J.Adderton BSN, MSN

Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education

Experienced nurse specializing in clinical leadership, staff development and nursing education.

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    10 Signs You Might Not Have The Job

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

    Walkinon.... wow, they really put you through the ENTIRE process. Why did they even put you through the
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    Pay Raises, Bonuses and Incentives: Where Are We?

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    I live in Alabama and the pandemic has opened my eyes to how nurses pay in my state trails behind compensation in most other states. This has been the case throughout my 27 years of nursing, but I...
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    Co-Worker Conflict? 8 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Co-worker conflict can be uncomfortable, casting a dark cloud over the workday. Anyone can have a bad day and it is often played out with irritability, raw emotions and thin patience. But, if a...
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    I'm Out... (Cue Mic Drop)

    J.Adderton replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is so
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    FDA Warns Against Nitrite "Poppers"

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    The FDA recently noticed an increase in hospitalizations and deaths linked to using nitrite “poppers”. On June 24, 2021, the agency issued a statement warning consumers not to buy or use poppers...
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    Venomous Snake Bites: Here's What To Do

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently, my husband and I decided to enjoy the longer, warmer days of June by spending the day hiking. I have always called my husband a "snake whisperer", because he is able to simply "sense" any...
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    Venomous Snake Bites: Here's What To Do

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

    Hey I love it! Knowledge is power and I learned something
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    Positive? urine screen

    J.Adderton replied to Hester Prynne's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My urine often tests positive for fluoxetine and it is considered a "positive drug screen" and I must submit verification from physician every 3 months. It may be a certain test contains
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    Fact or Fiction? Masking and CO2 Dangers

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, health experts continue to urge the public to wear face masks for protection. Sound advice, right? Well.. if you spend any time on social media it’s likely...
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    Hospitals Confront the Pandemic: Let The Stats Speak

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently conducted a “pulse survey” to get an inside look at the ability of U.S. hospitals to care for patients and staff during the pandemic. The results...
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    8 Parkinson's Myths Debunked

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive, incurable disorder of the nervous system that causes problems with motor control and many other non-movement symptoms. It's linked to a loss of brain cells...
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    6 Reasons Why Nurses Are No-Cape Heroes

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    The nursing profession is brimming with larger-than-life nurse heroes. The kind of nurse heroes who advocate and bring change to local, regional and even global communities. The kind of nurse heroes...
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    Moyamoya Disease | Knowledge Brush-Up

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently cared for a 40 year old male patient diagnosed with moyamoya disease who was being admitted to inpatient rehabilitation. He had a history of recurring hemorrhagic strokes with the last one...
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    Pay Raises, Bonuses and Incentives: Where Are We?

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

    Wow! Mind if I ask what state you live
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    Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    J.Adderton replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I see it as a disease and positive she lived in unimaginable shame
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    Pay Raises, Bonuses and Incentives: Where Are We?

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

    I think you most likely represent the
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    Humble Nurses Do This

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    A Time I Lacked Humility Early in my nursing career, I worked as a home health nurse. I took much pride in my work performance. My team leader boasted on how we formed the "A-Team" and I worked...
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    All About Bulimia Nervosa

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    The week of February 22-26 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and a great time to learn more about eating disorders. I thought I would share some facts about bulimia and a little of my own...
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    When Willpower Isn't Enough

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Findings from a large-scale international study, recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine, found a drug used to treat diabetes is also effective against obesity. Researchers report...
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    When Willpower Isn't Enough

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

    These are great points. My mom participated in a weight loss study at UAB that followed participants over 2 years. She was 71 at the time. She was asked to make only small lifestyle changes...
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    Easy Win-Wins to Impress Your Clinical Instructor

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Students

    One of my favorite job responsibilities as a nursing instructor is nursing clinicals. It is an inspiring moment when a student is able to make the connection between classroom and hands-on nursing...
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    Cleaning Products May Increase Risk for COPD in Nurses

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    The sprays, wipes and liquids nurses frequently use to prevent infection could be harmful to lung health. A new study, published in JAMA Network Open found workplace exposure to cleaning chemicals...
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    Beware! 2020 Top Medication Errors and Hazards

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    More than 30 years ago, The Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) initiated a voluntary error reporting program to better understand the common medication errors made by healthcare providers....
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    A Staffing Perfect Storm

    J.Adderton replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do you think pay increases would help retain nurses? I work in a hospital that will not hire contract nurses, just keep working with critical staffing
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    7 Reasons Why You May Feel Stuck In Your Job

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Have you ever thought about leaving a job for something better but never put effort into "feeling out" the job market? Most of us have been in a career rut at some point and felt trapped in an...