TriciaJ RN

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    Repealing ACA

    TriciaJ replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But wouldn't costs over a certain dollar amount qualify as
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    Repealing ACA

    TriciaJ replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Another part of the equation is why stuff has to be so expensive. Yes, R & D costs money, but there is a certain amount of gouging that happens. Other countries negotiate with big
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    Repealing ACA

    TriciaJ replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think a combination of catastrophic care plus health savings account would be the way to go. A catastrophic policy is usually pretty inexpensive but takes away the financial worry if something...
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    Glutton for Punishment?

    TriciaJ replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I've long since given up trying to educate stupid people. For most, stupid is a choice and they've staunchly chosen it. "Oh, they're going to phase me out soon? Guess I'll have to look for a nice...
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    What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    TriciaJ replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    Charcoal by any
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    Discouraged nurse

    TriciaJ replied to GWLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm pretty sure you have a license with the word "nurse" on it. That's all you need. If you were a brain surgeon, people would be reminding you that you aren't a rocket scientist. Next time someone...
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    TriciaJ replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    That was my thought. If you envy sick people because they have the luxury of lying in bed all day, sounds like you're sleep-deprived. Time for some "me-time". Figure out what you can scrape off and...
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    Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    TriciaJ replied to allinone's topic in General Nursing

    This is amazing. Those sound like great techniques for surviving a sitter job, a long bus trip or solitary confinement. I'm
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    Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    TriciaJ replied to allinone's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. I don't think it matters whether you use a phone or don't use a phone. The issue is staying awake, alert and attentive. If the phone helps you do that, great. If you can't be...
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    Told to fake vital signs

    TriciaJ replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yup. This. Do not be part of a place like this. You will be held accountable for your (in)action regardless of what instruction you get from whom. Keep your integrity and use a food bank if you...
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    Received a strange email from a hiring manager... Please Help

    TriciaJ replied to Ebussman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think her email sounds like someone having a bad hair day. I would try not to read too much into it. Meanwhile, good luck. Something good will come your
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    Please help, this is complicated.

    TriciaJ replied to Cruella de ville's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry about your husband. I think you should take time off from work, as painful as that is. I do think that working or doing anything to distract yourself will only prolong the worst of it....
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    did I make a mistake?

    TriciaJ replied to Irini20's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. What Viva said. Any injury at work needs to be reported IMMEDIATELY. If you don't report it, and you have ongoing problems with your back, your employer owes you nothing and will eventually...
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    It is a broken system - rant

    TriciaJ replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    And this is why no "system" will ever succeed without tort reform. Physicians are not at liberty to do the right thing when they have to constantly protect their license and their livelihood. I also...
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    TriciaJ replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    I generally try to agree to things because I like to be a team player. But when I start to feel like the whole team, then NO. Nothing wrong with trading or covering the odd shift for someone. But...
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    Do I have to get my masters?

    TriciaJ replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a bachelor's degree either. Because at NO time in my career did it present itself as worth the time and money. I was never held back from anything I wanted to do. But that's just me. I...
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    Risk of getting your family members sick?

    TriciaJ replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    And when you're done worrying about germs, you will develop symptoms of MS, brain tumours, and all the worst illnesses of whatever system you're studying that week. I did get noro from work,
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    My parents don't want me to become nurse but I don't care anymore

    TriciaJ replied to JayLuv108's topic in General Nursing

    If nursing is what rings your chimes, then go for it. I think you've got a good plan. A gap year to take a break from school and earn some money, then a CNA program, then on to nursing school. I...
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    Job offer without telling me pay rates

    TriciaJ replied to nekoneko's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If it's a government job, the salary should be a matter of public record. If it's a union job there is a contract. Hard to tell at this point if this employer dishonest or disorganized. Neither one...
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    new grad, confused, discouraged, overwhelmed, nervous, 2nd guessing

    TriciaJ replied to AnnaBanana60137's topic in General Nursing

    Just try to focus on what needs to be focused on. Your ability to provide safe, appropriate nursing care. That's it. If your preceptor is helping you achieve that, then you're on the right track....
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    Urine specimen collection from indwelling catheter

    TriciaJ replied to Miossy's topic in General Nursing

    If you're culturing it, you're culturing whatever got into the bag during the manufacturing process. Even a clean new bag has never pretended to be
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    Manager reporting confidential info to state board

    TriciaJ replied to geoda's topic in General Nursing

    I've read many times on this forum nurses stating they would NEVER use the EAP at their place of employment. Now I get
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    Low Census

    TriciaJ replied to allstressedout1's topic in General Nursing

    Am I reading this right? You get called off for low census, so that is without pay. Yet you have to remain available. Do you at least get any kind of on-call pay for that? I take it you don't have...
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    Charged with abuse for causing skin tears

    TriciaJ replied to ceneil76's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if you are outspoken, management will find underhanded ways to retaliate. Been there. Glad you have representation. Good
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    Does surrender/revoke license question :(

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse20112017's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Who are "they"? Make sure you get everything in writing. An attorney is looking more worthwhile by the