jaelpn LPN

jaelpn has 17 years experience as a LPN and specializes in Skilled geriatric nursing care.

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1. A Voice of Reason

   jaelpn posted a topic in General Nursing

   The ever-changing doubt of medical decisions to best suit our healthcare needs When COVID first began, we thought we had a handle on being able to get over this little setback in healthcare. The...

2. Send A Message To The World Contest | Nurses Week

   jaelpn replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

   The resilience of our spirit has been shaken from it's sanctuary. What once was, is now ever changed. A silent tear escapes even the most hardened spirit, Wondering, hoping, lingering onto a promise....

3. Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

   jaelpn replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   I have a resident that was a big golfer back in his day. One night, as I knocked on the bathroom door and entered, he was sleeping in his wheelchair. I gently woke him up and assisted him to the...

4. allnurses YouTube Contest - Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card

   jaelpn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

   Subscribed!

5. June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

   jaelpn replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   "One of my patients really gave me a hard time today. I just needed to blow off some steam and let the wind blow through my hair. You don't think our son will mind, do

6. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

   jaelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   One evening I was shooting the breeze with one of my residents. We were just talking and laughing and having a good old time. Then she said, "Stop, stop, you're gonna make me wet my

7. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

   jaelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I have a 95 year old resident that often falls asleep in the bathroom. When I knocked, he didn't answer. I entered and gently woke him up. He was a little dazed. I assisted with his pericare and...

8. That First Year

   jaelpn posted a topic in General Nursing

   "I survived that first year." I believe those words were what I whispered quietly as I finished my first year of being a Nurse. ...and also being a first time mother. It seems to go...

9. March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   jaelpn replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   Doctor, I notice your nose is a little longer today. Did you tell another patient, "This shouldn't

10. Top 10 - You Decide Who Wins Defining Moments / Nursing Career Article Contest

    jaelpn replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    No problem Brian, I completely understand- after my evening tonight, I am pretty sure I dropped my

11. Top 10 - You Decide Who Wins Defining Moments / Nursing Career Article Contest

    jaelpn replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    This was a great contest this time around- thanks to all that voted. I know my buddy Joe would be proud :) I enjoyed reading all the articles. Has anyone received anything in their paypal account...

12. Did I deserve this?

    jaelpn replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    It is unfair- it's a very gray area. I thought that this is WAY out of scope for one CNA to screen another CNA. I am going to talk to the administrator tomorrow to clear the air. I would like a...

13. Did I deserve this?

    jaelpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last week the financial/business manager instructed me and a few CNA's ("teamleaders") that with any employee incidents, they have to be urine drug screened before they can go see the doctor for...

14. 6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    jaelpn replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "When they say it feels like a full-moon night, they weren't kidding! No wonder they tossed their stethoscope up

15. Is Faith Enough?

    jaelpn posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I use to think that faith was enough- that if I had enough faith, I could accomplish anything. Faith is something that I think can lead us into the belief of being able to have a stronghold on life....