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    Long sleeves in a hot house

    xoemmylouox replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    I always wore layers. It was always freezing in the summer and warmer in the winter. I have some decent scarring from KP on my arms so I do tend to wear long sleeves to cover it up (silly I know, but...
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    Nursing Fear

    xoemmylouox replied to MN-MN's topic in Pediatric

    So far I have lost 2 Peds patients. Both were unexpected and unfair (not that death is fair). I cried for both. It's hard, but it
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    Failed Medicare Survey

    xoemmylouox replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    Yikes! What a scary place to rely on as a
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    Nursing home pt catches on fire

    xoemmylouox replied to LaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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    33? that's a lot

    xoemmylouox replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I've been exposed to scabies by my little patients thousands of times and have never caught it. I can see one or two, but 33? I am itching all
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    Getting a job after being fired

    xoemmylouox replied to lpn954's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hopefully you called and cancelled the interview vs just not showing up. Try to apply to all kinds of jobs: hospice, ALF, LTC, LTAC, home health, dialysis,
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    renewal time, mailing it in vs. going to sacremento

    xoemmylouox replied to q_tee81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I suggest renewing
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    Frustrated.

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am beyond frustrated with my recent job search. I was called in for 2 interviews recently. The first was for part time home care. Interview went great. I was told I'd hear back from someone in a...
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    Can they report me?!?!

    xoemmylouox replied to SGroRN87's topic in General Nursing

    You can always ask your BON a general question about this, and perhaps drop a line to your malpractice
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    How to stay healthy as a nurse???

    xoemmylouox replied to chrissy4985's topic in General Nursing

    Rest, relax, drink plenty of water, and WASH your hands. I next to never catch anything from my patients. I did catch a few colds when I first started, but now have the immunity of a rock
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    Obamacare vs. The Affordable Care Act

    xoemmylouox replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow.. The public is so very very very uneducated about this. It's so
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    Paralyzed with fear over needle stick

    xoemmylouox replied to Faith1970's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Your patient was neg for HIV so relax. Hep C is highly unlikely. At this point perhaps seek mental health help. By all of the frantic stress I am sensing you are enduring you are missing out on time...
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    Wrote down wrong interview time! How do i recover?

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

    Bringing it up will only remind them. Come prepared with good questions and ready answers. Good
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    GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    xoemmylouox replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't feel too crazy.. I go nuts over clocks ticking. Sometimes batteries get removed. Obnoxious gun chewing eats at me, especially the popping
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    Ever thought about going back to your old career?

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

    I thought about changing to teaching, but their job market is as bad as ours. My previous career was in retail. Their customer service based as well so I might as well stay where I am. At least I make...
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    Paralyzed with fear over needle stick

    xoemmylouox replied to Faith1970's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Kids get at least 6-10 illnesses a year. Rashes, coughs, fevers, vomiting, it's all common. Get off of Google and go back to work. You'll make yourself crazy
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    Terminated! Now what?

    xoemmylouox replied to BellaaSoleil's topic in General Nursing

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    Nursing or Medical School

    xoemmylouox replied to brittarose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I could turn back time I might go for an MD. Everybody is becoming a nurse now, however it takes such commitment for the MD education. It's tough. You can start with nursing and double major with...
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    Started New JOB!

    xoemmylouox replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on the job. As an FYI please don't use text speak and watch your spelling, there are some that get up in arms about it, and I don't blame them. Good luck and keep us UTD on how it
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    Something not right

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

    LPNs also have a strong presence in home health/private duty, hospice, physician office, and even in some areas hospitals. LPNs are paid depending on the job. Just like an RN if you work in an outpt...
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    GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    xoemmylouox replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My thoughts
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    Something not right

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

    LPNs have a place. Each geographic area has their own limits and opportunities. LPNs have been told they are being phased out for over 30 years and yet here we are still in the workforce. Granted the...
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    Koi Mystery Scrub Top Purchases

    xoemmylouox replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You can find brand new scrubs at Goodwill. You can get them for like $1-2 on 50% off
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    Refusing food offered by patients

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

    If they bring it in a as a thank you, I wash my hands, and eat it up! Unless of course they were unhygienic while I cared for them. I LOVE homemade baked
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    Have you made a mistake as s nurse?

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

    You said you checked on him, then how did you not know he didn't have his Bipap on? Did you not know he was supposed to have it on? I would contact your malpractice carrier just in