xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    ReUsed surgical wound ice paks

    xoemmylouox replied to ckm2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Disgusting! No wonders patients are being readmitted with infection.. My skin is crawling thinking about it. Please pursue this further. Your patient's lives are at
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    Dream positions...which would you choose?

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

    I would go for the acute care job. I work in an outpt setting and am so bored out of my mind. I don't use nearly enough of my skills and I do a lot. I love fast paced environments, but that's just
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    Travel Nurses - Share your stories

    xoemmylouox replied to Joe V's topic in Travel

    This is what I wonder too. How difficult is it to learn each computer charting system with each hospital system to travel too? I know it's becoming an ever smaller world with hospitals joining each...
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    My fellow gimps--a miracle has occurred

    xoemmylouox replied to Cobweb's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Awesome. Glad you have found something that makes you feel better. Keep it up! Who knows how you will feel in 6
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    POLL: nurse-to-patient ratio

    xoemmylouox replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    ICU should never be more than 1:2. Mother Baby 3 couplets. Med Surg 1:5. The ratios I'm seeing are just so unreal. At some point we will need to unionize across the country and take back what's being...
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    Coping with large patient assignments due to staffing issues

    xoemmylouox replied to Spretty's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah unfortunately there aren't any hidden secrets to making that manageable or safe. I know you are trying to help, but sometimes adding more staff is the major problem. I guess making sure everyone...
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    Finally Got GA LPN license EXHAUSTED from jumping through hoops!!

    xoemmylouox replied to Bombchelle84LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    GA is RIDICULOUS!!! We thought about moving there before. Then I researched their BON and their requirements. We decided against it. I'm sure there are plenty of others who did the same thing. I know...
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    Preceptor fired

    xoemmylouox replied to knopod's topic in General Nursing

    What a pain. Talk to your school ASAP about what you need to do. You didn't make it this far for nothing & it's not your fault they got fired. Let us know what happens. Good
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    Holiday weight gain ... nooooo!

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am still trying to figure out how to lose it.. Having an infant really takes the care away for me. I'm so exhausted between work and home I don't have time to care about
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    Two Days

    xoemmylouox replied to Cardiolyte's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you are allowed 2 occurrences in 90 days or 3 in 6 months. So if you are out, you stay out until you are back to 100%. It's a dumb policy and doesn't stop the chronic call offs. People...
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    obviously pregnant and need a job

    xoemmylouox replied to megan215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your first employer is a joke, unless of course you cannot seem to focus because of missing your son. I would say being honest about your situation is good, especially if you cannot hide it. Telling...
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    How do I handle state survey

    xoemmylouox replied to itsdebraanne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The most important thing is to remain calm. You can try to study up on your facilities protocols. I would focus on anything you have doubts on, especially related to your more complex
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    Two Days

    xoemmylouox replied to Cardiolyte's topic in General Nursing

    Those 2 days don't matter if sick, PTO, etc? I don't know many employees who will stick around for
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    Bitter Cold

    xoemmylouox replied to HikingEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tomorrow I'm going to be parking in some cold temps and I'm not looking forward to it either. It sounds like a good portion of the country is freezing so we are in good company. For those who are nice...
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    I wrote my first ebook for nurses (about making extra money)

    xoemmylouox replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    I would need more specific information. Are these more entrepreneur like ideas or side
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    P/T & O/T Assistant

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone else noticed the heavy marketing of P/T & O/T assistant programs? It seems like they are the new thing so hopefully everyone will start flooding that
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    Learning from the Past - Resolutions for a Better Year of Nursing in 2014

    xoemmylouox replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm glad I was able to be employed in these tough times. I hate the fact that I make next to nothing. My goal for 2014 is to enroll back into school. I feel limited as an LPN in my
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    How likely is termination?

    xoemmylouox replied to bbcfan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I still don't understand how he thought it was ok to leave without giving some sort of report to someone?? I understand he didn't want to wait, but you have to tell someone what's going on with your...
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    TN license question

    xoemmylouox replied to LisaLPN7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on how long you are inactive. Some states charge more when you do renew. Some make you do extra CEUS. Some require refresher courses. Check with your BON before the renewal date
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    P/T & O/T Assistant

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Just saw another school advertising. This really may be the next
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    Hypothetical Situation

    xoemmylouox replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    What a mess! The nurse may have has good intentions when they originally agreed to care for the child at home. Perhaps not. All I know is that if they were drinking while on duty or diddling the Mom...
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    What caused the hypothermia?

    xoemmylouox replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it was sepsis, maybe thyroid dysfunction in addition? Poor
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    Do you ever feel like a social worker?

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

    It's tough and frustrating. Listening is all you can do even if you don't have time? Are you the only back office staff person? If not try to get the others to work with you and share information. You...
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    All kinds of issues

    xoemmylouox replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just ensure you CYA with everything. Don't be surprised if they push you out instead of dealing with the
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    How likely is termination?

    xoemmylouox replied to bbcfan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    He needs to make sure he has a lawyer representing him if he does go before the BON, especially one who deals with Nursing. I think it's frustrating for us since we don't have a full story. Why...