TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    TriciaJ replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently no one told him he'd go blind. You should tell him fainting is normal but he should definitely return if he starts losing visual
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    My inner snowflake

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    De-gentrification, more like. In the old days (starched white uniforms, no cartoon-print ill-fitting scrubs) there was a head nurse who kept everyone in line. No one needed a bachelor's degree to...
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    Need help with HW!

    TriciaJ replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can't. My dad had the best sense of humour in the world. But when he went into septic shock and died from his burn injuries, he wasn't his witty self. The rest of us were at a bit of a loss as...
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    Issues with residents

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

    She spent all day parking herself directly in front of you? After about the third time I'd have a hard time resisting pulling individual hairs out of her head. When she notices, just say "Sorry. I...
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    A stye in your eye *semi-vent*

    TriciaJ replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    You made an error, you owned it. Should have been the end of it. But she ran it up the chain of command. It was petty and malicious and has nothing to do with your practice. She really has a lot...
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    What is a half a patient?

    TriciaJ replied to KATNIC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Kudos to all of you! Yes, internal memos go nowhere. The paper trail only helps if you have someone to show it to. For organizations with no union or other advocate, Joint Commission is the way to...
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    Why does a nurse not give narc. Early

    TriciaJ replied to KB18fan's topic in General Nursing

    The patient might have severe pain issues and a very high narcotic tolerance. That doesn't change the fact that the drugs have dangers associated with them and need to be administered with caution....
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    TriciaJ replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked psych I cared for a lady who had just had a baby, but she became wild and crazy and spent a night in restraints before she settled down. The next day she was calm and asked if she could...
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    Advice for dealing with addicts?

    TriciaJ replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    Addiction is a very loaded subject for a lot of people. Not everyone who responds here is coming from a place of trying to provide the best care for people dealing with addictions. There will always...
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    Call it a hunch.

    TriciaJ replied to bigd82's topic in General Nursing

    If you believe a patient (not PT; that is physical therapist) is not receiving as much attention as his situation warrants, you can approach the person again and say "I'm really concerned about..."....
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    Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    TriciaJ replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We can be pro-choice without mandating taxpayers to pony up. If everyone who gives a damn would send money they'd still be funded without forcing people to go against their beliefs. Defunding is not...
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    Confused

    TriciaJ replied to jenal77's topic in Emergency

    Of course it's the wrong way to orient a new grad. But it's done all the time and the new grad is now the one without a job. The MIA preceptor is probably still collecting a regular paycheque while...
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    Denied entracne into ASN program...story with questions

    TriciaJ replied to bullery1986's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sounds like someone in the admissions office functions at the same level as your neighbour. Are there other comparable schools in your area? Next time around, don't disclose any "tickets". If they...
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    Need Career Advice

    TriciaJ replied to arose26's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. Unfortunately, the "fast track" didn't pay off and shame on any school that promotes this. Yes, you can put one foot in front of the other and get to where you want to be. Even though most...
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    Irony regarding cellphone use at work

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

    Like the chronically walking away drug reference
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    Irony regarding cellphone use at work

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

    That should be instant
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    Temporary License in California, Wait time ?

    TriciaJ replied to rn-aspirant's topic in General Nursing

    It took me six months to get a California nursing license, and only because I finally managed to get someone on the phone after all that time. They told me they hadn't yet heard from the DOJ. When I...
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    Magnet vs. Closer to home

    TriciaJ replied to pleasenocdif's topic in General Nursing

    The "random" selection process seems to scoop up new grads (the more dewy-eyed the better) and career
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    Nurse recruiter blew me off. Is this normal?

    TriciaJ replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I always say experiences like this are dodged bullets. Who wants to work for an organization like this? But no point unnecessarily rattling cages either. Just move on and find a good job. Good...
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    Hmm...that's nice

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

    Pull out your RN license? Why not just answer
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    I can't win for losing

    TriciaJ replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    I'm pretty sure the BON is required to investigate all reports, even ones they know to be unfounded. They're just doing their job, just like you were doing yours. The parents are retaliating; it...
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    The Incontinence Epidemic

    TriciaJ replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Since I'm not a school nurse I was wondering this as well. It is not a medical problem when parents don't bother to train their children. So why should any of this be the nurse's responsibility?...
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    lying about clinical hours

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

    Have you actually completed any of his homework for him? Does he keep asking you even though you refuse? I would certainly be reporting him to someone. He's undermining the integrity of your...
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    Graduating soon, feeling unprepared

    TriciaJ replied to GL191211's topic in General Nursing

    Push down on the seat. Don't try to pull the arms apart. OP, hopefully you will get an orientation with a preceptor. Level with the preceptor right off the bat: "I don't think my school prepared me...
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    A picture of neglect

    TriciaJ replied to Mskararay's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If you saw anything of concern with a patient, you should have told your charge nurse. If you have reason to believe the charge nurse isn't taking something seriously that should be, you need to talk...