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    Hospital diets

    xoemmylouox replied to mandaaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would look at some of your old textbooks. Also you can contact your dietary office to see what is considered safe per your
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    Late nights at doctor's office

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

    Well this occured often in the physician's office I worked previously. They ALWAYS were behind. Oh yea and I had to find a way to prevent O/T or I would be written up.. It was so unfair.. I couldn't...
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    New Grad Quitting After Less Than a Year (advice!)

    xoemmylouox replied to IcySageNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well it isn't fair to your employer, however there really isn't anything to be done about it. You are leaving no matter what. I would at least give them a heads up when it gets much closer to the...
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    Please help. Case for board discipline?

    xoemmylouox replied to Dalia99's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of anything like this. I doubt many have. You need to get a lawyer ASAP if you have not done so already. I doubt the board would do anything, but you need to be
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    Pre-employment physical

    xoemmylouox replied to Nursey86's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    With most places it's nothing serious. Try to be relaxed. Be ready for a drug
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    Endorsement...

    xoemmylouox replied to haitianbarbie88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have not, but others have posted about this issue. Some states are VERY particular. Doubtful you'll be able you will be able to get a license there. Best of
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    Night shift and daylight savings....

    xoemmylouox replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Shoot I have never received double time either. No O/T unless over 40. And you better bet I would be a stick in their butt if I didn't get paid and I wasn't on the schedule for the next time
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    Holiday Gifts for PCT's

    xoemmylouox replied to PinkNBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Shoot I make everyone cookies. Sorry if you don't want them regift them. I am the one who takes the time to make several different kinds. I am the one who takes the time to get nice tins to put them...
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    Please tell me Im not being Dramatic!

    xoemmylouox replied to RN_by_day's topic in General Nursing

    We had this same issue in our facility. Turns out they aren't going to pay this nurse the higher rate of pay.. Nothing was ever in writing (as they can deny they every said anything). They played her...
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    excelsior BSN?????????

    xoemmylouox replied to k9kabs's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm sorry, but if you are already an RN I think 4 years for a BSN is nuts unless you plan on going very part time through the
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    Heads Up: Only Hiring Nursing Grads from NLNAC or CCNE Accredited Programs

    xoemmylouox replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    It is sad. So many colleges mislead you on this topic. Most people do not understand the importance of the accreditation of your
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    Hanging up the scrubs.

    xoemmylouox replied to AHeart4Kids's topic in Nurse Management

    Best of luck to you. I hope that you can make the change to improve the culture of your
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    *PLEASE HELP* Is this considered patient abandonment in IL??

    xoemmylouox replied to JRN6311's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how this patient abandonment, but employers are ridiculous anymore. They can threaten all they want, but your BON is the one who calls the
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    How do you renew your LPN license?

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

    Some states give you a break and don't require it on your first renewal so make sure. And ALWAYS keep a copy of your CEU credits in case you get
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    Always give 100%.. unless you are donating blood

    xoemmylouox replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love that.. Too early yet for me to donate.. For those who can there is a huge need I'm
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    Drug Screen question

    xoemmylouox replied to Futuresos's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If it is not needed why did you take one 10 weeks
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    How do you renew your LPN license?

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

    You will need to contact your BON. You will need to renew PRIOR to it expiring. You will also need to make sure if CEU's are required you have them completed prior to renewing as
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    Stamps anyone?

    xoemmylouox replied to Carefreeliving's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of nurses using stamps. Sounds risky to me. Anyone could use your stamp and sign your name to anything easily. No
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    A Guide to Nursing Specialties

    xoemmylouox replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    It's a decent start, but it is missing a
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    xoemmylouox replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Elementary school teacher and/or a children' s author.. Still might do those
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    Pre-eclampsia & Eclampsia Detection & Treatment 1950's

    xoemmylouox replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am glad for the medical advances that have been made. I wonder what the next 20 years will bring for pregnant women and
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    Does Obamacare 2014 allow only BSRN to sit for NCLEX-RN?

    xoemmylouox replied to Streamline2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't care if a nurse is an LPN, RN, BSN, MSN, Etc. I just want a nurse who will take care of me the way I would them. This thread is just to get everyone riled up. Sorry but it's dumb. Anyone with...
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    Has anyone had success leaving nursing for something unrelated?

    xoemmylouox replied to cantdoit's topic in Nursing Career

    I think for most of us it is tough to know what else we would like to do. I would LOVE to do Elementary Education, but I'm not going back to school just to not be able to find a job in another field....
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    Time Off to Vote

    xoemmylouox replied to Screen name's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I actually take the day off to work the polls. I let all of my employers know. It's something that is very important to me. If you think you may be forced to work please vote early. Most states have...
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    How do you manage your career and family?

    xoemmylouox replied to AmandaReeve's topic in General Nursing

    Having a baby may never seem right. Life will always throw curveballs your way. If you want one now have one. If you wait until timing is perfect, that time may never