J.Adderton BSN, MSN

Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education

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

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    Returning with a suspended license - a nurse in recovery. Advice?!

    J.Adderton replied to Nurse in recovery's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The fact that I was in an alternative to discipline program helped my case. But, this facility hires many nurses in recovery. I would emphasize that you work a solid recovery program, but don't go...
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    Revoked CA Nursing License so Alabama BON To Bring Charges On 25 Year Expired License

    J.Adderton replied to Babushka1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am currently under VDAP in Alabama. After being a part of this forum, I am convinced Alabama is one of the strictest nursing boards (if not THE strictest). In monitoring, they maintain very...
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    What questions are asked at substance abuse eval?

    J.Adderton replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was interviewed very much like Hppy's questions. Was also given 300+ question personality test, cognitive thinking test, including timed responses to evaluate dexterity and IQ test. The same...
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    Thunderstorm Asthma Spikes ED Visits

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    For decades, scientists have predicted global warming will increase the number and intensity of inclement weather events. A band of violent thunderstorms moved through southeastern Australia in the...
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    COVID Partiers Play Dangerous Game

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    On July 8th, an Alabama local news station reported COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by 40% within 24 hours. Officials provided multiple reasons for the dramatic increase, such as relaxed social...
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    Thunderstorm Asthma Spikes ED Visits

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

    Interesting, I am going to pay more attention and look for subtle patterns when the weather
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    Thunderstorm Asthma Spikes ED Visits

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

    Your right, but they are just so relaxing to watch move
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    Bedside Nurses: Undervalued, Poorly Retained and What Experts Say

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    In hospitals across the country, experienced nurses provide orientation to an ever-revolving door of new hires. The need to retain beside nurses is well known and solutions widely researched. Yet,...
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    Crazy Things in Last 30 days or so

    J.Adderton replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I imagine it is common to feel anxious towards the end of monitoring. When your mind starts to spin, ask yourself how probable is your
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    STUPID, JUST STUPID

    J.Adderton replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think you are very fortunate and I also don't think the perfume will show on
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    Confirmed allergic reaction to surgical mask

    J.Adderton replied to askater112's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, after wearing mask for few hours- hacking cough, wheezing and sneezing. Eventually, I ditch mask for a new one. I have own since we are given one mask to last
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    Types of Encephalopathy | Knowledge Brush-Up

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

    @OldEMTNurse Thanks for sharing your story. It's hard to imagine the limitations of medicine decades ago from where we are
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    Types of Encephalopathy | Knowledge Brush-Up

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have always enjoyed pulling together the clinical puzzle pieces for my assigned patients. Recently, I needed a “brush up” on my knowledge to understand the different types and causes of...
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    Types of Encephalopathy | Knowledge Brush-Up

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

    WOW!, did not know the complications were this
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    COVID-19: Different For Women

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Becker’s Hospital Review recently compiled key statistics from hospital and healthcare leaders about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting U.S. women. The results, published in Becker's Hospital...
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    Types of Encephalopathy | Knowledge Brush-Up

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

    WOW!, you and your family went through a lot. Thanks for sharing your story and I imagine someone reading this may have had a similar situation and can shed some
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    Are Sanitized N95 Masks Safe for Reuse?

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    The unprecedented shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) is an unsafe burden placed on healthcare workers. To protect ourselves against the highly contagious coronavirus, N95 masks are...
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    COVID-19: Different For Women

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

    I appreciate the different perspectives and it is true, everyone has their own narrative in COVID-19. I hope research intensifies so we can continue to learn more, especially those at higher
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    CA Testing Frequency

    J.Adderton replied to RNCaliK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not in California, but have never been tested more than twice in a week. This each time was the same week as peth
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    Broken Heart Syndrome Increase During Pandemic

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a ripple effect that touches all aspects of our lives. We worry about our health and the health of those we love and grief the days we could spend with each other...
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    Texas Hospital making nurses resign or take care of COVID patients

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

    Where I work, all nurses working in the hospital (regardless of position) is being asked to step up and help. They are considering competency ect. but like other hospitals, staffing is at critical...
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    CDC Expects Community Spread of Coronavirus In U.S.

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    On Tuesday, February 25th, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) held a telebriefing to update the media on the agency’s response to COVID-19.  Federal health officials are implementing...
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    FDA Approves Nasal Metoclopramide

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the approval of a nasal spray that relieves the symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis. The metoclopramide spray, GIMOTI, is the first new drug...
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    Does Hospital Leadership and Policy Promote Working When Sick?

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is no shortage of research and information on strategies to reduce absenteeism in nursing. A standard internet search will provide a wealth of statistical data detailing nurse absentee rates.....
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    No Alcohol, More Activity for Cancer Prevention

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    On June 9th, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released updates to its diet and activity guideline for cancer prevention. Since 1991, the ACS has published nutritional and physical activity...