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    A poll, regarding nurses' opinions on Magnet status

    jadelpn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I find it really sort of amusing...sadly, that out of all of this magnetism and transformation for the future, there is no data or evidence that there proves to be better/good patient outcomes. (per...
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    Should I dress up?

    jadelpn replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have 2 basic dresses that are your go to interview outfits. They are easy, comfortable, and you can dress them way up or just a little. If you wear it with a jacket or a cardigan, it can slip...
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    need advice

    jadelpn replied to tiggerslilyrn's topic in General Nursing

    ....and snarky or not, just gotta put it out there----neglect of job duties?! SERIOUSLY?!? Or more like neglect of job duties that resulted in the facility not being paid for meaningful use/exceeding...
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    need advice

    jadelpn replied to tiggerslilyrn's topic in General Nursing

    They may be required to tell everyone that. If you had an 8 year career with them, it is really strange that you would be terminated right off, unless harm came to a patient. Even then, it seems...
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    Nurses Who Don't Want to be Nurses

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

    A lot of being in many careers, including nursing, is marketing, how you present yourself, and networking that will land you a job. In all seriousness, it is not a "do you have a passion and desire...
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    A poll, regarding nurses' opinions on Magnet status

    jadelpn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    There are less than a few patients who will choose to go out of their way when they are sick to "go to a magnet hospital". A feather in the cap of the administration, the illusion that nurses...
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    So dietitians can now write orders: Denial of rights.

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

    Could be wayyyy off base here, but...I could assume that this is patient with disordered eating as part of their diagnosis. Lots of depends as far as policies/procedures and patient rights. There...
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    Are physicians that thick?

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

    Is there a nurse educator on your staff, OP? How about advocating for ancillary staff to be trained in how to draw labs? By straight sticks as opposed to drawing off lines. ER techs, paramedics...
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    Rumor mill at work... How do you deal with purely nosey people?

    jadelpn replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you enjoy the residents, and the job itself, per diem may not be a bad thing. To "get out of" perceived notions about you and/or your personal life--"why thank you so much for asking! Bless your...
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    Patient Satifaction survey scoring

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

    It depends on your numbers. If only 10% of patients decide to participate, and out of that 10% even 2% of them are less than thrilled with even one aspect of care, then you are looking at some poor...
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    Finally had the inevitable

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

    I am so very sorry to hear this. Please take care of yourself, both physically and emotionally. Wishing you nothing but the
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    How to diffuse a situation involving dissatisfied/angry patients

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

    "Let me see if I understand what you are saying"....and repeat what they told you to be sure you are both on the same page. "I understand, and here's what I can do in an attempt to resolve your...
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    Assisted Living Drama versus Skilled Nursing Stress

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

    Here's a thought--I would ask the DON what has been implemented before as far as attempting to make it work, what she is willing to do to support you, and if it means replacing staff that is not...
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    When admin-type RNs forget about the little people.

    jadelpn replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very annoying. BUT, at least A) She was a nurse and B) She ran it by you first. And I would have said "ok, so could you look it up and tell the patient?" It is very annoying, and seemingly like you...
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    jadelpn replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why, Commuter, that is NOT the senior managers JOB!! And instead of saying "well, THIS is an issue that needs to be addressed" they will hunt down any nurse within a 10 mile radius to take care of it....
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    My best friend is now a patient on the floor I work on

    jadelpn replied to EmergencyChocolate's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "This is my Vegas. What happens here, stays here". If you are a visitor, then let the nurses and other staff do their jobs. Excuse yourself out of the room and let them do their thing. If there...
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    jadelpn replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OK, OP here's a thought. Every CEO, CFO, C3PO take half their salary. So instead of make a million, they "make due" with a 500K year. With that extra money, ensure that every unit gets staffed...
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    jadelpn replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    EXACTLY, hence the disconnect. Sounds like a wicked cool way to make it SEEM as if they care about changing things for the better, with no intention from day one of actually IMPLEMENTING...
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    Charge nurse unnecessary comments

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

    In a monotone voice answer "get me a tiara, maybe a cookie?" or "sigh. I guess we are stuck with each other at present...." It sounds as if the person is, in fact, joking. And has a dry sense of...
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    jadelpn replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If there are ineffective, inexperienced, and uninvolved nurses who cost the facility $20 bucks an hour, the general theme is that this is a heck of a lot better than effective, experienced and...
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    Hired as LVN and doing medical assistant job

    jadelpn replied to Nina24lvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In a setting where the office/clinic is run by an MD, medical assistants and nurses often do the same thing, which doesn't make it correct, but it seems to be the way it is. I would find out what...
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    Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    jadelpn replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ..or tray covers Madonna, nurse blinds Madonna in their whites....so of COURSE nurse always wins--- nurse, Madonna, waitress,
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    Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    jadelpn replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, this title continues to crack me up. Just had to throw that out there. Sounds like a version of rock, paper, scissors that I would like to play..... I got a giggle. It has been a LONG 12...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    jadelpn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It was a law--that did not pass-- that marriage be defined as between a man and a woman. I don't hold that belief. I don't also believe that in fact I have the right under the "One" or not to judge....
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    jadelpn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why yes, I absolutely would!! Who someone loves and chooses to marry is their decision. My or anyone else's "morality" has not a thing to do with it. Interestingly, same sex marriage is legal in my...