TriciaJ RN

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    In the Hospital: Rumors & Gossip

    TriciaJ replied to Wake88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you Google "Toxic Workplaces" a whole bunch of stuff comes up: books, seminars, etc. Might be something useful. As far as charge nurses having Facebook friends, this is a really bad idea....
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    In the Hospital: Rumors & Gossip

    TriciaJ replied to Wake88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A workplace like the one you described is always a function of weak leadership. Asking a staff person to document everything everyone else does is putting you in a bad position. Especially if...
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    Going to be fired?

    TriciaJ replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, I really hope you don't do this. "Suspended" means "stay away" for a variety of reasons. And working for free opens the facility to fines for labour violations. Please rethink this. It has...
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    Where to go after med/surg?

    TriciaJ replied to hellokidney's topic in General Nursing

    I think it might be hard to choose a specialty in advance, because there may be a dearth of opportunities in those areas. Some of the areas I would have liked to explore offered no opportunities -...
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    Going to be fired?

    TriciaJ replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh. OK then. Never mind. Have a nice
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    Going to be fired?

    TriciaJ replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Smaller ratios mean higher acuity. Nursing in any area requires competence and time management skills. The troubles faced by OP are not likely to be area-specific. Giving her sunshine and daisies...
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    Med error...what to do?

    TriciaJ replied to kh2013's topic in General Nursing

    The only reason to file an incident report is because the barcode scanner malfunctioned. The MD wrote an order to cover the med given. Just make sure the chart reflects the dose the patient actually...
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    Tips on Constructive Criticism

    TriciaJ replied to sfrw's topic in General Nursing

    The best way to handle criticism is to ask for more information. Ask specifically what you did wrong, who was harmed or inconvenienced, and what would have been the preferred course of action. The...
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    Going to be fired?

    TriciaJ replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK. I actually did go through it. I worked agency briefly and one of the LTC places they sent me to was a pit. I took report from another agency nurse, and gave report to an agency nurse. I...
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    Going to be fired?

    TriciaJ replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honey, take a breath. People are seeming to be rude because you are not getting it. Night shift is not easier than days or evenings; ICU is not easier than LTC. They all have their upsides and...
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    Feeling like a terrible nurse

    TriciaJ replied to RNexplorer's topic in General Nursing

    So you took report from a nurse who was too busy to give an adequate one, and you gave report to a nurse who is a chronic fault-finder. You were sandwiched in the middle. Blow it off. You have a...
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    Do lpns give vaccinations?

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

    His religious beliefs are one thing. But you'd think a pharmacist would have a clearer understanding of what a particular drug is or
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    BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

    TriciaJ replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    Sometimes I even go around causing
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    Will I become a bad nurse? How should I change?

    TriciaJ replied to blueus's topic in General Nursing

    If they're going through the same thing, then their lives aren't working. You really do need professional help. Not just to be a nurse; your whole life will
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    "Negative" work behavior write up

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

    Actually, all I know is what you have been accused of. Without specifics, it's really hard to know if the complaints have validity. Although you yourself admit you should have "been nicer to the...
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    A new grad who needs some advice

    TriciaJ replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    I'm tired just reading your post. Maybe you need to take a break from the hamster wheel. Focus on passing your NCLEX, bask in being newly engaged and take the job that's offered to you, since it...
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    Worried That Doctor's Orders Will Hasten A Patient's Death

    TriciaJ replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A bit off topic, but are you sure your cousin is actually a nurse? She doesn't just work in some sort of facility and call herself a
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    TriciaJ replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    No other profession has to deal with disrespect and abuse? It seems to be open season on police
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    TriciaJ replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, the nurses who believe they are super are the most likely to make mistakes. They are usually too full of themselves to believe the rules and safety checks apply to them. Any form...
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    2 week notice and manager is upset.

    TriciaJ replied to Fullmetalnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You can offer to work one last day at your old job during your days off from your new job, if you're that worried about it. I would not delay starting the new job if you're supposed to start an...
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    Reasons for not getting into a for profit school?

    TriciaJ replied to Tashbun's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is, you know only what your friends are telling you. They might not be giving you the whole
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    TriciaJ replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    To have sacrificed one's life means one is dead. If a live person is walking around wearing such a t-shirt s/he is being ridiculous. And insulting to all those who actually have sacrificed their...
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    HIPAA and Demanding Family Members

    TriciaJ replied to Taiin's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Suppose you are the next-of-kin and mom or dad really did get discharged to an undisclosed location. Then you would calmly go to the administrative office and ask for help locating your loved one....
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    Magnet status...yay?

    TriciaJ replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for my laugh-out-loud post of the day. It's right
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    How would you react?

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

    I agree that blowing the whole thing off is probably the best response. If Nurse Tattletale keeps on being a problem, I love Macawake's idea of asking her, per policy, to whom you should report her...