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    Justifiable situations when to break policy?

    jadelpn replied to Pink Magnolia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Be mindful of the fact that if discovered, one can lose their job over breaking facility policy. No matter how justifiable it may seem. The political correctness, what you as a nurse believes should...
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    Concerned

    jadelpn replied to Quinntb's topic in General Nursing

    AND just as a complete aside, do not ever, ever forget to do your wastes. Ever. You could be on nothing as far as prescriptions and be called out because of this. If you drew up and wasted on your...
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    advice on being written up when I dont think I should have been...

    jadelpn replied to anniegirl1988's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Now that it was written up, the only thing you can do is to be mindful for future situations, and that you have learned this going forward. Do not get into the habit of "eh, this is not a "real"...
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    UA/drug test failed

    jadelpn replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    Call your malpractice insurance today. Get your union involved if you have one. I am so sorry this has happened to
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    "Diverting" medications

    jadelpn replied to KJoRN81's topic in Patient Medications

    Just be 1000% sure that you do not witness, witness "wastes" or get involved in any way, shape, or form unless you actually SEE it. I would think that if there is no supporting documentation on pain...
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    How do I stop being looked over?

    jadelpn replied to bug2621's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Because I have had a year's worth of charge nurse experience on the night shift, and once the other charge nurses leave I will be charge nurse until such time as the position is filled permanently, I...
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    Do You Have A Close Relationship With Your Higher Ups?

    jadelpn replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

    Ask if you can make an appointment to speak with him. At said appointment, have discussion regarding your original interview related to the need of an ER educator. Ask about a specific timeline...
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    Nursing occupation, politically ineffective due to inequalities of both gender?

    jadelpn replied to Yusrie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nursing may be a politically ineffective occupation due to the drive of big business with a focus on customer service/satisfaction as opposed to and in spite of anything else. Gender is a
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    Other than BSN

    jadelpn replied to JenKnowles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So, I am just throwing it out there-- The "new" trend in nursing seems to be evidence based practice. Which sure beats the HECK out of nursing diagnosis and treatment plans.....Kidding. Or not........
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    Nursing standard

    jadelpn replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    YIKES!! That is old school--very old school. I have seen this done, however, done about 10 years ago. If the student is working on your patient, I would have discussion on what to do moving forward....
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    I don't think Nursing is for me

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

    I would go to your local college, and speak to the guidance counselor. It is awesome that you did well in your LPN, and that you have a job at 19. Now is the time to start thinking about where to...
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    Any nurses that have worked hospital AND nursing home?

    jadelpn replied to manch's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say mental health or urgent care. Or in case management at a hospital. Depending on area, there is a push for a BSN in some arenas. Others not so. Another thought is school nursing. Best...
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    How did you resign from a position that was toxic and you feel wasn't suited for you

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

    If this is a casual position, is there a min, amount of work that you have to do? I other words, I would keep the position as a casual one, and only work if you feel like you would like to....
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    But your facility must have a social worker. And if you are charting that patient had "no idea" what their blood sugar is, that they were seemingly non-compliant, one should then document what was...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    We are talking about a sandwich here, not a full on three course meal. Clearly, this patient needed a great deal more support than the "sniffles". People don't usually come to the hospital for the...
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    I need your advise please

    jadelpn replied to Guest862922's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Why not call your malpractice carrier, pass this by them for some direction? Or ask your boss for a written letter stating that you are allowed to give copies to the school nurse? Sounds to me like...
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    Rejected..No Facebook?!!

    jadelpn replied to cosmos2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    IF you are so inclined, "linked in" is a more professional focused social media outlet, in my opinion. If lines of questioning seem to revolve around social media, I would be more apt to do something...
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    How to handle this charge nurse dilemma

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

    Throw it back at them. "what do YOU think you should do?" Then ask your manager for direction, as there should be a policy--and most facilities MD's need to be notified of abnormal labs within a...
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    Just to express the unexpressed

    jadelpn replied to StacyAtheNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Make some sort of connection with a counselor, so that you are able to have some sounding board and coping skills. Are there any rentals closer to your job? Grab a local paper and see--it would make...
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    Smelling like smoke

    jadelpn replied to jojo489's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good for you on quitting!! I find that Lysol works wonders and well.... And an air purifier for your room, keep your door closed--and even a window cracked. Put fabric softener sheets in your drawers,...
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    I never would have thought of that...

    jadelpn replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    When moving and repositioning a patient, put 2 layers under them--draw sheet, pad, draw sheet, pad. Not only does the extra layer help when moving a patient up the bed--especially if the patient is...
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    I'M Done..I'm ready to walk away from Nursing

    jadelpn replied to serenity03's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a few times that I have said that being a greeter in a big box store would be my dream job at present. But 37 years of nursing, an there are patients who can benefit from what you have to...
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    Not sure if I like where I am working

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

    If this is a casual job, only you can decide if the benefits of a paycheck outweigh the jr. high lunch room stuff. When you are on with a helpful nurse, you can ask if you can run some things by...
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    Assigned to discontinue treatments not in place. Help!

    jadelpn replied to ets53's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If the DON asks you to write telephone orders, I would not assume that you were just to write them without actually speaking to the practitioner regarding the d/c's. So the DON needs to be clearer in...
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    I was hired and then the job was taken from me, please advise me

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

    Unless you get a written hire letter, there's not much you can do. And yes, in a union, people with seniority can and do get transferred. Also, if 2 LPNS wanted one position with the same...