TriciaJ RN

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    Got a contingent offer, is it legally binding?

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree with Nurse Beth. The email clearly says "the official offer will be sent..." Since you've not yet received an official offer, there is no way you can officially accept. They are certainly...
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    First Class Nurses

    TriciaJ replied to Blessed16's topic in Agency Nurses

    I just checked their website. It says that 1 year hospital experience within the past 3 years is a must to apply. They had several testimonials by staff provided at their company Christmas...
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    First Class Nurses

    TriciaJ replied to Blessed16's topic in Agency Nurses

    I don't know about this particular agency. I do know that for an agency to be JCAHO-certified they cannot place nurses in areas where they haven't had pertinent experience within the last year. That...
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    "Addiction" Nursing is an outdated term.

    TriciaJ replied to havenrn's topic in Addictions

    Back in 1980 my psych instructor was explaining to us the new nomenclature for something or other "to remove the stigma". I asked her if changing the name periodically just serves to keep the stigma...
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You're lucky she didn't fall hopping over those
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    10 Essential Tips for New Grad Preceptors

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I do love Tip #9 about being joined at the hip. When I last precepted, the culture was for the student or orientee to "start with one patient". That never worked well. For starters, no one ever...
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Are you scared she's going to jump up and work circles around you? Drop a couple siderails and she'll probably have all your baths done by the time you get back from
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    Incompatible IV Meds

    TriciaJ replied to nurse2bguy555's topic in General Nursing

    Are you still an RN2B? Is this a homework question? Incompatible means if they mix together they will precipitate. If it happens in the tubing, you will see it. If it happens inside the...
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    Confused nurse! Please need input

    TriciaJ replied to valrn9's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you love your work but hate your jobs. Unfortunately, health care is a brutal business and to have the privilege of doing the work we need to tolerate the crappy workplaces. (It...
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    Burnt out after only 6 months

    TriciaJ replied to gennn19's topic in Critical Care

    You never know what you're going to encounter until you're there. Sounds like you felt restless in your previous position and wanted to go for the gusto. And to your credit, you're managing well...
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    New grad, 52 residents, anxiety through the roof

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

    Actually, I retired after 36 years. AN keeps adding years of "experience" even though I am no longer acquiring any. I did some agency shifts in long term care and it was certainly med pass...
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    Newer Nurse-Unexpected Weight Loss?

    TriciaJ replied to angelsare44's topic in General Nursing

    If you were previously exercising vigorously and now aren't, you may have lost some muscle mass. If you are getting concerned comments, though, you DO need to check it out. At the very least, you...
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    Double standards b/w nurses and police officers

    TriciaJ replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

    There actually is a type of licensure; I'm not sure how many jurisdictions have it. Nurses are expected to care for sick people so the focus is on being nurturing. We do tolerate a lot of bad...
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    Should I stay or should I go?

    TriciaJ replied to Wandering-night's topic in Critical Care

    I second everything JKL said. You are an adult; you are a professional nurse. One nurse with quiet dignity is worth five silly schoolgirls who can't seem to grow up emotionally. Developing...
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    Advice needed!!

    TriciaJ replied to penny186's topic in General Specialties

    You don't owe anyone a heads up on your plans, so it was no one's business that you were looking for another job and interviewing. Now that it's a done deal, you give proper notice to you manager and...
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    Is the nursing environment hostile?

    TriciaJ replied to MRaza's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Unit cultures vary from place to place and management can play a big role in promoting unity or conflict. The thing to remember is that when the focus is on the patient, your own comfort and...
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to make a concerted effort to set some boundaries in your life. If you're working long hours, it's very difficult to have a life outside of work. If you don't have something...
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    Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing smells worse than a potato that has gone bad. Hopefully you caught it before the smell was
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    New grad, 52 residents, anxiety through the roof

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

    Take a breath. Do not expect your brain to remember anything. Get yourself a little notebook for the permanent things and use sticky notes to index it. Use a nightly worksheet to keep track of...
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    Failed NCLEX 3 times

    TriciaJ replied to Tamatha Deucher's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really hope that you passed and this is moot. Sounds to me like you probably know the material, you just haven't gotten the hang of taking the test. You probably know by now that you need a...
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    Overwhelmed in Preceptorship

    TriciaJ replied to RowRN_8855's topic in General Students

    To reiterate JKL, it isn't about how you feel or even how your preceptor feels. It's about the patient receiving safe, appropriate care. If you need to ask a thousand questions and be annoying, so...
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    Working with an unlicensed RN

    TriciaJ replied to Cloe911's topic in General Nursing

    If you are not her direct supervisor and you don't even work the same shift, then you are not responsible for her. The responsibility lies with whomever does the hiring and firing. If you are...
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    Help me decide what job to take! New Grad Angst

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I, too, vote for the peds job unless something in your gut is saying no. Prestigious magnet hospitals are a naked emperor. A nice city might not be such a mitigator if you've locked yourself for...
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    So my supervisor won't pay me...

    TriciaJ replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Those are nice bennies. But being screamed at and not being paid takes some of the shine off things. Don't listen to "everyone". Start looking around for yourself to see what's out there. Just...
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    So my supervisor won't pay me...

    TriciaJ replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    What's keeping you tied to NYC besides the lack of available U-Hauls? Even if you don't feel like jumping ship just yet, it wouldn't hurt to have your resume updated and to spend some time browsing...