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    Dealing with Gossip

    jadelpn replied to pppp87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do not get caught up in the fray. How other people are acting is on them. Who cares if they think you to be "calling the MD too much" or whatever foolishness they can cook up. Cover yourself,...
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    Struggling And Unsure ... Temporarily

    jadelpn replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

    There are 2 things to focus on. Vocabulary and the "goal" of the chapter. If there is tutoring available at the school, use their services. Good
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    Needed to vent

    jadelpn replied to jojo489's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "What do I do for a living? Why not a blessed thing!! I lunch with ladies...." HAHAHAHAHA!!! Don't sweat it! Best
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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    jadelpn replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Cultures are different everywhere, as you have witnessed first hand. The very, very best thing you can do for yourself is to stop listening to people gossiping about other people. (who got yelled at...
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    RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    jadelpn replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I did in fact read that this nurse in question did have an 101 degree fever well after her initial assessment, THEN that was responded to. She felt is was because she was "flushed". And as of...
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    Was this such an unreasonable request?

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

    In my neck of the woods, verbal orders and telephone orders are two different things. A verbal order is and order that a provider gives a nurse and they are standing right there. Those are obsolete...
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    Was this such an unreasonable request?

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

    I am confused. This is like the game "telephone". If you are a CNA, you should not be put in this position to begin with. "Hold on, let me get the nurse for you"--and then let the nurse deal with...
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    Miserable RN

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

    It is worth noting, that it is not unheard of that there actually ARE new grads on orientation that are let go for one med error. Facilities can be ultra picky when there's a sea of other new grads...
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    Sepsis

    jadelpn replied to lilhendy's topic in General Nursing

    Coming from the elderly people with UTI's that turn septic in about a moment or two, there can be 2 thought processes that are a bit more simple. Most of the time, someone who is septic is not fully...
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    New Nurse Manager

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

    THIS. I could not like this more. Don't ever be in a position where you will leave your staff hanging out to dry, and if you are involved directly in the unit, you will see first hand how it runs....
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    BOO-YAH!

    jadelpn replied to Beautiful Mind RN's topic in Nurses Rock

    That is sooooooo awesome!! Many, many
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    October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Gosh, I am sorry I sneezed on you! Do you think I have a sinus
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    Miserable RN

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

    Hopefully, your Dad has filed for unemployment. If he has not, he should. Additionally, you both should go to the local welfare office and see about what kinds of assistance you can receive. And...
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    Help with interview questions

    jadelpn replied to trueblue2000's topic in General Nursing

    Here's what I can say as a general theme on all of the questions. Most facilities are big on apologizing. But in a general way "I am sorry that this is not going how you envisioned." It is...
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    Fired during probation... what now-- more than 1 yr RN

    jadelpn replied to Looking_for_sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I did not read all of the replies (and I will, just wanted to get this thought off to you)--go to a professional and have them help you with your resume. A professional job coach can also help you...
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    Are LPNs paid more with IV certification and phlebotomy certification?

    jadelpn replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not in my experience. It can make an LPN more desirable if you have certifications, depending on the job market in your area for LPN's. Unless the union contract or personnel guide is specific to "X"...
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    How to use Exergen temporal thermometer?

    jadelpn replied to studentnurse9806's topic in General Nursing

    Place thermometer on forehead with button pushed. KEEP the button pushed while you go across the forehead, behind the ear, and up under the earlobe area (the carotid) then let go of button. Not a...
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    reasons to go into nursing over social work?

    jadelpn replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    If it is something, OP, that you are thinking about, you could have a BSN and a LICSW as your masters. Most social workers are in the discharge planning, case management line of things. Which is an...
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    why do nurses gossip and belittle eachother?

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

    Managers allow this to continue. Until patients complain about it, and it affects their bottom line. Otherwise, mangers who are not directly involved in taking notice and acting on their...
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    Doctors Without Borders Physician Tests Possitive for Ebola In New York City

    jadelpn replied to herring_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And yet here we are, still allowing flights from West Africa to continue to come to the US. We are still allowing medical personnel who have been on the front lines of this disease to come back to...
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    Things Little Old Ladies Say

    jadelpn replied to raiisfun's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have shared this before, but it still makes me chuckle... "Now dear, you must wash as far up as possible, as far down as possible, and don't forget
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    October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    AHHHHHH-CHOOOOOOO.....Uhm,
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    Therapeutic abortion clinic

    jadelpn replied to Cgul's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what a therapeutic abortion clinic is. However, women's reproductive health is an important part of nursing, that seems to spark debate, however, it is important to have knowledgeable...
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    NETY - Not A Myth

    jadelpn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And I shall bring the garlic bread, salad, and red wine......a few bottles...
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    Mantra?... Whats yours??...

    jadelpn replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    May everyone who is supposed to be alive, continue to be so for the length of my shift, including