allnurses needs nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I know I don't access the site as much now that the app is gone. Navigating the site on my iphone is not something I enjoy. I am a nurse who is currently back in school full time so my free time is...