xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    The Endless Job Search

    xoemmylouox replied to NYC RN1's topic in General Nursing

    Uhh... 2 years and not a single job? You are stuck in the middle of not being a new grad yet not having any experience... Are you only applying to hospitals or are you expanding to LTC, Home Health,...
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    How to give 2 week notice

    xoemmylouox replied to Motherofadarling's topic in General Nursing

    My current employer requires a month of notice. As soon as I find an acceptable replacement job, they'll get a letter and email. I SERIOUSLY doubt I'll be giving a full notice. This employer has been...
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    did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    xoemmylouox replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    I would only say I finally secured a job in my dream specialty. I would NEVER say my employer's
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    No call no show, and feeling terrible about it!

    xoemmylouox replied to omha's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, things happen. Don't throw it all away because of something so small. Things happen and believe me, you'll make worse mistakes like med errors. We are human so we are imperfect. Take it as a...
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    I'll take it! $$$

    xoemmylouox replied to CodeBlue21's topic in General Nursing

    I would hate to sit still, but I don't mind getting paid to be a sitter. It's really bad when you have to be a sitter for someone who is VERY sedated and you are just sitting there with no one to talk...
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    6 month sabbatical to Travel. Input?

    xoemmylouox replied to KbmRN's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is best of luck. Try to not even think about work while you are away (unless of course you do the AHA CPR gig). When you come back just be flexible and you should be
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    Giving meds you did not pour

    xoemmylouox replied to mindymanders's topic in General Nursing

    I knew of a LTC facility for Nuns that had this practice. The NOC shift put each resident's meds in their own pill dispenser that was divided by time. This was done ONCE A WEEK! Can you imagine all of...
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    Anyone get an email about student loan refunds due to fraud?

    xoemmylouox replied to Iconic's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure it is a
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    Terminating employment - advice needed!

    xoemmylouox replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would just block their number on my days off until your last day is over. Then for good. I have had to block my boss from making contact with me on my days off as well. Otherwise I am harassed with...
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    WILT 11/5: No Fast Track for YOU...

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that you can pass "THE" annual State inspection and get ZERO tags, despite the organization being an absolute mess right until (and truthfully) during their stay. That the more time I spend...
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    WILT 11/5: No Fast Track for YOU...

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to see you take a path away from nursing, but only you know what is best. You could do other things beside acute care nursing with an RN though. ADN or BSN, there are options out there. I am...
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    Nurses' Health Study 3

    xoemmylouox replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I've been doing surveys for years now. I hope it serves a purpose in the future. It'll tell how I had kids, gained weight, worked too many hours, gained weight, went back to school, gained weight, and...
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    Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

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

    I wouldn't worry about your coworker. They'll forget about it and move on, or they won't. I also wouldn't beat myself up too much about this event. You obviously didn't go into work today expecting to...
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    Preparing for the loss of a pediatric patient

    xoemmylouox replied to Heart_<3_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It can be tough when you are their nurse. I have attended the funeral for more than one of my pedi patients that have died. I don't make it a habit to go to all of them though. You will be upset, but...
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    Unsafe call house

    xoemmylouox replied to bayoulady's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I wouldn't be signing my rights away, which I know is easier said than done. You have gotten a lot of good advice. I agree with reporting the house to the county inspector. It will likely be...
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    WILTW 10/22: ENT and the Priapism

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel like I have learned much this last week. If I did my sleep deprived brain cannot retain or recall it at the moment. I did win a scholarship to pay for a membership to Phi Theta Kappa....
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    Made mistakes

    xoemmylouox replied to Sith_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We all make mistakes. I agree to make a corrective plan of action BEFORE you meet with your manager. Good
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    omg...fish oil!

    xoemmylouox replied to beckster_01's topic in Patient Medications

    Could you put it into a plastic container like a clear Tupperware? That might help control the smell better than bags and if it is clear is should be
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    Arghh, am I the only one is tired of systematic cheating

    xoemmylouox replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I never knew you could "cheat" like that. This being said, BLS CPR is pretty simple. Especially now with the recent changes. I'm not sure why anyone would WANT to let alone NEED to cheat on...
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    Guess where I found a tiny piece of cardboard?!?

    xoemmylouox replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    My daughter put part of a soft rubber part in her nose (on Dad's watch). He got that sucker out with some guidance from me. I teased him about how she did that under his care. Then she stuck a mint up...
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    Stay or Leave

    xoemmylouox replied to ebair's topic in General Students

    I agree. I wouldn't say a thing until you knew you had the other job. You wouldn't want to lose your current job before you had another one lined
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    Whose responsibility is the incident report in this case?

    xoemmylouox replied to LeahSunshine's topic in General Nursing

    It indeed should have been the nurse who took over for you. If you would have volunteered that would be one thing, but since you were already working over your shift, they really should have just...
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    Feeling completely useless in the OR! Please help!

    xoemmylouox replied to nurserrv's topic in General Nursing

    Well I wouldn't go changing anything until after the baby is here. Maybe you could ask to have more responsibility? Or go PRN elsewhere. I will warn all areas have their pros and cons. Your skill set...
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    Job Hopper

    xoemmylouox replied to 1Sharon1's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is not for everyone. I would try another setting. Depending on your area you might be able to do private duty nursing, corrections nursing, physician's office care, hospice, etc. I wouldn't quit...
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    WILTW 10/8: Flexed to Tenacity

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing