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    Not wanting to cross train

    jadelpn replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I may say something along the lines of "I really enjoy MB and feel as if it is a great fit! If you would like me to do some new nurse education for L&D or if you would like me to review some...
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    Wrongful Termination?

    jadelpn replied to MEANNRS's topic in General Nursing

    So in other words, the nurse not only screwed up the MAR, but the orders as well?? Interestingly, the order may have been for 5mg, but the nurse chose 6mg due to the 2mg availability, and attempted to...
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    Wrongful Termination?

    jadelpn replied to MEANNRS's topic in General Nursing

    I always check the MAR against the original order. If the write over was 6mg, I would have flagged (yellowed out--depending on paper or EMR) and re-wrote the order on the MAR so it was clear--and...
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    New short stay position with no medical experience

    jadelpn replied to tishabenn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the pp. You need to start with a patient. Start to finish. Then move to 2. If infusions are done on specific forms, write down how to access the forms. Write down any difficulties you...
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    In need of advice for new position

    jadelpn replied to Germansherman's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound a bit weird, but do you have a job description for the position? Sometimes titles are all fine, well and good, but if you do not know what it is you are to be doing--that is an issue....
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    How long did it take you to hear back from phone interview?

    jadelpn replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    I would send an email. "Thank you so much for the opportunity to interview with _____________. I was impressed at the level of professionalism on the unit, and would look forward to becoming part of...
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    Dealing with possibly unsafe coworkers?

    jadelpn replied to Oswin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keep to your own self, and your own patients. You could report to the state, the omsbudsman, and/or elder services. Even to your parent company's corporate compliance line/risk management. If your...
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    For my resume

    jadelpn replied to scott414's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I would. With that being said, there may be jobs that require "graduate of accredited LPN program" along with an active license. On this July 4th, thank you for your service to our country. Best...
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    How to Professionally Handle Leaving My Job For A New One?

    jadelpn replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Make very sure you have a written hire letter in hand before you give your notice. Even if the interview is rock solid, you get great feedback, you are "pretty sure" you have the job. Unless a...
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    Email Follow up

    jadelpn replied to k1p1ssk's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Thank you so much for the shadowing experience, and interview for the position of __________ on ____________. I was very impressed at the level of professionalism of the nursing staff, as it really...
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    Report: Where do you work and what do you want to know

    jadelpn replied to Oh'Ello's topic in General Nursing

    Why were they admitted? What is the diagnosis? How is it being treated? Vitals? Any PMH that is relevant? Are they A&O? Do they move and how? What is the plan? Any weirdness I need to know...
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    Career Advice, please?

    jadelpn replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    I have a great deal of loyalty to those who have been loyal to my career. A huge rarity. And in this day and age, has my jaded button going off big time. There is a possibility that, as a pp pointed...
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    Taking a pay cut to go to day shift?

    jadelpn replied to tobydog01's topic in General Nursing

    Here's what I think--if you are working into an evening shift, that is a differential. I am assuming that you are paid an on call rate when you are on call. Then if you are called in, overtime. So...
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    Notes in 3rd person style

    jadelpn replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Because most EMR's have checkboxes. And most nurses are discouraged from
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    Scripting sounds patronizing

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I may have pointed out her error, then told her how I needed to fix it. Cause lets face it, she was probably not going to stick around and fix it herself. Then I would have just pointed it out to her...
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    advice please!

    jadelpn replied to Juliearn's topic in General Nursing

    There are very few newer nurses who would say that they are 100% confident in their practice 100% of the time. Goodness, seasoned nurses aren't confident 100% of the time. You are not a moron or...
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    Case study - what would you do?

    jadelpn replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    1. Spontaneous pneumothorax. Slim build and smoker. Chest X-ray, ABG, set up for chest tube. Agitation secondary to hypoxia. 2. Pulmonary embolism. D-dimer, ABG, PT, PTT, PTINR...If there's...
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    Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    jadelpn replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    This was really, really good!! Thank you for
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    would adult camodeling affect your licence or ability to get a job?

    jadelpn replied to Morgan264's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness, is this a thing? Is this something that students are being recruited for? Or is this something that some nurse ethics class is asking? Just in case this is not some sort of troll thing,...
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    My First Vent

    jadelpn replied to ak2190's topic in General Nursing

    Take a peek at the internal job opportunities as well. If the pay is decent and close to home, it may be worth it to look at case management, if you have any clinics within the facility, urgent care,...
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    Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    jadelpn replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Lupus, a strange presentation of herpes, shingles, psoriasis? Or even some sort of fungus/yeast? Along with the culture of fluid, a scraping of skin? Because someone is immune to the chicken pox...
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    What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    This is a good one!! Large amounts of Lasix at home....how much Lasix is the person taking? Or not taking? Hopefully, when the patient was discharged, a follow up with MD would include some sort of...
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    Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    jadelpn replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I would most definitely get a derm consult, and see if a culture can be done. I would not be quick to suggest an oral antibiotic regime, especially in the summer, when exposure to the sun can make...
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    Overworked?

    jadelpn replied to NightOwlPsyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now is the time to do what you need to. If you are energetic, committed and have a goal in mind, I say go for it!! Just make sure your down time is just that--down time. Now would also be the time to...
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    considering changing specialty area after 25 years

    jadelpn replied to Wandbarb's topic in General Nursing

    The thing to remember about assisted living is that you would not be actually doing bedside type nursing. You would be supervising the aides, and care plans that kind of thing. So that can be hard...