J.Adderton BSN, MSN

Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education

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

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Is There a Clear Need for Re-Training in Basic B/P Skills?
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AMA Looks to Retrain Doctors on Taking Blood Pressures

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Measuring blood pressure is thought of as a fundamental skill, but is it being performed correctly? The American Heart Association and American Medical...

23 replies 13,686 views
Are you unhappy or restless in your current job and lack the motivation to move on to something else?
Career Support

7 Reasons Why You May Feel Stuck In Your Job

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Perhaps you are waiting on a pay raise or other major change to revive your passion for the job. The nursing profession is brimming with career options, yet it...

0 replies 7,511 views
What are the Red Flags of a Drinking Problem?
General Nursing

Eight Subtle Signs of Problem Drinking

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Approximately 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes yearly, making alcohol the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. In early alcoholism, subtle signs...

2 replies 3,945 views
What Can We Do with Our Personal Expired Prescription Drugs?
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Vaping Devices Accepted During National Prescription Drug Take Bac…

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The FDA has announced vaping devices and cartridges will be accepted during National Prescription Take Back Day collections on October 26th.  Safe disposal of...

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Do cleaning agents compromise lung health?
General Nursing

Cleaning Products May Increase Risk for COPD in Nurses

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

According to new study findings, nurses are between 25% and 36% more likely to develop COPD from using cleaning products and chemicals in the prevention of...

4 replies 7,334 views
How best can we approach a co-worker conflict?
General Nursing

Co-Worker Conflict? 8 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

You have, or will, experience co-worker conflict at some point in your career.  While some may be severe, most of our conflicts can be resolved without needing...

4 replies 8,405 views
Easing the Pain of Plantar Fasciitis
General Nursing

Oh, My Aching Feet!  Nurses, Plantar Fasciitis and Finding Relief

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The “on your feet” job demands of nurses make us prime candidates for the painful condition, plantar fasciitis.  Nurses are often guilty of ignoring or...

8 replies 7,864 views
How can I improve my nursing school application?
Pre-Nursing

Avoid These Nursing School Application Mistakes

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Nursing programs are turning away high numbers of qualified applicants, despite a critical nursing shortage.  As a result, students face a really competitive...

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Appointment Reinforces the Undervaluing of Nurses
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Nurses Furious As Dentist to Lead Nursing Research Institute

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The National Institute of Health has appointed a dentist and biologist to head up the largest U.S. nursing research institute.  Nurses are furious over the...

28 replies 8,074 views
How do you keep bedside nurses?
General Nursing

Bedside Nurses: Undervalued, Poorly Retained and What Experts Say

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Healthcare is experiencing a shrinking pool of bedside nurses. Poor work conditions, high patient ratios and inadequate pay are just a few reasons why nurses...

106 replies 21,953 views
Are nurses everyday heroes?
General Nursing

6 Reasons Why Nurses Are No-Cape Heroes

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Nurses will brush off the idea that they are heroes.  In fact, many nurses go their entire career without being in the public eye or receiving an award.  But...

14 replies 7,909 views
e-Cigarette Linked Deaths Climb to Five
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5th e-Cigarette Death Reported As Illnesses Double

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Five deaths from a severe lung illness have now been linked to e-cigarettes. Since an article on the first death was published on Allnurses.com, the number of...

11 replies 5,112 views
Responding to Extreme Violence
General Nursing

Active Shooting Event: How Should Nurses Respond?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Once thought as the “unthinkable”, active shooter events can happen anytime and in any healthcare setting. There are unique challenges in preparing and...

4 replies 6,720 views
First Death Linked to Vaping
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First U.S. Death from Vape-Related Illness

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The first patient death linked to vaping has been reported.  The news comes as emergency departments and doctors nationwide are seeing a rising number of vape...

16 replies 6,357 views
How can you overcome hopelessness?
General Nursing

9 Forms of Hopelessness and Antidotes to Overcome

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

We are surrounded by news of disaster, violence and disease on a daily basis.  The book, Hope in the age of Anxiety, explores the power of personal hope in...

0 replies 3,386 views
What happened after hurricane Irma at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills?
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Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Three nurses have been charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence in the deaths of 12 nursing home residents. The charges come after a 2 year...

89 replies 21,758 views
CBD Research Lags Behind Growing Use
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CBD Oil for Older Adults, What is Known and Unknown

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The health benefits associated with CBD products is a hot topic. With heavy marketing, CBD availability is increasing in rural and small American towns. ...

3 replies 4,759 views
What are effective study strategies that can help you succeed in nursing school?
General Students

How To Study for Nursing School Success

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Are you starting or new to nursing school? How you studied and prepared for exams in the past may not be robust enough for the academic challenges of nursing...

5 replies 8,550 views
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HHS Releases Report of U.S. Top 10 Causes of Death

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

A National Vital Statistics Report was recently released by the Department of Health and Human services ranking the top 10 causes of death in the United States....

10 replies 4,377 views
Human Performance Deficiencies in the OR
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New Study Finds Association between Human Error and Surgical Adver…

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Today’s surgical settings are focused on patient safety and rich in standards, protocols and policies aimed at preventing medical errors. However, there is...

13 replies 4,550 views