xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Bite Release Pressure Point

    xoemmylouox replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    It's crazy.. I've had many try to bite, but so far none have gotten me (knock on wood). The things we have to deal
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    Nurse Overdosed NICU patient

    xoemmylouox replied to Alimacoo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What would be the purpose of the lawsuit? No damage was done. No one is flawless either, everyone makes mistakes. I'm glad the baby is fine. How did you learn about this "incident" that
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    Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    xoemmylouox replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is pretty insightful. I don't tolerate a quarter of the bs my grandmother
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    Accuracy of Automatic BP machines?

    xoemmylouox replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    Manual is only as accurate as the person taking it, but if done correctly it is usually more accurate than
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    Does this sound like a bad idea to anyone else????

    xoemmylouox replied to floridanurse1983's topic in General Nursing

    Why do they want them done outside the unit? Are there any other nurses on this unit? If so they should cover for you, if not this sounds like a bad
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    Dreaming of a retirement

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    I can't ever imagine retiring. I get bored very easily. I think retirement would be me working part time somewhere. Of course I'm in my late 20's so give me another 30 years of this nonsense and I'm...
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    aclscertification.com is a scam...beware!!

    xoemmylouox replied to ac1022's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few cheap employers who don't. Mine didn't until recently because enough of us were complaining and/or taking time off to renew. Now they will recert 5-6 a month.. so it'll take a full 2...
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    Would wearing a sexy nursing outfit to a party disrespect the profession?

    xoemmylouox replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think it's a big deal.. Have fun and enjoy yourself.. You just need to know most likely pictures of you will show up on someone's facebook page and/or elsewhere. It wouldn't matter if you...
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    Mass exodus of staff

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

    Sadly we have been going through the same thing for over a year now. No new admin, but new "ideas". Like cutting our benefits, but the docs, managers, and admin all still get their bonuses. We are...
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    Job offer problem - Who would have thought? Time sensitive, please take a look.

    xoemmylouox replied to HolyPeas's topic in Nursing Career

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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    Well we are having a big problem with turnover. Again.. Mostly hiring people with very little to no experience only. I'm sorry, but you need a mix. You NEED those who have the experience to teach the...
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    Failed NCLEX RN 3 times, the max in my state

    xoemmylouox replied to Psteph's topic in General Nursing

    You need to start calling some BONs in surrounding states. You need to meet with your peers who have passed. You need to come up with a new game plan. Best of luck to
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    Please be nice to your aides.

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

    Wow.. The OP needs a
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    Rant: sick of MAs

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

    I think most places are going to MAs. As long as you do a good job I couldn't care less if you're an RN, LPN, or MA. I see a lot of unprofessional people in all levels of healthcare. To some employers...
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    Why are some nurses so DRAMATIC?!

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

    Shoot I'll admit I complain a lot. Usually is about the fact that we hire people who couldn't add 1+1 even if they had a calculator :) seriously though there are some that are overly aggressive and or...
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    LPN phase out d/t Medicare regulations???

    xoemmylouox replied to Salesman217's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't buy the managers explanation. So many things are being blamed on healthcare reform. It's the new scapegoat when your employer wants to screw you over. I've been hearing it for years
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    Necrotizing Fasciitis

    xoemmylouox replied to carl5480's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough to see a person lose so much of their body, but I think this is the most effective treatment for
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    Nursing program under warning

    xoemmylouox replied to cheriealexa8's topic in General Nursing

    Run far
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    Night Shift Question/Advice/Tips

    xoemmylouox replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mind 3rd shift, but I never got more than 4 hrs of sleep. I worked 12s so it was only 3 days a week. I didn't feel too fatigued so it
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    Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    xoemmylouox replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish docs were as involved in patient care as House portrays them to
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    roll up your scrubs?

    xoemmylouox replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather be dry as well, but there is still a yuck factor either
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    Interview or attack?

    xoemmylouox replied to imaLvn2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What a waste of your time. As mentioned before at least you know that this place is a nightmare and should be
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    nurses don't know when they're orientating

    xoemmylouox replied to proud nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well if I'm lucky I find out in the beginning of my shift. Sometimes I am in the swing of things several hours in and I'll get dumped on. I'm embarrassed with how things are
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    12 hour shift

    xoemmylouox replied to haiman7's topic in General Nursing

    Residency is part if their education. That is COMPLETELY
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    Nurses: Why do many of you do this?

    xoemmylouox replied to terina66's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Many of my coworkers are my closest friends. We vent. We share stories. It isn't to insult patients it is to help us get up and go into work the next day. We have also learned a lot from each other....