xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Christmas at the nursing home

    xoemmylouox replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If only this was the normal and not the exception. I bet the residents really enjoyed
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    How do you deal with death?

    xoemmylouox replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough sometimes. Some patients affect you more than others. Sometimes death is a relief as the patient was suffering. Sometimes it's just so tragic and unfair. I've been to several funerals of...
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    Leaving the nursing field after 3 years

    xoemmylouox replied to Hacker's topic in Canada

    Good luck! I think as the economy continues to improve we will see many leave nursing for other careers. Nursing is not the
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    Working the holidays

    xoemmylouox replied to Karebear29's topic in General Nursing

    Most places don't allow you to bring goodies or you have too many residents to buy
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    deliquent license

    xoemmylouox replied to LVN_it1995's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You need to not work until you get your licensed renewed as technically you are no longer a licensed
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    How do you leave work at work?

    xoemmylouox replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still trying to learn that skill. Some days I just get so upset I strew about it for a bit even after work. Luckily having a busy household helps me forget it
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    Falsify credentials

    xoemmylouox replied to cptkathy's topic in General Nursing

    Termination on the spot. Reported to the BON. Who knows. It's definitely not worth the
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    Going back to work after 12 weeks of Maternity Leave

    xoemmylouox replied to Jahna's topic in Emergency

    I went back before 12 weeks financial reasons. It all came back right away. I was a bit over cautious at first, but was just fine. Finding time to pump is the biggest challenge. You get used to the...
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    How do you know when it's time to move on?

    xoemmylouox replied to NYNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    Well I have to say I think you are going to get some interesting replies to your post. If you are bored and fell Med Surg is not good enough for you try something else. Perhaps having ACLS & PALS...
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    Performance Evaluations

    xoemmylouox replied to jadelpn's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time annual evals are a joke where I work. They do them ALL in the same month. Also everyone gets a raise, no matter how lazy or outstanding you are you will pretty much end up with the...
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    Med-surg RN takes 8 simple computer "courses" and POOF! is step-down nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to less to some very poor patient outcomes. What a cheap and thoughtless
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    Staffing gaps and gaffs

    xoemmylouox replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I've got to ask.. So your unit reassess staffing every 4 hours. If someone is scheduled for 12 sent home after 4, but then are needed for the last 4 does your employer expect them to come back
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    Sick

    xoemmylouox replied to Saasy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Shoot this is nothing to lose sleep over. Take some time to review your system and all of the lines. I'm sure you won't make this mistake again. Accept you're not perfect and move on
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    Amazed at the level of disrepect among staff

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

    Your boss needs to grow a pair and take charge. What a ridiculous way to manage
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    Start up of a free clinic

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

    Sounds like a great idea. It's all about location. More than likely you will need to go to areas where your patient demographics are: mall, barber shops, big events like a fair or festival, etc. I...
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    calling state/ ombudsmen on a place you work for...

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

    Is there a plan to get this problem fixed? I know sometimes it can take a few days to get parts.. Anytime you report things "anonymously" or not they can figure out who it was and can fire you. Of...
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    Admitting you are wrong

    xoemmylouox replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Man I hate admitting when I'm wrong which is silly I know. Something about striving to be perfect I
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    xoemmylouox replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer
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    What Are Your Thoughts On This? Guards Sleeping.

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

    I would have just woken them
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    My first...my second MRI

    xoemmylouox replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    Well at least everyone had a good time. Too bad you don't remember most of it
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    What does your Pee say about your health-Cleveland Clinic study

    xoemmylouox replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I do try to keep mine at the pale yellow. I will admit that it has been darker on a busy
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    It just has to be said (vent)...

    xoemmylouox replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's fantastic! I wish more places were like yours, but hey at least they're are some good places left.
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    fell asleep, administrative leave

    xoemmylouox replied to allwell's topic in General Nursing

    This nurse wasn't on break from what I can tell. That's the problem. Napping on your break should be
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    fell asleep, administrative leave

    xoemmylouox replied to allwell's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If you cannot stay awake to care for your patients something has to give. We are human and can only do so much. It doesn't matter if it was one minute or one hour to them. I think you are...
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    Broken RN

    xoemmylouox replied to Herky980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This place is a mess! I have never worked in an LTC like that. They all have their flaws (like all places of employment). I have dealt with lazy admin, nurses, and aides. I have dealt with...