J.Adderton BSN, MSN

Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education

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

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    J.Adderton replied to nursingstudent501235's topic in General Students

    This is a suggestion, take what helps and feel free to leave rest. If you have same instructor again (or can use with any future instructor). Ask to speak to her during "downtime", tell her you...
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    Please help in picking a topic for a research paper!

    J.Adderton replied to proudRN's topic in General Students

    Initially, I always chose topics that interested me... the only problem.... they were typically harder to research and write on. I would choose a topic that you could find a good amount of concrete...
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    CBD Oil for Older Adults, What is Known and Unknown

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    This past week, the local pharmacy in my small southern town (population 4,900) placed a large “CBD oil sold here” storefront banner. Small town America is experiencing a surge in CBD product...
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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    On Monday, August 26, 2019, three nurses turned themselves in on arrest warrants for the heat-related deaths of 12 nursing home residents. Eight people died on September 13, 2017, at the...
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    Active Shooting Event: How Should Nurses Respond?

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    The number of hospital-related shootings has consistently increased over the past 10 years. Once thought of as “the unthinkable”, active shooter events can happen anytime, anywhere in any...
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    The Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Senior Adults

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    According to a 2019 report from The Special Committee on Aging, older adults lose around $2.9 billion dollars a year to financial scams. Seniors are not only more vulnerable to fraud but are also...
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    When Should I Retire? My Struggle

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

    Thanks for candidly sharing your experience. Enjoyed
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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

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

    Thanks for the great
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    9 Forms of Hopelessness and Antidotes to Overcome

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our lives are filled with unrest. Unless you live on a secluded island, you are exposed daily to news of economic strife, poverty, disease, natural disasters, violence and the list goes on. It’s...
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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

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

    I smile every single time I read the name- Snatchedwig
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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

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

    Good point, just a failure on so many different levels, including systems that were designed to help. From what I read, once the power company arrived, it took little time to repair the transformer....
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    I Am A Sober Nurse, But Only for Today

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Approximately 1 in 10 nurses suffer from substance use disorders, which parallels rates within the general population. I have been one of the 10% and would like to share my experience and hope with...
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    Altered Reality: Cognitive Distortions in Nursing Students

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Students

    JenniferJennifer is a preparing to administer her very first intramuscular injection. Jennifer calculates the correct dose, prepares the injection, and explains the procedure to her patient. With her...
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    New Study Finds Association between Human Error and Surgical Adverse Events

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    A new study published July 31, 2019, in JAMA Network Open, reveals more than half of surgical adverse events were caused by human performance deficiencies (HPDs). Baylor College of Medicine...
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    finishing up pre-req for nursing

    J.Adderton replied to amina.a's topic in General Students

    I think it is great that you are willing to try something different. I took 3 years to complete my prerequisites, failed math several times. But, I did make it. Many colleges offer great study...
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    Diluted Drug Screen

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

    Same, I received a letter once but no other action. If you know you are going to be tested that day, maybe skip energy drink if it is high in
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    The Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Senior Adults

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

    Yes, geriatrics and pediatrics two different specialty areas. I have always appreciated peds nurses, especially when my daughter was smaller. With her, all my nursing knowledge flew out the window....
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    Nurses Experience Empty Nests Too

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently, I mulled over a nursing diagnosis for myself based on Erickson’s stages of psychosocial development. What led me to revisit generativity versus stagnation? My daughter, an only child,...
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    What You Need to Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria | Knowledge Brush-Up

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    It seems a new case of flesh-eating bacteria is reported in the news every few days. The stories are often similar; a short time of water play results in lengthy hospital stays, surgeries and...
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    what to do now?

    J.Adderton replied to bearrn88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would try a different group. You don't need any type of outside "order" to attend AA, NA ect. If the leader told you this, it is gross misinformation. You don't give any personal information at...
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    what to do now?

    J.Adderton replied to bearrn88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you attend support meetings, ask another nurse in recovery for recovery friendly employers. There are many nurses in recovery and monitoring programs and connecting with a few will help you feel...
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    The Healthy Side of Disgust

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Roaches in food. Frothy odorous sputum. Rotten tuna salad. It is impossible to completely dodge the uncomfortable squirm of disgust. I remember learning all about the 6 basic emotions in elementary...
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    4 Types of Difficult Patients and Tips for Dealing With Them

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    It is inevitable. Your path will intersect with difficult patients over your nursing career. Angry, manipulative or overly needy patients can quickly wash away your already strained patience....
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    4 Types of Difficult Patients and Tips for Dealing With Them

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

    this is so
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    4 Types of Difficult Patients and Tips for Dealing With Them

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

    Not all nurses have this patience and I know it means alot to your