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    DO NOT pass on the poop

    jadelpn replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

    If you realize that a patient has been incontinent, then you need to clean the patient up right then and there. It is never a good idea to realize it, leave the room, wait for the oncoming nurse,...
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    Abdominal IV

    jadelpn replied to dmurph615's topic in General Nursing

    I would use an IO until such time as a central line could be placed, or an MD puts in a EJ. Because the abdomen is not necessarily a place where movement can be controlled, I would be hesitant--but...
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    I just can't do this anymore...

    jadelpn replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many women who are "stuck" in a situation that is controlling and abusive. We can all say that the husband is a large jerk, sitting home on the disability while the OP is working her...
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    Waited to call 911 when O2 sat dropped to 45%??

    jadelpn replied to taylor_made2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Depends on the policy of the facility. But if it became apparent that the resident choked on something, suctioning right away would have perhaps been a thought. IF that is something that can be...
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    caught up in a dilemma

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

    Unfortunetely, with the anatomy grade, and not passing physiology, transferring credits to an LPN program would not be an option either as you would have to take A&P again through the school--at...
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    Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    jadelpn replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Then I would not get really specific into the timeline, just the year. Do not hesitate to reflect on all of your nursing experience, including what you did as an LPN as well. I think that most...
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    caught up in a dilemma

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

    I would see what the GPA requirements are for the program. That will tell you whether you will be able to be considered for the nursing program or not. And I would not be quick to transfer if in fact...
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    "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

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

    I have had to wear glasses for many, many years. I am next to blind without them, and can not wear contacts. Too chicken for corrective surgery. Nice to know my "4 eyes" and my bone of contention...
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    wouldn't it be easier

    jadelpn replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    But then lets add kids to the mix. If one is 50K in debt themselves for college, then one or more of your children go to college, even if they get a student loan--a parent 99.9% of the time has to be...
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    Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    jadelpn replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    It takes a tremendous amount of courage to admit that mistakes were made, you need to reflect, and move on. Many kudos for that. Orientation is just that, and it is time to find out all you need to...
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    wouldn't it be easier

    jadelpn replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    In my area at this time, the average wait time in a non-private university to begin a nursing program is 3-4 years. And that is if you do extremely well on your general ed requirement classes. So...
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    wouldn't it be easier

    jadelpn replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    So take out student loans, if in fact you have the sterling credit needed to obtain them. Be in tremendous amounts of debt, or go the state college route and be put on a sometimes years long waiting...
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    Is it appropriate to...

    jadelpn replied to 1983rn4me's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it is a matter of "x" amount of funds, and hundreds of applicants. There's always that top 2% who have a 5.0 gpa, spends their summers in a clinic in Haiti with orphaned sick children, and...
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    Being directed to get a patients son a ride home

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

    I agree with the pp--this is a social work situation. You can not be held responsible for sending a 13 year old home unsupervised. This could come back on the nurse, the mother for "neglect" (for...
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    Constant Vein Blowing?

    jadelpn replied to JVoEDrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have commented on this before, however, I am sure it is facility based--however, we are going against our policy to infuse or push anything through a butterfly needle. With the constant use of one...
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    jadelpn replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear by Reebok princess sneakers. The leather is soft enough to mold to your foot, so one's toes don't get squished and calloused (or maybe that is just mine HAHA) You can wear an insole in them...
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    Abusive pt/family and nurse with PTSD

    jadelpn replied to EC18's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I think it is always good to ask about how nurses are supported in general. AND it is a great question to ask when getting the "do you have any questions for us" that happens in most interviews....
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    Could I get some quick tips on IV starts?

    jadelpn replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    It is all in the feel. A vein--that you may not even be able to see--is bouncy like a rubber band. Extremity down. Agitate the skin with the alcohol pad. Sometimes you reall have to feel for a...
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    Old nurse, New BSN, MED ERROR

    jadelpn replied to marace's topic in General Nursing

    We all make errors. The intent is not to harm anyone. This shouldn't follow you around from 2 years ago. I think that as your new job in case managment who you work for may allow you to do is to...
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    jadelpn replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Agita-- any kind of stomach upset "You are giving me
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    Happiness is a direction, not a destination...

    jadelpn posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    What if we were to challenge ourselves to find one part of our nursing day to be truly happy. What would that look like? Happiness in what we are doing as nurses, joy in our accomplishments, a good...
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    Happiness is a direction, not a destination...

    jadelpn replied to jadelpn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Child who was freaking out to just be in the room in a really busy ED with a significant laceration. Funny how everything changes with a popsicle and a DVR movie. Angry Birds on a cell phone works...
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    jadelpn replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    The Cotard delusion, Cotard's syndrome, or Walking Corpse Syndrome is a rare mental disorder in which people hold a delusional belief that they are dead and decomposing. Gives a whole new meaning to...
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    jadelpn replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    "Possible" for peri area. "Wash as far up as possible, as far down as possible, but dont forget
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    jadelpn replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and on the same vein... up-chuck for vomiting The curse for menstral cycle (or "that time") I am having a headache The change of life--menopause And "the gout" is any inflammation of any...