jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    Teamwork...Why do we do this to ourselves?

    jadelpn replied to Beachbum671's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And as a gentle reminder--LPN's are also licensed nurses. We do not "work under the license" of an RN. And some have encountered the same kinds of issues as you are describing, OP. I have another...
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    Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    jadelpn replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    "I am allergic to everything but IV Dilaudid. And they usually start me at 4mg." "I am allergic to Depakote, Prozac,
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    Cried at work today.

    jadelpn replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also can be a crier. It is something that I work on. Since hitting the pre-menopausal age, it is hard to do. In any event, just for future reference, I would get your charge nurse involved with...
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    Nurses- medical provider needs your opinion!

    jadelpn replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    HE may think the phone call is unnecessary, however, nurse managers get a little cranky when nurses start cowboying it up. It doesn't have one thing to do with the lack of critical thinking skills....
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    Need advice on how to deal with schedule issue with nurse manager. ASAP!

    jadelpn replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Have this discussion with your union delegate. Focus on specifically your vacation request. Your manager has to abide by the union contract. If the contract talks about weekends, see what the...
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    Am I overstepping my boundaries? WWYD?

    jadelpn replied to Velarey's topic in General Nursing

    Just pay them back. Don't attempt to "pull strings" or otherwise get involved in your friends school/career choices. No matter what you believe is something that your friend may want, life may have...
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    Negotiating schedule as student nurse

    jadelpn replied to PocketSize's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would ask if you could have set 2 days on the weekdays, then negotiate your schooling to accommodate. I am not sure what else could be done. I would tread carefully as if this is the facility/unit...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    Ok, OP NOW we are getting somewhere. First off, don't ever use the word "hate". It is just ignorant. Secondly, to not be a people person, and not KNOW how to communicate with people are 2 entirely...
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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    jadelpn replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    An article complaining how nurses complain. Ok then, passive-aggressive
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    Job Interview - Ethical Dilemma Question

    jadelpn replied to chihuahuaman's topic in General Nursing

    A difficult situation can be an ethical dilemma. I would be the first to say that you should know where your resources are and how to use them. It is a team sport, and don't go solo attempting to...
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    I will not defend nurses anymore

    jadelpn replied to lost soul's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure how long it has been since you have been at bedside, however, caring and nursing being an art as well as you have to care for people to be a nurse---just doesn't work that way anymore....
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    It's not my job to pray with you.

    jadelpn replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree. With that being said, most all initial assessments have a section on religious beliefs, and if the patient wants to be seen by a minister/chaplain, whomever. It is also part of a care plan...
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    Why would a hospital do this?

    jadelpn replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    Probably financial. And if the needs of the unit are not nursing needs, but a more patient care technician need then they decided to change the job description. And there are policies that talk about...
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    RN being bullied by LVN

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

    "Thank you so much for your input!! I shall take it under advisement". Do not engage any further. Novels are written so that LVNS can say "RN aware" and cover some sort of "thing" that is perceived...
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    Bullying at work

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

    I was following you until the "she knocked my stuff to the floor" comment. You have GOT to be kidding me. That would be grounds for immediate "this nurse apparently has anger issues" report to the...
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    I will not defend nurses anymore

    jadelpn replied to lost soul's topic in General Nursing

    I can not give medical advice per AN TOS, however, just some food for thought: I am not sure what may have sent your wife to the hospital, however, a BS of 75 or even 85 in some people can cause them...
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    Arrogant "know it all" RN

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

    "I appreciate your input. I shall take it under advisement. Now if you will excuse me please" and go about your
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    jadelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Because in any number of hospitals, they use you to precept, to "mentor" only to then eliminate your position (in the case of an LPN) or some other tactic to get rid of you....AFTER you teach the new...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    jadelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    If I could, I'd like this multiple times. There was never a truer statement than reflected
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    A question??

    jadelpn replied to Salisburysteak's topic in Patient Medications

    There should be a facility policy on this, so see what yours is. As a general rule in our facility, if the person is NOT on IV fluid continuous (and be really mindful to be sure the abx is...
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    accused of falsifying documentation

    jadelpn replied to Jrgt312's topic in General Nursing

    Call your malpractice insurance, and discuss with your union if you have one. If you do not have malpractice insurance, get it. You did all the correct things in reporting. Best
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    Written Up For Not Being Able To Take A Lunch Break

    jadelpn replied to kalikare8's topic in General Nursing

    This is not legal. You can not clock out for a lunch you do not take, and continue to work through. Interestingly, there are licensing agencies who would pick up on that--"hey, if Nurse xyz was off...
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    Our birth control initiative was written up in the NYTimes!

    jadelpn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    This is wonderful!! The percentages speak for themselves--WOW! So awesome! I love reading about this stuff. Unintended/poor choice pregnancies among teenagers on the downswing due to your program....
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    The Hotel Phenomenon

    jadelpn replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    But isn't that EXACTLY what administration does?! Starbucks employees get min. wage, have orders screamed at them from a million directions, and I am quite sure it is NOT a "regular coffee"...
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    The Hotel Phenomenon

    jadelpn replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my thought OP. If one were to look at any administrator's home, there you would more than likely find big screens, interior designed concepts, and a fridge full of imported, organic yummies....