jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    need help communicating my health needs to my RN

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

    If you are part of Elder Services, you need to speak with a case manager at that level. To have discussion on your needs not being met. You can also see who the Elder Services advocate is for your...
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    What does TID PRN really mean?

    jadelpn replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask for a clarification "do not give any closer than 1 hour apart" or some other such nonsense...... If this was a give every 5 minutes thing, then he could clarify it to say that......which for...
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    Am I violating HIPAA

    jadelpn replied to TNNurse95's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Besides my first response of "I was FRAMED" I would say this is a trick question. I am not sure who in this day and age has paper files laying around at home. Notes, maybe, but full files? Not so...
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    Blood Chemistry Labs

    jadelpn replied to twsn5's topic in General Nursing

    All of the labs as a whole provide a bigger picture overall on what is happening with a patient. When you receive a lab report, the highs and lows are "flagged" which means that they should be...
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    Disciplinary Action?

    jadelpn replied to ChipJe's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Unfortunately, internet is forever. There is no control, and no one has any way of knowing who "shares" what so it is a never ending abyss of information sharing. I would be the first to see if an...
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    Sabotaging in nursing

    jadelpn replied to Dexterosa's topic in General Nursing

    It's like RAIIIINNNNNNN on your wedding day............great, now that song is stuck in my head HAHA These things are unfortunate, but they are not
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    Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    jadelpn replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    OP stay out of it. If your manager is that toxic and crazy, this will turn into you "spreading gossip" or some other such nonsense. Denial isn't just a river. And I am sure your manager would have...
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    Coworker Attitude

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

    Eh, these are not your friends, nor do you have to go home and live with them, so really who cares what he said/she said/this one doesn't like you stuff. You asked for assistance, and received it....
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    Delicate Question About thick skin?

    jadelpn replied to NcPCT's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As a tech in the ED, (or any unit) there will be specific things that you can not do as far as skills. Of which you should not take on yourself to perform without being 100% sure what is your...
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    Unsubordinated CNAs

    jadelpn replied to Tulesg's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to your parent company website and lodge a complaint. Further, I would report to Elder Services and the Omsbudsman. This CNA is being abusive to residents. You have a duty to act as a...
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    Sabotaging in nursing

    jadelpn replied to Dexterosa's topic in General Nursing

    I am having a hard time following, OP. A bad reference from whom? Your manager? Are you trying to transfer within your system? There are laws that are clear on what HR can and can not disclose....
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    Quit job because of bad boss.. now she's gone and I want to go back

    jadelpn replied to emilyy11's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you just do per diem at your old job until you figure out if the new manager is going to work out? Then decide what to do from there. Or apply at your old job as the manager. State benefits...
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    surrending your license voluntarily?

    jadelpn replied to newsue1's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a union OP? If so, go to them for advice. They even have legal representation. If you don't have a union, legal aid is also a good reference. Home | Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network...
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    Abuse/ negligent med error?

    jadelpn replied to Gracia69's topic in General Nursing

    If you are delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel (a medication tech) that the med needs to be given, and the med tech explains to you that the only place that he/she can administer medications...
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    Left my job, please Help

    jadelpn replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask HR if you are on their "do not rehire" list. If so, it could preclude you from working for the parent company of the facility. What you describe as the conditions of your former job is...
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    Disciplining employee in front of other employees?!

    jadelpn replied to Seas's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that this happened to you. As pp have noted, VERY unprofessional. The only thing I can say is that you may be VERY surprised at the support you get from other co-workers. It was...
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    Left tele med-surg

    jadelpn replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Unfortunately, if one quits on the spot, they are usually not eligible for rehire within the parent company. Depends on what your facility policy is. So that may preclude you from other jobs. So I...
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    The effects of not reporting harassment

    jadelpn replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    On most parent company websites, you can report this as a compliance/ethical issue. I would do so. This MD is an idiot for sure, but the most important part of this exchange is that the patient was...
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    New hospital nurse... needing advice

    jadelpn replied to rn1115's topic in General Nursing

    There is a LOT more to nursing than a hospital job. It is not the be all or end all. I have been an LPN for a lot of years, most of which back in the days of LPN's being utilized in acute care....
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    Why Nursing Sucks...

    jadelpn replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This could all be said about any job. Bedside nursing, even non bedside nursing has its moments......as does just about any occupation. I think in my next life I want to be a kept...
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    Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    jadelpn replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    OP Thanks for the update! So glad that your meeting went ok. And yes a probationary period can feel like it is a burn, but it is an investment in your future, and what it can do is get some amazing...
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    How do you get out of the room politely?

    jadelpn replied to jessimee's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT?!?!?!?!?! You don't "have the
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    Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    jadelpn replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    As noted above, there is not one nurse who can honestly say they are 100% perfect 100% of the time. Now onto your meeting: "I made an error, I have a full understanding and have reflected on my...
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    WHAT TO DO...Nurse is refusing to give PRN medication

    jadelpn replied to purplenurse1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a difference between Zofran, which makes some patients tired, and old school stuff of which the name escapes me at the moment oh, yes, Compazine,or phenegran or even Ativan for nausea. They...
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    How do I find a nurse years later??

    jadelpn replied to ORLemonTart's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Keep us posted on what happens. This is so