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    Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    jadelpn replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurses have a choice in what type of nursing they practice. Most can not be "forced" into participating in anything. WITH THAT BEING SAID: WOMEN IN THIS COUNTRY HAVE A CHOICE. I have seen women who...
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    June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    This is my sister Figament. Of your
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    June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    This is the part of the dream when nurse cloning has become
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    June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Double
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    June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    This is what happens when I am beside myself...there ARE two of
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    June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Yes, we WERE really the Doublemint Twins... That ad money had to go
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    jadelpn replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Because some day we can do an exchange....send us to another country and get an education for free (or close to it) housing, a stipend-- and then bring us back and let us work.....we are far, far too...
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    jadelpn replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But a BSN degree may or may not be quite different than America's colleges and universities. That is ALL we need in our units---nurses who find ANY co-worker, regardless of education, inferior....
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    jadelpn replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have heard of this as well. There seems to be "travel" companies that are specific to certain areas of the world that attempt to get their nurses to the US to work. Some with offers of green cards,...
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    Leaving the nurse profession

    jadelpn replied to Cindycin37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could get certified as a fitness instructor. Not only would that be awesome at your local gym, but it would also be a great way to transfer within whichever parent company bought out the SNF and...
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    Magnet Status

    jadelpn replied to taffy_fl's topic in General Nursing

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    Well here's something I didn't think about: secondhand pot smoke?

    jadelpn replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, CajunShrimp84 LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!! I spit out my cola. $20 would get you some serious mall time, no?! Kids now-a-days would take no less than a hundred. HAHA ANYWAYS.....OP, I would definetely think...
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    Nurses selling at work?

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

    The break room is the perfect place, then one can choose to look, buy, whatever. But not out in the unit. And leave a few business cards, and if someone wants to sell makeup galore, more power to...
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    Nurse Neglect/Abuse?

    jadelpn replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Nursing

    There seems to be a couple of different issues happening here. First off, we can not give medical advice per TOS, however, just as a thought process, seemingly, the pain your husband is experiencing...
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    Looking for reliable LPN to RN course

    jadelpn replied to tgarrett's topic in LPN to RN

    There are more than a few online courses of study, however, most have requirements that are not online options. I have found that in researching this, it is more feasible to do a hybrid type...
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    Hostile work environment

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

    Turn this around a minute, and see how this could benefit you. You are working with less than stellar co-workers, to say the least, but each one has a number of experienced years. Be a keen...
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    Vent: suspended for not charting on time

    jadelpn replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Patient Medications

    This. Most pyxis machines that I have seen and used clearly state when the last dose was given. Additionally, the OP states she gave the 8am med at 0745, and the covering nurse gave it within a half...
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    Sick of hearing "We don't want mom (or dad) to know"

    jadelpn replied to TXRN44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is something wrong with this on a number of levels. The patient has rights. And their rights are up to the nurse to advocate for. And a patient regardless of age has a right to know. And to...
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    How do I respond to wrongful allegations

    jadelpn replied to clownlove's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    If you are an RN, or an LPN with the ability to take telephone orders, then I am not sure what the issue is. The medication that the patient was receiving was not working. It is up to the GP to...
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    Vent: suspended for not charting on time

    jadelpn replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Patient Medications

    Do call your malpractice insurance. And if it was well within the time frame for the next dose, (which can be one half to one hour before or after depending on facility policy--and it varies) I am...
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    Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    jadelpn replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ah, but most do not. Regardless of degree level, one has a difficult time getting a job without experience, and a difficult time getting experience without a job. Facilities do not "woo" anyone. In...
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    Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    jadelpn replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    But before they tell one they are incompetent, they would like you to please be sure to precept and assist the BSN prepared nurse, show, mentor, and sign off on all of their compentencies, encourage,...
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    Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    jadelpn replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Knowledge and learning are all good things. To be able to then apply that knowledge to patient care is the key. You can learn to your heart's content, but it needs to be applied. And applied...
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    Is it a good idea to write up another nurse or unit staff member who acts hostile?

    jadelpn replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The situation that you described, OP, was "handled" by your day charge. She "re-delegated" but in a more respectful tone. Because the nurse in question is nasty to the night shift is not acceptable...
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    1st job as LVN, bullied, victim of theft, then terminated

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

    It is difficult as a new grad to be put in a supervisory role. If you have malpractice insurance, call them to give them a heads up. Just to protect yourself. It is equally as daunting to be put in...