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    What are your thoughts? Should I re-enroll in school?

    jadelpn replied to bafinest05's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would re-enroll, per se, however, if there is a refresher in a nearby college, it couldn't hurt to take it. You could enroll in a test prep course, see if there is an independent...
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    No more glucose checks by CNAs/PCTs

    jadelpn replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my neck of the woods, it has to do with then what does the UAP do with that information? If someone has a low FBS, they need immediate intervention. Based on variables. ie: Is patient NPO for...
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    What has your workplace done to retain nurses?

    jadelpn replied to MikeydzRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think fun ideas make nurses smile, have a laugh, enjoy their day--however, not sure if that equates long term retention. I think that retaining nurses has more to do with a positive culture on the...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    jadelpn replied to yesterday's topic in General Nursing

    There could be lots of reasons--that another nurse from another unit wanted to transfer, that the powers that be have decided to not fill the position as a cost effective thing, or that they have to...
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    Military medic challenging the LPN/LVN board?

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

    There are some positions in a hospital ER that are that of a Medic. Currently, there are not a whole lot of ER or ICU positions for LPNs--especially as a new grad of both, regardless of your past...
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    how can i better handle this situation

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

    It is difficult when you are an "older" student, and some of the others in your class are much younger--and in this case highly immature. I can't believe these are clinical nursing students!! If you...
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    Peer review evaluations

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

    If you are a union facility, and the language of the contract doesn't say that raises are merit based, then I am not all together sure why peer reviews are even warranted. Or any review for that...
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    When You Request I Switch Shifts with You

    jadelpn replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If we switch it has to be in the same pay period, or we have to ask for the day for PTO time--well in advance. Some people just don't have much leeway, as schedules that come out in advance and plans...
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    On being someone's breakfast....

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

    Mean people are everywhere. When you know better, you do better. Let the eye rollers do their thing (as my Mom would say "your eyes are gonna STAY like that") and know that your goal is to practice...
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    Is there something wrong with me?

    jadelpn replied to jlw5's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Social interactions can be difficult for a number of reasons, as is not having a filter, however, the level in which you are describing being fired over it is troubling. I would see a professional to...
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    LPN's with limited scope

    jadelpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are many LPN's in acute and sub acute settings who have recently had their duties cut back to that of a UAP, so I suppose one could be called a Licensed Assistive Person. But still are bound by...
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    Transgender Nurses - experiences/opinions

    jadelpn replied to Kaley1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it depends on the culture of the unit to which you are seeking to work. I am all for being who you are. And I also find my co-workers and manager very open to any nurse who practices well....
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    Seriously?!

    jadelpn replied to LauRN_89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yuck. Just Yuck. And now I am oh so curious--what did the charge nurse have to say?!?!?!?! Was that some passive/aggressive way of telling you that YOU had to measure the output?! KIDDING. (or...
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    Burned Bridges

    jadelpn replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And literally, I say in my head "do NOT engage...." As far as your resume......I would most certainly focus on what I have learned to be a better interpersonal communicator.....you are not a bad...
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    Burned Bridges

    jadelpn replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your personal and professional life are 2 different things. You can not and should not internalize workplace direction (no matter how it comes out) and make it affect you emotionally. If you are a...
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    Unbelievable

    jadelpn replied to FlyingScot's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Was there a union rep with you when you were presented with this "write-up"? It amazes me that a commitment to co-worker thing can be then retaliated against when you actually follow it. Make sure...
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    New nurse given day shift over others?

    jadelpn replied to NyLPN067's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Talk to the union reps, as jobs usually do need to be posted. With that being said, once posted, the NM can give the position to whomever she would like to. I would also ask about seniority. If...
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    Is it necessary to come in off the clock?

    jadelpn replied to Rnurse 2008's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a union hospital? If so, do not go into this meeting without your rep. Additionally, I would clock in, as you are "called back in" to have this meeting. Look at your policy on calling out...
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    Still on my soapbox

    jadelpn replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I caught a little bit of a reality show the other evening, and one of the people on it said that if things didn't work out that she would have to return to finish her "medical assisting degree". And...
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    jadelpn replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think that the fact that PRN employees are non-benefitted, meaning that the employers do not offer them health insurance because they are PRN, there's a cap on the number of hours one can work and...
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    PLEASE HELP

    jadelpn replied to neha1's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can look at tech schools, adult ed centers, local community colleges, trade schools. You can also see if your local long term care facilities offer a CNA course, as some do. You could also...
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    Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    jadelpn replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Women have the right in this country to choose what they would like to do with their bodies. I am not of the thought process that many women take this decision lightly. There are just as many women...
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    Please help! Was this a hippa violation?

    jadelpn replied to rn865's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It depends on if the patient signed a general consent at time of visit that gave permission for the office to give out the medical record to the employer. Especially if it was a workman's comp thing,...
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    Quitting: is it okay to say....

    jadelpn replied to Zuzu's Petals's topic in Nursing Career

    And unfortunetely, nurses are not considered assets in many
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    Consequences of not forming a therapeutic relationship

    jadelpn replied to boogirl121's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A patient needs to know that you are invested in their goal of functioning to the highest level possible. In that, there's a great deal of teaching that sometimes a patient doesn't want to "hear"....