xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    help needed!!accidentally accessed/changed physician's medication reconciliation list

    xoemmylouox replied to flightcrew's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you practiced out of your scope unless you are prescribing them and not just adding them to the chart. It may not be what your clinic wants you to do, but that's not the same thing as...
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    2nd LVN License Renewal!! Can I use GE units from college for CE credits?

    xoemmylouox replied to jessica118's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You need to ask your BON what they will accept and how to convert it. I would just start fresh since there are so many websites that offer free CEUs. Plus if it is over 2 years old they may not count...
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    Are LPN/LVN's on the rebound?

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

    I hope this trend continues nation wide. I am looking to expand my horizons and get back into
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    Non-compliance/medical neglect in a child with an open case with protective services

    xoemmylouox replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

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    The world is minus a great physician

    xoemmylouox replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a wonderful man. I cannot begin to i imagine the impact he made in the community. We need more like him
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    Deltoid IM injection - axillary muscle

    xoemmylouox replied to Olga30's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree. I'm sure you did fine, but in the future explain that taking their arm out of their shirt gives you better visualization and can help prevent
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    can an RN be charged with theft based on descrepancy in machine?

    xoemmylouox replied to tiajuana2rn's topic in General Nursing

    You must have a witness every time.. I don't understand how you get medication on you all of the time. Are you worried you wouldn't pass a drug
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    lvn license renewal

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

    You should be
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    Low Census-what's up?!

    xoemmylouox replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    The ACA wouldn't be an issue sine the remainder doesn't start until
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    Charting

    xoemmylouox replied to kcoats2's topic in General Nursing

    You will never escape paperwork or charting. Some places have better charting systems, some have you documenting the same stuff multiple
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    JCAHO Requirement

    xoemmylouox replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked in a facility where every patient had their own pill crusher or splitter. They were all too cheap for
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    Losing Overtime pay!

    xoemmylouox replied to joccz123's topic in General Nursing

    Happens all of the time. It sucks and it isn't
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    change of vocation and not sure of terminology?

    xoemmylouox replied to Wanny's topic in General Nursing

    So
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    What is the average nurse's opinion on medical assistants

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

    In some states you can work as an MA without being certified. Only when you are certified can your title be CMA. Many outpatient facilities don't care if you're certified or not. The tasks done are...
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    Feeling stuck

    xoemmylouox replied to RN_203's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It can take some time. I would keep looking in case they decide to not fill that position. Good
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    If You Give a Patient a Cookie

    xoemmylouox replied to Mully's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's
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    Dum, du dum, dum DUM...........

    xoemmylouox replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    How much was your lpn program?

    xoemmylouox replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $ 12,000 including books & uniforms. I saved about half on books by buying them used on
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    (Lack of) Mental Healthcare and What To Do?

    xoemmylouox replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    People with private insurance face similar barriers. If the mental health provider isn't on your insurance network you pay out of pocket. People with private often pay big bucks even when the provider...
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    Training for a new job and NO PAY???

    xoemmylouox replied to TexasBSNRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They can pay you less than your hourly wage, but they have to pay you at least the minimum wage. I'd run far and
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    Calling in sick on 4th shift

    xoemmylouox replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    If you cannot provide safe care it's best to call off. It doesn't matter if you are unsafe because you are contagious, exhausted, etc. It's unfair to your coworkers to call off with only an hour until...
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    such bureaucracy... (kind of a rant)

    xoemmylouox replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    What a pain in the @ss! It is crazy the hoops we go through for jobs, but your experience was a doozy. Hopefully it's all worth it in the end. Best of
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    Very encouraging and heartwarming!

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

    It's nice to hear how you're making a difference. Sometimes we don't realize how the little things we do everyday make that difference in our patient's
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    Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

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

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    Rn being trained by lpn?

    xoemmylouox replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't see what your issue with this is. This occurs everywhere. Be grateful you are getting any orientation anymore. I'd take an LPN who knows their stuff vs someone with a higher degree who...