jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    Elderly coworkers becoming a burden.

    jadelpn replied to o3lissao's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This post struck a chord with me, and maybe that was the original intent. The following may be harsh, however, the OP was harsh as well. When someone who puts their heart and soul into a facility for...
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    LPN TO RN BRIDGE

    jadelpn replied to fairyluv's topic in LPN to RN

    There's many programs that are both on site and online. To do it entirely online takes some research, as most bridge programs require the general ed courses to be completed first. And that may take...
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    Have we lost the "art" of nursing?

    jadelpn replied to Barbara Hunter's topic in General Nursing

    And there's the point. It was not too long ago that an entire critical picture was given to a provider. Not small snapshots that don't give enough information for the provider to even give an order....
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    Getting laid off

    jadelpn replied to bondoson88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so sorry that this has happend to you. I, too, get the general idea behind phasing out of LPN's in acute care (and no matter how upsetting it is) but what I don't understand is the general "oh,...
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    scolded for reading a book at work

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

    Unfortunetely, this is more the norm than not. I think your friend may find herself with a LOT of busy work waiting for her when she goes back to work. It is a shame that it wasn't as if she was...
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    Playing with fire...

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

    This is your occupation, not Melrose Place. With all due respect, don't play where you get paid. If "you would not" and you understand that if the person does it with you, they will do it on you,...
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    Should I report my awful administrator?

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

    If your corporate office has a hotline, use it. Be careful with subjective information--stick to the facts only. Unfortunetely, as the pp stated, this exists because it is allowed to. And equally...
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    essential oils killing super bugs?

    jadelpn replied to anonymousstudent's topic in Patient Education

    ....AND the new cure for the common cold?! WOW. Sales people playing on the paranoia of the general public. Akin to "please send me your account number, I want to wire money to
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    Have we lost the "art" of nursing?

    jadelpn replied to Barbara Hunter's topic in General Nursing

    I have written more than one article on this very subject (shameless plugging haha) In all seriousness, If a nurse comes out of school and is put into their first job, most of the time they are taught...
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    How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    jadelpn replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are assessing the patients, then you would have to do the paperwork anyways--another nurse can not document what they do not assess. If you delegate, then be sure to check throughout the shift...
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    Is the height measurement on crutches always correct?

    jadelpn replied to Trixyp's topic in General Nursing

    The 30 degree angle of the arms is so that all the weight is in those handles, and none under the arm. Most people will instinctively put the crutches up under the armpit, as it is "easier" to move...
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    My nursing school story

    jadelpn replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the service to our country, and your dream of helping fellow vets! How wonderful! All the best in your future
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    going crazy with the politics

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

    If one has sick time, not sure why if one is sick, they just are not put down as sick. In any event, some facilities give "cancel" time options to the most senior nurses to begin with. And the...
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    Possibly Caught Diverting Drugs & Tested Positive for Marijuana in GA...Totally Lost!

    jadelpn replied to GA1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just as a complete aside for a moment, I would also look into what counseling facilities in your area are sliding scale--and see about getting some public assistance for insurance. I feel for you so...
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    Evidence-based Justification for <40hr/week & Per Diem Scheduling?

    jadelpn replied to mountainandsurf's topic in General Nursing

    Because of the influx of new graduates or nurses who are looking for a change, there are many hospitals who are doing away with PD staff all together in favor of "float pools" for sudden staffing...
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    Awkward or just bad form?

    jadelpn replied to mh356's topic in General Nursing

    The postions that they are calling you about---I am not sure it would be on the same unit. You also have to factor in if you can do agency work and it fits your life, and assuming that if you are...
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    It's not the size of the mug, its the kick in the
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Size doesn't matter. It is what you do with it that
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Is this some strange over-compensation
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Oh, good you have your coffee. Sick calls tonight, so it's only you and the
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Is that the recycled water heater? Way to go
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    Where is the Respiratory Therapist?

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

    I work in a small community hospital. We do not have respiratory therapists. The primary care nurse does everything--except for the intubating--the MD or CRNA's do that. We have multi talented code...
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "Ah, so I assume you read 'Fueling the Fires of Nursing' by Juan
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    Soft spoken nurses

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

    It is sometimes difficult for people to hear with all of the backround noise. Additionally, I think most nurses attempt to use a "theraputic tone of voice" with patients and each other, as to the...
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Did you hear we switched to decaf on the