xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    Sleeping at work

    xoemmylouox replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    The charge should have worked with you, if you are indeed a good staff member. However, we all know that what SHOULD happen is so often not what ends up happening. OP good luck with your next
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    WILTW 10/8: Flexed to Tenacity

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    That a patient can have a Hgb of 6 with a recent surgical site that is constantly oozing blood, and none of the 3 physicians "managing" his care want to address it. That had me at my wits end....
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    Family stole from me

    xoemmylouox replied to Speedy15's topic in General Nursing

    I've not had patients steal anything, but have had plenty of other staff members steal. I even had my stethoscope stolen by a classmate last year. Some people have no morals and some think nurses are...
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    Administering opiates

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I do not believe diluting it is considered a "med error" as many of these medications are suggested to be diluted (as another posted pointed out as well). I have always been trained to dilute in 10ml...
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    WILTW 10/1/16: Lights up to Activism and Bonus Points

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    First I have to say CONGRATS OC!!!!!!!!!! I cared for my first patient this week who suffered Malignant Hyperthermia. That was a learning experience. She has a long road ahead of her. I am learning...
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    Administering opiates

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    We can dilute with a 10ml flush. This makes IVP much easier to push those tiny amounts nice and slow. I do my best to not slam them in. In my current role I feel like I give PO narcs like they are...
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    Narcan pens for kids to use on parents?

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I should add that most kids in these situations already have enough on their plates. They are their own care takers. If the are the oldest sibling they are also responsible for their younger siblings...
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    Organ Donation

    xoemmylouox replied to yk13's topic in General Nursing

    Each state is different. In mine your family can override your DNR which them eliminates the whole organ donation debate. I would start researching that. If your family won't let you die, your organs...
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    Narcan pens for kids to use on parents?

    xoemmylouox replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My heart breaks for those kids. I too grew up in a pretty messed up home. I just can't fathom being in the same house as dead parents. I guess luckily for the 9 month old, the older siblings were...
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    CNM from Doctorate? From Bachelors with no RN

    xoemmylouox replied to smachado's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You cannot be a nurse without attending some sort of "nursing" school. I don't know why one would invest all of those years to be a dentist, to turn around and have to take a bunch of other classes to...
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    Making ends meet in nursing scool?

    xoemmylouox replied to lonelyloner2013's topic in General Students

    It is tough being broke. I work full time + and am still broke some weeks. It is tough to say we can't do that right now, but depending on how old your daughter is, she might understand that this is...
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    Unable to leave building for lunch...

    xoemmylouox replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work I am literally the only healthcare provider in the building so I cannot leave for my Unpaid breaks as well. For a long time I just kept marking that I didn't get a break, but they don't...
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    Frequent cancellations

    xoemmylouox replied to firemedic12's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Get a PRN job elsewhere just in
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    License uner review?

    xoemmylouox replied to PRN4U's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it means nothing. You and everyone else in your state are all renewing at this time, so I am sure a backlog is created. Perhaps something you answered requires someone to review your responses...
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    WILTW 9/19/16: Dystonic Tasks and Masks

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    You can only do so much. I know this year has been tough for you guys. Right now not all of our bills are getting paid either. You will get past this in time. For now try to not stress too much (much...
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    New Grad RN Alone in Rehab at Night??

    xoemmylouox replied to LanaEl's topic in Rehabilitation

    I wouldn't be too worried. You'll have other nurses there to help. My question to them would be, how often is there full staff? I worked a VERY brief time in a rehab facility. I was promised there...
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    Which Shift for Family Life: Nights or Days

    xoemmylouox replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that working nights allows me to spend more time with the kids while they are awake. This means I get next to no sleep, but I have an 8month old so I wasn't getting a lot of sleep anyway....
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    NEW NURSE TROUBLE

    xoemmylouox replied to AF1003's topic in General Nursing

    Being in school and working isn't a choice for me, I have to do it to survive. I did it through my LPN program (worked retail) and am doing now in my LPN-RN transition program. Many employers have...
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    WILTW 9/19/16: Dystonic Tasks and Masks

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    See where their skills/knowledge base are/is. Go from there. I would hope they co work as more of a co-collaborator vs the typical student who needs more firm guidance. I have found either they are...
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    WILTW 9/19/16: Dystonic Tasks and Masks

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. He's a chubby happy 8 month old
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    WILTW 9/19/16: Dystonic Tasks and Masks

    xoemmylouox replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I realized just how much I miss Peds.. My older patient population is mostly opiate addicted, manipulative, demanding, and downright rude. I cannot wait until I am done with school. Give me some crazy...
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    Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    xoemmylouox replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to cook most days regardless if I work or not. It may not always be anything FANCY, just mac n' cheese is suffice some days. I do try to cook on my days off, and have leftovers so we can reheat...
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    showering: before or after work

    xoemmylouox replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Now that I work 12 HR night shifts, I tend to shower after, but sometimes I'm too tired, it wasn't a nasty shift,
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    What Kind of Threads Do You ENJOY Reading?

    xoemmylouox replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy when we discuss puzzling patient cases. Especially when the OP gives little details at a time, allowing us to figure it out together. I like to help students when they come prepared. I enjoy...
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    Recycled topics (vent)

    xoemmylouox replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when a new poster posts some lame topic that has been discussed a millions times, we still are patient and bother to respond to the hard to understand novel that was posted, and then they...