xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    offered day shift...help!

    xoemmylouox replied to minniemickey23's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say days. Nights are not for
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    Who is responsible to find shift coverage?

    xoemmylouox replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    If MA #2 accepted the shift it becomes their responsibility. You need to make this a
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    xoemmylouox replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am still suprised when I hear of larger healthcare organizations that do not provide health insurance for their employees. To me it's just absurd and selfish on the part of the healthcare...
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    xoemmylouox replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most bullies know they are. Especially when there is a group of them. Calling them out on things is worth a try, but unlikely to change things. When bullies feel safe in the role of the bully they're...
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    Interview with scrubs on

    xoemmylouox replied to LH...RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have worn scrubs when I have interviewed during my lunch. I would not after being at work all day. You will feel better after you change
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    What are the little things you do to help the next shift?

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

    Restocking, restocking, restocking! And pitching the expired
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    You're Hired!......Then......

    xoemmylouox replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't keep waiting and I would take a job elsewhere. Sounds like the NM got a suprise and was expecting to be able to hire staff, but now can't. This
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    Nursing Student with Herniated Disc

    xoemmylouox replied to sunNsand88's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Woah! Talking about surgery already is scary. You just started treating this problem. Before surgery I would ask for a 2nd opinion. My husband has chronic back pain from degenerative disc disease....
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    Career Advice

    xoemmylouox replied to lpnpgh123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would not take a job where you're on call for 24 hrs 5 days in a row. That's
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    Leaving bedside

    xoemmylouox replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't be going to grad school if I wasn't sure i wanted to stay working with patients, physicians, nurses, etc. I would try a different nursing job before I threw in the
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    I was fired by an MA at orthopedic clinic

    xoemmylouox replied to srmann's topic in General Nursing

    MAs get called Nurse all of the time. Frankly the public has no idea of the difference which is a shame. It sucks getting fired, but sounds like it was inevitable. Brush yourself off and move on. I...
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    Salary Discussion with Potential Employer

    xoemmylouox replied to jr2915sn's topic in General Nursing

    It never hurts to
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    Keeping It Legal

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

    I think this was written by an exhausted (physically & mentally) and frustrated Nurse. We all rant here and there, this thread just needed a good once (or twice) over before being posted. Hope...
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    -To all the nurses who chose the nursing path than the physician path...

    xoemmylouox replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in Nursing Career

    To be honest I couldn't figure out a way to afford it. Now I'm glad because I see others my age who are finishing their residencies and are just starting their "adult" lives while I've been living...
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    Switching fields from Nursing to Law enforcement

    xoemmylouox replied to betty boop23's topic in Nursing Career

    Give it a go. If it doesn't work you always having Nursing to come back to. Life is too short to wonder what
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    Classmates didn't Know

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

    I'm amazed how many are in your class.. It's a good think you started because you are right. It's hard to find a job as an experienced nurse in some markets, let alone a new grad. Good luck to you and...
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    job offer--can I ask this?

    xoemmylouox replied to sassyann8585's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes if you are offered the position I would let them know that you will need to have those dates off. Good luck with the new
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    Fired for med error

    xoemmylouox replied to KJAKE's topic in Patient Medications

    "Honesty and professionalism" didn't get the OP very far. In environments like theirs I care more about covering
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    Just had my first day as a student nurse, advice needed....

    xoemmylouox replied to danmyers22's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't give in just yet.. Yes these things are common in nursing, but there are other things Nurses get to do that are a lot more
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    is it worth it to keep your license active?

    xoemmylouox replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep it active for a few more years as you just never know what's going to
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    Outside Food in the Hospital

    xoemmylouox replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    Well I think if you check with the Nurse before you give her any food you should be
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    Fired for med error

    xoemmylouox replied to KJAKE's topic in Patient Medications

    Some facilities will fire you for less. I have never understood why an employer would want you to self report, and then would fire you. I understand if serious harm is done, or if it is a chronic...
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    Hard and Soft Skills

    xoemmylouox replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Soft skills have merit, however not "everyone" can be taught skills. I know plenty of "nice" nurses I wouldn't let touch me with a 10 foot pole. I think you need to have a good balance. It is nice to...
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    Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

    xoemmylouox replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't feel sorry for you. It takes a special Nurse to thrive in LTC. I think some of the success depends on the team at the LTC. Where there is a good team that want to provide good care residents...
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    Overslept on 1st clinical day...

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I never overslept.. It never even crossed my mind. I was working full time so I slept whenever and where ever I could (including my car in the school parking lot). My cell phone alarms was my best...