jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    What classes should I take to go beyond min. CNA reqs?

    jadelpn replied to S.F Skylar's topic in General Nursing

    There are different "levels" to a CNA--one of which is a restorative aid, and I am sure that there's others. In some states, it can be a CNA 1, CNA 2 and so on. I would look at some of the LTC...
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    how to deal with harrassment in the workplace.

    jadelpn replied to rookieRN123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Stop him in his tracks, as soon as the first half comment comes out of his mouth. "Dr.________, what is it you need from me at present?" "What is it that you would like for this patient now?" Don't...
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    Only African American Nurse on Staff

    jadelpn replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "you know that it is because you are black" "Well, I do know that your remark is racist. And is that because you are white?" Racist remarks (or remarks about religion, sexual orientation, gender) are...
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    Press Ganey co. and Magnet Nursing

    jadelpn replied to the nites's topic in General Nursing

    Along with the corporations/associations that send out "mandates" of "BSN in10" and other little catchy phrases meant to create illusion and accomplish nothing but make money for everyone but the...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    jadelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

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    Having moral courage- my soap box speech

    jadelpn replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes to you in your process. Remember, the higher ups get paid handsomely to use any means necessary to make money. It is a nurse's legal and ethical obligation to do what is right for...
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    student UK nurse struggling with severe anxiety any advice please??

    jadelpn replied to studentgeorge15's topic in General Students

    We can not give medical advice per TOS, but please do yourself a huge favor and seek some professional counseling for your anxiety! You will be glad that you did. Best
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    jadelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    And 50+ year old LPN's who need to go to 4 years worth of college, then back for a masters is either being supplemented by their spouse, living with their parents or delusional. 20+ years ago...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    jadelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    And businesses don't care about loyalty. Or passionate pleas to keep one's job--all fall on deaf ears, they don't think like that. However, if one were to go into a "meeting" and negotiate with...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    jadelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and as a complete aside, the "knowing" wink-wink, nod-nod of "ohhhh don't listen to the grumblings-they are resistant to CHANGE, they are psychologically scarred from being told that they have to...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    jadelpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    This is happening in subtle and not so subtle ways. Past experience paperwork and excellent evaluations are suddenly "missing" (or they switch the way in which they are doing them, as to erase...
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    CNA claims to be a nurse - what to do?

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

    Op, a little off subject, however, WHY the HECK does it seem like every ex attaches themselves to moonbats to play house with!?!?!?!?! Frustrating, for sure. And to be snarky, my reply would be "then...
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    Having a hard time making "friends" with colleagues

    jadelpn replied to nurse1990's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not sure you want to be inclusive. If they are being nice and kind, there's a sense of teamwork, just not getting you in on their conversation--I would just let it go. Make sure your life...
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    Have my rights been violated?

    jadelpn replied to FredericksonL's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We can not give legal advice, per AN TOS, however, as a general "where to go from here" I would pass this by an attorney. Here's the thing. If this person works at a facility you do not go to, and...
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    No 1:1 sitter for fall risk patient

    jadelpn replied to RNKX's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow. Cutting corners for the bottom line is apparent. Get malpractice insurance if you do not already. If you have a union, bring it to them. Make sure that you are doing incident reports each and...
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    Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    jadelpn replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would listen to the feedback you are getting. A "thank you" and go about your day. You may want to have a paper brain (and AN has many examples of this--use the search function) to keep up with...
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    January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    jadelpn replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Sorry. Didn't hear you. Did you say you needed assistance, or you are meeting
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    Burnout??

    jadelpn replied to chrty_knox's topic in General Nursing

    We can all get the feeling of burnout now and again. If your passion is mental health, then I can see how med/surg can be draining. Get the experience you need, look into certifying as a psych nurse,...
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    I am a new nurse and I had a pt make a false accusation.

    jadelpn replied to newnurse34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If this patient continues to up the ante, it is a behavioral pattern that doesn't bode well in an acute care setting. In response, a plan needs to be utilized to get this patient functioning and...
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    Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    jadelpn replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And I am just putting it out there-- There are many, many companies that promote the hiring of nurses from other countries to come to America and work with promises of little commitment (sometimes a...
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    Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    jadelpn replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are native speaking English people, who depending on geographical area and using slang, one can't understand either. Heavy accents to boot. The melting pot boils over in a lot of different...
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    Handling resignation

    jadelpn replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If she was a new care manager, then anything could have happened. She could have not signed the employee offer letter yet. She may have been torn between 2 positons. Did she even start the new job...
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    Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    jadelpn replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Human behavior is an interesting topic. But our behavior as a person outside of a facility should not be reflected as the behavior inside of a facility. In other words, everyone, regardless of...
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    Patient complaints

    jadelpn replied to brrrr83's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. To take the initiative in this is a good thing. Make sure that you are documenting everything accordingly in real time as opposed to waiting to chart until the end of the shift, documenting...
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    CHOP- BSN only??

    jadelpn replied to NursePatty77's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have been gathering, most hospitals, especially large networks, seem to be only hiring BSN's. Some prefer a Masters. There are lots of talented, skilled nurses who are not bachelor's...