TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

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

    One thing that's obvious: you already have insight and are receptive to feedback. That gives you lots of potential. You could be absolutely right about everything you mentioned. The Golden Boy...
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    When the Hospital Fires the Bullet

    TriciaJ replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    And the reason these things all worked so well was because there was appropriate leadership. Someone had to have the right programs in place, hire the right staff members and provide the right...
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    When the Hospital Fires the Bullet

    TriciaJ replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    But it happened in a hospital. Where a patient was brought for care and ended up being shot. And the news story, while lengthy, contained a paucity of helpful information. The media loves to...
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    Given bad report all the time.

    TriciaJ replied to MoonlightingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    When you find a serious mistake, are you required to complete an incident report? It doesn't matter who programmed the pump; you found it to be in error and the patient missed several hours of...
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    When the Hospital Fires the Bullet

    TriciaJ replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    This is a multi-faceted problem. There are some who will try to distill it down to whether there should be firearms in hospitals. This is not only simplistic; it misses the point entirely. A...
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    No One Talks About… An Easier Way to Catheterize Women (and Prevent Complications)

    TriciaJ replied to melissamabd's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update. I've been out of med-surg more than 5 years; incredible how much has changed. It's the reason I seldom weigh in on med-surg stuff: too likely my info is
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    No One Talks About… An Easier Way to Catheterize Women (and Prevent Complications)

    TriciaJ replied to melissamabd's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of balloon inflation: make sure it is inflated to the capacity printed on the foley. In fact, test it before insertion. Balloons inflate asymmetrically before they are full; a...
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    Union Grievance! I need help

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

    Your union rep can only enforce the contract, not rescue you from any mistakes. I used to get calls from people who had shot themselves in the foot and then wanted the union to save them. I felt bad...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    TriciaJ replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Not necessarily. Some unions are better than others. Just like employers. Some employers are so decent no one needs a union. That is rarely the case, however, among hospitals. It's really all...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    TriciaJ replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The union does not mandate keeping bad employees on the job. They just make sure the disciplinary process is correctly followed; this protects you from inappropriate dismissal. Many managers can't...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    TriciaJ replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    You can sit down with your manager all you want. But if you've had some managers like the ones I've had, good luck. All BS and doublespeak. Unions do NOT create rules. They negotiate a contract...
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    That's MY JOB!

    TriciaJ replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm wondering what they're equipped to provide for the $4000/month. What are their real costs and just how much profit do they rake
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    One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

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

    I had a patient admitted to the floor with a kidney stone with orders for Dilaudid IV Q1h. Doesn't matter what dose; it wears off in 15 mins and then he had to writhe in pain for another 45 mins....
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    so confused. don't know what to do

    TriciaJ replied to want2behappy's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, stop comparing yourself to your friends. That's just mental debris that interferes with clear thinking and problem-solving. Why don't you start with a list of what you want your life...
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    Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    TriciaJ replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses here in the States are not union. I know; hard to believe. That's why you'll read many posts on this site from nurses who are putting up with crap out of fear for their jobs. Another thing...
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    Sabotaging in nursing

    TriciaJ replied to Dexterosa's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, people often have malicious intentions. You stuck it out at Revolving Door General and put up with a lot of crap. The best plan would have been to just go quietly through the door when you had...
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    Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    TriciaJ replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely no need to be afraid. Plan for how to stick up for yourself if you ever become his target. He gets verbally aggressive just look at him calmly and tell him that's not ok. If he puts his...
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    Ridiculous NCLEX Wait Times

    TriciaJ replied to terrafermata's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I took it in Canada and the US. BOTH times involved months waiting to take the test. And then weeks to get the results. And yes, 2 full days of paper and pencil because you had to do the WHOLE...
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    termination with racism and injustice

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

    Has OP left the building? Thought he/she wanted opinions, suggestions, etc. Which we can't provide without a bit of clarification. Unless this is yet another person wanting sympathy for his/her...
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    Patient bedside phone help

    TriciaJ replied to WinterKisses's topic in General Nursing

    "He can't pick up his phone right now. Can I tell him who called?" Most people understand that a hospital patient might be away from his bed or in the middle of something. If they get nosy or...
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

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

    I'm thinking a nice job selling shoes someplace. As long as the customers don't all come in at
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    termination with racism and injustice

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

    I think it would be easier to help you if I had a clearer understanding of what happened. Did you get terminated from a job? What incident led up to the termination and what were you told? What was...
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    Bullying or Not? Rant!

    TriciaJ replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    If this is a good job then it's a good job with a few flaws. You are not going to change her behaviour with clever responses, trying to be friends or confronting her. It's not your place to judge...
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    Am I violating HIPAA

    TriciaJ replied to TNNurse95's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Short answer to your (hypothetical?) question:
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    Unhappy Speech Pathologist

    TriciaJ replied to SLPrnTobe's topic in General Nursing

    Also, do not underestimate the marvelousness of working day shift, with weekends and holidays off. Might not be a deal-breaker for you, but always something to keep in