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    new nurse unsure of how to get along

    jadelpn replied to newnurse11491's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would stop speaking, and in a deadpan tone say--"Well that was an inappropriate comment and uncalled for, however, moving on...." and go right back to report. If something else is said again, again...
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    Nurse manager who yells at people

    jadelpn replied to happygrandma3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Because emails do not convey tone, it takes that part out of it. So that you can get down to the real issues and ways to solve
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    on Getting Fired

    jadelpn replied to Julie Reyes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is when nursing needs to be a team sport, with your manager on the same team. If there is a consistent message that MD orders need to be carried out, that the parents can expect (or the patient...
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    What do you think of this?

    jadelpn replied to Glycerine82's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So ignorant. I remember in the 80's there was an issue to be in the same ROOM with someone who was HIV+ lest one breathes in "germs". Seriously. One of the saddest things ever. People dying alone as...
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    My Struggle as a nurse

    jadelpn replied to natiagagua25's topic in General Nursing

    This is just wonderful news!! Many congrats and best
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    time for a change?

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

    I think that the AL is going to have so many changes, that it may not be worth it. When you get a full time job closer to home, AND make SURE that you have it in writing, then give your notice to AL....
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    JOBLESS

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

    You just do what you need to do. I would say flu clinics are a good choice for work this time of year. And if you go into any pharmacy, see if you can work with a pharmacist, if they have urgent care...
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    Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

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

    One of the best habits you can get in to is checking your rooms to ensure that everything is in working order BEFORE you may need it. Including a suction set up. (and your O2 set up). Nothing goes...
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    Med pass practice

    jadelpn replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    Put in place a nurse who is resource and that person is the go to for any and all questions, comments, concerns. Start of shift remind the staff that Nurse Xyz is resource for the shift, and that...
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    Nursing issues

    jadelpn replied to Alexm73113's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Understanding Evidence-Based Practice|Evidence-Based Practice Network Here's a resource link to help decide--has some great articles regarding
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    Nursing issues

    jadelpn replied to Alexm73113's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you work in pre-op, I can think of a few things--infection control r/t IV starts, pt education regarding the procedure that they are undergoing so that they sign an informed consent, and the...
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    hated by medical director.

    jadelpn replied to gfauker1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sounds like your manager is a little short on the thinking skills..... "we can not and do not hold patients against their will" (and as an aside, I have seen patients get so worked up that they start...
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    Nursing shoes that aren't clogs

    jadelpn replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Reebok princess low tops. (They even come in high tops, should you want ankle support). You can put an insert in them or not. They are soft leather, conform to one's foot well, even come in wide....
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    Coworkers that act like spoiled brats...discuss

    jadelpn replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Eh, don't poke the bear. Without the support of the people who CAN do something more than ask co-workers to clean up after themselves, it is like spitting in the wind-- The best is a manager who says...
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    3 Written Warnings for a Facebook Post

    jadelpn replied to careo180's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most people are fired for this type of infraction. Especially if you have the place you work on your social media information section. (and if you do, I would take it off pretty quickly and going...
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    October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Nurse Eddie takes dressing up for Halloween up a
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    October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Who ya gonna call....ghost busters!!! I'm sorry...too
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    Doctor or Dockworker?

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

    And, some of the best "curse words" I ever learned were from a person from England----which are total "regular" words in America... And don't get me started on the looks I have gotten from our...
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    Doctor or Dockworker?

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

    I have seen "refined" dignified, whatever you want to call it people have filthy mouths, and the most rough and tumble appearing people who wouldn't curse if they were giving awards for it. Has...
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    home meds

    jadelpn replied to mpccrn's topic in Patient Medications

    Once the med rec is done, unless there's a reason to keep them, why wouldn't they go home with family? We also flag them if for some reason we need to keep them to give home meds that are not in...
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    October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    You got
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    October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Let me guess...patient in room 42 not like the pea
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    October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    PPE, Stan,
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    A poll, regarding nurses' opinions on Magnet status

    jadelpn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    And I kept an absolute open mind to one of the links directly to the ANCC magnet page. Perhaps I am jaded, however, there was a TON of flowery language about how awesome possum the managers of magnet...
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    Nurse manager who yells at people

    jadelpn replied to happygrandma3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Use email. Site your concerns (as long as we are not talking immediate patient safety issues) in email format, cc or bcc the unit director, and if you do not get a response, the director is in the...