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    Are my pts "brain dead"?

    jadelpn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We can never venture to guess what it is like for any parent to lose a child. Unless one has been there. And even then, each situation is unique. As a parent, it would be so very difficult to make...
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    Sutter Health - Union needed?

    jadelpn replied to Katinthebox's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    A union is only as effective as the contract it provides, and that the contract is followed. It can and does talk about wages, and ensures a fair wage and raises--if negotiated. Other items to...
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    home health - patient abandonment?

    jadelpn replied to jenniferhill1983's topic in Home Health

    You are an RN case manager? So the home visits that you do are skilled visits? If you are managing cases that is one thing, however, if you are required to do a skilled visit that is something else...
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    The line that makes me want to hurt someone, aka 'That's not my job!'

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

    Here's my "favorite"....manager goes into patient room on rounding. Patient needs to go to bathroom. Patient is on restricted activity and needs to be handed a urinal. Manager says "just a minute"...
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    Prejudice in Nursing

    jadelpn replied to registerednurse3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being the only caucasian nurse on a shift was quite an eye opener. I was never discriminated against, however, the assumptions were flying around fast and furious. So it goes both ways. OP you...
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    My patient had HIV and the flu but wore mask incorrectly

    jadelpn replied to ssoxford's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would take the time to familiarize yourself with how to put on any and all protective masks, etc. The time to figure that out is NOT when you have a positive flu you need to care for. This has...
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    New RN - help on how to get out of med surg!!

    jadelpn replied to east-westRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First off, never get into a place within yourself that you have "seen everything". It is near impossible to see everything 9 months in. To make your job at least workable for you, make sure you "do"...
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    Needing some advice concerning new job

    jadelpn replied to amae90's topic in Nursing Career

    NICU is a specialty, and you could work there for years, and it not get you closer to your goal of plastics. Not to mention even adult patient populations. The positions are like night and day. Are...
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    Disheartened

    jadelpn replied to MrPopeye's topic in Men in Nursing

    You, I am sure, have paid to attend a college to become a nurse. You, I am sure, have also worked very hard academically. Your classmates are just that--classmates. They are not your bread and...
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    Performance Evaluations

    jadelpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Equally, there are managers who have to give some so-so reviews--and I am not sure the purpose, other than heaven forbid that a manager has staff that are on top of their game?! Seems in direct...
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    Preceptor experience is not going well

    jadelpn replied to SCnurse89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are a smart nurse. So know that this has little to do with you. I say that from the "I caught on quicker" statements. If it was not for that line of interaction, it would Seem as if the...
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    Amazed at the level of disrepect among staff

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

    I absolutely would say something to her. Even if she wants to keep it light--because she can only go on from here, can't go back--and say "that language makes the patients cringe. Stop it" or "don't...
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    co worker is a bully, help!

    jadelpn replied to jane_34's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It is really distressing when people act like this, because the bottom line is that it harms the patients the most. I agree with Solider. You need to get your supervisor hat on. First go over all of...
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    Unemployed for 2 years, No one wants me anymore.

    jadelpn replied to lumbarpain's topic in Retired Nurses

    More like in my neck of the woods--you are an amazing LPN, but remember your place, you all are far too entitled--and BTW, don't care what numbers you give us, or how good you may be, we want to train...
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    Admitting you are wrong

    jadelpn replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I am WRONG, per se, just need a few minutes to passionately debate why the P&P could be mis-interpreted.... Ok,
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Well, I guess the buck really does stop
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Didn't your mother tell you not to tease
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Now, before you are discharged, we have some grandmothers on the geriatric floor who would like to talk to
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    DEER hunting season does not exclude
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    Charity Patients

    jadelpn replied to sammiesmom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Depends on how motivated case managment is. Plus, there are some facilities that have a "skilled care" or "long term care" bed availability. There are no skilled care facilities in your area?...
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    Nursing exam questions are terrible (according to science)

    jadelpn replied to ericthered's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do not overthink the questions, do not change your answers. Focus on specifically what the question is asking you, no "what if's " allowed!! Remember your ABC's. That takes priority, once an answer...
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    Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    jadelpn replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It definetely depends. Most facilities do want experienced nurses for L&D. I would call the hospital, ask to speak to the manager, and set up an appointment to speak with her about your future...
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    calling state/ ombudsmen on a place you work for...

    jadelpn replied to prettynurseL's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The omsbudsman's job is to protect the patients. Your duty is to the same. I am curious if family members have noticed that the place is cold, and seen the heaters rotating. They may have beaten...
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    New nurse- Over thinking everything

    jadelpn replied to tinkerlove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Deep breath. You can not predict--none of us can--and at the end of the day we all have little control over things that are going to happen. You can only refine your practice so that you know that...
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Sorry for the mix-up. In this neck of the woods, we mean Dr. "Do-Little"