xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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    open house interview by invitation only?

    xoemmylouox replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I would take it all. You never know what you will run into. Prepare yourself as if you were having a one on one interview. What are your strengths, weaknesses, examples of challanging situations and...
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    Michigan process for endorsement....How long will the process be?

    xoemmylouox replied to Futurenurse108's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It didn't take long at all.. A few weeks at most if I recall. Best of
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    Gifts vs. bribes...is there a line?

    xoemmylouox replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    During the holidays we get lots of goodies as thanks. I don't expect it, but it is very nice. I see nothing wrong with it. It is a simple thank you for all that we do for them. I also do the same for...
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    Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You have some nerve. Be glad anyone responded at all. You may not like the answer, but it remains the same. The only way to know the actual answer is for YOU to contact YOUR
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    How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

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

    There is laziness at all levels. It doesn't matter if you are Admin, DON, ADON, NM, Charge, RN, LPN, CMA'S, or CNA. When we use labels people get defensive. Regardless, your best bet is to try to...
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    So...you've had a bad day?

    xoemmylouox replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know sometimes we lose sight of who it is really about on our worst of days. It is something we always need to remember. Not everyone copes with things the same way. What may seem like an annoying...
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    Hired into ICU as a new grad, now bring shipped off to ICC... :(

    xoemmylouox replied to Phlavyah's topic in Critical Care

    I think it is fine to be upset. You were told one thing, and then told another. It sucks. It is ok to be bummed. I would be to. In a day or two pick yourself up and make the best of what you have.....
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    To those who want to leave nursing

    xoemmylouox replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Man.. I want to leave nursing. (teasing.. at least today) Seriously though. We ALL have our bad days. We come here to vent and to seek compassion and understanding from each other. I don't know any...
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    Total Disregard for Visiting Hours

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

    When my father was in the hospital I followed the visiting hours, granted the hospital was very liberal. Since I was the main contact I was able to stay except during change of shift.. That was when I...
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    Help!! Can't find an Lpn job in MI

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

    It depends on where you are applying in Michigan. Like all states it has it's good and bad areas. It also does not help that your address is out of the area. Keep applying, perhaps in a different...
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    Need help with Ethical/Boundries Issue

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

    Wow.. That is so crazy. The messes people get involved in.. I would find a new case. Once you report this the family may be upset with you.. That is not a situation I would want to be in the middle...
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    Mandatory Reporting

    xoemmylouox replied to DawnJ's topic in General Nursing

    Each state has their own rules. If someone presents to the ER or Physicians office I do believe you need to report it. Some states now will prosecute even if the victim doesn't press charges. You...
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    A funny and warped FACES pain scale

    xoemmylouox replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh god that was good.. Thanks for the great
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    Did I deserve this?

    xoemmylouox replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    You misunderstood me.. I don't think everyone should be tested.. NEVER said that.. so stop over reacting. My issue was when the OP posted that "How many people are going to want to NOT report an...
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    Liability of teaching an outside nurse

    xoemmylouox replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the family member is a nurse, but is not at the bedside and just wants a refresher. I think it is great she wants to be "taught" how to give it correctly. I wouldn't be worried. In fact I LOVE...
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    We have a long way to go as health care providers

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

    And this is why people do not seek treatment.. I have to say that there are many people out there with "mental illness" that we work beside everyday and don't know. I have past dx of anxiety and...
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    Death- your experiences

    xoemmylouox replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    Well I have to say I just went through a lot with my father. He had an accident and went approx. 45 min without air or so we thought. He was taken to ER, put and a vent and sent to the ICU. My dad had...
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    Did I deserve this?

    xoemmylouox replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was wrong for you to be written up, but the LEAST of my concerns is if someone is worried they will fail. I'm sorry.. If they know drugs are illegal and they do them they risk the loss of...
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    Would you do this?

    xoemmylouox replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    I would NEVER do that. Are you kidding me? What if something had happened? It would be your *** on the line for it, not the doc that you never got the order from.. This is a def. do not for
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

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

    I have worked with trachs off and on for over 2 years. They still scare the dickens out of me. I always think worse case scenario. I don't know why.. I know it isn't rational, but yep the fear is...
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    Working as a nurse and pregnancy

    xoemmylouox replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't tell a soul until you are hired.. You aren't very far along.. You can always act like it is a SUPRISE to you as well. Congrats
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    Patients who call the clinic 1 day before meds run out for refills

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

    Well I would be glad if we got 1 days notices. We have patients that demand refills same day/within hours. Some even expect it ASAP. People have no clue and/or don't
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    British Columbia to require health-care workers get flu shot

    xoemmylouox replied to Laidback Al's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't care.. Give me the shot. I have had the flu twice in my life. Both times I wanted to die.. Now I make sure I get the vaccine EVERY year.. Unless you have a contraindication you should get...
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    Do you think the CDC is biased?

    xoemmylouox replied to Tait's topic in Patient Education

    I think the Frontline episode on vaccines was very informative as I find most of their topics. I watched that when it first came out. People have the same doubts today.. I don't know what it will take...
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    Case Studies regarding tubing and luer Misconnections

    xoemmylouox replied to nurse671's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Some of those just don't make sense.. The connections wouldn't seem tight.. I guess we all make mistakes.. This was a good reminder to double check ALL