TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    Dilemma - family as a possible patient on my unit

    TriciaJ replied to Nurseannieb's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired onto a unit where I had previously had 2 surgeries. I disclosed that in my interview and the NM asked me how was my care? I told her it was excellent and that's why I wanted to work...
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    New nurse and still learning

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

    Welcome to NewGradLand. NewEmployeeLand isn't much different; you'll be a more experienced nurse, but still new in that workplace. Expect to eat ****burgers for the first six months. Make it your...
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    TriciaJ replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    That is correct. It was apparent to most of us, from your first post, that you had put all you had into Alice and she was not up to it. I can't believe all the people who have come on here to make...
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    Capitalism vs. Greed: What Has Been the Nursing Impact

    TriciaJ replied to Mijourney's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And the one thing I'm still not hearing about this go-round is tort reform. My understanding is that liability premiums contribute a huge amount to the cost of healthcare. Or am I mistaken about...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    TriciaJ replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    The main reason it's such a problem is because it's gone on for so long. Other than a paper trail, incident reports, chain of command, etc, hard to think of what else to do. One really tempting...
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    My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    TriciaJ replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you're probably right. I was just trying to think of work-arounds since the manager does not show interest in anyone's well-being and there is no union. The last resort of course is looking for...
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    TriciaJ replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    Who cares what her reasons are for hiding and shirking? It's unacceptable. A student at the tail-end of her formal education should be practicing thinking and acting like a graduate nurse. This is...
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    TriciaJ replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    She probably would not have been useful as a
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    what is the legal term of this matter?

    TriciaJ replied to esolmayor's topic in General Nursing

    Legally, the nurse with the license makes that call and is responsible for the consequences of that call. She will use her knowledge of the patient's history, her general knowledge of pharmacology...
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    My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    TriciaJ replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    I get that the unit has needs, but any place of employment should try to be a bit more family-friendly than this. A good workplace will have a manager that works with people, and staff who try to...
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    TriciaJ replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't matter what she likes. Since when do you just get to do what you like? It is still a valuable experience to learn skills, time-management and gain confidence before your first job throws...
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    My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    TriciaJ replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    You can go to HR to ask for help with your problem. Tell the HR person that you understand the needs of your unit and are committed to being a solid employee. However, you do have a family situation...
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    My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    TriciaJ replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    OP, do you have any recourse in your workplace? Like a union? Are your coworkers cohesive or has your manager already divided and conquered? It would be a bummer to have to find another job where...
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    Old job calling me to finish some charting?

    TriciaJ replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like they want you to cover their butt with a late-entry chart note. Nope. You left there for a reason. All the previous posters gave you excellent
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    TriciaJ replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    HIDING? No. Just no. Her eval should highlight her lack of accountability and unwillingness to enhance her skill set in a supported situation. Does she think you're going to her first job with...
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    Capitalism vs. Greed: What Has Been the Nursing Impact

    TriciaJ replied to Mijourney's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's really not a question of capitalism vs any other system. The fact is that health care is very expensive. There are many, many factors that contribute to that expense. Single payer healthcare...
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    "So we're doing a peanut butter tasting...

    TriciaJ replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    Is this like those chicken pox parties from days of
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    RN super , code super fail...

    TriciaJ replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    Unless this facility is standing between you and dumpster diving, I don't think I'd go back there to work. I've heard of some code clusters, but this one takes the cake. In fact, might be worth...
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    Nursing Drama

    TriciaJ replied to FloatRN16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can't "like" this one enough. It is no small feat to get everyone together and be unified. Most people are happy to shrink back and keep letting the same few go out on a
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    Nursing Drama

    TriciaJ replied to FloatRN16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Been there; done that. The tattler is the one telling the truth. The tattled-on is expected to produce a mea culpa. Complaints are anonymous; if you discredit the story it becomes "Actually,...
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    3 medication-related errors in 6 months. Is this a sign I should quit?

    TriciaJ replied to hnnrgh's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you're necessarily unsuited for nursing. For starters, 13 acute med-surg patients is ridiculous. There is no way they can be getting more than marginal care, no matter how good the...
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    They are trying to send ME home!

    TriciaJ replied to WineRN's topic in School

    #141 Mar 6 by TriciaJ, RN Unlimited sick days? (Cough cough) Good bye! The best way to get people to appreciate everything you do is to not be there to do it now and then. In hospitals we get used to...
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    If I see one more tooth...

    TriciaJ replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    This found its way onto the wrong
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    If I see one more tooth...

    TriciaJ replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Unlimited sick days? (Cough cough) Good bye! The best way to get people to appreciate everything you do is to not be there to do it now and then. In hospitals we get used to dragging ourselves in...
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    Worried about turning in my two weeks

    TriciaJ replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

    You can't control information once it's out there. If your coworkers are so petty that they'll shun you and leave you unsupported, then you'll have a daily reminder of why you're leaving. It'll be...