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    Coworker is Innappropriate

    jadelpn replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The point is, that if one is having to deal with a co-worker whose behavior is so out of control that they can not contain themselves in a professional fashion at work, why would anyone then take it...
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    Coworker is Innappropriate

    jadelpn replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As someone who doesn't have the power to change one thing, what possible good will it do to get into a verbal altercation with a co-worker? In public, I have a choice to leave and go home. At work,...
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    Coworker is Innappropriate

    jadelpn replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think that in a professional workplace, where I am a staff nurse, and a co-worker is a staff nurse that I should have to "confront" anyone about their behavior. That is why we have managers....
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    jadelpn replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I had a man who actually was at the office due to an "issue with his
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    Pressing Charges Against a Patient

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

    People who have the AIDS virus are also subject to dementia, behavioral issues, organic issues directly related to the virus Neurological Complications of AIDS Fact Sheet: National Institute of...
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    Fall prevention best practices

    jadelpn replied to pammy007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are very few patients who will not be a fall risk. Part of an initiative to reduce falls requires a seperate care plan--and documentation that you follow said plan of care. And reference in...
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    Hipaa violation and interview

    jadelpn replied to Edubs1023's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    HIPAA violation perhaps--depending on your company policy. Privacy violation--again, depends. Looking at this from a different perspective, if Auntie is beyond nervous to begin with over the results...
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    Fired for being an LVN!

    jadelpn replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so sorry that this happend to you. Although that pales in comparison to how you were treated. There are so many of us who put our hard skills out there for everyone's benefit, only to be then...
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    Patient abandonment

    jadelpn replied to Kschmurda's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you have malpractice insurance, call them for guidance. I have no idea the circumstances surrounding this incident, (and interestingly, often times nurses are fired well into taking report and...
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    Best Way to Resign

    jadelpn replied to onedayer's topic in General Nursing

    I would make an appointment and have discussion with the NM first. "After much consideration, I can no longer work full time in this setting. I really enjoy the work, I find my co-workers the best of...
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    Co-Workers' Harsh Words

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

    What?! Being bubbly is a bad thing?!?!?!?! If you think about what they said--you. don't. fit. in. because. you. are. bubbly. That means they do because they are nasty. Have a giggle about that to...
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    Patient asking for your phone number? How to say no?

    jadelpn replied to Krazziekid78's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I am so sorry but I can not give out any personal information, I wish you nothing but the best". You were put on the spot, and I think you did just fine. If she calls looking for you, you can direct...
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    Does Everyone Actually Hate Nurses?

    jadelpn replied to Casha9's topic in General Nursing

    "why would you only want to be a nurse?" "Why would you ask me such a question?" It is all about intent. However, nursing can be a bachelor's level education and beyond. And these questions either...
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    HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

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

    First off, as you know, don't EVER punch in your code for a waste you did not witness. Sometimes, nurses will ask the new grads to do so--a "sorry, as I am new my head will roll if I witness a waste...
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    Your akward, hilarious, unbelievable, weird, unprofessional work experience w...

    jadelpn replied to nurseEsteve's topic in Men in Nursing

    Why would the aide be giving neb treatments? Is this not the nurse's ultimate responsibility? Nothing like blaming someone else for something one was to do to begin with. If this is an ongoing...
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    Just got fired-AGAIN!

    jadelpn replied to jayebug's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It is so important to manage your illness. Whether that be by meds, therapy or both. We can not give medical advice per AN TOS, however, I would so suggest you see your PCP and get a referral for an...
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    Needing advice or any help with this

    jadelpn replied to SusanJackson's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Did you hear this, or do you know this? Unless you signed a release at the time (and it should be noted, that sometimes releases are signed unknowingly in a state of which you were not exactly at your...
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    question about mandated reporter of elderly

    jadelpn replied to anon456's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If there are no services in the home, and there has not been any safety evaluation then I am not sure what could be done. If the man is wandering the streets, that is a safety issue. Anyone can call...
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    50 shades of heyyyyy...(warning long)

    jadelpn replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    It is interesting that this all occured for you OP after you reported off. Hospitals are weird about that--if you are no longer to be on the clock, and you are, seems like whatever one does is held...
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    opinions on a nurse/patient interaction

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

    It is annoying to have to "manage up" another nurse. Especially if you are feeling less than thrilled over their practice. Nurses should stand on their own practice, and others shouldn't have to...
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    Is there a best practice for educating pro vaccination?

    jadelpn replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    They should do a study on children with autism whose parents are anti-vaccine, the child did not get any, and still are
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    Is there a best practice for educating pro vaccination?

    jadelpn replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    This is a tough one. And as the OP pointed out, now is the time of completing a course of vaccinations. So I am to assume OP that you were not vaccinated as a child? People choose to have different...
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    Fl LPN to PCT back to school for RN??

    jadelpn replied to jlpn2004's topic in Nursing Career

    I do not know what the rules are in your state. Any number of LPN's are being stripped of their duties to that of a PCT. I am not sure as to if it will help with clinical skills, however, it could...
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    Question

    jadelpn replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Buy the books! It will help in understanding the way questions are asked on the NCLEX. And can help you coordinate what you are learning with some additional questions. When you are done with a topic...
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    How to react to certain comments/experiences at work?

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

    "And I love that you are so kind!!" "How about a hug instead, I am a better hugger!" Seems like a great deal of elderly people are from a time where everyone was a kisser. There are more than one of...