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    Got canned.. now have an interview

    jadelpn replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We had a seperation of employment because it was not a good fit. What I am most excited about is that going forward I have developed a number of skills clincally. I have a broad understanding of...
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    Another burnt out nurse - questioning everything. . .

    jadelpn replied to AlphaPig's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You are tired, exhausted, overstressed and have a whole lot going on at the same time. I like the school nurse idea. Better, normal, daytime hours. Or in an MD's office. Or urgent care. AND LOVE...
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    Overtime Question when single

    jadelpn replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    "Check yo cheddar, Boo!!" My new favorite saying of all time!! LOLOLOLOL I claim single 0 as for me, combined income and not a lot of tax breaks are a sure way to owe big time come April. With that...
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    How to get off the floor

    jadelpn replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    First off LOL--it is early, I am lacking some coffee and thought you meant literally..... Acute care experience helps in a number of ways, I believe. I also advocate for anyone making an appointment...
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    Lazy nurses

    jadelpn replied to Future FNP 14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are telling my story!! AND here's the really nifty part....when going to management, I was told I needed "re-education" on how to transfer a patient appropriately solo. Ya.
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    Couldn't believe he did this...

    jadelpn replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    One is mindful and careful until a family develops some sort of amnesia, has "no clue" that Mother is not suitable for an assisted living and should be in a nursing home, has "no clue" that there's...
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    Help me, I chose wrong career!

    jadelpn replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about perhaps becoming an RN who is not at bedside--ie: a case manager or other non-clinical position in a VA hospital? Or perhaps going to Physician's Assistant school? Bedside...
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    When patients and visitors are rude

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

    Rude demanding patients, although mind blowing and adding stress to an already stressful day, are not out to "get you" personally. There is a difference between personal and professional. I have...
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    You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    jadelpn replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    RCW 18.79.260: Registered nurse — Activities allowed — Delegation of tasks. This in the state of Washington, taken from another thread about this very issue. So now apparently, RN's...
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    Couldn't believe he did this...

    jadelpn replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    OP do read the link that is provided by the pp. Seemingly, the company is REALLY extending the language of of the legislation. REALLY stretching it. And I feel for the RN's who are putting their...
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    Abusive/Neglectful CNA

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

    If you are a new supervisor, and the behavior is troubling, follow your channels of discipline per your policy of the floor you are running. In others words, start
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    Couldn't believe he did this...

    jadelpn replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    OP you are correct, you are being used by your company. At the expense of a licensed nurse foolish enough to "delegate" these things to any unlicensed persons. What you are doing is acting in the...
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    You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    jadelpn replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the thing. When an MA can sit for their own license and I don't need to be delegating to UAP's whom I am responsible for, then have at it. Otherwise, I would prefer to do my own thing, as...
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    Nursing for dummies

    jadelpn replied to SoCal student's topic in Psychiatric

    Go to your local community college, and ask to take a couple of courses. You could take whatever they offer. There's a number of community schools that have online courses as well--for adult ed,...
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    Stuttering Stupid Nurse

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

    First off, don't ever, ever, call yourself stupid. Your fluency disorder is not a reflection of your intelliegence as a nurse or as a person. I echo the pp's who have directed you to a speech...
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    Lazy nurses

    jadelpn replied to Future FNP 14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And I hate to see managers and DON's keep on putting up with this
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    Couldn't believe he did this...

    jadelpn replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    So if the nurse delegates it, and you do it, and you mess up (much like your co-worker) the RN has to take full responsibility for your actions or inactions? I am an LPN and my pharmacology was a 6...
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    No longer a nurse?

    jadelpn replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    NO, burger flippers at fast food joints are called "grill master technicians" it is the line cooks that are the "food preparation
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    Top 10 List of Patient Survey Options

    jadelpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    The short definition of patient surveys are a way for a hospital/facility to track how we are doing in the customer service aspect of care. One of the key points to customer service is that it can...
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    No longer a nurse?

    jadelpn replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    As a Care "Coordinator" does that mean ya'll will get a hefty salary increase? I have heard in acute care people being called "patient care techninican" in they are anything from a CNA to an EMT, an...
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    Asked to break the law

    jadelpn replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    And one other thing to remember, OP, you are not the only one being "asked to break the law". The LPN is as well. And he/she has a license to protect just as you. There's nothing worse than being...
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    Manager elicits complaints from patients

    jadelpn replied to babysteps25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are a union facility, take this to your union. If you are not, call the parent company ethical hotline. Sounds to me like the graduate of a "health care management" degree, and not a nurse....
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    Asked to break the law

    jadelpn replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    Call your BON and see what they say about it. "Directly" supervising an LVN is subjective- I would be most concerned that the LVN is putting their license at risk, as it is a "rumor" that LPN's "work...
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    A nursing home with no nurses.

    jadelpn replied to Thechilldude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is a huge difference between assisted living (where clients are independent, but just need some minor assistance here and there)and are usually private pay, and skilled care (which to be...
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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    jadelpn replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    Or ask the new orientee nurse to do it for