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    accused of drug diversion,i do maintain my innocence however i cant afford an attorney

    jadelpn replied to foxynurse78's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have malpractice insurance? If so, contact them (if not, I would going forward). Are you a member of a union? If you are, speak to them. You need to speak to someone who is an attorney. It...
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    Justify this nursing diagnosis

    jadelpn replied to malenurse69's topic in General Nursing

    There are alternate therapies that some facilities will bill for, and in order to bill for them they need to have a nursing diagnosis for same. This is a therapy that "opens the flow to one's...
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    Assistant Nurse in Finland

    jadelpn replied to vanz07's topic in International Nursing

    finlandforum.org is a webstite with a ton of information, and is a good place to start. Best
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    need to know the best study material for nclex pn

    jadelpn replied to very depressed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would get both. Sit down and take the practice tests. Grade the practice tests. On the ones you do not get correct, see if there's some correlation in the content. Read up on your weakest links....
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    should i stay or should i go

    jadelpn replied to ladymaam817's topic in General Nursing

    First off, whatever or however others act are out of your control, and no reflection on you. Let them do their thing, and really thank your lucky stars you DON'T have to socialize with them. Do your...
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    Dwindling faith in this profession

    jadelpn replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Because money is what drives a facility. Because the bottom line is what is changing the profession to include scripts, and customer service, and magnetism, and other illusions that are meant for...
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    Issue in tracheal suction

    jadelpn replied to Issa_mohamad's topic in General Nursing

    You would have to look at your facility policy/procedure on if a filter is required or not. Even if there are nurses who are at odds as to what the correct procedure is, the facility policy/procedure...
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    Fresenius PCT Training

    jadelpn replied to sadiemae76's topic in General Nursing

    I have nothing to offer except best wishes-- And if you do get the position, you could then tell your PRN job that you need to work alternate shifts--as I would not compromise a full time position for...
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    Kaplan nclex-rn scores...

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

    Don't make yourself nuts!! Do not "read into" the questions. Take each one at face value only. Do not go back and change your answers, unless you are 900000% sure that you mis-clicked. If you are...
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    Canadian RN applying to US Graduate Schools

    jadelpn replied to Positive.Vibes's topic in Nurse Registration

    I would research the NY BON website, and see exactly what you have to do to get your license through endorsement. NYS Nursing:License Requirements As far as grad school--I would look into whatever...
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    New LVN applying as a nurse tech at a hospital, any advice?

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

    As a tech, you would not using any of the nursing skills that you acquired in LPN school. In other words, your LPN license would mean absolutely nothing in that you could not work to the scope of the...
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    LPN's

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

    I would look into local community colleges, and see what they have to offer as far as nursing programs. I would look into some local vocational schools and see what they have to offer as far as LPN,...
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    moved in with patient's son

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

    This is a difficult question to answer. If you met the son while taking care of his mother, then I would say it was perhaps not the greatest idea, however, what is done, is done. Going forward,...
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    This probably will come across to most of you as a typical vent, but its not

    jadelpn replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you need to look at a different position. Maybe you would like to be in management so that you can deal with the unit culture and try to change it. Maybe a nurse educator so that you can mold...
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    How do I explain to my snobby family why nurses are important and worthy of respect?

    jadelpn replied to Miss Infermiera2b's topic in General Nursing

    OP, if you are going home for Christmas, this is a time to enjoy the holiday, not get into it with your life choices. If your parents are footing the bill, then of course they could have some say in...
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    application problem

    jadelpn replied to grammy57's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Going forward, the only thing I could advise is that if you are asked to care for patients that you are clinically inexperienced to deal with, ask for help with other disciplines. In other words, to...
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    POSITIVE DRUG TEST

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

    As others have noted, Xanax is a benzo, Ativan is a benzo. Both of which would show positive on a drug screen for benzos. If someone told you that you tested positive for Ativan, that is not true,...
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    Lessons on why not to "Assume" things.

    jadelpn replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just to throw a thought out there. It burns my butt that lab came, lab drew, labs done, and then they just sort of cancelled the order, were going to "wait" until the next time they came out, because...
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    Don't Know Where Else to Ask This

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

    This is a screwed up mess. I get that you may be in a place where you like the MD which you are a patient of. However, given the circumstances, I think that I would move on. With that being said,...
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    Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act

    jadelpn replied to MoonlightIdle's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    As long as you weren't ****ahem*****
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    Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act

    jadelpn replied to MoonlightIdle's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    "HEYYYYYY let's not do CPR on this person---I think they are GAY/A DEVIL WORSHIPER/ATHEIST?MUSLIM/JEWISH/CATHOLIC.....!!!" SERIOUSLY?!?!?! Federal law prohibits asking questions based on someone's...
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    Faking seizures?

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

    A seizure is a medical emergency, that as a teacher one should not do a wait and see game. It can and does get out of control pretty quickly, you can lose an airway quickly, and the responsibility to...
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    Faking seizures?

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

    Personality disordered people do all of the above. This is a mental illness. What you describe can be symptoms of the same. The breaking of the glasses, the epilepsy, the countless medical...
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    Job Interview/Talent Review

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

    I have never heard of this. Weird questions! "That is so lovely of you to say, thank you!" "As an active listener, I never assume to know what someone is going to say. However, in a team environment...
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    What are your benefits as a float pool nurse at your hospital?

    jadelpn replied to PedsRN1975's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a nurse who likes to mix it up a bit, then floating is not altogether a bad thing. However, to ask for extra pay for the hours worked not in your home unit may be an option. However, if...