jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    jadelpn replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    We will have more and more people who will choose to not work and just collect increased benefits instead. If $10 and hour with welfare assistance is getting by, and $15.00 an hour is not enough to...
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    can you be floated while your on orientation?

    jadelpn replied to labnars's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yup. They can do just about anything they would like to. It will be interesting to see if then you are put back on the peds floor, and float to NICU when they would like you to. Unless you have a...
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    Zofran

    jadelpn replied to Paramedic51's topic in Patient Medications

    No, Zofran is not an NSAID. However, if the senior paramedic says otherwise, there would not be a reason to start an argument on the back of an ambulance-- I would be more concerned about giving...
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    Will this affect my license?

    jadelpn replied to lostinthesauc3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would ask an attorney to find out what your record shows. In a number of states it can be "no adult
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    Need opinions

    jadelpn replied to blams2004's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you have a union, speak to someone regarding this. If you have malpractice insurance, call them for guidance. There's a huge difference in "I could just slap you" and "I could f***** slap you!!"...
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    family issues

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

    Sending hugs. This just sucks. You can only offer to go forward from here, today. The past is the past, no one can change it, we all react as we do and do what we may or may not have done, as it...
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    Who punches a cancer patient?

    jadelpn replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just don't know what ails people. Violence is never the answer, and that any young person wouldn't stop and say "are you ok" as opposed to reactionary violence is stunning. Thoughts and prayers...
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    Is it legal for my supervisor to ask me to alter my charting?

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

    You really do not "know" that "no one put the extra effort to further assess the situation", as this is a personal judgement call as opposed to nursing judgement-- And sometimes, depending on the...
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    Do you remember this lesson in nursing school?

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

    OP, if a patient is on a monitor, they need to be, well, monitored. Which means that you need to poke your head in at least once every so often, LOOK at the patient, and assess any changes,...
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    Clinical support worker - interview HELP!!

    jadelpn replied to Kimmy12's topic in United Kingdom

    Each facility should have policy on technique of de-escalation. It would also help to brush up on crisis intervention. And if there is a crisis intervention person available then I would look to...
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    Clinical support worker - interview HELP!!

    jadelpn replied to Kimmy12's topic in United Kingdom

    You are only as trusted as your practice. This means a level of honesty about what you will or will not do, what you can or can not do. There are talk down techniques that are imperative to know and...
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    patient advocacy

    jadelpn replied to nicky12's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You will get all kinds of patients, from many walks of life, with countless theories/beliefs/lifestyles. To advocate, a nurse can actively listen, repeat for clarity and understanding, and discuss...
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    Job interview later today..stressed!

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

    Look at the mission statement of the facility to which you are applying (which can be found on their website). Know about evidence based practice, just generally. And I do not know if where you are...
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    Disciplinary action - medication error

    jadelpn replied to spenbobb1's topic in Patient Medications

    And this also screams to the fact that nurses go into work sick, as to not get "spoken to" about feeling lousy they take their EARNED sick time! Once you give report and hand off to another nurse,...
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    travel nurse with HIPAA violation

    jadelpn replied to berdy25's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Please be sure that you speak with your malpractice insurance. In the meanwhile, the "act" of not locking your computer when you step away from it is the "new black" in corporate compliance, as then...
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

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

    Because OP if you are on the side to assess what you need to, clean the patient, intervene if PU care is needed, then YES, if the patient needs a suppository, you are in the correct position to give...
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    Please evaluate my GPA and TEAS. Where to apply?

    jadelpn replied to sallyhahah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need the help of someone who knows what the scores mean, and how to apply them. A 3.8 GPA is wonderful! Congrats and keep up the good work! I am not entirely sure on what scale the TEAS is...
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    I don't think Nursing is for me

    jadelpn replied to jperalta1331's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    And one other thing. It IS hard to be young, working full time while your friends are perhaps going to college, do not have the level of responsibility yet that you may, or travelling or whatever....
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    Home Health aides are disrespectful

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

    At the mandatory inservice, make sure everyone has a copy of their job description, create a code of conduct, be clear and have in writing what the expectations are. Be clear that everyone is on...
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    Split Personality

    jadelpn replied to LadyJovial's topic in General Nursing

    I think we can develop a professional connection to people/patients. And be quite genuine in wanting a positive outcome for a patient. And be professionally invested in a plan of care that works for...
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    grandmother with dementia

    jadelpn replied to nurseshellyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Gram, we all know where you are going, where you will be, and you won't be alone." "We will come and see you like we usually do." "I know it must be confusing, but don't be afraid, we are here" I...
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    Good nursing or learned dependence?

    jadelpn replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients like being taken care of, and have no desire to be independent. Some are afraid to be alone. Most of the time, PT/OT is ordered to be 100% sure that the patient CAN be home alone....
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    Split Personality

    jadelpn replied to LadyJovial's topic in General Nursing

    "obligation of a nurse to respond on an emotional level" is the key point. We have the obligation to respond accordingly. We need to critically think and use our resources to the patient's benefit....
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    Fired Out of the Blue

    jadelpn replied to RNOracle's topic in Nursing Career

    It was more than likely prior to a 90 day period that would be considered "probationary". They could get 2 of you for what they were paying you. Now that you did a stellar job, organized everything,...
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    HIPAA violation

    jadelpn replied to joe007's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is not the best habit to get into to discuss patients in another patient's room. It becomes even more obvious when the supposed dementia patient repeats the conversation verbatim. Funny how that...