jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    December 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

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

    When I think about you I touch my
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    Need Encouragement/To Vent

    jadelpn replied to popcrnlvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is tough to be on your own for the first time. You need to join a group. Book club, knitting club, volunteer...that kind of thing. I swear one of the kids worked as a server in a local diner...
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    Help NCLEX

    jadelpn replied to RNgz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Having all brothers, I know that you are distraught about this--that protective mechanism coming through. But be careful and tread lightly, as your brother may be more distraught at your suggestions....
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    jadelpn replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    And if you work in a small community hospital, where you actually know 99% of your patients, they look at you like you have 3 heads. "I want you to be delighted!!" "Jade, are you ok? What ails you?"...
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    Big Hospitals affiliating with community hospitals

    jadelpn replied to kiatu10's topic in General Nursing

    Just be mindful that things can change. If you are nurse used to working certain hours (for instance if you always work 3-11 and have Monday and Thursday off) restructuring may change that. Your...
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    I took Nclex-RN for Vermont state but unfortunately I failed...

    jadelpn replied to Shmegal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would start out by going to a local college (who has a RN refresher course) and asking them what credits are still applicable, and what you would have to take to refresh your education. 7 years is...
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    Customer satisfaction callbacks

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The spin on this in my former place of employment was that due to shorter stays, we could be sure that the patient was "ok" and not having complications and understand their medication and how to take...
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    VA HR Record

    jadelpn replied to Chissa0202's topic in General Nursing

    If he was let go during his orientation period, it can be a matter of just not a good fit. So I would see if it actually says in his record that he created a "hostile work environment". And ask the...
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    Overwhelmed by Prerequisites

    jadelpn replied to Compassionate22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Quality over quantity. You want to get the best grade you possibly can so you are in a good place to be accepted into the nursing program. Yes it stinks, yes it does seem like forever in a day. But...
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    Post op complication question

    jadelpn replied to nursesky's topic in General Students

    I would be looking up 2 elements--high pulse rate and low BP. This is a kind of "universal sign" Also if someone's 3L of O2 is bringing them to 80% it is a sign of you needing to be thinking about...
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    Have you ever worked as a tech while your an LPN?

    jadelpn replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, there are many LPN's who have been put in the position of a "tech". For lower pay, worse hours, whatever. And you could still be hired as an LPN, however, your scope in that facility would be...
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    Hurt and Betrayed

    jadelpn replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    Ok, this fries my butt, so I need to really state that it is NOT "ok" to spend thousands of dollars on an education in which the school has a strict no tolerance policy, but the OP needs to put on big...
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    Help! My Employer is Committing Medicaid Fraud!!

    jadelpn replied to oreocookie123's topic in General Nursing

    This is a program that is being paid for by public/state funded insurance. Which is usually the most vulnerable of the population. Which is a huge risk factor patient population. Akin to collecting...
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    Don't be an idiot.....

    jadelpn replied to anh06005's topic in General Nursing

    And only #12 was in America. Yes, we have taught our children
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    How would you interpet this order?

    jadelpn replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I think I need to go to bed. But FIRST... MOM is not the ideal solution for indigestion. So I am not sure why you would choose that PRN. What exactly does the patient mean by indigestion? In...
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    Capturing charges is main function of EMR

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It is all about meaningful use. If you are "proving" that you are using the EMR to it's best advantage, the facility gets monies for that. But you have to hit the high notes.....education was huge,...
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    Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    jadelpn replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    .....but is this company magnet? In all seriousness, bussing is a more typical job for a college student. Or should I say USED to be, when more college students worked. My thought is that because...
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    My LVN job considers me as an MA...feeling unappreciated and very stressed...NEED ADVICE!

    jadelpn replied to mariamarro321's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a licensed nurse, I am not sure that you can report to an MA as far as triage. Because at the end of the day, it would be on you. If you continue in this position, I would make 100% sure you get...
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    Suicide Season

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

    Sudden and swift demise is upsetting and startling to anyone. Including seasoned nurses. It takes processing. Without the "tell me the gory details so I am in the know" crowd's 2 cents. Get some...
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    Your Patient

    jadelpn replied to Danielia95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My friends frown on me educating them. Or waking them up at 2am to assess them. But they would enjoy a call bell. Best golden rule: Keep work work. And private life private life. And when you find...
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    new nurse thinking of leaving hospital job

    jadelpn replied to n1wgmp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can not like this enough!! The business of health care is such that they would like the most efficient time manager for the least amount of money feasible. And with as few nurses as possible....
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    new nurse thinking of leaving hospital job

    jadelpn replied to n1wgmp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No one says you have to work bedside forever. For your life at present, this is a great opportunity to do what you love and an alternate to what you are doing now. Interestingly, with hospitals at...
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    When a patient signs out AMA...

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

    In many ER's with the introduction of Narcan at the first responder/field level, it has been a revolving door. With lots of very bad feelings that we wasted their money and their drugs. And it is the...
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    Forgot to put narcotic back in Pyxis

    jadelpn replied to Shimbo's topic in Patient Medications

    Be clear about it. You patient coded, therefore, any meds you pulled would not have been given. It was in a pharmacy outbox. Therefore, you disposed of the medication (along with what I assume was...
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    Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    jadelpn replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Day shift classically doesn't have differentials attached to it, unless it is a weekend or one is charge nurse. Night shift or night weekend shift can be substantial. The differences you are...