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    I don't mean to complain..

    jadelpn replied to Nurse216's topic in General Nursing

    Because somewhere, at some time, it became one big business. And the only time it is not a business is when a nurse makes an error..... So when it is a liability it is all about nursing character and...
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    3 questions Rn related long term care

    jadelpn replied to chicsurfs's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If all of this is going on, I would call the state regulatory board in NC, the department of health, and local elder services as well as have conversation with the ombudsman of the home. How this has...
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    DHH taking away our ability to practice and use critical thinking skills

    jadelpn replied to guestnurse's topic in Critical Care

    Can each patient have a standing order that addresses this? For instance, each patient has a standing order that if the systolic BP were to drop below 90 before the 15 minute time frame, one is to...
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    "He wants his Ativan? Well I'm not giving it to him"

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

    Forgive me, I have not read all the responses, however: You are not playing telephone. There is no need to do a he said/she said. That puts you in a tough spot, and the patient the ability to use...
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    jadelpn replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yup. This. When one is left to sit, they are literally left to sit. For 12 hours. So in all reality, it is much like having a full assignment, without the running. You don't get bathroom breaks, nor...
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    At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    jadelpn replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I believe it is a great deal more confusing when an LPN does the job of a MA due to administration deciding that LPN's can't be "real nurses". Or the ADN who is stripped of her charge role due to not...
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    Nursing Home - Abandonment?

    jadelpn replied to sfisher50's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Make it a point to report off to the ADON, hand over the keys, and that would solve that issue. You may want to look for a per diem to make up for the 5 or so hours a week you are losing in
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    So Sick Of This Nurses Eat The Young Crap

    jadelpn replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    OP, just an observation-- Behind a whole bucket load of nurses who are thrown on units and have little idea on what they are supposed to be doing, how to do what they know they should be doing, and...
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    nursing

    jadelpn replied to se25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to be sure that the patient is on an angle to begin with. Head of the bed needs to be put up a bit. Additionally, you need to make sure that the tube is getting flushed with free water as...
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    Power tripping coworker

    jadelpn replied to orangepink's topic in Health, Stress Management

    "I would appreciate it if you would not gossip about my personal employee status. Thanks." Not emotional, not raising your voice, just very factual. If it continues, I would go to the head of HR for...
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    Mean director

    jadelpn replied to rn4me2be's topic in School

    School nurse jobs are really hard to come by. People wait for years for a position to open up. Are you sure this head nurse is not retiring come fall, hence the opening? In any event, I am sure that...
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    My LTC nightmare continues.......

    jadelpn replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And I would see about becoming a certified doula, childbirth educator, or lactation consultant! Once you get your foot back in the door, then perhaps nurse midwife in your future? Best
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    What's wrong with me?

    jadelpn replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Huge Jackman aside, talk about sweeping generalizations! And here I thought all rural nurses were into the duck dynasty look!! HAHAHAHAHA Bahahahaha! Ha! As a complete aside, this thread's...
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    I don't mean to complain..

    jadelpn replied to Nurse216's topic in General Nursing

    At 7 months in, the thoughts you may have had in school about what a nurse is becomes clearer and clearer once you hit the floor running. Nursing is a process, and although I have really said ad...
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    When did nursing become the answer to the bottom line?

    jadelpn replied to marick_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is not just the nurses. Some are being replaced with lower paid "medical assistants" or "medication aides". CNA's are becoming anything from materials management to phlebotomists to patent...
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    Nurse Clueless

    jadelpn replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    These are the nurses who can quote theory, evidence based practice but don't know a foley from a french fry, Some people are so book smart, they have no common
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    What's wrong with me?

    jadelpn replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, girllll, why you all up in MY grill about it. I don't have issue cause I am SMOKIN hot. I poop sugar cubes and glitter ya'll..... Just hang out until you nab a really, really cute...
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    The grumpy aide ... And how to stop us vs. them

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

    Coming from someone who was once an aide--they are worth their weight in gold. However, should anyone start harping on things that are out of your control, "I am hearing what you are saying....
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    evolve case study- hypertension

    jadelpn replied to MelissaEmbury's topic in General Students

    And think about a whole patient approach. Can this patient consent to his own procedure? Because if not, there may not be a procedure. Why would you involve his family--you would need consent for...
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    Helpful Advice (admissions NC?)

    jadelpn replied to NICUguy123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would look into what is needed to get a critical care certification. If you really want to overkill a tad, see what it takes to get both adult and pediatric critical care certifications. Best...
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    Help with care plan

    jadelpn replied to Ishb1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First off, take complete comfort in the fact that more than likely, after schooling, you will never have to write another care plan. These are usually started by RN's and followed by LPNs. (At least...
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    Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    jadelpn replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    Ok, here's a thought OP--Go to your local high school, make an appointment with the guidance counselor. Make sure said high school has a national honor society group. Part of what kids in the...
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    LIAR: ADN RN prompted to lie about holding a BSN... is it passable?

    jadelpn replied to kitkats4breakfs's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sounds like, OP, the nursing director has drank the ANA koolaid. I know that a group of LPN's were brought into a meeting with a just hired DON (who had an MBA and not a bedside nurse for 15 plus...
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    Fed-up: Admin will not even meet with me so I can withdrawal. A warning to others.

    jadelpn replied to reluctantrn's topic in General Students

    OP, I do get what you mean. If you "stop paying" or don't withdraw the correct way, you can be held responsible to pay back federal loans/grants/fin aid for an education that you never took. And if...
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    Need help with nclex

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

    Deep breath, and don't be too hard on yourself. Some people just do not test well. Go back to your guidance counselor at your school and ask if there is study groups, tutoring, or a test prep course...