J.Adderton BSN, MSN

Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education

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

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How have you been impacted by academic dishonesty?
General Students

Lost Integrity: When Nursing Students Cheat

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Nursing students are held to a high moral and ethical standard. However, cheating continues to be a problem in nursing education. This article is the first...

20 replies 19,736 views
How do you approach diabetic neuropathy in your practice?
General Nursing

Knowledge Brush-up: The Four Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

I frequently care for patients diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy. However, I usually place all diabetic neuropathies under one umbrella without considering the...

3 replies 1,810 views
What can I do about a difficult doctor?
General Nursing

Difficult Doctors:  Tips for Students and New Nurses

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

It is a common scenario- a student or new nurse attempts to communicate to a difficult physician.  The nurse’s response- blank stare, red face or maybe a...

39 replies 10,660 views
Do you have an innovative approach to MASD you could share?
General Nursing

What You Need To Know About Moisture-Associated Skin Damage

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) can lead to infection, pain and delayed healing.  Nurses play a crucial role in the skin assessment and identification...

0 replies 2,756 views
What has made you feel undervalued by your manager?
General Nursing

5 Ways Managers Can Make Nurses Feel Valued

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Research shows nurses stay in jobs when the nurses feel valued, respected and appreciated. Managers play an important role in creating a culture that promotes...

10 replies 19,125 views
Should I go into work when I'm sick? Or, should I just call out?
General Nursing

Does Hospital Leadership and Policy Promote Working When Sick?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Nurses often work when sick (presenteeism) to the degree calling out would be a reasonable decision.  This article explores the influence of nursing leadership...

47 replies 10,351 views
What contributions have nurses made and continue to make in healthcare today?
General Nursing

Imagine a World Without Nurses

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

It takes only a brief reflection to imagine a world without nurses when you consider the profession’s contribution to society. Nurses are a constant in...

2 replies 11,926 views
What new and emerging advances in stroke prevention have you seen in your area of practice?
General Nursing

Atrial Fibrillation, Strokes and the WATCHMAN Implant

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Recently, I noticed an increase in patients undergoing the WATCHMAN procedure to reduce the risk of stroke with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). It was not until...

5 replies 6,307 views
What medical news occurred in 2018?
General Nursing

Progress, Challenges and Shortages: Top Medical News of 2018

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

As 2018 comes to a close, we can look back and reflect on the year’s notable medical news. Medscape.com recently highlighted top news in the article “The...

3 replies 2,079 views
What are your thoughts on the shingles vaccine?
General Nursing

Do You Still Believe These 6 Shingle Virus Myths?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Only old people get shingles. You are in the clear once the rash is gone. The shingle vaccine just doesn't work. Do you still believe common myths...

13 replies 4,142 views
Do you feel defensive, resentful and uneasy when told you will be caring for a “very important patient (VIP)”?
General Nursing

Are Patients Cared for Equally? Challenges of the VIP Patient

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Have you been caught off guard when asked to treat a VIP differently from your other patients? This article with explore the challenges and consequences of...

24 replies 12,822 views
Can I be more successful by knowing my learning style?
General Students

Learning Types and Strategies for Success

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Nursing students often realize past study habits are not as effective in nursing school. Understanding your preferred learning style will help identify what...

2 replies 5,912 views
Do you actually reflect on your job performance over the past year?
General Nursing

5 Tips for Tackling Your Self Evaluation

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Once a year, annual performance evaluations roll around and employees are asked to complete self evaluations. If you don't reflect on your job performance, you...

0 replies 15,366 views
What are pitfalls to success you have encountered in nursing school?
General Nursing

7 Ways to Sabotage Your Own Success in Nursing School

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

It is difficult to imagine a student self-sabotaging their academic journey. I don’t think any student intentionally tries to prevent themselves from...

13 replies 9,876 views
General Nursing

Goodbye Dog Days and Hello Fall Benefits

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The first day of autumn brings the promise of relief from high temperatures and high humidity. As the dog days of summer exit, fall ushers in many unexpected...

4 replies 4,304 views
At what age should a nurse retire?
General Nursing

What You Need To Know About Older Nurses: Myths and Realities

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Today’s nursing force is aging with an average age of 44 and average retirement age at 61 Current strategies to address the continued nursing shortage...

38 replies 38,719 views
General Nursing

7 Questions About Near Death Awareness

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The phenomenon of near death experience (NDE) has been widely explored in research; the patient experiences a sudden event, either dies and is resuscitated or...

8 replies 5,498 views
How to grasp hold of the nursing diagnosis concept?
General Students

Focus on Students: Anatomy of a Nursing Diagnosis

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

If so, you are just like many nursing students. Nursing students experience a full range of emotions when assigned writing nursing diagnosis. Feelings range...

1 reply 5,178 views
Have you spent hours practicing and still lack confidence in answering NCLEX style questions?
NCLEX

Focus on Students: Anatomy of NCLEX Questions

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

This article will bring insight to the anatomy of NCLEX questions and tips for success.

0 replies 7,983 views
General Nursing

And Your Communication Style is....

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Excellent communication skills are critical to the nursing profession. Yet, there are times I become frustrated when a nurse is giving a marathon report full of...

4 replies 13,533 views