xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Accident

    xoemmylouox replied to trillnurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I would be so upset if I was poked by a dirty needle because someone was careless and left it sitting out. The possibility of disease transmission is low, but it could
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    Calling all nurses: Enough with the high-velocity urination contest!

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

    Ohh this would be fun! Just think of the competitions we could come up
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    Precepting Questions

    xoemmylouox replied to JLA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is you last chance to test out a specialty before your sent out to earn a paycheck. I would choose a specialty you think you might be interested
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    xoemmylouox replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    "Forget" to renew your license for 4 years. Then complain when your BON "punishes" you with the need to obtain 35 CEUs. ~ coworker of
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    Absolutely ridiculous... You can keep your 4 hours

    xoemmylouox replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Another ridiculous policy. Where I have worked if you were low censused you were free and clear. This 4 hour BS is ridiculous. Yes it WAS your day to work, but then they said they didn't need you....
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    Competencies

    xoemmylouox replied to CWONgal's topic in General Nursing

    I have to do them at my employer. I'm more irritated that I have to prove my skills for things I do everyday. We do them
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    "So what is going on with them?" <-- Is that statement an invasion of privacy

    xoemmylouox replied to HHN2472's topic in General Nursing

    They need to know what's going on so they can schedule the patient appropriately. They should be well versed in HIPAA and most likely have medical training of some
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    irregular sleep and seizures

    xoemmylouox replied to maryray's topic in General Nursing

    Sleep deprivation can do crazy things to your body. We can't offer medical advice, so I will just say listen to your
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    Starting an In-Office/Dental Sedation anesthesia business - HELP appreciated

    xoemmylouox replied to gassin.man's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sadly I don't have much to offer, but I do wish you lots of luck! Sounds like a great
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    Here's a new one: chart assessments before midnight.....

    xoemmylouox replied to mom-wife-nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You cannot chart what you have not done yet. You can document something, but not everything by
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    How Far Would You Commute for Part-time?

    xoemmylouox replied to FocusRN's topic in Nursing Career

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    I'm not answering call lights

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

    I know charting must get done, but we cannot ignore call lights. If the patient needs something non essential let them know you'll be back in a few minutes with it. If you ignore call lights something...
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    Advice on Expressing Patient Safety Concerns

    xoemmylouox replied to hunnybeeRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow. The defibrillator thing has me so concerned. All you can do is nice up the chain of command one link at a time. Keep records of everything. If you see something not up to code call them on it....
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    Iv

    xoemmylouox replied to Terry0425's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What a wasted thread. Seconds of my life I'll never get back
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    More than 30 residents to one LPN...?

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

    In many ALFs Nursing care is provided. They accept resident who really need to be in LTC. I'm not surprised the OP is so busy, I'm just surprised anytime Nurses work for free. I'm not talking about...
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    More than 30 residents to one LPN...?

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

    If you aren't salary why are you not getting paid for every hour worked? Sorry, but I'll be d@mned if I'm working 20+ hours for free. You shouldn't
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    Is this unrealistic?

    xoemmylouox replied to HeartRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 7 days a week for over two years before when money was tight. It got old sometimes, but I put my big girl pants on and made it happen. You can find a way. Some tips from someone who has been...
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    Charge nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in General Nursing

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    C-Diff and commode disinfection

    xoemmylouox replied to momandstudent's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I understand why the uninflected person does not want to use the commode, but yuck! I'd rather do that than get CDiff. I assume that the Infected person is being treated, but as usual the CDiff just...
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    Ethical Issue -Missing Prescriptions

    xoemmylouox replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are going through this. My husband has chronic back pain and also takes his pain meds when the pain flairs and becomes intolerable. It's a shame you being the patient and the one in pain...
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    asked to delay child bearing

    xoemmylouox replied to KonaDog05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seriously?? I think it's great that he was able to get the FMLA to do this. I think it's sexist to think that Dad's don't deserve to take time off. Dad needs time to bond just as much as Mom. Not to...
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    Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    xoemmylouox replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to say that even in the short Nursing career that I've had, I have seen a huge change and it's not for the better. Yes it's the same problems as before, but employers are expecting A LOT more...
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    If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

    xoemmylouox replied to dbtw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well the only way I see this being possible would be you working in home health. Now granted you would need to find an employer willing to work around this. This would also limit the number of cases...
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    compliance meetings

    xoemmylouox replied to torrezk's topic in General Nursing

    So the person you are meeting with is an employee with your company or a federal official?? Perhaps it's something simple like they want to ensure documentation or care meets national standards?? Let...
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    Performing Lipodissolve Procedure

    xoemmylouox replied to Paperplate's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhh I'd run not walk my butt out of