J.Adderton BSN, MSN

Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education

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

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    The Power of a Genuine Compliment

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Recently, I received one of the best “feel good” compliments of my nursing career. The compliment came from a co-worker during a long and chaotic workday. Everyone has most likely received an...
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    On March 20, 2023, the Center for Disease Control issued an urgent press release about the antimicrobial threat, Candidas auris (C. auris). Data published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported...
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    Study Finds Gap in Employer Incentives and Nurses' Expectations

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    Incredible Health recently conducted a study with input from 100 U.S. health system executives to better understand the challenges nurses face within the profession. The findings released on June 13,...
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    Candida Auris: Dangerous Fungus Spreading in US Health Care Facilities

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    On March 20, 2023, the Center for Disease Control issued an urgent press release about the antimicrobial threat, Candidas auris (C. auris). Data published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported...
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    A Staffing Perfect Storm

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Things have changed since the early days of the pandemic when elective surgeries were at a standstill. Nurses accepted travel assignments to COVID “hotspots” to compensate for cancelled shifts,...
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    More States Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Overdose deaths from illegally manufactured fentanyl (IMF) have skyrocketed all across America. Statistics reported by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control in New Orleans...
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    Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    On March 2nd, a former Yale nurse pleaded guilty to altering fentanyl vials intended for outpatient surgical patients. The nurse, Donna Monticone, worked at the Yale Reproductive Endocrinology and...
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    Fast-Food Ads Target Minority Youth

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Childhood obesity is a major problem in the U.S. and the pandemic has made healthy eating even harder. A recent study found kids are now eating more pizza, burgers, fries and other fast-food items...
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    UAB Announces Xenotransplantation Breakthrough

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine have announced peer-reviewed research that could alleviate the worldwide organ shortage crisis through xenotransplantation....
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    The Sneak Thief of Sight

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Patient Education

    January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about the leading cause of vision loss and permanent blindness in the U.S. Let's look at a few eye-opening statistics...
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    The Sneak Thief of Sight

    J.Adderton replied to J.Adderton's topic in Patient Education

    It does seem like a small number but there are many conditions that can lead to blindness, such as macular degeneration, refraction errors that are not corrected by appropriate glasses, untreated...
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    Do Hangover Cures Really Work?

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    Most of us are familiar with the age-old remedy "hair of the dog that bit you" that is said to miraculously cure the morning after hang-over. On New Year's Day, I would love a penny for every person...
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    "Any Nurse Is Allowed to Step Up"

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

    Triage your regular duties and determine what you can let slide. You could even discuss with your boss what is of lesser priority. I think picking up a few shifts would be a tremendous show of...
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    What You Need to Know About Trigger Point Injections

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have all experienced the discomfort of muscle pain. As nurses, we often overuse our musculoskeletal system during the workday and experience the consequences later. Intense pain can occur from...
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    Broken Heart Syndrome on Rise in Women

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Researchers from Cedars Sinai have found the incident of Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), or broken heart syndrome, is on the rise, especially in middle-aged and older women. The findings1 come on the heels...
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    Bill Approved to Limit Treatment for Transgender Youth

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    South Dakota’s House of Representatives approved a bill, on February 29th, that would criminalize physicians who treat transgender children with hormones and sex reassignment surgeries. The...
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    The Flower and the Bees!

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

    Thank you for having the courage to write this article and share your experience. You will definitely touch the heart of someone who needs to read this and relate to another
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    Needle Spiking in Nightclubs Cause Alarm

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    The prevalence of drink spiking has made us hesitant to leave a drink unattended in public places. It's a scary thought that someone could put alcohol, "date rape drugs" or other substances into your...
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    Omicron Variant Update

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified Omicron (SARS-CoV-2) as a Variant of Concern (VOC). As of this writing, there have been no cases of the new variant identified in the...
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    Confirmed "Needle Spiking" at Astroworld Festival

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Nursing News

    Recently, I wrote an article about the rising cases of needle spiking at bars and nightclubs in England. Houston police are now are investigating reported cases of needle spiking at the Astroworld...
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    How To Succeed With Online Nursing Courses

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    With the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are having to leave behind in-person classes for online. Although online courses are not new, students often feel they're not getting what they need. It's...
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    I'm Out... (Cue Mic Drop)

    J.Adderton posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    In my home state of Alabama, only 33% of residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The state's healthcare workers are feeling a punch to the gut as new coronavirus cases have climbed 574% over...
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    10 Signs You Might Not Have The Job

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently made a bold move by applying for a different job within my place of work. The hiring director (my current boss) voiced excitement at my interest and an interview was quickly scheduled. I...
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    Munchausen By Internet: Lies and Deception for Special Attention

    J.Adderton posted a topic in General Nursing

    The story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, as told through the HBO documentary "Mommy Dead and Dearest" and Hulu's docuseries "The Act", has raised awareness around factitious disorder imposed on another...
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    10 Signs You Might Not Have The Job

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

    Good to know..