J.Adderton BSN, MSN

J.Adderton has 31 years experience as a BSN, MSN and specializes in Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education.

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   Study Finds Gap in Employer Incentives and Nurses' Expectations

   J.Adderton posted a topic in Headlines

   Incredible Health recently conducted a study with input from 100 U.S. health system executives to better understand the challenges nurses face within the profession. The findings released on June 13, 2023, shed light on the disconnect between what i...
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   Candida Auris: Dangerous Fungus Spreading in US Health Care Facilities

   J.Adderton posted a topic in Headlines

   On March 20, 2023, the Center for Disease Control issued an urgent press release about the antimicrobial threat, Candidas auris (C. auris). Data published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported the rapid spread of the fungus in U.S. healthcare f...
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   Candida Auris: Dangerous Fungus Spreading in US Health Care Facilities

   J.Adderton posted a news article in Nursing News

   On March 20, 2023, the Center for Disease Control issued an urgent press release about the antimicrobial threat, Candidas auris (C. auris). Data published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported the rapid spread of the fungus in U.S. healthcare f...

   • Apr 19, 2023
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   More States Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips

   J.Adderton posted a topic in Safety

   Overdose deaths from illegally manufactured fentanyl (IMF) have skyrocketed all across America. Statistics reported by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control in New Orleans paint a grim picture, with IMF overdose deaths increasi...
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   The Power of a Genuine Compliment

   J.Adderton posted a topic in Professionalism

   Recently, I received one of the best “feel good” compliments of my nursing career. The compliment came from a co-worker during a long and chaotic workday. Everyone has most likely received an authentic compliment that continued to resonate in their...
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   UAB Announces Xenotransplantation Breakthrough

   J.Adderton posted a topic in Headlines

   Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine have announced peer-reviewed research that could alleviate the worldwide organ shortage crisis through xenotransplantation. For the first time, a person received 2 kidneys fro...
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   The Sneak Thief of Sight

   J.Adderton replied to J.Adderton's topic in Education

   It does seem like a small number but there are many conditions that can lead to blindness, such as macular degeneration, refraction errors that are not corrected by appropriate glasses, untreated cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and strabismus. I am ...
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   The Sneak Thief of Sight

   J.Adderton posted a topic in Education

   January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about the leading cause of vision loss and permanent blindness in the U.S. Let's look at a few eye-opening statistics around the condition. More than 3 million people...
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   Do Hangover Cures Really Work?

   J.Adderton posted a topic in Headlines

   Most of us are familiar with the age-old remedy "hair of the dog that bit you" that is said to miraculously cure the morning after hang-over. On New Year's Day, I would love a penny for every person that conducts an internet search for a little magi...
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    "Any Nurse Is Allowed to Step Up"

    J.Adderton replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Triage your regular duties and determine what you can let slide. You could even discuss with your boss what is of lesser priority. I think picking up a few shifts would be a tremendous show of support for your staff. I agree with others that movin...
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    Broken Heart Syndrome on Rise in Women

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Stress 101

    Researchers from Cedars Sinai have found the incident of Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), or broken heart syndrome, is on the rise, especially in middle-aged and older women. The findings1 come on the heels of a 2020 Cleveland Clinic study that found a lin...
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    The Flower and the Bees!

    J.Adderton replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for having the courage to write this article and share your experience. You will definitely touch the heart of someone who needs to read this and relate to another person.
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    Omicron Variant Update

    J.Adderton posted a topic in COVID

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified Omicron (SARS-CoV-2) as a Variant of Concern (VOC). As of this writing, there have been no cases of the new variant identified in the U.S., but experts warn it's only a matter of time. Th...
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    Confirmed "Needle Spiking" at Astroworld Festival

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Headlines

    Recently, I wrote an article about the rising cases of needle spiking at bars and nightclubs in England. Houston police are now are investigating reported cases of needle spiking at the Astroworld festival where eight people died and hundreds of oth...
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    Needle Spiking in Nightclubs Cause Alarm

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Headlines

    The prevalence of drink spiking has made us hesitant to leave a drink unattended in public places. It's a scary thought that someone could put alcohol, "date rape drugs" or other substances into your drink without you having a clue. Now, reports of...