jadelpn LPN, EMT-B

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    The film: Vaxxed.

    jadelpn replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure that maternal age has anything to do with it. Not that there's ANY easy answer. Decisions regarding not vaccinating a child is made by parents who one could assume are fully vaccinated....
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    jadelpn replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, that is really weird. And somewhat inappropriate. Thankfully (hopefully) they are not then whipping off their shoes and socks and clipping their toenails. With that being said, are they bringing...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    jadelpn replied to nurseintraining222's topic in General Nursing

    There are levels of CNA certifications that are specific to both medication administration and some as physical therapy assistants (restorative aides). In assisted livings, the CNA can assist the...
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    Not what I expected

    jadelpn replied to NurseMegP's topic in General Nursing

    Keep working, see if you can shadow your informatics nurse, and start looking into a Master's program for informatics. There are also RN's who work for EMR informatics companies. American Nursing...
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    [Mini RANT] Crappy Vocational Rehab Counselor Refuses to Approve of me being in Nursing

    jadelpn replied to Natiel's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't have too much to add except that with technology you are able to hear, and I would assume with glasses able to see. You would also be a protected class. You won't know unless you try. You...
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    HIPAA violation question

    jadelpn replied to burd24's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You could be dismissed from school. No one saw you accessing the EMR in your street clothes/student uniform and questioned what you were doing? You know what you did was wildly incorrect and...
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    Class Discussion/Topic. Dynamics of Workplace

    jadelpn replied to tremainerossyion's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    An unrealistic foundation. Most TV shows are way off base. For instance, Nurse Jackie works in a NYC ER. But the mood/pace/atmosphere is that of a doctor's office. Just not real. Incentives like...
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    Supervisor nit picks again

    jadelpn replied to betweenus64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Know your resources, so you don't have to ask this supervisor's advice or input but rarely. If she is picking apart you work, then ask "What is it that you are asking of me?" "Why is this not...
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    Should I quit without exp?

    jadelpn replied to pingpong101's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a bachelor's degree? What was your favorite part of your education? If you have the means to go back to school, why not get a masters as a licensed social worker or education so you can...
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    Advanced Clinical skills assessment

    jadelpn replied to dlw170491's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had an answer for you except to say best wishes. And know that your assessment skills are one of the most important parts of
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, again, I should just step away from the keyboard, but honestly I don't give 2 squirts in a firey place if one abuses substances who has no connection to me but to work with me. Compassion, yes,...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Do talk to EAP. And know that support will come in many forms--that you protected other nurses from this as well (you are PRN there's a bunch of other nurses who may have been put in the same...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is the addict in someone speaking. Manipulation into believing that by protecting herself (and yes, by names on wastes, she got involved in this) she needs to feel guilty or "bad" about...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Not too many years ago, small community hospital, I did in fact work the ER. We do have a camera pointing right to our pxysis machine, and did require an override for too many narcs for one patient....
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    Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    When one is out/late for medical reasons, usually it requires some sort of MD note. FMLA actually happens after so many hours one has worked, not the length of time. Otherwise, it can say in your...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    jadelpn replied to nurseintraining222's topic in General Nursing

    If you were training a new employee who was an LPN or RN, then it would be against your scope of practice in some states. Much like in most states, an LPN training an RN it is against their state...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    So your pharmacy is not noticing that the medication dispensing machine consistently shows that you pull for your patient narcotic pain med, then a few minutes later the other nurse does the same?...
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    Newer RN being treated poorly by Coworker(s)

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

    You are a newer nurse, but you are older. So I would assume that this is not your first job. People with attitude adjustment issues, passive aggressive bru-ha-ha and/or unprofessional behavior...
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    working with unprofessional tech

    jadelpn replied to Double Dunker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is this tech being accommodated for something? Sometimes people can't help being loud. Due to not being able to hear, or it is their personality. If the patients complain enough on the surveys,...
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    Written Job Offer Rescinded=jobless

    jadelpn replied to RNlvn's topic in General Nursing

    OP, would you really want to work for anyone who offers you a job, the offer is accepted by you and signed and sent back (that did happen, correct) THEN it is rescinded? I agree that usually all this...
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    Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    jadelpn replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes co-workers act in ways that we wouldn't. OP, whatever this nurse's issue is or not is on her. IF you and the other nurse were given unsafe assignments, being undermined and/or set up, the...
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    How to get along with CNAs

    jadelpn replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    Show respect, ask for opinions/observations("Mrs. ABC seems to be not herself, have you noticed?"), and have a game plan in place. ( "I am psyched you are working with me today!! Come with me while I...
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    Coping with emotionally difficult patients

    jadelpn replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all you do. It is a tough gig. It should be part of the "advanced directive" portion of every admission that part where we need to ask if a patient has one, give one if they do not, etc....
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    HELP!! Advice Please

    jadelpn replied to IVNinja300's topic in Critical Care

    There are instances where management chooses to not allow nurses to transfer due to lack of staffing, coupled with administration on management to cut staff and go with bare minimums, ICU or not. So...
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    workplace harassment..help?

    jadelpn replied to alprn1414's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Get your union involved. Call your malpractice insurance. Usually, part of the union contract involves the right for a person to have a union rep present when getting disciplined. If they denied...