jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    November 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    I'M the one who hasn't eaten since midnight last night. NPO shmoe, I am sitting down RIGHT
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    How do you have non-confrontational conversations at work?

    jadelpn replied to lilund27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In some unit cultures, no matter how gently one tries to have converation ie: "I noticed the IV tubing was not changed" the conversation never comes off as intended. There should be a policy of some...
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    Opinion of nurses

    jadelpn replied to Kristy02_RN's topic in General Nursing

    And remember, nurses need orders. So the prolonging of life can be "blamed" on a nurse....but it is not our idea to do or not do anything--we are left with carrying out the wishes of others....
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    I think the charge nurse wants me out

    jadelpn replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Without giving legal advice, per TOS, I would contact your malpractice insurance. And the ethics hotline of your parent company. I am not sure what their goal is, however, protect
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    I think the charge nurse wants me out

    jadelpn replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That would make a light go off for me. You really need to discuss this with the DON then. And your union rep if you have
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    JCAHO Requirement

    jadelpn replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    We have pill crushers that have individual little plastic bags. Pill splitters would be something that I would think pharmacy needs to address. If you are scanning and giving meds at bedside, then I...
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    I think the charge nurse wants me out

    jadelpn replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would make an appointment with her to re-discuss your performance evaluation. Since you have had time to reflect on the review, you would like to discuss specific ways to improve. Most performance...
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    i am living proof of second chances

    jadelpn replied to britmansf18's topic in General Nursing

    Many, Many congrats! Psych is a really interesting area of nursing. That is just awesome! Let us know how it
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    Being a Nurse and Firefigher

    jadelpn replied to ksadcock's topic in General Nursing

    I am both an EMT and a nurse, and I am a call EMT at our local fire department. They have a HUGE call firefighter force as well. Do both, and just do some
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    Unhappy camper looking for some advice from nurses

    jadelpn replied to skigirl8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would start by taking an EMT course at your local community college, and join a local fire department as a call EMT. It will give you a lot of what you crave, and you can do it on your "off" time....
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    Nursing makes me hate fat people

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

    Perhaps there needs to be a great deal more work done on how a nurse treats ANY patient. Contempt, thinly disguised or not, isn't a place any of us should be, nor any patient subjected to. I was...
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    Nursing makes me hate fat people

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

    It is not exclusive to overweight people. It is just as difficult when one has a patient who is 80 pounds soaking wet--if they have no movement, could be completely contracted,are literally dead...
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    A med-surg RN learning the ED way

    jadelpn replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in Emergency

    I believe auto correct flubbed that one up--CONSCIOUS sedation was perhaps the
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    Graduated BA with low GPA want to be a RN what are my options?

    jadelpn replied to stephsantos12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would speak with a guidance counselor at various schools in the area to discuss your options. What is your degree currently in? An ADN could be difficult, as most require high GPA's to get into...
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    A med-surg RN learning the ED way

    jadelpn replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in Emergency

    Recently, a hard stop time out has become a standard in most units in most facilities. Make sure that you document a hard stop time out occured, that the patient was informed, etc. In the hustle and...
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    Question dealing with HR at a union hospital...

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

    You could try to make an appointment with the HR person and have coversation regarding your past error in judgement. It was a major error on your part, but it was also 7 years ago. I would assume...
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    Nursing makes me hate fat people

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

    This is a issue that should be brought up to risk managment. if people are throwing backs out, then it does little to help their workman's comp situation. Not to mention that hospital acquired...
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    Do I have rights? libel per se

    jadelpn replied to KristenHuerta's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that this happend to you! Always remember, no matter how well intended, don't ever send a mass email on your own. Always have conversation with risk management first, and let them go from...
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    Triage Nurse, No Experience

    jadelpn replied to lmh112's topic in General Nursing

    Can you transfer within the company you currently work for to a more clinical, hands on position? Can you find a PRN in a hospital
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    What would you have done?

    jadelpn replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pacers are interesting things. They make sure that the heart rate doesn't fall below a certain "paced" rate, however, most I have dealt with do not regulate when a heart rate increases. I made the...
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    Medical personnel required vaccinations vs. children not required to receive

    jadelpn replied to awileyq's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Autism is far more than "some learning difficulties" however, that research was DISPROVEN years ago as INACCURATE and FLAWED. There is no link. There are many reasons that a parent gives to not get...
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    Evaluate this situation. What did I miss?

    jadelpn replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    I am certainly not suggesting that we don't need nurses. Nor am I suggesting a call is not warranted. And yes, the OP has stated she has learned something. And I always say use your resources (your...
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    Never before have I been so disrespected by co-workers in the workplace

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

    If the MD's both felt the BP elevation was due to anxiety, and did not give you an order for BP meds, then it was not your nursing judgement they were questioning, it was the MD's judgement. Make...
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    Evaluate this situation. What did I miss?

    jadelpn replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, but if the MD wrote clearer orders, then this would not be a position you would have had to be put in. If they are gonna order Tylenol for a temp greater than whatever, then it takes what, 2.2...
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    When an employer asks 'what's the lowest wage you are willing to accept'...

    jadelpn replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Career

    It bears asking yourself if $19.00 an hour is going to work for you. And what is the "new grad" period and when can you assume that the rate will go up? If you have student loans coming due, then...