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    Hostile nurses- how do you deal with?

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

    That, scceda, is an alternate
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    Hostile nurses- how do you deal with?

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

    "Shall we start report now, as I am sure your unicorn is getting restless" "If we are going to waste time on useless babbling, let's take a moment to thank Mother Earth that I am only but an agency...
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    Hospice Death Pronouncements by non clinicians

    jadelpn replied to grapik's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is a state issue. I would get in contact with your local Town Clerk. Or the local medical examiner/coroner's office. Ask who you would need to direct an inquiry as to who is qualified to...
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    pediatric-oncology nursing

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

    You could also check out working for an oncologist's office. Or a pediatric oncologist's
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    Hostile nurses- how do you deal with?

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

    "I appreciate your concern", "thank you for pointing that out"..... People like this really are seeking a reaction. I wouldn't give them the satisfaction of one. Or.... you could always...... "You...
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    What is the difference between a certified Medication Aide and Med Tech?

    jadelpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what part of the country you are from. A Med Tech is a MEDICAL Technician, which is--depending on where you live, the same thing as a Certified Nurse Assistant, a Medical Assistant, a...
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    What is intermittent tubing and how often do you change it?

    jadelpn replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is all interesting, and I will bring it up at the next infection control meeting. I think we need to get to a place where we are updating
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    Prophecy Testing

    jadelpn replied to koalafiedRN's topic in Travel

    Prophecy testing sounds incredibly creepy. I can see this as a test given to high school kids so that they can think about what career would interest them/they could excel in based on their answers....
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    "I don't want an admit..."

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

    Wow. You essentially do everything for an admission. Assess, hook-up, medicate if needed is about the only thing the care nurse has to do. Not sure there's any room for moaning about that!! And If...
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    how will you react if you were in my position

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

    She was called by another patient. Then she went on break. I agree that loudly speaking from another area is never ideal, however, it was delegated for whatever reason and the CNA chose to focus on...
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    What is intermittent tubing and how often do you change it?

    jadelpn replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. The secondary is disconnected from the primary fluids, and capped. Due to multiple secondary infusions over a period of time, or a practice issue to just have primary running--nurses will do it...
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    What is intermittent tubing and how often do you change it?

    jadelpn replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our current policy is that IF it is a dedicated line for fluids, it is changed q 3 days, along with when an IV would be rotated. If it is a central line, it would still be q 3 days. This is a link...
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    how will you react if you were in my position

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

    In re-reading this again with fresh eyes, I think that it is a bit inappropriate to give you assignments about "rewards" and "failure". Not to mention humiliating. Do you belong to a union? If not,...
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    how will you react if you were in my position

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

    All of the he said she said aside, I would ask that instead of a "paper" format, you think about the questions that the manager asked you to, and to make it into an improvement plan. That you have...
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    what is "money losers" of a community hospital?

    jadelpn replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Proper documentation, however, will insure a larger reimbursement. The hospital negotiates a rate with other insurers. Perfect for patient who are no longer acute, but can't go home due to
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    what is "money losers" of a community hospital?

    jadelpn replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Money losers are the uninsured. Money makers can be the older population, as some community hospitals have an option of making some of their med/surg beds "skilled care" beds, which can make money....
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    Is this against hippa?

    jadelpn replied to mstacyi's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "Please write down any questions or concerns you have, and the doctor can answer those for you, as well as treatment options". You can get into hot water no matter how well meaning a "well, I have...
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    Management Type

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

    Accusatory? Rude? Ineffective...You can use whatever descriptive words you want to, however, if you have been to law school, then you do know that you do have the right to remain silent. I would have...
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    Odd ER visit

    jadelpn replied to inshallamiami's topic in Emergency

    Nor does it make one's patient overly cofident in the care provided to
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    My major mistake This thread is about a mistake i made nearly a year ago.

    jadelpn replied to mhospRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, you just need to put those thoughts away and move forward. You can't change what happend. You can only go on from today--from right now. The best part of this is that you learned. And I...
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    Odd ER visit

    jadelpn replied to inshallamiami's topic in Emergency

    Since when is it ok to treat anyone like garbage for utilizing the ED? There are privacy policies in place that adult patients do have the right to be triaged alone. It does say a great deal about...
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    Obligation to respond: what is your take?

    jadelpn replied to kRN0512's topic in General Nursing

    LOL from the pen you pull out of your pocket and Mc
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    wow! the laziness!

    jadelpn replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a CNA for 10 years. And it is distressing when one knows that they can't move a patient themselves, running around trying to get assistance with total care people, and then to do it all over...
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    Obligation to respond: what is your take?

    jadelpn replied to kRN0512's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, as the previous posters have said, I would just observe. Especially with kids, too many people around in "hero" mode spikes the tension level up a notch or two or ten, so I am hesitant to add to...
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    Can I write to a deceased patients family?

    jadelpn replied to Rn112389's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Lovely thought, however, unless you knew them outside of the facility, don't do it. If you have to get an address from the record, that is where it gets into violation territory. I am sure that when...