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    MAGNET Designation

    jadelpn replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You have the opportunity to give input to upper administration. That should be the norm everywhere, not just at Magnet facilities, because who knows what works and what doesn't but the nurses who...
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    Getting unemployment for called off

    jadelpn replied to tiggerslilyrn's topic in General Nursing

    OP, if you are union, also look at your contract. If you are classified as a full time employee, the language may be in your favor as far as a definite 40 hours a week. Part of everyone's paycheck...
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    MAGNET Designation

    jadelpn replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Partially quoting PMFB here, but bears repeating... "That was me. At least initially. I was on a Magnet committee during our "Journey to Magnet". I spent a lot of my own time and effort into it. I was...
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    MAGNET Designation

    jadelpn replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is interesting, Baubo516. The policy has been 72 hours (and some can be 96 hours) however, I would be interested in actually seeing how a nurse decides "when necessary". When there's redness to...
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    What did I do wrong?

    jadelpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is not correct. In most assisted living facilities, it is part of a CNA's practice to ASSIST in giving meds (assist being a really broad term). They open prepour med cases, take from blister...
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    What did I do wrong?

    jadelpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This has nothing to do with your intelligence. It has to do with the fact that the nurse in this situation--who is ultimately responsible for the care received by the patient--dropped the ball at...
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    What did I do wrong?

    jadelpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The triage nurse made an error--apparently she did not know the Ativan was d/c'd either. Ativan and Haldol are 2 different things. I would think that a licensed nurse who is directing you incorrectly...
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    DSD LVN resume.

    jadelpn replied to nursefromcali's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A DSD is a director of staff development. And Op, I am not suggesting that your resume is not okay, but rather to research what it is that you need in order to obtain that job. It may or may not...
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    Rude coworkers

    jadelpn replied to djroxy05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Eh, if the MD wanted the O2 sat to be between 88 and 90 (which in fact, a number do for COPDers) there must have been an order for that. Completely assuming here, but chances are that someone...
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    I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

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

    Depends on the state in which you live. If one really looks at the scope on a BON website for their state, the only thing that LPN's can 100% not do in most of them is clinically direct an RN....
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    Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    jadelpn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This is all quite something. If management said "hey, lets put up some call for the holidays" I am sure that there is bound to be more than a few nurses who may not celebrate the holidays, or...
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    anxiety about an occurance report

    jadelpn replied to Katniss88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is something so wrong with this picture. If you do not have malpractice insurance, get it. If you do, discuss this with them. Any nurse who is taking upon themselves to change and alter...
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    Do you lie when they ask, "how long?"

    jadelpn replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Well, interestingly, my parents told me my masters in philosophy would not get me anywhere, and I had to admit they were right! So I went back for my BSN, and here we are a few years
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    New nurse no training?

    jadelpn replied to EricaFrost's topic in Home Health

    When the scheduler says that you are working 7 days in a row, is part of this overtime? Or will this be your schedule? I would ask that, along with contact numbers of who to call if you encounter...
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    Feeling dumped on as new PRN

    jadelpn replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you on nights--if you are not a night person, it can really stink! However, it was a good time for you to be able to get experience in something that you have not done. And will need to do as...
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    Someone tell me how to deal with this-please

    jadelpn replied to no1favrefan's topic in General Nursing

    One handed. Or the primary compressions hand is your non-injured one. It is more than just passing the test. Should you be in a situation in your job where you are needed to do compressions, that...
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    Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    jadelpn replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If prior to the shift you actually schedule what nurse has 1st admit, who has 2nd and so on, then they will know going in what the plan is for the day. If you do not have an assignment, rather, act...
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    Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    jadelpn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    More than one nurse is "spoken to" about sick calls in their evaluations. They are called into a manager's office to discuss being "ill" and calling out. Interestingly, there are infection control...
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    Fired for "sounding like I'm high"....

    jadelpn replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OP they can and will say anything they want to--the issue as I see it is to be proactive in protecting yourself NOW. Speak with an attorney before this turns into something that is going to suck more...
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    nurse refresher course

    jadelpn replied to Grace808's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know much about refresher courses. If it has been a long time since you have practiced as a nurse, then I could see it perhaps being helpful. However, you need to be sure that if a job...
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    Saunders 6th edition NCLEX RN

    jadelpn replied to morbidman666's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You may want to grab one more book to be able to do alternate practice questions. I would stick with the rationales only if you are sensing that there's a particular thing that you are having...
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    Fired for "sounding like I'm high"....

    jadelpn replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you have malpractice insurance, now is the time to use it and speak with them. If you do not, speak to an attorney. If you are union, speak to them. I think most all new jobs for new nurses can...
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    Confidence, where art thou?

    jadelpn replied to NursePystal's topic in General Nursing

    You may not be confident as part of your personality. This doesn't mean you can not be confident in your practice. LTC is tough. I would use as many resources as you can, stay as organized as you...
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    DSD LVN resume.

    jadelpn replied to nursefromcali's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I may be way off base here, however, I first off would not identify myself as an "RN" unless you have taken and passed the NCLEX-RN, and are currently a RN in this country. If the current license that...
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    Asking for salary raise.

    jadelpn replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    You could go into your evaluation and see what your supervisor has to say about your work. I would then say that in light of your strong work ethic (and bring up any and all "projects" you have done...