xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Hepatitis scare Arizona Prison

    xoemmylouox replied to mursejohn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Even if she is a new grad she knows better. If she has held an LPN & an RN license she's been taught twice how to administer injections correctly..
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    compliance meetings

    xoemmylouox replied to torrezk's topic in General Nursing

    Never has one. Good luck though. Do you know what the complaint
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    Passports & Hiring Dilemma

    xoemmylouox replied to RNtilTEN's topic in Immigration Advice

    You will need to speak to them to see if they will accept your information. Most likely they will need official documentation and you will need to get your SSN cleared. I don't know how you were able...
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    So discouraged - a male RN working in a woman's world

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

    I hate to tell you, but the "male" MD's are the BIGGEST gossips around. You telling your newer co-workers this is a stepping stone wasn't smart. It could be that the group of people you work with are...
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    Nurses that are obligated to work overtime.

    xoemmylouox replied to diazchris1124's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they make more, but also went to school for half of a lifetime, take crazy call hours, etc. When I went to school I knew I would have the possibility of crazy O/T, call, etc. To avoid these...
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    Mandated overtime. What?

    xoemmylouox replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

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    wow...this is my JOB!

    xoemmylouox replied to Umberlee's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I have thought that several diners
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    New once in a life time flu shot coming in 2018

    xoemmylouox replied to madwife2002's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This would be
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    Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired!- Medication Errors

    xoemmylouox replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Being late with a med IS a med error. I have seen many employers want you to self report, but they then punished those who reported harshly. Med errors are dangerous and in nearly all cases...
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    Anyone go to a Nursing convention?

    xoemmylouox replied to lrc1203's topic in General Nursing

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    Sleepy Nightshift nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to jackpp's topic in General Nursing

    Nights can be tough. When I worked them I could never get more than 4 hours of sleep on consecutive work days. I tried everything. I decided it wasn't for me so I changed employers so I could get back...
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    Home Health Interview this week

    xoemmylouox replied to mmccool719's topic in Home Health

    I would try for the home health through a hospital vs a private agency. I've worked with a few and you get next to no training, poor benefits, and terrible mileage pay. Plus working with the hospital...
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    How many 12 hour shifts per week

    xoemmylouox replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    I would start with 4 and see how you do. 5 in 7 days is a lot. If you really want that maybe do 5 one week and 4 the next. I've done 4 without too much trouble, but 5 would have pushed
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    Ethical Dilemma and Worry

    xoemmylouox replied to 32MedicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since you weren't there I don't know what you could report. Instead I would focus on talking to management about getting ALL of the nurses ACLS certified. Also run mock codes. I would also start...
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    Please advise

    xoemmylouox replied to sawerazz's topic in Nurse Registration

    How frustrating. I don't think things will work out so easily since the education provided is so different. I agree I would try to match again next time. Perhaps choose less competitive hospitals or...
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    DNR Orders

    xoemmylouox replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I had a patient that the order allowed all interventions but chest compressions. If they decided to change their mind and want them I would support their decision. I'd think you would face a higher...
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    What' s in your Pt's Go-Bag?

    xoemmylouox replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    This is how ALL go bags should be stocked. You need to check these bags q shift and you need to make sure you bring extra trach supplies, extra feeding supplies, extra cath supplies and extra...
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    Sundowning?

    xoemmylouox replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Not with Peds. Geriatrics all the
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    Start up of a free clinic

    xoemmylouox replied to ttouslee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm sure there are plenty of Nurses who would volunteer. That's cheap
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    The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    xoemmylouox replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish all 50 states allowed PAS. Like all "values" or "morals" if you don't agree with this you don't have to participate. If I was terminal with a horrific and terrifying death in my near future I...
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    Medication refusal

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

    Well I don't want to arouse my patients. I'd prefer to just rouse them. I suggest seeing if med times can be changed or perhaps make him be the last patient you pass your meds
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    New Graduate/First Job Med/Surg

    xoemmylouox replied to tara3hughes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It would be something new around here. Absolutely NO LPN's in the hospitals. Congrats on this opportunity!! Good luck. Make sure to ask for help when you need
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    Interview tomorrow but just got an email. . .

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

    I'd still go. Even if the position you applied to is taken perhaps another is
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    YOU need to know what accreditation really means!

    xoemmylouox replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Students

    This is great information. Unfortunately I was one of those who did not fully understand the importance of this. Not to mention I was misled by the staff at said school. I am planning to futher my...
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    Home health supervisor visit for Mississippi LPN

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

    Are you concerned because you aren't confident in your skills? They stop by, but don't usually stay that