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    How to deal with physicians effectively

    xoemmylouox replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would agree that if you aren't sure if the doctor should be paged or not.. Ask your charge nurse. They can be a great resource. Also understand some docs will always be upset. It doesn't matter if...
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    Am I asking for too much

    xoemmylouox replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is sad that she cannot get the care she deserves, but it is sad how often LTCs are short staffed. I would say talk to the DON. See what changes they offer. If nothing start
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    Help! having second thoughts and feel sad

    xoemmylouox replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It will be tough. Some nights you will ask yourself why, but you are gaining experience you might not get otherwise. Give it a chance. Perhaps once you are settled you can get a fish? or perhaps bring...
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    Children's Responses to Multicolor and Themed Uniforms

    xoemmylouox replied to sashamedvinsky's topic in Pediatric

    Well when I work in peds I can tell you the kids LOVE the different fun scrubs I have. It gives them something to focus on when I do a painful procedure or when they are scared. It also is a way to...
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    Scope of Practice / Nurse Practice Act

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    What/where is the Nurse Practice Act for Indiana? I am an LPN and I am trying to clearly define my role in my current workplace, however I am not able to find it. I am most interested in the scope of...
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    LPN-ADN-BSN-MSN will it ever end?

    xoemmylouox replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is frustrating that someone so small can hold you back from something so big. Good luck to you. Don't give
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    xoemmylouox replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    I have to say not all managers are like that. Sorry you have one of those special
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    Has anyone else had problems with for profit nursing schools?

    xoemmylouox replied to aqua82's topic in General Students

    Well I did well. I graduated with honors. It was just that we were misled on their accredidation status/ the lack there of. We were led to believe they would accredited by the time we were done. 5...
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    Well we all have a breaking point. You reached yours. It is most likely a build up from the last few days, weeks, months, etc. That patient was just the last straw. Take some time if you can. I...
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    Wrong side/omitted procedure

    xoemmylouox replied to guest64485's topic in Operating Room

    I don't know why they would have you sign an incorrect consent form. In the future I would ask to speak with someone first. You would hate to wake up and find out the wrong surgery was
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    Code Blue Announcement

    xoemmylouox replied to airborneinf82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well getting people to respond to a code is a challange in itself sometimes. I hate to imagine what it would be like if our facility used pagers. No
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    Has anyone else had problems with for profit nursing schools?

    xoemmylouox replied to aqua82's topic in General Students

    Yeah I went through the same thing for my LPN. Lesson
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    Punching out within 6 minutes of shift end, anyone??

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

    Unless someone is short there isn't any reason to punch in more than 6 min early. I know plenty of people who punch in early to just sit around and chit chat. Punching out is something else. We are...
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    This is EXACTLY why I don't like taking Verbal orders

    xoemmylouox replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is where EMR is GREAT! Not only do they have to input the order, but you can read what is
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    how did you celebrate completion of lpn school

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

    We out to dinner with my mother and husband. I was so glad to be done..
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    Nurse not assisting with a Code

    xoemmylouox replied to hhurley's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's horrible. She should have came in and helped. If a patient is a full code you run the code until you get an order to stop or EMS arrives. You don't stop just because you don't think that there...
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    My NCLEX Story

    xoemmylouox replied to KBRN2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I do agree that you must slow down and read the question, not just assume what they are getting
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    Need help and advice in applying for my license w/ criminal history!

    xoemmylouox replied to NurseKeeks's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Perhaps you should call the board and ask if someone knows what you need? Or check with a lawyer that specifically deals with nursing issues. Good luck to
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    Small eye examination light- help!

    xoemmylouox replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps ask in the Neuro section of
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    Mandating to work on days off

    xoemmylouox replied to amk7223's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I wish management would take care of the issue of chronic call offers. I agree it shouldn't be our problem. I also am one of those who is punished for being a reliable employee. I would rather...
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    Documentation question, need opinions on this one

    xoemmylouox replied to nf nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is insane. There is no reason for anyone to document anything in the chart, let alone "verbal orders". She/He could punt anything in there and say it was a verbal
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    Hiring and firing of older nurses: What can a nurse do?

    xoemmylouox replied to Susie2310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worry about my mother. She is in an LPN-RN bridge program. She is expected to be done in a little over a year. She is in her mid 50's. I hope that she will find a decent job when she graduates....
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    Mandating to work on days off

    xoemmylouox replied to amk7223's topic in General Nursing

    We have the same issue. The same people call off over and over again and don't care if we work short. Those of course are the same people who won't cover for others or who cannot possibly work short...
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    LVN Experience to get RN job

    xoemmylouox replied to BeJuled's topic in General Nursing

    Well if you went through the trouble of getting your LPN I would use it. Only work part time or PRN somewhere. Shoot when I was in LPN school I worked full time and went to school full time. It was...
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    Depressed about not finding a job

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

    Have someone you trust look over your resume. You may have a simple error that needs to be fixed. You should also make sure you dress appropriately at your interview. Perhaps role play with someone so...