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    Possible double major while waiting for RN program?

    jadelpn replied to srichardson816's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to a local school that has a BSN program, and speak with the guidance counselor. There may be a science or some other class or 2 that you need to take before applying to the nursing...
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    Second guessing myself....

    jadelpn replied to RED1984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Keep it to yourself, don't let it happen again, and in the future, if a patient tells you they can not afford their medication, then you need to have conversation with social work to go and see this...
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    A Nurse Who Prays For You

    jadelpn replied to nursebri15's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Remember that there are a whole lot of different religious views, beliefs and customs in this world, and in the nursing world. The 2 need to be separate. Nursing and religious views are two totally...
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    Did I mess up badly?

    jadelpn replied to amzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is up to the MD what diet and/or restrictions that this patient has or doesn't have. Not your call. Nor is restricting fluids. Yes, you did miss the urine. And if it was timed, the only thing...
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    RN impaired at work

    jadelpn replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    And it would be on the charge nurse not to say, "could we talk in the other room for a moment" if the nurse was swearing, slurring, whatever-ing in full view of patients and visitors. If you go out...
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    Certain charge nurse is very irritated by my newbie questions

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

    And take a minute to find out where all he various forms are located. Find out if there's clinical resources that you can use to familiarize and set up procedures prior to having a coworker watch...
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    RN impaired at work

    jadelpn replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Staff can gossip a great deal. Unless you see it with your own eyes, and witness it in any form yourself, do NOT get caught up in the drama. I did not say the story was not "believable". What is...
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    RN impaired at work

    jadelpn replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    First off, don't go by rumors or gossip. If she came into work and you saw this behavior, you did the right thing by reporting it to the manager. That they chose to not do anything about it, I would...
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    Problem physician

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

    I can only be very blunt about this, as I have been in this gig for a lotta years... You did your part. Get malpractice insurance, be vigilant about documenting your encounters with his patients, and...
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    I feel so stupid...

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

    First off, cut the negative self talk. You are hardly stupid, you got through nursing school. So stop it. It does nothing but bring you down. If your family is not being helpful, tell them that. "I...
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    Ah, but you did say in a pp that you notice that women spray urine due to "hovering". Any shared public bathroom is nasty as a general rule. Thankfully, most of us don't have time to use it with...
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    Estimating discharge date

    jadelpn replied to Ele_123's topic in General Nursing

    Discharge planning starts on admission. In the future, however, I would say something along the lines of "that is something that you should speak with the MD about when she/he comes to see you...
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    Got let go after 6 wks orientation

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

    Unfortunately, one can be let go during their orientation for any reason, or no reason. Chances are that you would more than likely have done per diem on the night shift. Which does take some...
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    Denied R.N. License after NCLEX

    jadelpn replied to Erational's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As soon as your probation is up, I would then apply for a license in whatever state you are seeking to work. Unfortunately, your "punishment" is not up until your probation is up. If you have a...
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    jadelpn replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    ....."And equally as interesting is how I am to respond to such a comment. Borders on creepy, and I am a spiriva kind of girl, myself..." In all seriousness, it sounds as if he was stating that you...
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    Let go for no reason-Feeling discouraged :(

    jadelpn replied to WinterRN77's topic in General Nursing

    Employers can let you go within your 90 day probation period for no reason at all. They can get 2 medical assistants for what they were paying you. Sometimes the dynamics in an office setting are...
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    Accused of narcotic/ alcohol abuse... No clue what this is about!

    jadelpn replied to Purplegiraffe's topic in General Nursing

    Before you do or say anything, contact an attorney. I really dislike even saying it, as I think what one does on one's own time is their own business, however, IF you happen to use in your free...
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    Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    jadelpn replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    Same here--only my son had just turned 11. Old enough to realize something was "off" but was not sure what. And the school's educational psychologist did hours of testing (finally) and he got a...
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    Why do nurse managers refuse to hire admission/discharge nurses?

    jadelpn replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Nurse Management

    Because hiring a nurse who is exclusive to admissions and/or discharges would take money. Money that is "better" spent on a nurse or 2 who will do it all. All about the dollar, and little
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    Dealing with a difficult coworker

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

    "I can see you are upset, but I am unsure of the goal. What is it that you would like me to do right now? I will be more mindful of this in the future." Do not internalize, do not put emotion into...
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    Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    jadelpn replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    Is there an ability to home school through a computer program? Many states have them, and they are no cost programs. (connections academy is one I can think of off the top of my head) Another thought...
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    Special Snowflake!

    jadelpn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    There is...... "wicked awesome sauce" And that starter set comes with glitter, rainbows, a unicorn.....or a My Little Pony with the glitter mane for those 80's fans out
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    Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    jadelpn replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    I continually heard the "but he is not a behavioral issue" as to why my son was largely unsupported for a number of years. But behaviors such as sensory overload leading to total zone...
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    Leaving first nursing job

    jadelpn replied to motownwildcat's topic in General Nursing

    See what the policy is on resigning as far as what notice you need to give. Most facilities it is a month. Do not give any notice until you have in hand a written offer letter from your new place of...
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    Teamwork...Why do we do this to ourselves?

    jadelpn replied to Beachbum671's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are CNA's that function as "medication aides" and give medications in LTC facilities. There are also some of that going on in AL, as CNA's "assist" in giving medications. I am not sure if this...