xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Pearson Vue Trick and Official Results.

    xoemmylouox replied to sunshinee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I doubt you'll have results before Tuesday. I know it's hard to wait, but back in the day they waited weeks to
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    Freaking Out!!!!

    xoemmylouox replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Many people over think their answers. Try to remember to answer things as you were taught not as they are done in the real world. Take a big deep breath and try to psych yourself up by telling...
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    Constant Fear. Help Needed. 1 nurse 80 Residents

    xoemmylouox replied to xanderx's topic in General Nursing

    You need to run.
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    Peer evaluations

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the peer to peer reviews. My manager should be evaluating how I work, not someone else who may have an axe to grind, or may just be a ding dong who doesn't do a very good job anyway. I would...
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    Managers that don't like you.....ever been there?

    xoemmylouox replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I has a similar manger. Nothing I did was good enough, I always got the worst assignments, etc. Of course when she found out I was transferring out she tried to be all sweet and told me how great I...
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    Online CPR renewal

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah doing it "online" is going to be a waste of your time and money. Call your local fire stations, hospitals, Etc to see if any of them offer it. I get mine renewed through my fire
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    Nominated for Daisy Award :)

    xoemmylouox replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of it. It's awesome. Be
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    Not sure if I want to be a nurse anymore?

    xoemmylouox replied to Jsnurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has so many different avenues, many which have next to no direct patient cate. There is research, teaching, staff education, etc. perhaps try an outpatient setting like a walk in clinic? I...
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    Help with cleansing a necrotic/ischemic toe/foot?

    xoemmylouox replied to josephjohn87's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I would clean with whatever that patient's MD orders. Many treatments require this depending on your facility (standing orders, protocols,
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    A patient expired! Cannot figure it out why!

    xoemmylouox replied to NP2B2016's topic in General Nursing

    Pulmonary embolism? You most likely will never know unless an autopsy is
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    New L.P.N. Very disappointed!

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

    Working in an MDs office will not pay as well as LTC, but the hours may work better for
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    Is 1 nurse to 500 patients acceptable?

    xoemmylouox replied to corrections_nurse's topic in Correctional

    That's insane! I worked in a jail for 2 shifts before I quit for that same reason. WAY too many inmates to the number of nurses & guards. I'm not risking my life/assault for a few extra
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    Medical marijuana, role of the nurse, professional organization

    xoemmylouox replied to hotflashion's topic in Patient Medications

    Unfortunately I don't see a role for a nurse in a dispensary unless they are a NP. I cannot remember the name of it, but a few years ago I had a patient who received a marijuana supplement. He was...
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    Acuity in patient assignments

    xoemmylouox replied to n1jmfn's topic in General Nursing

    Teamwork makes it easier. Everyone knows who can be trusted and relied on. If you're sinking ask for help. Assigning based on acuity has never been done in any place I have
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    Playing with fire...

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

    You're serious???? The other person is in a relationship already so why would you want to get in the
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    leaving a contract at a hospital early- not traveling RN

    xoemmylouox replied to RNfreespirit's topic in Nursing Career

    Ugh what a situation to be in. Hire a lawyer ASAP and best of
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    Being a patient where you work

    xoemmylouox replied to NelleG's topic in General Nursing

    I get all my care where I work. I prefer to know who is taking care of me. It may be a bit uncomfortable, but I don't worry about dealing with
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    do i need to give this more time?

    xoemmylouox replied to BotoxBaby's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to get a year in as long as you feel safe and competent. All floors have
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    Advice please... confused :-/

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

    I'd keep looking as you don't technically have a job yet. I'm not surprised as many places are unorganized and poorly
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    Have you ever been accused of falsifying a timecard?

    xoemmylouox replied to momof4LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you NEVER fill things out like this in advance. How/why was it mailed? I would call your insurance carrier
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    4 Eyes Assessment

    xoemmylouox replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is an excellent idea. However as usual staffing needs to be adequate especially on the units with constant
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    ICU ERRORS

    xoemmylouox replied to RN45RN45's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Scary stuff.. I think you need to report this ASAP. Try to do it
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    Getting the shaft

    xoemmylouox replied to deeya12's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot use PTO and get OT either.. Kinda
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    Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's insane, but is happening more and more. I would discuss protesting, going to the media, Etc. Good
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    PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! I have been hired for 2 FT jobs.

    xoemmylouox replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't see how you could do both FT, but perhaps do one FT and one PT if they have a position to do so. Congrats on the