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    A senoir refusing to bath.

    xoemmylouox replied to mandihere's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Does he have anything PRN he can take prior to bathing.. It may only take a time or two before he realizes that it isn't so bad. Personally I would see the loss of independence as being a huge hurdle....
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    Now I understand what other LPNs meant (PDN)

    xoemmylouox replied to Busyme10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did HC for peds as well. Family tried to get the nurses to babysit the other children when they went out to party, expected nurses to do the families dishes, expected us to do the families laundry,...
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    Soooo, I quit

    xoemmylouox replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    I have quit like that once. There are times when you simply cannot go in for another shift. You can say I should have.. But NO the employer should have done what was right for the patient. They failed...
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    Leaving a job while in orientation

    xoemmylouox replied to Punch's topic in Nursing Career

    Well if you left during orientation and without a two week notice you are most likely considered not eligible for
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    Ooops, I told off a doctor

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

    Uhhh that wasn't telling him off, that was simply providing a different suggestion/opinion. You are your patients advocate, you are supposed to stand up for
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    leave of absence??

    xoemmylouox replied to ms.nikki's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would go to your unemployment office and ask. Rules change all of the time. I doubt that they offer anything, you know how Indiana is..but I would still
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    Homecare Nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to nursemartin00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I don't think that is reasonable. How can you do a decent assessment? If they don't want the TV in fine, but you need some sort of light. I would talk with your office. I wouldn't be able to stay...
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    MD Present to Defibrillate?

    xoemmylouox replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a good question. I'm sure there are plenty out there who didn't know the right answer. I am also on the code team, and sadly trying to get a doc to show up can take forever. We don't...
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    What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    xoemmylouox replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is ridiculous. Good/Safe care cannot be provided with some of these ratios. My father has been recently inpatient at a local hospital. The care was horrible. With these ratios there is no doubt...
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    What to do, what to do...

    xoemmylouox replied to cchezem15's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck to you. There is no perfect job, so go in with an open mind. Some find corrections nursing just
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    Have I Committed Career Suicide?

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

    Congrats! Enjoy what is to come. Who knows hat the economy will be like in a year. Work on educating yourself in the meantime. I would volunteer somewhere as well. Keep busy now while you
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    LTC facility, can an LPN adjust TPN?

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

    Anytime you have a question like this you need to ALWAYS call your
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    Thank you to the ICU nurses

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in Critical Care

    I am in the ICU with a terminally ill family member. I am pretty much in my own dealing with this as my family is beyond dysfunctional. The nurses here are making me feel welcome and are consoling me...
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    Shift Work is Taking a Toll

    xoemmylouox replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is emotionally as well as physically demanding work. I too often feel exhausted
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    Thank you to the ICU nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Critical Care

    Well my stubborn father has shocked us all. We go from deciding that we may have to remove life support to him now saying one word responses and moving both arms. We can't wait to see what further...
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    Does your unit have to absorb the cost of sitters?

    xoemmylouox replied to NBMom1225's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Enclosure beds have their purpose, but it sounds like they are being overused. Patient safety is a risk in those beds, not to mention they get so filthy. I wouldn't want to be zipped up in
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    Custom scrubs

    xoemmylouox replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sounds comfy. I love it when I can find a nice set of soft, comfy, and well fitting scrubs. I pretty much live in
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    Any reason for me to renew my CNA license after RN license?

    xoemmylouox replied to ProudNeWRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Good luck in the job
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    ambien study for patients in a coma

    xoemmylouox replied to bubblejet50's topic in Patient Medications

    Sounds interesting. There a many good, effective, and promising drug studies out there that we never hear about. It often takes word of mouth while it is underway. Once done the results are published,...
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    What kind of little "Thanks" does your hospital give, or are they too cheap?

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

    I can't even get my annual review. We recently had our benefits cut, but the docs and admin still get their bonuses. I think my work can stop being so generous. :: eye roll
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    Thank you to the ICU nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you. His nurse kicked me out and told me to go eat something. So I'll do that. I just hope the good news
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    Thank you to the ICU nurses

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Critical Care

    Well as an update my father has just opened his eyes. He is in a semi vegetative state, but has the whole team speechless. I don't know what all this means, but I am hoping this is for the
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    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    xoemmylouox replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Shoot even those with insurance can be denied care as their policy may not cover a certain treatment, medication, surgery,
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    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    xoemmylouox replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY! You can get EMERGENCY care, but preventative, nope. Follow up care , nope. What about medications? If you have cancer and cannot afford the Chemo... Guess what you aren't getting
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    First job as an lpn !! Helppp!!!

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

    Well as far as drug screens go each place is different. Some to a cheek swab and some test for tobacco. So if you are taking anything RX wise that you do not have an RX for you need to stop