xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    How clean is your work environment?

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am amazed at how dirty our office is. The staff does our part when there is time, but I honestly don't know what housekeeping does all day/night. Our bathrooms have not been mopped in months. We're...
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    Wipe the iv port even with antibiotics?

    xoemmylouox replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient Medications

    Do you have an infection control nurse? Perhaps your team needs an inservice or someone to explain why this is so
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    End of Per Diem?

    xoemmylouox replied to hdawnRN's topic in General Nursing

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    I was told "If they won't get out of bed don't hesitate to call rescue."

    xoemmylouox replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    What a waste. I admit that patient needs intervention if this is a chronic issue, but certainly the ER is not the place, especially after ONE missed meal. Give me a
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    vacation time...help!

    xoemmylouox replied to sassyann8585's topic in General Nursing

    You need to speak up ASAP. Tell HR. Tell your manager. Tell your
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    Time running out to finish NCLEX in 4 years, Do I have any options?

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

    It doesn't sound like you have very many options. I don't know if you can get the ATT to test in another state or not. I think 3 years is a long time to not take the NCLEX. Believe me I know life...
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    Anxiety about screwing up at work

    xoemmylouox replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately you may always have a bit of stress when it comes to meds. Patients take SO many now (especially in LTC) that it takes double and triple checks to make sure you've got it right. All you...
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    Scrub the hub

    xoemmylouox replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    I still do. I don't know if the rubber stopper is sterile or if the contents are the only sterile part. I scrub because it only takes a few good
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    Needlestick at work....STRESSED!

    xoemmylouox replied to Miller_K's topic in General Nursing

    Exposures are always scary and stressful. I wish you the best of luck. Take some solace in knowing your risk is VERY
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    advice needed for lvn in pediatrics

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

    Ensure you are confident with the patients before you are left alone. Most of the patients I cared for had trachs and were on vents so just know what your getting yourself
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    legalities in giving a med

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

    You must have a doctor order for ALL medications even OTC. Someone just writing that on the MAR does not
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    Strange question posed to me today

    xoemmylouox replied to etabor's topic in General Nursing

    I think he was
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    Doctor's allow you to live, nurses make you want to live

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

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    Taking ownership

    xoemmylouox replied to kjani26's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sticky situation. If you already provided the patients nurse with report that patient is theirs. If not than they are still yours. I would offer to help with a small portion of work such as notifying...
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    Which job should I pick as a new grad RN?!

    xoemmylouox replied to copegirl21's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go with Cardiac ICU if you are confident with basic skills. The ICU will Also require you be a quick learner and possess good critical thinking skills. Some of this will take time and practice of...
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    Scrub the hub

    xoemmylouox replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak up. I know it's another step to take, but I wouldn't let anyone not scrub mine if I were a patient. I'll pass on a nasty infection that could have been prevented by simply cleaning well....
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    End of Per Diem?

    xoemmylouox replied to hdawnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Again.. Just another blame game
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    Doctor's allow you to live, nurses make you want to live

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I think this was a great blog about respect/appreciation for nurses. I don't see anything wrong with that. I've cried with families as their loved ones have passed, granted these patients were also...
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    No call/ No show

    xoemmylouox replied to Redder's topic in General Nursing

    Each facility is different. I doubt they will fire you over this. I have rule though. If I'm vomiting or have diarrhea I'm not going in. I'd hate to pass that on to my patients.. ( now of course being...
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    "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

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

    I am not surprised to hear this is being asked in interviews since customer service being the only thing cared about anymore. I will say I wow'ed someone today. I helped them to register for a program...
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    Question about isolation precautions...

    xoemmylouox replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. It amazes me how people end up in the management positions they are in. Where is the DON's common sense?? If you have to PPE up to go in.. The patient needs to do the same before coming
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    help!

    xoemmylouox replied to prettynurseL's topic in General Nursing

    Handle it like any other med error. Call the MD for any additional orders they may want, file a med error report, etc. Follow your facilities protocol. Good catch on your
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    Childhood Obesity

    xoemmylouox replied to ParkerRN's topic in Patient Education

    I agree. Eating out or in is expensive. With summer coming hopefully the cost of fruits and veggies will drop, but milk and meat is still
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    Code words

    xoemmylouox replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    For us code brown means a patient had a massive blowout and we'll need another set of hands to get them clean. We don't use any code words in
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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    xoemmylouox replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think they owe you anything, however if you make it to the interview stage I think they should at least send an email saying thanks but no thanks we went with someone