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    Hey so young nurses, are we really making "that much"?

    jadelpn replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    If cost of living is relatively low, you are not in a whole lot of debt, then yes, it is conceivable to live on $3100 or so a month. Some people lease the best cars for the least amount of money....
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    Out of nowhere threatened to be fired?

    jadelpn replied to Toby1225's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And because you already have a BSN, you may be able to move on once you have a years worth of experience. And unfortunetely, some managers get a little insulted about that. Doesn't make it right, but...
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    Essay help :)

    jadelpn replied to patty89's topic in General Nursing

    You had me until the "showing love"--"I want to go further" "even closer to the patients" and wanting to be a "beacon of hope" scenarios. Nursing is an occupation, and not a lifestyle choice....
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    advice for mistakes made at work

    jadelpn replied to hopefulmurse14's topic in General Nursing

    The only advice I can give is research if you are eligable for your own malpractice insurance. If you are, get it. So going foward, if you are stuck in a really poor process, you have some...
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    Yikes, L&D Manager Fired...

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

    Doing any of this "checking" without the patient's infomred consent is battery. And if I am "he-he-hoooo"-ing and otherwise attempting to breath my way through labor, Uhm, Noooooo you may not stick...
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    Shoes for wide, flat feet with high instep

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

    My feet are ultra wide--and flat. (too many years wearing not so great shoes!! HAHA) In any event, I really love reebok "princess" sneakers. They come in black, are really soft leather, can hold an...
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    Do you have (or are you) a bully queen of the ICU?

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

    Hmmmm...seems as if many of the nurses whose behavior is described by the OP that I have met as of late are fresh, new, with all the latest and the greatest, designer scrubs, Mom and Dad footing the...
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    Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    And I think that there is a huge difference between someone who has put money into the system for many, many years--then needs to use it. Or even parents who put into the system, then need it for...
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    It's all fun and games until she meets the tin
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    ROSIE!!! I knew the Jetsons would let you go
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    May I present to you your newest co-worker, the H-CAP 2015. Cause this is how we
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    UNDERWEAR (Yes, underwear)

    jadelpn replied to nycnurse92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    From a female aspect, many do not make it a habit to run around in bra and panties--and most will put on the gown as opposed to hanging around in their cute underwear sets whilst waiting for an EKG....
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    Nurse gets fired after MD complaint

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

    Seems like this should have been nipped in the bud from day one. This was a nurse who had worked for the hospital for 9 years. Seems like the last couple that things went downhill, but the article...
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    Remaining cordial with coworkers you dislike

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

    Be cordial, professional. Otherwise, be pleased that you do not have to deal with them outside of work. Someone that you don't necessarily like can be a great nurse, and a great member of a team....
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    Handling rude co workers

    jadelpn replied to TurtleN84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, a "you know your eyes are gonna stay like that" wouldn't hurt either......(Ah, my sainted
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    Handling rude co workers

    jadelpn replied to TurtleN84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Does the charge nurse then answer your question? I get that it is childish and rude to give people dirty looks, roll eye, and otherwise make work the unpopular table at Jr High lunch, however, only...
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    RN BSN changing career paths

    jadelpn replied to rnroxanne's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like you would be amazing as a case manager. Start looking around at different home health agencies. There are many nurses who go into home health who need to be trained on the computer...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    jadelpn replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To think of it in an entirely different way, a nurse (or a CNA, a housekeeper, etc) could claim sexual harassment if they walk in on a patient who is having sex in an acute care setting. (one could...
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    reported a nurse stealing narcs and not giving meds, shes friends with the DON :(

    jadelpn replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can hear it now.... "It is not about the other nurse, it is about YOU. YOU discovered that the meds were not given. YOU discovered that this happend numerous times. YOU did nothing but complain...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    jadelpn replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    True enough, however, partner brings some Viagra for some planned playtime. Patient is on tele floor. Patient given nitro as patient is there for cardiac observation and care. Patient bottoms out...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    jadelpn replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Cripes on a cracker it is a MIRACLE!!! Ya'll get your clothes on, and I shall call the MD right this minute so that you can be discharged!! Mir-i-cle I say--WOO
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    Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

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

    ...."and I shall take my bonus now, for instituting 2 projects in the last 6 months, thank you!!" or "See, cause if all of the nurses on my unit go above and beyond, I do not have to hire any more of...
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    At the End of my Rope.

    jadelpn replied to laKrugRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a wide variety of scopes of practice state to state. Most will say that an LPN can do whatever a facility tells them they can, and they show competency in. Some do not say "an LPN can not do...
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    Please help me understand

    jadelpn replied to Clementia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And in the OP's reference to a post, we are talking about an 18 year old child. Any number of 18 year olds would fall for just about anything, never mind the sociopath that is grooming
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    Holiday Scheduling - how to make it fair

    jadelpn replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    I would begin by asking if anyone WANTS to work any of the holidays. Make all of the holiday shifts 8 hour shifts, unless someone wants to work 12 hours. Maybe the answer is swing shifts--someone...