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    Am I going into the right profession or should I just

    jadelpn replied to Soon2beStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    If you are a multi-millionaire looking for substance beyond gambling as a profession, my advice would be to seek advice on how to overcome an addiction. Nursing doesn't give one an adrenaline rush...
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    Need support and encouragement, failed nclex 4 times, losing confidence. : (

    jadelpn replied to Blacksheep80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some people just do not test well. If you have gone over the parts of the test that you are not doing well--from the reports that you get after taking the test, then be sure that you are re-looing at...
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    Who really wants BSN degrees?

    jadelpn replied to demford's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you already have a BA, and it will only be a couple more years, then I would go for it. It is a really tough market, even tougher without a
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    What type of needle do you use when drawing up from glass ampoules

    jadelpn replied to jamsandwich2015's topic in General Nursing

    Always a filter needle. And there are many facilities who are moving away from glass ampules. Risk of cutting one's self, and contaminating the medication. (Plus it hurts like heck!!) The filter is...
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    Just a rant over something irritating

    jadelpn replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    "Crazierthanyou" LOVE your name!! Anyways PP are right. And just to sort of think about it, I would speak to the IT person if you can print out a blank computer triage form--and use that....but...
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    Is this a vagal response? PLEASE HELP

    jadelpn replied to kloe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Suctioning in an elderly or frail patient can change the fluid balance in the patient that it affects the BP. Some people live at 90's over 60's, so the freaking out aspect of deep suctioning can...
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    Nurse Guilt

    jadelpn replied to Nursemicky's topic in General Nursing

    BINGO! This is absolutely correct. And it can go the opposite direction as well. A more challenging patient one that can manipulate the best of nurses will use the "don't you care about me"...
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    New grads are expensive...really?

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

    They are paying 2 nurses, one of which is at a higher pay grade, to do one job. They are paying for a person specific to new grad orientation corporate education. Which means that person is not doing...
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    Least Favorite Things Patients Say

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

    I googled it. (Sounds legit) Me: "So tell me what is happening with you" Semi-frequent patient: "WELL, you KNOW how I am--My friend, you know, the one who came and visited me last time with the...
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    New job decisions

    jadelpn replied to ATN1215's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!! Keep us
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    Essentials of Critical Care Orientation

    jadelpn replied to nursefor's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what this is. Is it a class being offered at a university? Continuing education? For continuing ed, I think that anything of interest where you can learn something new is a good thing....
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    Wow, really?

    jadelpn replied to Ado Annie's topic in General Nursing

    This is poor education on the part of the NH to properly educate their MA's. And that MA's are doing the job that was once held by a nurse. MA's answer to nurses. And the nurse that is on duty at...
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    New job decisions

    jadelpn replied to ATN1215's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a guaranteed job in the ER, and that is your goal, then I would go for it. You could choose to orient and float to M/S as you become comfortable/experienced in your career. Being a Medic...
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    jadelpn replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP- Malpractice insurance, get it and keep it. Unless your union contract talks about mandatory overtime, there is no legality in the threats. Even if your union contract talks about mandatory...
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    New grad RN job disaster

    jadelpn replied to Torymichigan's topic in General Nursing

    Report this. You can't make stuff up, you can't even prove that 2 years ago you were even employed by them--cause you were not. And any surveyor would notice this--you are not responsible for shoddy...
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    Is it illegal to place a towel over a patient's face?

    jadelpn replied to poolnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would say more than likely. And poor practice. What would be the outcome? A really, really angry patient where spitting would be the least of your worries. Wouldn't it be better for you to wear...
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    A coworker made me so mad!

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

    Feeding into this patient's dramatics is not getting anyone anywhere. Getting emotionally invested in attempting to convince someone to stay counterproductive. She is seen by the MD. MD orders IV,...
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    Correcting Others mistakes?

    jadelpn replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    You could most certainly ask your pharmacist about the IV medications--If it is a large bore IV (or is it a central line/PICC/Port?) and the meds are compatible (which is the key to all of this) I may...
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    Overloaded by admissions

    jadelpn replied to LetsFixNursing's topic in General Nursing

    That does sound a bit hokey. Can you ask the charge nurse to help with the paperwork after beside report? You want to do your own assessment, and chart as you go--can he charge nurse then go get...
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    Why are CNAs not held to professional standards?

    jadelpn replied to yachterotter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Each facility should have a code of conduct for every employee. It is more than likely found on your parent company's website. However, if the management doesn't hold anyone up to any sort of...
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    RN title use

    jadelpn replied to Cricket183's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Best
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    need help with unruly cna group

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

    My first suggestion would be to have a CNA meeting. In said meeting, a discussion on what their job entails. Clear expectations. And their suggestion on how to best accomplish what they need to do....
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    Get Over Yourself

    jadelpn replied to TicTok411's topic in Critical Care

    BAHAHAHAHAHA!! Spot on, my friend.....quite the God complex, no? I have sat through 30 years of EMT retraining (and am also an LPN) where I get to hear ad-nauseum how medics are the best thing since...
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    Response to question

    jadelpn replied to FeleciaSmith's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are very few nurses who set out to do patient harm. That being said, the environment of care is such that often mistakes are made due to the sheer numbers of patients that a nurse needs to care...
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    Failed second attempt at final practicum

    jadelpn replied to rariel's topic in General Students

    Before you step into clinicals, all students are given malpractice insurance. Have this conversation with them. They will help you sort through this mess. The vancomycin--sometimes it is a 2 hour...