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    Venting online.

    jadelpn replied to 8mpg's topic in General Nursing

    Per our TOS, we can not offer legal opinions (advice) however, this is somewhat conspiricy
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    Any Nurses in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Nurses out there?

    jadelpn replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Eyeballs freak me out. Many congrats on your continued
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    Help me breakdown 12 hour shift pay

    jadelpn replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, look at either your Union contract, or your employee hire policy. For my state, overtime it is anything over 40 hours a week. (or 80 hours if you are paid bi-weekly) Usually, your base rate is...
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    Meet nursing managers or wait for HR?

    jadelpn replied to QueeenB's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here's another thought---and I would be the first one to call unit managers and make appointments--however, I would call the HR office and state that you have submitted an application for employment...
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    Fired at last week of Orientation and need advice.

    jadelpn replied to Newgradrn13nc's topic in General Nursing

    You mentioned that you moved from one unit to another. So I am assuming that you have other nursing experience, or was this your first position? If you are an experienced nurse, highlight your...
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    Bullying like I am back in middle school

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

    I respectfully disagree. I do not go to work to attempt to work anything out with co-workers who have behavioral issues. That the team is not held together by the work ethics of others is not...
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    Meet nursing managers or wait for HR?

    jadelpn replied to QueeenB's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Call and make an appointment to meet with the manager of whatever floor you want to work on. Bring a resume when you go, and ask about potential openings, what you may need to do to be considered, a...
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    report from a sloppy nurse

    jadelpn replied to edbed25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yikes. I am not sure what else to add to the above pp's other than if you know that you are following a less than stellar nurse, and bedside reporting is not an option, make sure you get new full...
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    Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

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

    Next time, I would say "enough to put food on my table, and for that I am thankful" and leave it at that. Or, "I make it a point not to discuss pay, politics, or my addiction to trash TV....wink...
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    Bullying like I am back in middle school

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

    This is never a good thing, and makes for a really, really long day. I shiver to say it, and perhaps easier said than done, however, just go in and do your thing and leave. You do not need these...
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    November 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    You both painted the pictures on the wall and I'M the one who needs art
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    Advice pls?

    jadelpn replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    And helping a co-worker is NOT a crime, however, if that is not what you were instructed to do for the shift, then it is something that a supervisor would talk with you about. Ultimately, it is up to...
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    What do you think about this? Giving narcan to addicts, their friends and family.

    jadelpn replied to Mulan's topic in Patient Medications

    Addicts are not people who wake up one day and say "gee I think I want to be an addict". Part of the disease process of addiction is that there is no more self accountabiity. It is not an addiction...
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    Reporting Critical Value..

    jadelpn replied to BlizzAngel's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If a coworker comes to me to tell me of a critical value, I ask "did you call the MD" and follow up accordingly--sometimes that means that I need to make another phone call to clarify orders--as the...
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    Advice pls?

    jadelpn replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    I am having a bit of a hard time following, however, if you are the extra nurse on with the intent of doing what the DON and/or the LPN ask you to do, then you need to do that. The day nurse needs to...
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    What do you think about this? Giving narcan to addicts, their friends and family.

    jadelpn replied to Mulan's topic in Patient Medications

    Most addicts when receiving narcan are less than thrilled. And could require some immediate intervention not readily available at home. I wouldn't want to be the family member on the receiving end...
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    First nursing job = Nursing shock! Need advice please.

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

    Keep on keeping on. Make sure that you don't fabricate, that you are on top of documenting accordingly, protect your licesnse. How others choose to practice is not your issue, only how you choose to...
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    Hate hate hate my job

    jadelpn replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you absolutely can't live on part time wages, then that is not going to work. And that could be more stress than your full time job. I would see if in fact you can make it on a part time salary....
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    November 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    So, this here is my doc. He will be putting me under should I not be able to deal with the pain of this
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    Advocate and Negotiate

    jadelpn posted a topic in Patient Education

    Part of the way that nurses take care of patients is to educate them on how they can take care of themselves. This is not always an easy task, as some patients have such a change in function that a...
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    Previous felony convictions, 1400 percent increase!

    jadelpn replied to ITSSOSIMPLE's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    A lapse in judgement when one is a young adult happens. Unfortunetely, some of those things could prevent one from becoming a licensed nurse. However, if this is the case, it should be spoken about...
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    Previous felony convictions, 1400 percent increase!

    jadelpn replied to ITSSOSIMPLE's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Amen to that. There are multiple for profit schools that will take your money gladly, students who get into great financial debt, only to find out at clinical time that they can not participate. And...
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    November 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Dude, I told the Doc it was YOUR idea to play tattoo parlor in art
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    Lost 1st job because "there are things they don't teach in Nursing School"

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

    Sorry that this happend to you. With all the "covering up" and throwing under the bus and outright untruths, you did the right thing. The only thing that needs to be said is that you were not a good...
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    Admit orders for who?

    jadelpn replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    You can't pass off a patient without a name on the orders. Hopefully, it is the correct order set for the patient. Running out of labels?!?!?