TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    If you go to a hospital get ready to YELL

    TriciaJ replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't find them. Is there a link to those as
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    If you go to a hospital get ready to YELL

    TriciaJ replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    The article was already gone by the time I tried to read it. But judging from everyone else's posts, I also get the idea he might suffer from Guilty Family Syndrome. That is, he uses obnoxious and...
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    Management legally offering union, what does that mean?

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

    I find it very surprising that an employer would suggest joining the union. Either they are exceptionally kind, or it's written into the contract that they have to off this before starting any...
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    Asking me to go against policy

    TriciaJ replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    So they want to send the kid home for their own reasons, but they want the nurse to rubber-stamp the decision to make it look medical?
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    Quick advice, verbally attacked by coworker

    TriciaJ replied to Ftrrn27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm with Ruby on this one. You have to remember you're an adult, even if the other person isn't acting like one. Your post is full of "I was bullied" "I was scared" "My feelings were hurt." You're...
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    Will nursing wreck my hands?

    TriciaJ replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    It actually feels wonderful when you're massaging it onto your dry, sore
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    Will nursing wreck my hands?

    TriciaJ replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    My hands don't seem to mind frequent hand-washing too much; it's the hand sanitizers that really do a number on them. I'm old school, so I only wear gloves for certain things, not everything....
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    Picking preceptorship + indecisive (insights from PHN and med-surg nurses?)

    TriciaJ replied to hesitantstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It might actually be worth taking the plunge and picking med-surg. It would give you a different experience from the one you had (assuming it's a different unit) and hopefully erase some of the...
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    Being Managed By Someone Younger

    TriciaJ replied to Apple-Core's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If someone younger and less experienced is talking down to you, might be time for a teaching moment. As the wiser, more experienced person, you could have a conversation with this person about how it...
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    Psych RN in need of advice

    TriciaJ replied to GeminiNurse29's topic in Nursing Career

    You're soon going to have 3 children under the age of 5, and you husband earns enough that the big bucks aren't your priority. For me, that would clarify a lot of things right there. It seems the...
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    How to Answer "Tell us About Yourself"

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    You've gotten some good advice so far. The only thing I can add is to put yourself in the shoes of the employer. What do you think any employer would be looking for? Most would look for someone who...
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    Job interview ethics...

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

    A right-out-of-school anything has no business being a manager of
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    Why are nurse managers jerks?

    TriciaJ replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    MBAs? Really? Yeah, I really want a manager who has never wiped a butt that wasn't her
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    Hospitals make people sicker than they have to be

    TriciaJ replied to AliNajaCat's topic in Nursing News

    Proximity to nature would be a nice touch. But a lot of the things he mentioned are directly related to nurse staffing levels: IV alarms, bed alarms, falls. Until hospital bean counters stop seeing...
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    Family member died in the hospital...too many questions

    TriciaJ replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I can so relate to this story. A year and a half ago I lost my father due to his injuries. He was a young 78, fairly well controlled diabetic. I found out later the hospital was a leader in...
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    Nursing Arrogance

    TriciaJ replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't imagine trying to get through three decades of nursing by being meek. That would have made me
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    Oh no! Prohibited to Practice Letter

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Nanobot's topic in General Nursing

    My fingers are crossed that soon this is all just a bad dream and you can get back to work. Thanks for the
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    New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    TriciaJ replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    Like you, I would be hesitant to sign a 3 year contract. If you do decide to turn down the OR position, you can be up front about not wanting to make a commitment you aren't sure you can keep....
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    I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    TriciaJ replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Wait - your second day of clinical and you're talking about a high horse? The nurse didn't do things the way you were taught? We were all taught stuff. Some of it even stuck. But if you're already...
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    Got fired for a medication error

    TriciaJ replied to Sonyab's topic in Patient Medications

    Actually JCAHO now requires agency nurses to have recent experience (within the past year) in any area they work for the agency. I found that out when I tried to get agency work in my previous areas...
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    Got fired for a medication error

    TriciaJ replied to Sonyab's topic in Patient Medications

    You mean they even have medication aides in the ICU? That blows my mind. Remind never to get
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    Is he shirking a crap job or am I just in a bad mood?

    TriciaJ replied to redheadrn86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It would have been one thing if the coworker had approached you and asked as a favour. And offered to do something unpleasant for you in return. His behaviour was manipulative and arrogant. Next...
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    Need some honest advice

    TriciaJ replied to quitor1moretry's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel your pain. I went back to school having already been a psychiatric nurse (doable at the time in western Canada). My first two clinical instructors were hell on wheels apparently having held...
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    We are not slaves someone please tell the doctors !!

    TriciaJ replied to Samah1992's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Then the only option that leaves is to grow up. Stop telling yourself you're too young for anything. The only things you're too young for are a social security check and a senior mobile home park....
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    We are not slaves someone please tell the doctors !!

    TriciaJ replied to Samah1992's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing is a job for grownups. Childishness is generally not tolerated. If you think you're "too young for this ****", you probably are. Best seek other forms of employment if you have trouble...