TriciaJ RN

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    Minority

    TriciaJ replied to Dion327's topic in General Students

    This should not be an issue. I've worked with many black males, most from other countries. Some of them were wonderful nurses and coworkers; some were not. What most people will appreciate is that...
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    Does the BON investigate every complaint?

    TriciaJ replied to blondenurse12's topic in General Nursing

    The BON (at least in Oregon) does have to investigate every complaint. However, they are astute when it comes to people's vendettas. Please start the paper trail however you can. If anything does...
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    Does the BON investigate every complaint?

    TriciaJ replied to blondenurse12's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly as Mrs. Boots said. Please keep and print the messages. Notify the police so a police report can be generated. You may qualify for an order of protection. If you have any written record of...
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    Mom suing nurse after suffocation accident

    TriciaJ replied to MunoRN's topic in Nursing News

    82% of cases get $0? Did they not hold up to scrutiny in a court of law? They still cost something to defend. That cost also gets factored into the cost of health care, not just the 18% deemed to...
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    Mom suing nurse after suffocation accident

    TriciaJ replied to MunoRN's topic in Nursing News

    I don't know what the recent stats indicate. They do indicate that the US spends significantly more on healthcare than other industrialized countries. Or is that now incorrect, too? Do the stats...
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    Job Dilemma: New grad, Milspouse

    TriciaJ replied to NurseNicole89's topic in General Nursing

    Other than being a military spouse who may have to deal with a transfer, there is nothing more to be "up front" about. "Due to transfer" doesn't make it for sure. I agree with Jolie - it's entirely...
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    Depression/anxiety

    TriciaJ replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

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    Mom suing nurse after suffocation accident

    TriciaJ replied to MunoRN's topic in Nursing News

    This is one of the biggest drivers of the cost of healthcare in the US and the ACA does nothing to address it. I'm not sure if any of the more recent proposals address this
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    Depression/anxiety

    TriciaJ replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    If meds are your last resort, you might want to start with a psychologist. At least you know this person had to complete a rigorous course of study and be licensed. They don't prescribe medication....
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    Depression/anxiety

    TriciaJ replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Start with your PCP. Vitamin D is a useful thing but it sounds like your problems might be a little bigger than that. Ask your PCP for a referral to a mental health professional. He might have...
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    Patient abuse, difficult situation

    TriciaJ replied to Joyfulnurse79's topic in General Nursing

    It is up to management to create and enforce the culture on the unit. They have let everyone down. By not properly supporting their staff, staff have had to take matters into their own hands. This...
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    I graduated with a BSN 10 years ago, I've only now decided to become a Nurse.

    TriciaJ replied to Discreet007's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital hired you after seeing your resume. They must expect that a 6 week orientation will be enough to bring you up to speed. When you updated your license from inactive to active, did the...
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    Got a nurse aide fired... did I do the right thing?

    TriciaJ replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    This aide was owed nothing. You did all the right things. If it took a photo to finally put management's feet to the fire, so be it. No, I would not have awakened her at that point. What for? She...
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    Difficult Foley insertion

    TriciaJ replied to Deernc's topic in General Nursing

    Here's why you don't cut the inflation port for removal: sometimes the sterile water doesn't drain and then you have no way to get it out. That's what I was told by more seasoned urology nurses. I...
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    Pharmacology

    TriciaJ replied to KSjo88's topic in General Students

    First of all, use the QUOTE button so we know to whom you are replying. Second, it does sound like you have a crappy instructor. Yes, you do need to approach someone higher up. Do not, however,...
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    What's the worst nursing mistake you've done or seen someone else do?

    TriciaJ replied to AnnG_'s topic in General Nursing

    Rule #1: We all make mistakes. Rule #2: Never try to hide a mistake. Report it to the appropriate person and complete an incident report. The one you cover up will be the one that comes back to...
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    Never changed maiden name to married name

    TriciaJ replied to LilNurseMelissa's topic in General Nursing

    It would be one thing if you had a license with one name and a job with another name in an attempt to obscure any actions on your license. You just didn't take care of all the paperwork at the time...
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    I need answers to 6 interview Qs from experienced RNs for an assignment

    TriciaJ replied to Brookelynne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's always expedient to cut corners on the "busy work". But a bad habit to get into, especially when you're new to a field. The previous poster's classmate had a great thing going, making up stuff...
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    Med error

    TriciaJ replied to mommaellis7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with above posters: this is a documentation error that could lead to subsequent med errors. In most facilities, even near-misses merit incident reports. I don't know how OP's facility works...
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    doea nursing cause health problems?

    TriciaJ replied to Jay1900's topic in General Nursing

    Cancer Research UK has an article (can't figure out how to forward the link) about how science has now changed its mind about shift work and cancer. So, never mind. Maybe it's not a risk after
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    doea nursing cause health problems?

    TriciaJ replied to Jay1900's topic in General Nursing

    Can't cite a specific source at the moment. But I've read it more than once about breast cancer risks including shift work. I'll try to find
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    doea nursing cause health problems?

    TriciaJ replied to Jay1900's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer: yes. Orthopedic injuries from lifting. Repetitive motion injuries. All manner of stress-related disorders. Working night shift is now considered a predisposing factor for cancer....
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    Long... Turmultuous Nursing Career

    TriciaJ replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that is a dilemma. I'm saying that because even though I have a peach of a job, I'm choosing to retire in a few months and just work there per diem. It would be great financially to stay there...
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    Capitalism vs. Greed: What Has Been the Nursing Impact

    TriciaJ replied to Mijourney's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Everything has to be paid for. Loftier principles tend to fall by the wayside when it comes to our
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    Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

    TriciaJ replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    The hardest type of nursing will be the one you hate every minute of. Can't stand crying kids? Peds is the hardest one. Hate dealing with people who are not cognitively intact? LTC, memory care or...