J.Adderton BSN, MSN

Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education

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

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    Easy Win-Wins to Impress Your Clinical Instructor

    I taught at a community college and other faculty filed complaint that I was being bullied by the program director. You're right, it is traumatizing. The college President acknowledged bullying and...
  2. After 23 years of nursing, very few things drain my energy like a manipulative patient. This has been a constant regardless of the position or setting I was working. I expect to be hoodwinked when...
  3. It’s the time of year when eager students are venturing into their first semester of nursing school. Most likely, they have been bombarded with advice from other seasoned students. However, starting...
  4. As nurses, we often champion good nutrition for our patients. Unfortunately, we are known to fall short when it comes to our own eating habits. Research shows your risk of being overweight or obese...
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    Rural Health Nursing

    People living in rural areas have unique needs and face more obstacles in accessing healthcare than those living in urban areas. According to the National Rural Health Association, rural areas tend...
  6. On November 12th, the CDC reported 94% of U.S. jurisdictions are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases. Hospitals are having to consider creative ways to stretch resources as admissions rates...
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    Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

    I was recently assigned a patient with a history of alcohol abuse who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS). My knowledge of WKS was limited, so I...
  8. A 2018 survey of 2,000 Americans found the amount of alcohol consumed between Thanksgiving and New Year's doubles. Surprised? Consider the holiday celebrations you've attended over the past couple...
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    Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

    I actually had to look up what confabulation meant. It's interesting how many pts I have had that used
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    Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

    These are great and I am all about clinical pearls! thanks for
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    Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

    I've been sober for almost 5 years and don't think I would have lived through pandemic. I think I would have several episodes of alcohol poisoning. I thought ICUs must be caring for more alcohol and...
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    I Need Help

    I am so sorry you are dealing with withdrawals. It's awful, I know from experience. I could not go but a few hours before I sought help without a drink. I voluntarily reported, but sobriety is so...
  13. A Nevada non-profit organization that promotes vaccination canceled two scheduled events after anti-vaccinators posted harassing comments to social media. The two December fundraising events were...
  14. For smokers, the risk of developing COPD and other related diseases is greatly reduced if you’re able to quit the habit for good. There are smokers who are able to walk away from tobacco every day....
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    A Staffing Perfect Storm

    I have had similar situations where employee health gathered information about potential exposure from unit manager, but did not talk to actual employees. Important information about who did what...
  16. A decade ago, our healthcare system was growing more complex and patients were sicker than ever. In response, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) rolled out a...
  17. If you have ever cared for a patient with shingles, you probably hope you never have the shingles experience- intense itching and pain. Unfortunately, according to the Center for Disease Control...
  18. I agree and want to know what initiatives are in place to help staffing and what proactive strategies have been
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    Compensation in Alabama

    As nurses, we are working harder, longer.... all while facing the ongoing pandemic. With hospitals competing for nurses, I thought it would be empowering to "swap notes" and be better prepared to...
  21. I have always admired nursing students' ambition and drive for excellence. When I was in nursing school, I remember spending hours in the lab preparing for medication administration check-offs. My...
  22. I have not, but the reality is... we are only human. They will probably consider if this is an isolated incident or if there have been any other incidents or write ups. I think in your favor that...
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    NURSING FUNDAMENTALS

    I've always thought fundamentals was a hard course because the questions always seemed so random. I would definitely know major historical figures in nursing and their contribution to the...
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    care plan help

    I would have to know the whole clinical picture, but this would be a very specific care plan for a VERY specific (and probably unusual) medical diagnosis. I think too narrow for nursing student and...
  25. The program I taught in focused on overall GPA, not necessarily repeating courses. Also, they looked at other factors for overall