TriciaJ RN

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    Have you ever wanted to see a coworker fail?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It's always good advice to not ruminate on people we dislike. There's nothing saintly about not wishing ill on others. It's just a way to maintain what little peace we might
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    Can I be a nurse with comprehension problems?

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    It's not clear what kind of comprehension problem you have. Most nursing students find the academic requirements challenging enough without comprehension problems. It might be worth your while...
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    Have you ever wanted to see a coworker fail?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Karma's a b. but she works in her own time. Every place I've ever worked had a golden child who wasn't so golden. Annoying as hell but all you need to do is smile to yourself while you play a long...
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    Why are LPNs allowed to supervise RNs in Long-Term Care?

    TriciaJ replied to RNnLTC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since it's your job to educate patients and families, why don't you educate your LPN supervisor, too? Next time she demands to know why you've taken a course of action, don't get defensive....
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    Being a nurse of color.

    TriciaJ replied to JayKC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is there someone you can speak to? Before assuming reasons, is it possible some of your coworkers are just overbearing? I would speak to a supervisor and tell her you're open to constructive...
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    Med assistants are nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to MarkMyWords's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Nurse" is a legally protected title and fraudulent use can trigger legal repercussions. I have no idea if there are similar laws regarding librarians. If there aren't then they don't have much...
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    What do you say when a patient family member is taking out their rage out on the world on to you? 

    TriciaJ replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I would really avoid the use of the typical go-to lines. "I'm sorry you feel that way" is one. Also "We take your concerns seriously". The problem is that they're overused and sound trite and...
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    Should managers show up to work before everyone else?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    What's common is to take advantage of the person who is easiest to take advantage of. "You can always come in at 7" tells me you have a salaried position and they're going to milk you for all you...
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    Yet another HIPAA/confidentiality question

    TriciaJ replied to guest1200295's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly I wouldn't say any more on the matter. That way you won't be stressing that you might have said too much. If B is not the patient's next of kin and there are no grounds for a...
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    Yet another HIPAA/confidentiality question

    TriciaJ replied to guest1200295's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think this is a problem. B knew you were there to see her family member. You told her nothing she didn't already know. It's a non-issue. HIPAA exists to keep people from...
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    Not Paid for Days Worked

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    1. Find a new job ASAP. This is a fly-by-night outfit and who knows when or if they ever pull themselves together. 2. Contact the Labour Board about your missing paycheque. 3. Good luck....
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    Advice for a new grad working in med-surg?

    TriciaJ replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect a lot of your questions will be answered during your orientation. I hope you will be blessed with great preceptors. If you learned one kind of glucometer and other equipment, you can...
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    Trouble in MO

    TriciaJ replied to svorn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You are essentially asking for legal advice which none of us is qualified to provide. (Even a lawyer among us would need to see all your paperwork.) Since legal charges are public information, can...
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    Innovative Retirement Plan: Man Opts for Holiday Inn Over Nursing Homes

    TriciaJ replied to allnurses's topic in Nursing News

    I had already heard the cruise ship story and I suspect these are shaggy dog stories. For the same money you can move into a senior independent living facility and pay extra to hire an...
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    Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    TriciaJ replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds like one can identify as "doctor" as long as they're not misleading patients in a clinical setting. The term "Dr" is practically synonymous with "physician"; it will take a long time to...
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    Am I selfish for working overtime?

    TriciaJ replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Money is very tantalizing. It feels good to pay down debts, sock money away and have it on hand when needs arise. Because you still live at home, you're caught between childhood compliance and...
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    Turbulence and Turmoil in Nursing

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    What they don't seem to realize is that the lowly floor nurse is their bread and butter. Everyone sells out their own bread and butter at their own eventual
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    I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    TriciaJ replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a bit late to this party. It seems like everything in your life is fantastic except your career. I get that your plans have been frustrated but that's how the Universe works. For now,...
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    Nurse Accused of Gossiping

    TriciaJ replied to abu123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not convinced this was from an anonymous coworker. I strongly suspect your manager made it up out of whole cloth. She sounds like someone who likes to be Queen Bee and gets nervous when...
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    TriciaJ replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, gosh, I'm sorry! You're still an adult and a professional. I'm rooting for
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    TriciaJ replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    When I was younger I used to remind myself that I was actually an adult. That meant I gave no one the power to make me feel like a school girl. If a supervisor had information for me, it was...
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    Stay or go?

    TriciaJ replied to summertx's topic in General Specialties

    Twelve hours with no break of any kind? Why is it still like this? Yes it looks bad on a resume but so what? You need to survive first. More nurses need to vote with their
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    Can a nurse's union succeed in a Right to Work State?

    TriciaJ replied to razzledazzle2428's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'll tell you why conditions are more cush on some floors. It's not only about reimbursement. It's a good way to keep staff pitted against one another. If your hospital was an equal opportunity...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm blown away that the ANA or anyone else would champion the cause of a nurse who was so horrifyingly reckless and sloppy. I guess everyone needs a do-gooder bandwagon to jump on to the point of...
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    Nurse for 5 years wants to quit

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm not clear on what makes you walk away. Do you just feel unfulfilled or are you hating every minute of it? If you're just feeling unfulfilled, maybe you're expecting more than any job can...