JKL33

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    Staff Management And Nursing Assignment

    JKL33 replied to LisaCam's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, I think that's a too-easy answer/accusation. It really flat-out ignores the fact that administration often comes up with plans and even when they are potentially reasonable plans, they aren't...
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    COVID-19: Basic Information Updated

    JKL33 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    In the last couple of weeks I have been encountering a lot of confusion (mostly general public but also a few HCPs who are not using the info on a daily basis) about who is eligible for which vaccines...
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    What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    JKL33 replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    The OP of this old thread specifically noted that the nurse is NOT just "napping" on break, but is sleeping for hours during the shift and not caring for the patients. Tons of us have worked...
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    I’m Disgusted and Disturbed

    JKL33 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of very conscientious EMTs out there. I've also run across some who seem to mostly like the idea of the role (adrenaline junkie type, for lack of better description). They have little...
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    Patient going to complain against me?

    JKL33 replied to Bella345's topic in General Nursing

    Let's break this down a little. ? If the family felt that you weren't trying to help the patient despite the fact that you tried several different interventions in fairly short order, that is...
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    Lack of acute care experience

    JKL33 replied to mzilos's topic in General Nursing

    Hello ~ It's hard to offer feedback; a lot of figuring out how to succeed will involve just carefully reviewing the feedback you received during your first stint in acute care. And of course...
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    Patient going to complain against me?

    JKL33 replied to Bella345's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that you don't have to entertain multiple lines of attack. Even if the patient has designated two or more people who are authorized to receive information you certainly can ask one of them to...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    JKL33 replied to ChknWing's topic in General Nursing

    Then I would take that for exactly what it says. You aren't really forced to stay even if mandated; that is to say you wouldn't be guilty of abandonment so long as you are able to properly hand...
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    Is this a confusing MAR order? And moral dilemma

    JKL33 replied to Cclm's topic in Patient Medications

    Well...whether your supervisor likes it or not, that is not what the order says. There are ways to write the order if they want to make sure you start at the lower dose and have the freedom to repeat...
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    Follow up appointment same day as pt discharge???

    JKL33 replied to Firewood's topic in General Nursing

    It's a program/function where, if discharge planners were setting up the appointments prior to discharge, they could enter the date there so that patients have that information. But if it requires a...
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    I’m STRUGGLING with report

    JKL33 replied to Nyah Nicole's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is--no need to feel ashamed! This is a significantly different role for you. Oh boy...? Always asking so many questions? I'd say there's about a 95% chance this is more...
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    Hate my old jobs, hate my new one

    JKL33 replied to Milkofamnesia02's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, it upsets me just reading this. I loved it for such a long time, and then it was like we'd all been herded onto a downhill speeding train going off the tracks with the exact kind of stuff you...
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    Over Nursing

    JKL33 replied to purple1985's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember to keep things in perspective. Documentation is very important. What's even more important is that the med was discontinued as ordered and the patient did not receive an intervention...
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    Loss of Leadership

    JKL33 replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    By design. Don't waste your life caring about ANY of this. Your concerns are not their concerns and their goals are not yours. The best advice for the general situation you describe, IMHO, is to...
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    Tell the World Project

    JKL33 replied to SJ2016's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree with the above; others' commentary isn't worth a second thought here. Recognizing that the dismissive opinions of others don't matter is a function of feeling satisfied with your own...
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    Patient Yelled At Me And I Feel Stupid

    JKL33 replied to RowRN_8855's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry you are having trouble letting this go. Here are some things for you to think through - 1. Patients are separate from you. Generally speaking their thoughts and behaviors are about what...
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    I’m Disgusted and Disturbed

    JKL33 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    First: Good job accurately (or should I say "actually") assessing things. Glad that your admin is pursuing this; I would still file a report via your facility's incident reporting system if you...
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    Annual Learning Modules

    JKL33 replied to lilbit_23's topic in General Nursing

    No problem. I'd handle it by just asking how/where you are expected to log your hours. It's likely they aren't suggesting that you do them without being paid, but just in case...a simple question...
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    Burnt out from working night shift

    JKL33 replied to CVICURN2021's topic in General Nursing

    Personal opinion: I think upcoming plans for a better future can afford one the grace and emotional fortitude (if we so choose) to leave without being like that which we despise. And that's how I...
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    Late entry narcotic waste

    JKL33 replied to DC4Life's topic in General Nursing

    Let it be. You have already emailed to explain things. The real issues occur when you compromise the even more important parts (such as not witnessing the waste in the first place). Nothing...
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    Late entry narcotic waste

    JKL33 replied to DC4Life's topic in General Nursing

    No it should not be a major issue and don't talk/act nervous about it as if it is. Question, though: Are you not usually required to document your witnessing of wastes? If you are, then for your...
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    Patient Abandonment

    JKL33 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow I don't see you as someone who can be guilted into taking responsibility for a company having hired a completely negligent warm body who wasn't at work. Trust me, this type can be seen from a...
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    Where do you stand on "Nurses don't get paid enough"?

    JKL33 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I've done my time thinking about this issue and don't have a huge desire to revisit it all, but in a nutshell I don't think people cognizantly and independently wish to think this way. Plenty of...
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    New Nursing Student Questions

    JKL33 replied to Clarinet's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Avoid drama at all costs. Try to separate your emotions from whatever is going on and avoid negative reactions to the various forms of drama coming from instructors, fellow students, nurses,...
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    Where do you stand on "Nurses don't get paid enough"?

    JKL33 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps. But neither one of the other two fields you mention have the problem of generally being guilted into working for a significantly lower wage/salary on the basis of how crucial and important...