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    Major Med Error

    jadelpn replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    There is something going on with this patient. That has little to do with the Ativan. Especially several hours later. If her VSS, WHY is she now on a vent? Seriously? Perhaps an adverse reaction?...
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    Have you encountered useless residents?

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

    Know what your acute CP protocol is. Along with what the protocol is to accurately monitor the tinza. If the patient was on antithrombotics, then I am not sure how he died of a PE.....but this is...
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    Adderall Concerns (Please Help)

    jadelpn replied to Firemedicmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Seek out the advice of a specialist. Not because you may become "addicted" to your medication. If the medication is helping you to focus and learn, then obviously you need it to function. But rather...
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    Verbal order

    jadelpn replied to Quinntb's topic in General Nursing

    There are many facilities who are stepping away from the verbal orders for just this reason. This was a transcription error. The provider has a set amount of time to sign off on, so clarify your...
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    migraines and work

    jadelpn replied to RobotNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    FMLA is calculated by how many hours you have worked since you have started, as opposed to the status of your job. If you have worked over 1000 hours in some facilities, it qualifies you regardless...
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    Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    jadelpn replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    You could see what is available in your current facility--wound care clinic, employee health, even IV team. Or risk management as opposed to case management. Or you could get certified as a...
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    ED Unit Based Council

    jadelpn replied to lumberjackAZRN's topic in Emergency

    If you want to increase training, I would ask whomever wants to be a part of it to pay $20 a year in dues. This would go towards educational CEU's for nursing licenses. BUT you would have to set up...
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    Ask an LPN (Questions about what we do and how to become one of us)

    jadelpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There was a great suggestion made on starting an "ask us" thread regarding what one does, and how you can become an LPN (and there are other threads scattered throughout AN) So, ask away, and I will...
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    Frustrated with nursing

    jadelpn replied to GoldieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Did you have malpractice insurance then? If so, contact them. But yes, usually if you are self modifying medication without an order that is a huge red flag. Equally as a new grad, with little...
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    Does everybody want to be a NP?

    jadelpn replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Especially those who go the direct route, and never actually work as an RN. In my area, it is near impossible to get a position as an NP. There are many, many applicants, and very few
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    Getting back in the saddle after a med error

    jadelpn replied to trishamn, MS, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Home health is a great option. Variety, one on one. But you need to get some experience under you first. Take what they have to teach you and embrace it. EVERYONE makes medication errors. AND your...
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    Outside of Nursing..

    jadelpn replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    OP I love this post!! Good for you in wanting to have a little something on the side. The best advice I could give you is to go for it. Be able to take care of yourself. Do not allow anyone to...
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    I need an ER nurse to answer this question for me (pt with HIV related)

    jadelpn replied to Risan's topic in Emergency

    Yes, you should have disclosed, however, I agree that if the practitioner knew your status, why the "are you sure there's not something you don't want to tell me" stuff came into play. A "I...
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    tuition reimbursement- illegal?

    jadelpn replied to saraelizanne87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would ask to see the policy that states this. And if you have to work 12 months after graduation, and you are currently per diem, you are still working for them, no? And conceivably still could...
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    First lvn job... Not welcoming training nurse

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

    The only thing you can do is to be your own professional self. How the other nurse acts is on her. If the nurse doesn't know "what to do with you" and doesn't want you observing her, then perhaps...
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    let go during orientation, needs advice?

    jadelpn replied to sheepingarden's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and PS......you have a year experience already--in your small hospital ICU. You are still employed by them. Even if it is per diem. So future career red flags wouldn't be an issue I would not...
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    let go during orientation, needs advice?

    jadelpn replied to sheepingarden's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me as if you have made up your mind already. And so you should. Sometimes things just don't work out. What difference is it if it is a "large prestigious hospital" or a small community...
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    Depressed self-referral to ED

    jadelpn replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

    Most standardized assessments for suicide risk include the least restrictive means. I have seen a lot of 1:1 observations in busy ED's until evaluations, however, in order to (at least in my state)...
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    Nursing Morale

    jadelpn replied to lumberjackAZRN's topic in General Nursing

    And there has to be some part that is light or funny. Team building. To be intense and on all the time takes it toll for sure. To make sure that your staff gets their breaks, lunches, etc when you...
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    Confused about my interview

    jadelpn replied to whyohwhy's topic in General Nursing

    Rarely are you offered the position on the spot. They usually have others to interview, discussions are had, and jobs are offered. Then you usually receive a written offer letter. Good luck and best...
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    RN to BSN with restricted license

    jadelpn replied to AntonioRey's topic in School, College Programs

    And make sure that when all is said and done you can find a job. A blemish on your RN will follow you. You go to the college, you are accepted into the CRNA program (which due to sheer volume of...
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    Forgot to carry out an order? Reportable to the BON?

    jadelpn replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    "Screen shots" is a privacy violation. Especially if on one's personal cell. I would report that to the parent company
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    Forgot to carry out an order? Reportable to the BON?

    jadelpn replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Orthostatics done by a nurse for diagnostic/relation to admitting diagnosis is something the facility gets paid for. Patient education is part of meaningful use, and the facility gets paid for. So the...
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    Nursing assistant reconnected dirty IV line

    jadelpn replied to jamsandwich2015's topic in General Nursing

    It is also an educational opportunity. That CNA's should not be disconnecting IV lines. That is something that they all would have the need to know. Not to mention the amount of medicine that is...
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    Negativity Bias (This is Long)

    jadelpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Facilities, and schools have become labels. Brands. Marketing schemes. Playing into patient's need for instant gratification. Playing into student's need for high end, brand name education. And it...