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    Most annoying reason for admission?

    jadelpn replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in General Nursing

    Respite care. Patient sometimes older, sometimes not, however, is not compliant at home. Caregiver wonders why this is such a challenge, enables all sorts of stuff, then dumps them for a few days...
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    Since I can't see myself as how others see me...

    jadelpn replied to MPKH's topic in General Nursing

    eh, don't "fake" smile or you will look like you are grimacing in pain. If your co-workers see you as unapproachable, approach them. "Is there something I can help you with?" Most nurses are so busy...
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    Unreasonable expectations?

    jadelpn replied to eggyweggy's topic in Rehabilitation

    I would advocate for another CNA. Then they can go down the line and do turns and repos, FBS, and morning vitals. Then, while you are organizing your day, they can come to you with that information,...
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    Help with nursing care plans!

    jadelpn replied to OMMx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is really, really confusing. There are a few care plans that are general to most diagnosis. "Alteration in health maintenance" is one and can discuss the lifestyle changes one would have to make...
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    I just failed an exam...

    jadelpn replied to ama03819's topic in General Students

    The first thing that I would do is to ask for an appointment with your professor during office hours. Ask to review the test, and if there's anything you are not doing study wise that you should be....
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    When is it delegation and when is it "Being bossy"???

    jadelpn replied to SNBTaylor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Team sport concept. Make a plan. "I have 2 total cares that need turning every 2 hours. Lets find each other every two hours to just bang it out. Can we start now? No? OK, so you tell me when we...
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    Urine Smells even after a shower

    jadelpn replied to cwross48's topic in General Nursing

    Saline nose spray. Nurse's BFF for cleaning out one's nose. Clothes--1/4 cup of white vinegar on the rinse cycle. You can also rinse your hair in vinegar, again, for the smell eliminating power....
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    4 Felony arrests, ALL dismissed LPN/GA student

    jadelpn replied to LPNWannabe80's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    We can not give legal advice per AN TOS, however, I would have a discussion with an attorney regarding this. I had been listening on the news as of late that adults with charges that were dismissed...
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    WHNP Certification HELP

    jadelpn replied to rnc-ob_2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have no specifics for you, however, is there a test prep group you can join? Is there a recently graduated WHNP that you can discuss rationale and specific study guides with? One of your local...
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    FLAME ON!

    jadelpn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    And never one not to laugh at myself... "LPN's who mentor BSN's/run circles around RN's/should be grandfathered in/have to go back to school to do the same job as yesterday...." YES, I am very guilty...
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    Maintaining License

    jadelpn replied to rmodi5's topic in General Nursing

    If you look on your board of nursing website for your state, it will give you the requirements for continuing education for your renewal. You do have to pay for these, unless there is some sort of...
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    Nurses Exempt

    jadelpn replied to justmia1089's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a full time nurse, and one week you receive 4 hours over 40, and the next week you receive your 40 hour week, then you would have over 80 hours for the 2 weeks, and be paid for 84 hours....
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    Please advise me...workplace bullying and gossiping

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

    You can be quiet by nature, but still not get caught up in the gossip. "That nurse is a ___". "The patient's seem to love her, and she has always been nice to me". Make it a mantra to always speak...
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    FLAME ON!

    jadelpn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    But I do not answer call lights, I delegate the CNA to do that. It is not my job. Is this why the CNA's are so sassy to me, all sitting there on their phones doing
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    FLAME ON!

    jadelpn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I would respond to this but it goes against my religious views. And everyone wants my religious viewpoints, especially the patients. I will pray for
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    FLAME ON!

    jadelpn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    "My husband's second cousin's brother in law's second ex-wife told me I violated HIPPO because I talked about a real pain in the butt patient, and sent a twitter picture of the mess entitled "Leo is a...
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    HCAHPS and Service Excellence

    jadelpn replied to CamillusRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need to start with semi-funny vent groups. Divide your participants. Each and every group needs to come up with the top 2 thoughts about HCAPS and Patient Satisfaction that they have...
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    Errors--system problem or nursing problem?

    jadelpn replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In scenario #1, the patient needs should be looked at from day 1. This patient sounds chronically ill, with acute episodes that need to monitored. The day of a procedure is NOT the time to draw an...
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    FLAME ON!

    jadelpn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I am posting this after wiping off my computer screen. Too funny, I give it a 2 :roflmao: and a half
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    (IN)Appropriate Dress

    jadelpn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    By what comes out of their mouths as opposed to dress. It doesn't matter what they wear, if it is all covered up with a lab coat anyways. The yoga pants/3" heel situation? Under a lab coat, yoga...
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    why do nurses need to be licensed?

    jadelpn replied to Infofreak411's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Because the state gains revenue that way. Because it holds nurse's to standards of knowledge that all graduating nurses should have absorbed. In all seriousness, a state grants licenses for many, many...
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    DCDs and the one who should not be. What do you do?

    jadelpn replied to blinky's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just be sure, OP, your documentation backs up your actions. In other words, if the MD order is "wound care per wound care team" then be sure that you document "consultation with wound care RN...
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    Nursing/Waitress Fail

    jadelpn replied to Sarah091's topic in General Nursing

    Op, USUALLY one does not have to perform nursing functions while balancing a large tray of plates and/or drinks across a crowded room. (Never say never, however not usually!! HAHA) So because you...
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    FLAME ON!

    jadelpn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with honors, awards and accolades from a VERY prestigious university, and some chick from community college got my job. She used to be a waitress. I will become a CRNA, and ya'll can...
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    Why are magnet hospitals bad?

    jadelpn replied to golson's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is a suggestion from some nursing groups that a "BSN in 10" should be a goal. With it, administration took the ball and ran, in my experience stating it as a mandate as opposed to a suggestion...