jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    Calling a transgender patient an "it"

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

    I could not agree more. As an unapologetic member of advocacy of the GLBT community, I get so outraged/discouraged/disheartend at the ignorance, I just have to press the off button. Because one can't...
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    Foot in mouth, now a social pariah

    jadelpn replied to arack05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I am so sorry if my feeble attempt at a joke/to be funny offended anyone. Or apparently, everyone. I won't quit my day job and take my show on the road. Thanks for the feedback! HAHA! Seriously,...
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    School Nurse Abandonment over Pledge?

    jadelpn replied to E Non Imus, RN's topic in General Nursing

    And if the office is filled with pukers, cutters, bleeders, headachers, and an anaphylaxis reaction or 2, all at the start of the school day (as this is "classically" when the pledge is announced) I...
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    Standing Out with My Resume - HELP!

    jadelpn replied to "Just" a nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do not add a picture to your resume. It is a little odd. As is a "love folder"--where nurses are a dime a dozen, professionalism is key. Do make sure you go through your social media, have your...
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    New Nurse, New Job in Postpartum...Worse Than I Could Have Imagined

    jadelpn replied to Holdsteady11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How incredibly AWESOME that your manager calls you in what is akin to the middle of the night to discuss patient complaints. Not. Night shift is a difficult thing to get used to to begin with. It...
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    Is it normal to be ostracized as a student?

    jadelpn replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I have to say I am extremely proud of you for NOT taking offense. It says a great deal about your character, and you need to be proud of yourself that you had little to no reaction to this....
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    family members working in the same hospital and exact same unit

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

    I would be sure that you have at least a year of ER experience. And I would also get as many certifications as you can (ACLS, PALS, NALS, CCRN--whatever they are offering, take them up on it). And...
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    What position should I choose family clinic or allergy clinic?

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

    Clinic work will get you a ton of different experiences. And $20 an hour is awesome! Although the allergy clinic sounds good too, it would limit what you are doing. Best
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    How to word this?

    jadelpn replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    My job performance was at and/or exceeded expectation, however, was unable to fulfill the requirements for driving duties. Be 100% sure that the tickets that you received were just tickets. You do...
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    question about age

    jadelpn replied to nursepenelope's topic in General Nursing

    Go to a professional job coach who can look at your resume, make changes that make it stand out, and then coach you in an interview process. Acute care is not the be all and end all. Have you ever...
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    Pre Employment drug screen decision

    jadelpn replied to mc554433's topic in General Nursing

    And please, OP, if you are finding this difficult, don't hesitate to get some help. Wishing you nothing but the
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    family members working in the same hospital and exact same unit

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

    He is 30 years old. Very able to care for himself. If he chooses to not work, that is his issue. That has not one thing to do with you and your choices. His anxiety, again, is not your issue. If...
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    Is this actually a HIPAA violation?

    jadelpn replied to Anonymous6578's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I know I am late to this, however, most of the time you, as a student, have to pay for malpractice insurance to cover you in a clinical site. I would find out who is covering you, and call them so...
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    what's wrong with me

    jadelpn replied to kittykitty49's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the pp. The only thing you can do, is to be sure you chart as you go, 100% of the time. And to say "my goal is to be effective for you, I will be more mindful and careful going forward"...
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    Patient Scenario and D/C home

    jadelpn replied to alm3RN's topic in Emergency

    Overview of Kidney Disease in Children - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse Here's a general link for some sort of cause analysis. 102 temp with a UTI could also suggest...
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    family members working in the same hospital and exact same unit

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

    How old are ya'll? I would start now deciding how you (and only you) are going to put some big girl pants on and start an adult career in a very critical area of nursing. I can not believe that you...
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    Pre Employment drug screen decision

    jadelpn replied to mc554433's topic in General Nursing

    I would be completely sure that you are clean, and stay clean. When self testing shows that you are no longer +, THEN start applying for
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    Verbally, mentally & emotionally abused by patient where do I turn.

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

    But by declining to help himself and acting violently, his is a danger to others, if not himself. What does the local elder protective services say? Because that would be where I would report this...
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    Verbally, mentally & emotionally abused by patient where do I turn.

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

    Obviously, this patient DOES in fact have mental issues. The primary MD needs to address. I would social work consult him. Anger management may also be a thought. He may need a stay in geriatric...
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    Turning the scripting around for our benefit.

    jadelpn replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is awesome!! "I hear you, and I KNOW that you are usually so active and spry!! I can not get OVER that you are one day past 30!! (or 50, or 60!!) So, what can we do to be sure that you can get...
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    Nurses with ear piercings

    jadelpn replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are many schools who require strict dress code adherence in clinical rotations that represents their school. Some require only a watch and a wedding band, hair up and off of neck and face, one...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    jadelpn replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    And I shall bring the wine and chocolate!! (cause I am a darn yankee, and bless my little pea pickin' heart I just don't know any better, but mean well!!) HAHA Love, light and prayers continue Esme!!...
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    visa screen

    jadelpn replied to HydroCarboN's topic in Immigration Advice

    I am not sure you can work as a nurse in the US until you take the NCLEX and pass it in the US. But I would speak to the BON in California and get direction on how to proceed. What you would not...
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    Some people are too smart for nursing

    jadelpn replied to Careerchange88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My math major kid will start talking about "statistically speaking...." and my eyes glaze over. If I were to discuss a patient case, her eyes would, I am sure. I am not book smart. I speak and write...
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    MEDICAL DIRECTOR on Vacation......

    jadelpn replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, believe every single word of it. Sad, but true. What does your nurse manager/DON have to say about