jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    Two Days

    jadelpn replied to Cardiolyte's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, they can get 2 or sometimes even 3 RN's for the price of employees who put in the time and are in a higher pay bracket. Sounds like they would love for ya'll to leave--and creating more and...
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    Tired of discrimination

    jadelpn replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a long term LPN, i was told in fact if I did not get my BSN I could poop rainbows and glitter and would no longer have a job if I did not do so. There are days when I am made to feel so...
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    really sad

    jadelpn replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know what, OP.....you gave it your best, did what you could, your patients are exactly where they are supposed to be when you leave. As for the grumpy hand off.....thankfully, those nurses are NOT...
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    ~Likes & Dislikes~

    jadelpn replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in General Nursing

    I love critically thinking. I do not love
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    Hypothetical Situation

    jadelpn replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    First off, this is not meant as any legal advice, per TOS, just some thoughts regarding OP's "hypothetical" situation-- Said nurse could be considered having a "conflict of interest" by taking said...
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    Coworker talking smack about my political party & every thing I stand for/believe in

    jadelpn replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is rarely "because of the Union" that people like this are allowed to continue behaving inappropriately. Most union contracts have progressive discipline. Should the manager start the process of...
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    Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    jadelpn replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And it seems as if your strengths ARE being played up. You are quite good at juggling difficult patients--and lets face it, every patient can be difficult. For all of us, some days you just can't...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    jadelpn replied to Stressismyname's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like the parents have some significant control issues. And I am sure that their insurance pays for home health, when they could retain more "control" with a traditional private duty nurse...
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    80% BSN staffing by 2020

    jadelpn posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This has been on the forefront of every conversation regarding nursing I have been a party to as of late. 80% of BSN prepared nurses for acute care by 2020. Is this just being kicked around as an...
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    Please explain this to me....

    jadelpn replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in General Nursing

    Food allergies are different than medication allergies. Medication allergies to say penicillin, and the person is usually not put on anything within that family of medications. Food,...
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    Getting a meal break

    jadelpn replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    If we had a charge that did not have a patient assignment, then that person would cover meals. If you are getting an unpaid meal break, and you are not taking it, you lose a half hour pay for...
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    Every hour IV medication

    jadelpn replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    Does your hospital use sub-q locks? Quite old school, however,
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    things are not what they seem

    jadelpn replied to newrnltc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Remember your boundries. It is not a personal affront on you if the patient chooses to ignore their care plan. Sometimes the magic words "I am soooo glad you are feeling better, I will talk to the...
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    All kinds of issues

    jadelpn replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Writing anonymous notes, even if it is an option in your handbook, and passive-agressive reactions will not get you very far. This is all about patient safety. If a patient needs 2 nurses to assume...
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    Continued Education

    jadelpn replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in General Nursing

    You should have all of your continuing education complete well before your license is to expire. I am in Massachusetts, and I know that I have to do my renewal in at least 3 weeks before I am set to...
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    Identity theft

    jadelpn replied to britgirl37's topic in General Nursing

    I would most definetely call the BON!! Yikes, so sorry this has happend to you!! The person could, for all intent and purposes, get a duplicate RN license and start working as a nurse under your...
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    Patients who love their sick role

    jadelpn replied to sammiesmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, I LOVE this!! And the most recent addition to my patient load--the whining, crying, no one knows what I have gone through young man who needs "blankies" and "a lil hot cocoa" suddenly whip out...
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    Patients who love their sick role

    jadelpn replied to sammiesmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh,ya!! With questions on it like "were you visitors treated nicely"..... My go to is always "I would hate to think that we would have to start talking about alternate levels of care without you at...
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    Nursing Imposters

    jadelpn replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are some who will declare "I am a NURSE assistant" as oppossed to "I am a NURSE'S assistant". This is where some of the confusion lies--patient's just hear "nurse" and assume that people are...
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    Experienced nurse now inexperienced

    jadelpn replied to BSNWendy's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you will find out quickly that it is like riding a bike....however, for a number of us, things change so much so often that we all have to think about keeping up. The pp are right--if...
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    tech constantly badmouthing nurses to physicians

    jadelpn replied to bumblebee3d's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are noticing this and have just started, I am sure that the other nurses you work with have also noticed it. The reason that this kind of behavior is allowed to continue most times is because...
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    When will the "I feel like a bothersome fifth wheel" moments go away?

    jadelpn replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    The only red flag I see is that your manager states that the way you are being shown is incorrect. I would ask how it is that it needs to be done correctly. Write everything down in a notebook so...
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    Need advice about where to turn.

    jadelpn replied to Biohazard's topic in General Students

    First off, I am so sorry that this has happend to you. It does sound as if this was a for profit school. Get a copy of your transcripts and your record at the school today!! Then go to your local...
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    No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    jadelpn replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It becomes part of your routine pretty quickly. Also, our Techs can draw labs. Triponins in our facility are every 8 hours, so conceiveably, you would have 1 extra blood draw per shift. There are...
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    What constitutes good communication skills?

    jadelpn replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    Being clear and to the point. Communication in your work life is different than your communication in your personal life. Always ask if there's any questions when you are