jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    Your opinion please

    jadelpn replied to AngelKissed857's topic in General Nursing

    There are some families that are observers of the entire code process. So they are present from the moment that the patient arrives. If the family is not in the room for the code, we make every...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    jadelpn replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Paramedic is a level of an EMT. Not it's own entity. I could say as an LPN I am much like an RN., have multiple clinical hours and could be a integrated part of the ER team. But I am not an RN. My...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    jadelpn replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In most states, a paramedic IS under a "medical direction" which is an MD. Therefore, there are more and more emergency departments who will not allow a paramedic to work to scope, due to MD's not...
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    Novice nurse no-nos

    jadelpn replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Head to toe always, no skipping, even if it seems like it is rather "dumb" The most "normal looking people" can think it is 1982, and they are 22. Scan PMH and meds. Make any notes about weird med...
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    My patient died today

    jadelpn replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us. And for putting it out there somewhere. To process a loss is difficult. So please be sure that you make a giant stop sign in your head every time you get...
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    Wrongful termination?

    jadelpn replied to greygooseuria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would have this discussion with an attorney. And/or file for
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    Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    jadelpn replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Op, what a hot mess. But good for you on attempting to guide this new grad in the correct direction instead of NETY. I think. HAHA! I wonder if this nurse was a Medic before becoming an RN. I LOVE my...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    jadelpn replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    A new RN with no experience becoming an NP immediately lacks some fundamental theory in practice points. And theory based practice is why one is an NP, No? Physician's assistants have to have a...
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    Transcripts keep disappearing - ideas?

    jadelpn replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Nursing

    Can you actually speak to a person? If so, I would ask if there is any way to send your transcipts to that person's attention. Also, if you are getting sealed transcripts, perhaps your school can...
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    negative nurses

    jadelpn replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can't control anyone's else in the demeanor, only how you react (or not react) to it. "Aw, I am sorry that you are upset about CNA xyz! In my experience, he/she has been nothing but helpful. I...
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    Duplication of services

    jadelpn replied to ostomyrn2b09's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You could work as a team. If the patient needs med boxes filled, any changes reported to the hospice RN, that type of thing, then your visit would do that. I would also think monitoring pain...
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    Positive Drug Test

    jadelpn replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so very sorry this has happened to you! I think it foolish and just downright weird that poppy seeds, cooking spray, hand sanitizer and the like are even part of this process. I mean...
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    14 year old boy wants to become a nurse(my story)

    jadelpn replied to futurern_.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    This post makes me smile!! How wonderful for you!! Know that the people who tease you are just jealous that you are clear in your future goals. (and to be quite frank with you, when they are your...
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    Assertiveness

    jadelpn replied to 11joinson's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    First off, how very exciting you are studying in London!! That is the most awesome place to be! I am not sure if you are a citizen of the UK, or an American. I say this because I believe culturally,...
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    Ethics question.

    jadelpn replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wonder what "nurse Jackie" could hawk..... Younger nurses are not so inexperienced in just buying something solely based on who is selling it. Which, even if I LOVED a product, how many of us would...
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    Will Collections affect me getting a job?

    jadelpn replied to BarsAndLeanPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    There are some jobs that will check one's credit report. I don't know if they base hiring on one's credit score, history or what. I would not hesitate in the future to ask "what do you check when you...
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    Had to drop pharmacology

    jadelpn replied to dannygurl84's topic in General Students

    Better to drop and take it when you have a lighter load of nursing courses than to not pass. I get you are behind your original class, but you need to do what you can handle and be successful in...
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    Failing Pathophysiology!

    jadelpn replied to Callmesugahhunn's topic in General Students

    It sounds as if there is a great deal going on in your life in general. If you have the necessity to work 2 jobs, maybe full time school is not for you. I would make an appointment with your academic...
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    Picked on at Work

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

    First off, I commend you for working with such severely demented patients. It takes a special kind of nurse. Kudos for that!! Work is work and home is home. So being "picked on" is not an option....
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    What is the worst case of bullying you've seen in your nursing career?

    jadelpn replied to Guest878640's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The only thing you should psychologically prepare yourself for is the realm of patients that you will see in any given day. If you are in acute care, you could have patient's dying, fighting to live,...
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    Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    jadelpn replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't cry in your car. That does nothing but upset you in your time you are not in the facility. And I would not apologize for "making her angry". That is a non-issue, do not emotionalize and/or...
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    Nurse Recruiter and HIPAA violation?

    jadelpn replied to SookieBSN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If you go onto the parent company website of the facility, there is a compliance/ethics complaint you can file at the corporate level. For the risk manager to admit that your medical record was...
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    Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    jadelpn replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so sorry that you are going through this. It really stinks when you continue your education to find that it is just not what you are looking for, and end up in debt. Does this large hospital...
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    Possible lawsuit from a new grad I was only trying to help

    jadelpn replied to marmolejo619's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is not against the law for anyone to make minimum wage. And because they are "travelers" the travel company can pay them whatever they would like
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    Possible lawsuit from a new grad I was only trying to help

    jadelpn replied to marmolejo619's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Be careful OP, if you are an LPN, in most states you can not clinically direct an RN. And I am sure "someone" informed said nurse of this. And look at your scope/practice act on the BON website for...