xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    How hard to pay off 50k debt on a nurses salary?

    xoemmylouox replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's a lot to be paying, but regardless it's what you owe. I think this will delay certain life goals: kids, house, travel, etc. It's crazy what an education can
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    Septic from Venepunture

    xoemmylouox replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Poor patient, that has to hurt. Hopefully she recovers well. I have never heard of sticking someone 10 times, just 2-3 max. Ouch! Perhaps that MA needs
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    Foreign Transplants

    xoemmylouox replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a patient who is a young child. Her family is illegal, but she is not. She received a kidney transplant from her mom and has been doing great. Perhaps some of the other foreign born patients...
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    Patient and Visitor Violence: What Do We Know? What Can We Do?

    xoemmylouox replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have discussed this so many times. My place of employment decided the way to solve this was to cut back on security. They are barely there now, they have no weapons, and look like they are 14 years...
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    In trouble for giving good care

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

    Don't switch career fields, just places of
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    Any 8-5 LPN/LVN jobs out there?

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

    Outpatient clinics. You'll make ALOT less, but usually M-F
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    Scrub Warm-Up Jacket That is Actually Warm

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

    Sorry all the ones I've ever found were the flimsy ones you're referring
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    Can everyone read this, and give me some advice?

    xoemmylouox replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Nursing

    Why not join the reserve now? They do offer education benefits. Plus you get in know and can serve while gaining your skills, but that's just my
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    Your first stop at a MVA

    xoemmylouox replied to KBICU's topic in General Nursing

    I'll stop and see if 911 has been called yet. Haven't needed to do more than that really, which I'm glad
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    Should I be upset?

    xoemmylouox replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks, but it was another chance to work on your interview skills. Get mad and vent, Lord knows I do :) I hope another interview comes up for you ASAP so you can put this all past you. Best of...
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    Cosigning Conundrum

    xoemmylouox replied to KelKelRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Everywhere I have worked required a cosigner for ALL narc wastes and hanging blood. Some required it for insulin, I do think that practice is leaving the bedside though. They simply run the floors...
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    Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    xoemmylouox replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have true vanity plates for nurses here. On the left side it lists LPN or RN and they money goes to some nursing fund. I am just cheap, but don't care if others have
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    What would you do?

    xoemmylouox replied to nurse4sale's topic in General Nursing

    No problem. I've dealt with similar "mistakes" in the
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    Mandated reporting outside of work

    xoemmylouox replied to chrisrn24's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why you wouldn't report something, mandated or
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    Im new, will they be mad if I go full to part time right away?

    xoemmylouox replied to lolakbolak's topic in General Nursing

    Uh yeah they'll probably be mad. They may not have a part time position for you. Best of
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    What would you do?

    xoemmylouox replied to nurse4sale's topic in General Nursing

    This maybe a mistake on their part. I would email your manager, HR, and payroll. I prefer email because of the paper
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    Stable life vs not enough action! Do you ever envy your inpatient counterparts

    xoemmylouox replied to newrnltc's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work in a large outpatient physician complex. I admit sometimes I am bored to tears. I joined out "code team" and respond to all emergencies. It adds variety to my
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    New grad RN in med-spa

    xoemmylouox replied to diigital dream's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Ensure you have your liability insurance.. And right now income is income. Keep trying to get into acute care of you wish, but who knows, maybe you'll fall in love with
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    any nurses/nursing students on methadone?

    xoemmylouox replied to milksteak's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In OB we have has several mothers on methadone. Many started it years ago with their first pregnancy. So many are still taking it by their 3rd or 4th. I have never taken it, but I have been told the...
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    Question about patient complaints?

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

    This is a good example of what not to do. NEVER mix your personal business with work, especially when there is money involved. Mostly likely the worst you'll get is a write up. Just explain what...
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    New job may be eliminated

    xoemmylouox replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    That must be so frustrating. A new program that you all have built up from scratch and it's already being cut... What a joke. I would definitely start looking for a job
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    who has taken a pay cut, willingly

    xoemmylouox replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I too took a pay cut.. It was $5.00/hr, but so beyond worth it at the time. I was on the verge of a meltdown due to impossible assignments and ridiculous staff. The only place I left with no notice...
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    Is there any truth to this?

    xoemmylouox replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know your frustration. I hear about the high 99.1 fever all of the time.. I try to provide education, but it falls on deaf ears or the patients argue with
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    End of Per Diem?

    xoemmylouox replied to hdawnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe this is because of "Obama Care", anytime a healthcare organization makes a crappy choice that is their scapegoat. More likely this is just another "cost cutting" measure.. I don't see...
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    Why did she pick on me?

    xoemmylouox replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You will find rude know-it-alls throughout your career. Try to not let them get the best of you. Remain professional and do what you know is right. You don't owe her an explanation, but you can always...