jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    Intake and Output Monitoring and Weight Inaccuracies

    jadelpn replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I would take it on as a unit project, and see if you can get a good policy in place. Daily weights are usually done first thing in the morning. Usually around the same time. If the patient can get...
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    Bad employee evaluation review?

    jadelpn replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Bad review is subjective. If it was that bad, then a specific plan is usually put into place to improve. Some managers also use evaluations as a to do list of everything that you need to still...
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    Nurse Tech and first patient fall. Worried about being fired.

    jadelpn replied to guyman123's topic in General Nursing

    Like perhaps giving the techs a complete report on the patients they will be assisting for the
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    Bedside Reporting- your thoughts

    jadelpn replied to SailorMoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    AH, yes, TCAB....yet another thing made up by people who are not currently, nor been in some time, bedside nurses. AND when I brought this up in a staff meeting, I was told that re-education was...
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    Bedside Reporting- your thoughts

    jadelpn replied to SailorMoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Only now with a number of bedside reporting in units you have to say "It was a PLEASURE to take care of you!! This is my co-worker (and BFF) Nurse Forget-me-Not. She has her BSN from Blah, Blah...
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    conflicting personalities with Nurse Manager?

    jadelpn replied to lil0401's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Look at it this way for just a minute. Food for thought only. You ARE doing the right thing. Getting clarifications, that sort of thing. Look at it from the NM's view for a moment. Although her...
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    conflicting personalities with Nurse Manager?

    jadelpn replied to lil0401's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If there's employee relations as part of your parent company, have a conversation with them. Site specific examples, not any subjective "I don't think she likes me" stuff, but specifics on why you...
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    such bureaucracy... (kind of a rant)

    jadelpn replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    Just think, at the end of it all you could mentor youth, go right into the National Guard, become part of a drug trial, or be an FBI agent on the side......HAHA!! In all seriousness, amazing how much...
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    Bedside Reporting- your thoughts

    jadelpn replied to SailorMoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the card-ex system from many years ago. Only now one has to carry the card-ex with them. Bedside reporting is a huge push in my area as well. The patient is usually less than thrilled to...
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    conflicting personalities with Nurse Manager?

    jadelpn replied to lil0401's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The pp is absolutely correct. This situation stinks, and "bonding" with co-workers as a point to keep your job is a little off to say the least. And this is NOT your family, they are your co-workers....
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    Do Mean Girls make Mean Nurses

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

    First off, OP thank you for your service to our country. Sencondly, you are not wrong. There should be zero tolerance for any sort of bullying behavior. But I have yet to see in my multiple years...
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    Losing my religion

    jadelpn replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    No offense meant, just that there is alternate religious beliefs than
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    Losing my religion

    jadelpn replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Which, by the way, I think the Buddist religion is one of the most beautiful!! I may not believe 100% of what you believe, but I do really like the peaceful calmness of the relgion in general. I...
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    Do Mean Girls make Mean Nurses

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

    Parents trying too hard to be kids friends, as opposed to parents. Co-workers trying too hard to be other co-workers friends, as opposed to co-workers. You can be a supportive and compassionate...
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "So, Mr. Frank, is it? You say some doctor in the OR put those screws in your
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    Officially giving up

    jadelpn replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, here's a weird thought. Apply for substitute teaching at your local schools. Even as the substitute nurse. Every school system in the radius of which you live. Your biology degree is something...
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    LPN to RN 2 yr program?

    jadelpn replied to cyde's topic in LPN to RN

    There does seem to be a huge trend towards BSN nurses. Some because the hospital is seeking Magnet, some because new grads come fresh and new and the managers can train them to become good customer...
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    Science Pre reqs with no science knowledge?

    jadelpn replied to Mr. Michael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anything is possible! LOL In all seriousness, I had a hard time with A&P, and really needed to focus and study it. If you are thinking of taking the TEAS test, I would get a prep book, and look...
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    It ain't easy being
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Whatta ya mean his heart rate sounds like a ticking clock......wait, yup, you are
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    Losing my religion

    jadelpn replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    And in one's own world on their own time, practice Christianity should you choose to. However, in taking care of patients, what a patient may want of their Christian nurse is to respect and honor...
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    i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    jadelpn replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh. My. GODDDDDDD!!!! Now this statement is stuck in my head for the evening....... I once had a patient who spoke strictly baby talk with their mother. Literally, I kid you not." Am I mommies angel?"...
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    Dating former patient

    jadelpn replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    However, hospitalization for a relationship issue IS a huge red flag that the patient perhaps has some work to do before getting into a new relationship with someone else. Who happens to be a psych...
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    The official guidelines for patient/caregiver relationships?

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

    You can only speak to yourself, OP, and what it is that you are willing to do or not do that you personally feel is appropriate. Most facilities the policies are clear. Your character and ethics as...
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    Why I Refuse Flu Shot

    jadelpn replied to Steve123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One may be politically opposed to the vaccination. One may be against "Big Pharmacuticals" and as I am, not really into people telling me what I need to be doing to my body. Went many, many years...