JadedCPN BSN, RN

Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU

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    Picc line dressing change broke sterile field

    JadedCPN replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    That absolutely was a breach of sterile field and you should have either called to have someone bring you a new biopatch so you could remain sterile, or (depending on your facility's protocols) placed...
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    Advice for new RNs, from a new RN

    JadedCPN replied to EmilyCatherine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of note, keep in mind that some facilities do not allow flushes to be carried in pockets. Also tape is not recommended around the stethoscope due to infectious disease
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    July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    JadedCPN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    This is a game of chess, not checkers
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    July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    JadedCPN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I'm working smarter, not
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    Med/ surg nurse to patient ratio

    JadedCPN replied to aloha16's topic in General Nursing

    Reading posts and responses like this reminds my why I'm thankful I'm in peds and one of the reasons I would never do adults. I don't know how you guys do it! We get 3 or 4 patients on average in...
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    JadedCPN replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely...Every. Single.
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    Policies for Active drug users on inpatient unit

    JadedCPN replied to vegas2sfbay04's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm missing something, but what in the world does this have to do with moral police?! It's about patient safety which is one of the number one jobs and priorities as a
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    Frustrated at work.

    JadedCPN replied to Jerseygirl609's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome to float pool life - this can be common for those of us who float. Absolutely floors request certain float staff and ask for others not to come to them. It would never change my work ethic...
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    What happened to common sense?

    JadedCPN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Common sense just isn't so common anymore
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    Passing nclex RN 3 yrs after graduating... need employment advice

    JadedCPN replied to Bella2016's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just out of curiosity, what kind of camp/nursing requirement is it? My only camp nursing experience has been as a volunteer for a diabetes camp, and it would have been grossly j appropriate to put a...
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    New grad scared to start orientation

    JadedCPN replied to fallie14's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Only you can decide what's best for you. I personally would stick it out, give it a chance, and even if you don't like it you are going to learn SO much from it - you'll be able to take that with you...
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    Is it appropriate to be upfront about salary before interview?

    JadedCPN replied to chocolatebuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One option to consider is seeing if your first interview can be via Skype or FaceTime. I've moved across the country twice for jobs and always do a phone interview first. This could help you figure...
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    Is it abandonment or taking a moment to collect myself?

    JadedCPN replied to Mollythenurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My concern here would be if you are the only RN on site, and you left the facility without notifying anyone - I could see the issue with that. If they are alluding to patient abandonment, whether it...
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    Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    JadedCPN replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I stopped counting how many face palms I did while reading the initial post. Wow. Yes to what everyone else
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    The end of a career?

    JadedCPN replied to mermer_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't offer up any advice as far as working as a nurse in Europe and the opportunities there. I can say that even if you have to take a complete 4 year hiatus, it is "just" 4 years - it sucks, but...
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    Seniority

    JadedCPN replied to OB2010's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've worked in a facility where it was strictly based on seniority, and I've worked in a facility where it was based on the last float date as long as there was someone competent and able to be...
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    Do I have to get my masters?

    JadedCPN replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    Your post is slightly confusing to me - who is forcing you to get your Masters degree? If you want to work bedside and it sounds like you don't want the degree at all, then I'm not sure why you are...
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    Day in the Life of a Peds Onc RN

    JadedCPN replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in Pediatric

    As a peds float nurse, peds hem/onc is essentially my home unit. Even still, I get a relief occasionally by being floated elsewhere in the hospital - I've always said I could never do it full time....
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    JadedCPN replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to go with the majority here and agree that all you need to say is NO. However if you are one of those people who feels they need to offer more to not come across abrupt then you can simply...
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    June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    JadedCPN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    This isn't my car?! This is what happens when I skip my
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    What do you think will happen if we actually achieve truly safe staffing ratios?

    JadedCPN replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    In pediatric world, these ratios are fairly
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    IV help

    JadedCPN replied to schultz1502's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What ideas/answers have you came up with yourself so far? The first one pretty much has the answer in the
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    Pencil and paper for CCRN exam?

    JadedCPN replied to eashton72's topic in Critical Care

    I can't speak for the CCRN, but for the CPN you are given a whiteboard and erasable
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    100k in loans worth it?

    JadedCPN replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    The hard truth is that you need to suck it up and learn how to go to school AND work at the same time, even if part time. That may mean that you need to switch jobs to one that is more flexible with...
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    Manager catch phrases

    JadedCPN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, it is your god, not necessarily "our god" as not everyone shares your