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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    As well as if in the future something like this occurs, calmly state "one moment please" to the patient, leave the room with the offender, and calmly and quietly state that you can not have the...
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    Question about cna

    jadelpn replied to njlpn421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Call them on it. "Mr. Such and So's alarm was unplugged during this shift. Should this occur with any of our residents again on my watch, everyone on the shift will be written up for resident care...
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    2016 Salary thread

    jadelpn replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    LPN in northeast, 11 1/2 years. 11 acute care, less than a year LTC. EMT with pre-hospital advanced life support cert. 30 years. Current management in LTC. $34.00/hr salaried Per diem EMT on road,...
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    How much trouble am I in?

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

    There is a lot to this... Your husband is a "frequent flyer" so apparently his pain is not being controlled. Which sets you both up in your marriage for nothing nice. YOU may need some support on how...
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    private interventionist

    jadelpn replied to heynow1313's topic in Addictions

    A psychiatrist that specializes in addictions can give your friend some insight. When someone is in an active addiction, there is very, very little one can do to approach in any way that would be...
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    A moment like this to remember

    jadelpn replied to kloveriver's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Dang, it's refer again!" "It is? I am not into getting high, but a nice rum and coke would be fun...." HAHAHAHAHA this is a great
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    A moment like this to remember

    jadelpn replied to kloveriver's topic in Nursing Humor

    Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of
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    private interventionist

    jadelpn replied to heynow1313's topic in Addictions

    Seek the advice of a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction. One of the first things that you must know is that any kind of an addict is not going to be on board with anything until they themselves...
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    TMI for Nurses

    jadelpn replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. I can't have too much information. Perfecting my game face, however, has taken
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    got too comfortable

    jadelpn replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Usually when there's a number of residents who are accessible immediately for me to medicate. I am trying to have a resident wait a moment....wrestle with the bubble packaging....and someone...
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    Cough syrup

    jadelpn replied to Amy71076's topic in Patient Medications

    Fluids (water is best) help thin mucus...which is what a cough syrup is supposed to help do as well. Helps someone to bring up the mucus, then spit it out! Better out than in.....haha! Suppressants...
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    Clinical Application question

    jadelpn replied to yurfuturedoctor's topic in General Students

    Patrick is a long term alcohol abuser.
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    Gave 2wk notice, then taken off the schedule early... Really?!!

    jadelpn replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not that it matters in this instance, but you give a 2 week notice, they take you off the schedule, so "technically" you did not work out 2 weeks, therefore covering behinds to put you on "do not...
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    Receptionist working in Surgery Center.

    jadelpn replied to BlueSky0's topic in General Nursing

    The eye drop/education part is huge, as someone needs to sign off on those things who is a nurse. Interestingly, so that the surgery center could get reimbursement. all the "meaningful use" monies...
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    Having No Empathy For Certain Residents

    jadelpn replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't matter what they did, didn't do, how despicable one would find them... They need care. Obviously, the treatment of choice was not working. So onto something else. Don't get so caught up in...
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    How to leave unsafe situation?

    jadelpn replied to Janeaux's topic in General Nursing

    Well this stinks out loud. I feel for all the nurses who were "cut". And for you left holding the bag. In a LTC setting, you may find that everywhere this is becoming more and more the norm. It is...
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    IV Insertion Difficulty

    jadelpn replied to chanjyj's topic in General Nursing

    It is not what you can see, it is what you can feel. And getting to know by feel the veins. And that the arm in positioned in such a way that it offers max placement. Agitate, feel, agitate, feel....
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    How did you pay off your student debt?

    jadelpn replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    You need to look at your income, and budget accordingly. If you have direct deposit of your checks, open 2 accounts. One of which the total amount of your monthly bills are deposited,(house, car,...
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    Suspected drug use in physician

    jadelpn replied to allegra78's topic in General Nursing

    AND just a reminder--erratic behavior does not a drug abuser make. This could be a medical condition. This could be a personality. This could be any number of things. Which I am not saying is right,...
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    December 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

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

    Think carefully before you answer.....You did NOT see me kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe last
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    jadelpn replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Miss Ruby you are so funny!! I can't run, I am allergic.......HAHAHAHA!! This made my
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    December 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

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

    No, Haldol is not the latest Transformer but you may think it a super hero in a minute or
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    December 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

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

    Is this about your lack of Barbie Dream House in
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    December 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

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

    I'll give you Jingle Bell Rock elf
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    December 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

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

    Images through elf eyes are closer than they