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    why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    jadelpn replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OH,OH,OH I have that answer for you Esme!! It is because in the state of MA, if one does well on the MCAS test in high school, they are allowed to go to any Massachusetts state college tuition free....
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    why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    jadelpn replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I was in LPN school, we had to hand write elaborate nursing diagnoses for each and every patient we had in clinicals. It became apparent that "everyone" could have both a discharge care plan, as...
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    L&D not for me :(

    jadelpn replied to knufflebunny's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about doing well baby home visits and becoming a lactaction consultant? Perhaps a OB/GYN office where you could be part of the process not in the hospital? Or maybe doing childbirth...
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    Need help to figure out the position issue

    jadelpn replied to Daisy1985's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would go back to HR. Have they actually posted the position for 23/24 hours, or is it just something they are thinking about to fill the position? If so, I would say that you want to stay where...
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    New lpn in assisted living.

    jadelpn replied to Nkrystal.lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You could always make a plan with a resident who rings for meds all at 8pm. "I am going to come to you at 7:45 with your meds" and the next one, "I will be to you at 8:00" etc. For the more...
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    New lpn in assisted living.

    jadelpn replied to Nkrystal.lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, and use your CNA's. They can bring resident to you on their way to do HS care and help resident to bed. They are such a great part of your team--and can assist in you getting the residents...
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    New lpn in assisted living.

    jadelpn replied to Nkrystal.lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I thought assisted living the residents take their own medications, you just "observe" them? If you are passing meds, at first I would do one at a time. Make sure that you document as you go. Then...
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    Polite way to document over-involved family members?

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

    And make sure that when you observe and document as indicated, that someone else knows this--including the MD. Meaning, your charge nurse, your nurse manager, your patient relations department, the...
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    Do "PTO" systems seem like a scam to you?

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

    Yes, the problem is being able to use it. And when you do use it, getting "spoken to" about how little time one may have left in their PTO time. A co-worker who was rarely sick for many years and...
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    Young nurse problems?

    jadelpn replied to tiffnurse21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sometimes units are overwhelming for everyone. Sometimes still RN's will remind LPN's what they are to do AKA: Delegating. It is probably part of their "checklist" that they need to ask if things...
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    Help with my nursing note !!

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

    I obviously made up a lot of this, however, when you assess for a shift, it is always a good idea to do your own complete assessment, to document thorougly--especially if it is a paper documentation...
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    Noro-virus Blues

    jadelpn posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    OK, so the old joke "The Postman Always Rings Twice" can be easily converted to "The Noro-virus CAN Ring Twice". And once is enough. And never is better. And it helps when one washes their hands raw,...
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    A little ticked

    jadelpn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is up to the float aide to do what they are supposed to on their shift. I am not sure it is a great idea to get vitals that early to begin with, as if there's an issue with a patient (ie: a high BP...
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    Retaliation for reporting disruptive physician behavior

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

    Do not go to the meeting without a union rep. Contact your malpractice carrier for guidance. If there is an ethical reporting system as part of your parent company, report it. Per TOS we can not...
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    Bullied nurse. I quit. :(

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

    Don't let your fear cloud your judgement going forward, OP. I do think that these vauge "I dunno how you can improve, but you need to" ways of managing are a bit nuts, especially when we are talking...
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    Happy nurses week! Failed BSN by .81 points

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

    I would go to your local community college, see what credits transfer, see what credits you need to retake, get a tutor for your Med/Surg part, and at least attempt to finish out an ADN. THEN you...
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    Bedpan dilemma

    jadelpn replied to Pennyrieder's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am not sure why a resident would be on a bedpan with one fx ankle, would the BSC be a better option for this patient? It is very difficult when one is constipated to attempt a bed pan. Which has...
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    when you're patients a slob...

    jadelpn replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    "Please be sure that all pads, diapers, and other items that do not belong on the floor are put in THIS container--POINT, DEMONSTRATE, repeat as necessary, and all of the linen that you no longer need...
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    Is the anti-bully trend going to far?

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

    Sentinel events are serious business to say the least. However, this is a real possibility when you have nurses who are more interested in playing the bully card than the patients, and it causes...
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    Do I throw down the Gauntlet?

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

    Do not personalize this. This is not about you personally. Bad behavior stinks. However, I would address said MD in a low, slightly monotone "do you have a question, Dr. (Tissue-for-your-issue)?" He...
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    Kudos board

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

    Imagine--for nurses week perhaps managment will get glitter rainbow stickers. Now THAT would add a laugh or two for the ole kudos board, no?! I would prefer a bonus. For every KUDOS 50 more cents an...
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    Transgender student nurse

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

    People who believe you to be "different" are unfortunetely everywhere. And it sucks. Out loud. In your journey as a transgendered person, you will have the opportunity to go through an intensive...
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    How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    jadelpn replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    One's look has nothing to do with one's practice. People who are in a positon to hire would look at the integrity of your practice. Yes, there are facilities that have acceptable dress codes, what a...
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    Interventions without MD orders

    jadelpn replied to Novo's topic in General Nursing

    OP, this sounds as if you are personalizing the function of a nurse. What one is licensed to do does not necessarily equate intellegence. Tylenol is a medication that may or may not be something that...
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    Worried about getting blacklisted if I complain about care - what do you think?

    jadelpn replied to visionary123's topic in General Nursing

    And do not be surprised, OP, if in fact your daughter decides not to file a complaint. Sometimes kids who are adults choose not to involve themselves in complaining. However, if she is covered under...