JadedCPN BSN, RN

Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU

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    Need advice. What is expected of a PRN nurse?

    JadedCPN replied to elysian7's topic in Nursing Career

    The only thing "wrong" that I may see in this scenario is that it sounded like you quit without any notice, thus likely making you a "do not hire" which could impact your future employment, regardless...
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    Being friends with residents on Facebook

    JadedCPN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do not work LTC, but even in my years of pediatric experience I have encountered many coworkers who were Facebook friends with patients/parents, especially for our chronic patients, Hem-Onc kids,...
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    Going out with your co-workers (Mixing Business with pleasure)

    JadedCPN replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To answer your question, OP, no it is not unprofessional to go out with coworkers. That being said, it is a personal choice and one you should consider very carefully as it has the potential to cross...
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    JadedCPN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, yes, yes! That is my thought - if other people are willing to fork over their money to donate for things like that, more power to both them AND the person who is getting their money! It just...
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    Call in sick???

    JadedCPN replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be aware of your facility's policy in regards to call off notice/time. I have worked places that only require 2 hours notice, and I have worked places that require 4 hours notice. It...
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    Nurse opinions on "Birth Rape"

    JadedCPN replied to EKUGRAD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think I have a hard time forming an opinion about "birth rape" because I have a hard time getting past the, what I consider to be, gross misuse of the word rape in this scenario. It appears to be a...
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    My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    JadedCPN replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    Personal opinions aside (I think someone can have dyed hair and tattoos and be more professional than someone without), the reality is that this is completely dependent on each facility. I have...
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    Am I overreacting?

    JadedCPN replied to Rnpk's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't understand placing importance on things such as social media likes or whether or not coworkers throw you a party. Nothing would diminish the sense of accomplishment I would feel personally,...
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    What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

    JadedCPN replied to NightNerd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did nights for 8 years and I have minimal tolerance for falling asleep during your shift (assuming you're not supposed to). I know some units/floors pre-arrange sleeping on breaks and taking turns...
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    so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

    JadedCPN replied to sickonXmas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is all about perception, and in their eyes you weren't timely attending to their needs. That's not necessarily incorrect, but we all obviously know that you were taking care of a much more urgent...
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    Transfer within the facility - Notify CM?

    JadedCPN replied to ChefJackie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My suggestion would be seeing if you can shadow on the critical care unit you are interested in for a shift or so before you decide to change units. Again, it all depends on how your manager is. If...
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    I keep getting sick at new hospital

    JadedCPN replied to ChristopherB's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There's a lot of things that could be contributing to this, even how they filter their air may be causing some irritation. Similar to the previous poster, I also know someone who had to have special...
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    Transfer within the facility - Notify CM?

    JadedCPN replied to ChefJackie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think the first question to ask yourself is why you aren't satisfied with where you are - you've tried different shifts, so what is really causing it? I say that because perhaps it is the facility...
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    Preventing call-ins

    JadedCPN replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    As long as people stay in their "allotted" amount of calls off per year (or whatever time period your facility goes by), it really doesn't matter WHY they call off. Your facility should have enough...
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    JadedCPN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! Regardless of what my reasons are that I've called off, they aren't unethical and they are justified to me. I have never abuse the system and have never gone above my "allotted" sick calls...
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    Crisis Pay

    JadedCPN replied to gemmi999's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our crisis pay is automatically 1.5 times your base right, regardless of whether you are in OT or not. If that shift does happen to fall on a day where it would put you in overtime because you are...
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    Getting all 50 US Licenses

    JadedCPN replied to Shineyfam's topic in General Nursing

    The thought of having to apply and get licenses in all 50 states gives me a headache just thinking about what a headache it would
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    Nurse's Stations?

    JadedCPN replied to hortsey's topic in Post Graduate Students

    In our older tower they still have the traditional nurses station half-circles where there are enough chairs and computers for all of the nurses for the floor. In our updated tower, they have...
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    Asking someone to pin you - Ideas?

    JadedCPN replied to pearlbubbles's topic in General Students

    This just seems inappropriate and awkward to me. It is a pinning ceremony, just
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    abnormal uds?

    JadedCPN replied to brother1973's topic in General Nursing

    During my college years, I tried to get a temp job at my mother's work. Everything was great and it was pretty much a guarantee - except I failed my UDS. Mind you, I have never tried a single drug...
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    New cna cert being threatened

    JadedCPN replied to dmom85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just because you requested a shift change two weeks ago does not mean your employer is obligated to grant your request...that is why it is called a request. As others have stated, there is a lot of...
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    Feeling down no job as A RN

    JadedCPN replied to 321Ken's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The hospital didn't cheat you unless you signed a contract with them which I doubt you did. However I can understand your frustration. I would suggest looking beyond this one hospital and applying...
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    new grad RN with respiratory degree

    JadedCPN replied to ADN, 2017's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting to know that, thanks for sharing. I definitely can see the argument for taking that experience into account. My experience was based on spending the majority of my career in...
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    Hourly charting

    JadedCPN replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    Our electronic charting system has an option under the assessment flow sheet for a shortened A-B-C type of assessment where you can click that is was within normal limits or no changes from the last...
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    Vein finders

    JadedCPN replied to lkhrn's topic in General Nursing

    I personally do not find these very helpful even in pediatric world. Part of this is because it gives no concept of depth which is extremely important when placing an IV, and the other reason being I...