JadedCPN BSN, RN

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    "NETY" and Other Fallacies

    JadedCPN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I've been fortunate enough that I never felt this from any of the senior nurses when I first graduated over 10 years ago. That is not to say I didn't see it happen to others, but rather I just don't...
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    How to react nicely if a patient asks for your social media acct?

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

    I don't have social media anymore thank goodness, but I have encountered this situation over the years. I'm a very blunt and straight-forward person so I've never had any issues telling my patients...
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    Getting so busy and forgot to notify the charge nurse about a small med error

    JadedCPN replied to georgya3's topic in General Nursing

    After reading through all of these comments, I'm just at a loss of words....there's no way you've been a nurse for 20 years. -A med error is a med error, own up to it instead of pushing the blame...
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    Professional (Dis) Courtesy

    JadedCPN replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    I personally do not go out of my way to disclose that I am a nurse when I am the sick patient or the family member of a sick patient, but as other posters have stated I am usually "found out" because...
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    One thing i dont understand(at the nurses' station)

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

    @TheLittlestNurse, there is so much underlying judgment and issues with your post but what stands out is that you are automatically assuming that because workers at a salon are speaking their native...
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    One thing i dont understand(at the nurses' station)

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

    Like others have stated, I can definitely see both sides of the underlying dilemma here. However, I do NOT consider speaking a native tongue, regardless of the fact that they aren't in their native...
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    Nursing scrubs worn by visitors in the unit

    JadedCPN replied to Skippingtowork's topic in General Nursing

    True story, my husband was a regional security director for one of the largest adult healthcare networks in Ohio a few years ago. One of his biggest pet peeves involved security concerns and lack of...
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    Pediatric Nurse need help with Adult IV insertion

    JadedCPN replied to kheemooy's topic in Pediatric

    I think this is mostly in your head, because if you can put in a 24 gauge on a tiny neonate or toddler than you will certainly be able to put a hose into an adult ;-) I have been peds for my entire...
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    Blood Transfusions

    JadedCPN replied to marymak34's topic in Pediatric

    In the two pediatric hospitals that I've worked, the actual volume is listed once the blood comes up from blood bank and then I set my rate based off of the
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    Is this all my fault??

    JadedCPN replied to excessively_diverted's topic in Pediatric

    Like the comments above me said, 150 for a teenager is extremely high. I understand your thought that his trend had been in the 120s, but even that is high so I would have notified of the increase to...
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    Air Force Nursing

    JadedCPN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello! I am a pediatric RN with 2 years experience, looking into Air Force nursing. I was hoping to hook up with a pen pal of some sorts, a nurse in the Air Force (preferably pediatrics) to pick...
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    Reasons to work in Australia

    JadedCPN posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Good morning everyone! I've been a pediatric RN in the US for 2 years now, and have recently been playing with the idea of being a nurse in Australia for a couple of years. I was hoping to get any...
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    pediatric wristbands

    JadedCPN replied to trixie's topic in Pediatric

    As a night shift peds nurse, doing ANYTHING at night can be a challenge and frustrating at times! Depending on the age, the band could be placed on the wrist so you don't have to dig too much. The...
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    What do you do when a child passes?

    JadedCPN replied to jstradley's topic in Pediatric

    While this may be true, not everyone has that faith to comfort them. Those are the trick
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    Who numbs for needlesticks?

    JadedCPN replied to care4kids's topic in Pediatric

    Christine...that's a nifty idea to allow the nurse to order it themselves. Considering I work night shift, I'd probably find myself using it more if I could order it rather than having to page a...
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    Who numbs for needlesticks?

    JadedCPN replied to care4kids's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with the post before me, it tends to make the vein disappear thus resulting in an increased number of sticks. I think there's research regarding the lidocaine in it and
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    Pediatrics Question

    JadedCPN replied to Lily C.'s topic in Pediatric

    Peds nurse here, here's my 2 cents on it all. While some think holding in the lap decreases anxiety, I don't feel it's the best position for the actual stick. Supine is the best, safest most secure...
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    What do you do when a child passes?

    JadedCPN replied to jstradley's topic in Pediatric

    If Peds is what you really want to do and is what you are passionate about, DON'T shy away from it just because you're afraid of a patient dying. It sounds like you're considering general inpatient...
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    HELP with IV starts

    JadedCPN replied to DoniaRN's topic in Pediatric

    The best advice I can give you is to take every learning opportunity that is presented to you. This may not mean actually sticking the pt yourself, but learning the little tips and tricks from other...
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    from ER to Peds

    JadedCPN replied to kimber3ks's topic in Pediatric

    Your ED experience will come in more than you realize, and you will probably be able to teach the staff a lot as well. While the smaller peds units don't always see the really sick kids, they usually...
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    Pedi Rapid Respone Team

    JadedCPN replied to guardwife's topic in Pediatric

    I come from a stand-alone peds facility, so things may be a little different. Our response team is comprised of a PICU RN, PICU MD, Respiratory Therapist and the Manger of Patient Services for the...
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    Foley cath practices

    JadedCPN replied to kcangel's topic in Pediatric

    Like many have said, betadine swab x3, completely sterile technique. We usually only put it in as a last resort, and take it out as soon as possible to reduce infection. If it's gonna be in for a...
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    Interview at peds office

    JadedCPN replied to BeHappy!'s topic in Pediatric

    I have never worked with adults, but have several coworkers that made the switch from geriatrics to peds and many of them have stated that reaaaaally old people and children are very much alike. The...
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    A question from the heart.

    JadedCPN replied to aeronursenj's topic in Pediatric

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    AHHHH! So many choices!

    JadedCPN replied to NotQuiteAnRN's topic in Pediatric

    You can't really go wrong - either way you will learn a great amount of things. What you really need to figure out is where do you see yourself longterm? If you think you'll do ICU in the future but...