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    Fed up with this RN

    jadelpn replied to Nursingdreamsx0's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "So, when ya getting your bachelors?" In all seriousness, her self esteem issues are apparent. And her issue. If you need to respond to her "I forgot" statements, I would with "Wow. That is so...
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    Off going or oncoming responsibility

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

    "I can not address this before I leave, as I was to leave 10 minutes ago." Do you have a day charge nurse who can page the MD? Never the less, once the patient is reported off, the patient becomes...
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    Fight with pct

    jadelpn replied to Beverly1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because one does "CNA work" doesn't make them any less of a nurse. Her scope may be whittled down to that of what a CNA would do, however, she is still a licensed nurse. With that being said, no...
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    New Nurse Mistakes

    jadelpn replied to Mabesma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Asking one's preceptor first thing where the clincal and reference books are, if there's references on the computers. Really knowing what meds you are giving a patient. Making sure you check vitals...
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    Word crimes! (No txtng)

    jadelpn replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    LMBO!! What up
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    I am broken

    jadelpn replied to Dana1969's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah, corporate takeovers of small community hospitals. Wouldn't it be interesting if the local paper did a story on the understaffing of nurses and the lack of patient safety due to this? Managers,...
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    Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

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

    It is interesting, as in my neck of the woods, diversity is everything. Our current DON, along with wanting BSN's to get to a magnet status, has gone out of the country to recruit foriegn nurses of...
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    Documenting for someone else

    jadelpn replied to EquusAnonymous's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to stay with this job, get malpractice insurance asap. With that being said, I would go back and suggest a "problem solving" technique would be that you will in fact get any...
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    the value of a good attitude

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

    When you go into work, focus needs to be on the patients. If you keep your mind on patient care as opposed to any fray that is occuring around you that is not related to your patients, then all the...
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    Mild irritation at our lab tech.

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

    Sounds as if he is following policy and procedure to a "T". That he is there to do only what his job description states he is to do. Period. To sign for a package means you are responsible to see...
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    Please share your "calling"

    jadelpn replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Nursing

    I find the parts of nursing the best when I have to think on my feet. So the ER is a natural for me. With that being said, my career I have been gravitated towards the "undesirable" parts of...
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    What are the REAL limitations between an RN AND a LPN?

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

    Depends on your state, depends on the facility. Just because a scope of practice may allow it, doesn't mean a facility will. If you go to your state's BON website, it will give you an LPN practice...
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    views on overweight nurses

    jadelpn replied to msmit108's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find morbidly obese to be subjective. If one's weight interferes with their ability to move well, then it is an issue. But that also goes for tiny, thin people who do not move well. It is a...
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    Am I Being Bullied?

    jadelpn replied to wendey's topic in General Students

    OP, this person is your preceptor, and not your friend. There should be no "I hope they all like me" in this, it is "are my patient's satisfied that I am practicing well". You state that this...
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    Denial of financial aid for previous associates degree

    jadelpn replied to Tracyprice1's topic in General Students

    Just throwing it out there--if you have an associates to begin with, OP, is there a reason that you can not find out from your financial aid person at the school as well as your academic advisor what...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    First off, a head to toe assessment is one of the MOST important things you will learn as a nurse. Get really, really good at them. I can not stress to you enough how important this is. Secondly,...
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    Wound Irrigation

    jadelpn replied to newgrad1988's topic in General Nursing

    UGH, allergy season!! If you are feeling like your nose is a bit more runny--and when I am over a wound, never fails....wear a light mask while cleaning the wound. That way the secretions are well...
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    "Floating" IV

    jadelpn replied to Marti17's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice I can give is to really feel for your veins. Know what a "good" one feels like. Some are deeper than others. Don't be afraid to look or feel--especially when you are in school. I...
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    Suspended until further notice

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

    It may be matter of medications such as ativan are usually not medications that renew automatically month to month. They need new orders and sometimes, depending on the facility, that can be every 3...
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    LPN/LVN Clinical Questions

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

    3 different hospitals on M/S, LTC, ER, Skilled facility, school, daycare and OB/post partum and assisted living. The LTC and skilled facility were the longest, 3 shifts per week for 4 weeks each. That...
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    Difficult co-worker

    jadelpn replied to GM1928's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP-- I am so sorry this happend to you. Please keep us
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    Giving Notice?

    jadelpn replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, agreed, to your immediate supervisor. Don't discuss with coworkers until you have given your notice to your supervisor. And I wouldn't get that in depth with reasoning. "After much...
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    I asked one simple question...

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

    Ok, so a wet prep can also detect gonorrhea as well, no? Which if your ever so helpful co-worker is touching the specs....with her bare hands....and it can be spread by not washing one's hands and...
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    When the bad seems to outweigh the good...

    jadelpn replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    Make it a pact that you will NOT think one bit about work the moment you walk outside. Deep breath. Get into your air conditioned car, (or heated if it is winter) radio up--favorite tunes, sing...
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    Leave jobs?

    jadelpn replied to ShnnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital jobs are not the be all and end all. If you like your job, I would stay right where you are. $35 an hour for a newer nurse is really good! If your goal is to become a pediatric NP, then what...