xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Advice on dealing with confused patients

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

    I can't imagine. Unfortunately I don't have any advice to offer other than make sure you have malpractice
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    How am I going to pay for RN school

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

    Trying to figure out how to go back myself. No prior degree before my LPN, but I'm the breadwinner so I HAVE to have a decent
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    In a LPN rut

    xoemmylouox replied to didi768's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would try an MD office. Why go back to school for medical assisting if you can just work as an LPN in the same
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    I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    xoemmylouox replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is why you need malpractice insurance. We all make mistakes. Typically patient deaths are not just because of one person. They are caused by a breakdown of the system. In this case the right...
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    Pay in a pedi office

    xoemmylouox replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Pediatric

    Depends on your position. If you're just a back office nurse with limited responsibilities otherwise.. Then that's great
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    45residents to 1 RN, should i say more?

    xoemmylouox replied to missnoc360's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your commute alone would make me crazy. You need to start looking for another position ASAP. All places have their flaws, you just have to learn what you will and will not
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    xoemmylouox replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    I'll be right there with you. To the topic.. It makes no sense for someone who will encounter things they are not comfortable with doing to work in an environment they KNOW they will encounter it....
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    Why??? Sleep interrupted nocturia post 12hr shift...

    xoemmylouox replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    I had this problem when I worked nights. It's not as bad now that I am on
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    Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

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

    Go with your gut. If it doesn't feel right keep searching elsewhere. I'd rather be broke than dead. You can always go for a day of training and see how it is if you want to give it a chance. I...
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    Would you commute an hour to a job you wanted?

    xoemmylouox replied to nursebythesea's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it in the past. I hated it, but if it was for a job I enjoyed I would consider it. Times are tough so I wouldn't be too
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    Inspiration For New Lpn Grads

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

    Awesome.
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    Dr said no hope for lpn for me :(

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

    A serious back injury/problem would limit your bedside nursing only. There are plenty of other jobs out there in nursing that don't require lifting patients for 12 he shifts. I'd still go for it. Make...
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    If you could have one nursing superpower, what would it be?

    xoemmylouox replied to Blue Roses's topic in General Nursing

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    Unique jobs?

    xoemmylouox replied to aachavez's topic in Nursing Career

    I would think nursing for a major sports team would be
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    I blew it......

    xoemmylouox replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Viva, life has been rough over the last few years. No that isn't an excuse and doesn't make this ok, but it does mean you need to cut yourself a break. As mentioned before you do not always have to be...
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    Scared about a positive marijuana test

    xoemmylouox replied to scaredandconfused's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I NEVER get why people go for drug screens knowing full well you did drugs. If you smoked pot that's fine, just don't take any assignments or jobs until its out of your
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    Do you want a strict or lenient State Board of Nursing?

    xoemmylouox replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Nursing

    My god I cannot believe what that BON allows!! You can pretty much kill someone and be allowed to keep your license, as long as you pay your taxes/child support. I'm all about 2nd chances, but this...
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    Nurse with a therapy dog?

    xoemmylouox replied to theincrediblearc's topic in General Nursing

    A local LTC has several dogs that roam the halls, however they are full time residents themselves. The LTC has a huge fenced in garden/pond area they are free to roam as well. They are all rescues and...
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    How NOT To Be An Annoying Nursing Student

    xoemmylouox replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have. Some still get into it to snag a Doc, and it still works...
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    Will taking time off harm my career?

    xoemmylouox replied to serenity729's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a once in a lifetime thing. Do
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    No longer a nurse?

    xoemmylouox replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    I think some are also referred to as
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    MSN (not CNL) as a bedside nurse- thoughts?

    xoemmylouox replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nursing Career

    My only complaint is that some facilities are not compensating the BSNs for their education. Will they pay MSNs for their education or is it going to be the next minimum to get
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    Couldn't believe he did this...

    xoemmylouox replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of training/education was required for you to be able to do this? I'm glad you stuck to it and turned that guy in. Good for you in doing the right
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    How NOT To Be An Annoying Nursing Student

    xoemmylouox replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    Pop gum in my ear. Flirt with the Residents/MDs "to get a head start on snagging one" Tell me that's not my job (cleaning patients, transferring patients, etc) When I look for you to show you...
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    I regret forever not going to medical school

    xoemmylouox replied to nurse2dr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's not to late. I would just start working towards that though and stop with the RN. You will take on some serious debt, but some facilities will offer loan repayment as part of your benefit package...