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    Can a doctor "order" a nurse to not assess something?

    jadelpn replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    And I am sure that there is a policy that backs that up. So even if it is not ordered, it needs to be done per policy. However, if the score needs medication, then that could be an issue if the MD...
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    Post-conference Ideas

    jadelpn replied to RNFamilyMan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What if you follow a few each time you are in clinicals, and then have them email you with a run down on their patient, their nursing diagnosis, after a bit of reflection what they could/should have...
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    Guess the Pearson Vue trick still works!

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

    Look at the report you get from testing. See what it is that you are not getting correct--if there is a trend. Some people just don't test well. Don't "read into" the questions, and don't change...
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    An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    jadelpn replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    The same Corporation who in fact goes to various facilities and teaches us "customer service" their way?! Until we have nurse leaders that are invested in changes, who are held to the standards of a...
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    HIPAA and the Undocumented

    jadelpn replied to nurseactivist's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In your pp you mentioned that she could have been referred to the free clinic. Instead, she chose to use insurance that was obtained using a false identification. No one said anything about not...
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    NCLEX help!!!!

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

    I would take the first available date you can, and yes it may be 5-6 months. It is also reliant on your school to get the information together that you need for your ATT. This is a school...
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    Pearson Vue Trick and NCLEX results August 2015

    jadelpn replied to RN Kaitie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT is just that--a trick. And has varying results. And I am not sure one wants to put erroneous credit card information out there. Not to mention when and if they ever decide to audit for...
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    HELP for NCLEX-PN please

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

    It is hard to say with any confidence if those scores are enough to pass or not. As each NCEX PN is different in its content. When you are getting your final scores, is there a specific trend you...
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    HIPAA and the Undocumented

    jadelpn replied to nurseactivist's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The clinic wouldn't deny her insurance, as it was her husband's insurance from his job. What they did was report the fact that she was using a fake driver's license (which I feel for the person...
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    Your BEST AN memory- in honor of Brian

    jadelpn replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Just the support and encouragement I have received over the years. I live in a small somewhat repressed area. Some of my thought process is and can be direct, and other times a tad sarcastic. My...
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    Late on interview.

    jadelpn replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    There are many urgent cares that employ all MA's. So they have LPN's which supervise MA's in their scope. And interestingly, in reading the scope of practice for any number of LPN's in many states,...
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    Late on interview.

    jadelpn replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Apologizing profusely is over the top. I would simply state that you were attempting to find parking and you called to state that you were doing so at the time the interview was scheduled. At which...
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    Nurses' handoff to EMTs

    jadelpn replied to jleigh9369's topic in General Nursing

    The patient was discharged, and no longer your patient. 911 was called per the request of the wife who "wouldn't take him home". I would have excused myself from the get-go as far as being the nurse...
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    best sleep aid before I resort to a hammer?

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

    Black out curtains. A window fan or some other noise machine that will block out sound. Turn your phone off. As tempting as it is, the TV too. Soft sheets, even a pillow top for the mattress so...
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    Brian Short News

    jadelpn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Brian's vision became my nursing voice. And I am truly thankful. Love and Light to
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    Please, I need answers. I'm 55

    jadelpn replied to Jewelsy's topic in Nursing Career

    I would look and see what is available as far as jobs in your area, before you commit to a specific training or certification. If people are not hiring LPN's, then it wouldn't be of advantage to you....
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    Are hospitals hiring LVN/LPN's

    jadelpn replied to Jewelsy's topic in General Nursing

    There are some rural hospitals that will hire LPNs. Some will hire LPN's who do the duties of a CNA as opposed to nursing duties. Where any number of small hospitals are being bought by large...
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    Blood, Sweat & Tears

    jadelpn replied to KDICURN's topic in Nurses Rock

    Nurses who get emotionally invested in their patients suffer burn out, and pretty quickly. Nurses who believe it is a personal failing when a patient codes and is unable to be revived suffer burn...
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    Afib: A question of nursing judgment

    jadelpn replied to crazycat1's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. You can not venture to guess what is going on with this patient. Nor if the dig was at the therapeutic levels, nor what the INR was doing....all things that if presenting...
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    Resignation/Sick Leave

    jadelpn replied to NurseSarahJP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am assuming that you have gotten a signed offer letter, and have signed acceptance of the position? Then I would say that your last day will be when you leave for your sick leave. If you did not...
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    The Ship Is Sinking

    jadelpn replied to beachtomountainsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above, in that you really need to be mindful about what you post and where. Bottom line, the people who run your facility don't care about how many nurses are staffing it, who is in...
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    Downsizing Pediatric Units

    jadelpn replied to sergel02's topic in Pediatric

    I believe in this climate of "we are a business" that facilities are getting rid of just about anything that doesn't turn a profit. As well as downsizing nurses to be able to staff units...
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    jadelpn replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    OP, what you describe is known as ERS or Enthusiastic Response Syndrome. Symptoms include diarrhea of the mouth--which transposes onto the reply screen, "you misunderstood my tone", and random letter...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    jadelpn replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. My response would have been "if it is 'nothing' but anxiety, why is it that she is not being treated for it?" It COULD have been all sorts of things, from a heart attack to...
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    Lost my new grad job 3 months in

    jadelpn replied to lhall92's topic in General Nursing

    The EMS system and nursing are so very different. And that becomes apparent in a great deal of units. Best wishes in your