TriciaJ RN

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    Why are nurses so backbiting?

    TriciaJ replied to RNBSN1591's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One time, I was complaining to my boyfriend of the uselessness of unit staff meetings. The manager set the agenda, ran the meeting and was dismissive toward anyone who spoke up (like me). My BF...
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    Mobile IV infusions... for hangovers

    TriciaJ replied to Dogen's topic in General Nursing

    I've used the one in the Calgary airport a couple of times. They crank it up to 10 l/min so you have to adjust it down. But it comes pleasantly scented (you pick the scent) and a foot massage. It is...
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    Eating spaghetti raise blood pressure immediately?

    TriciaJ replied to DanaBrianMampel's topic in General Nursing

    All I can think of is the white pasta triggering a big insulin output (especially in a person with metabolic syndrome) which will elevate blood pressure. But this is more a lifestyle thing rather...
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    Why are nurses so backbiting?

    TriciaJ replied to RNBSN1591's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's almost always a function of poor management, no matter what type of workplace. If the leadership is weak or nonexistent, then people will try to elevate themselves, some at the expense of...
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    Vent: dealing with nursing home nurses who refuse to provide comfort medication to patient

    TriciaJ replied to stacyRN11's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Actually, there should be some policies and procedures in place about what constitutes comfort care and what is considered to be assisted suicide. Also, some very clear MD orders would be helpful....
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    Co-workers mad that you're going to school

    TriciaJ replied to futurearmynurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Their behaviour just reaffirms your choice to not stay in that workplace.
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    Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    TriciaJ replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    Just because managers ask the questions doesn't mean they want the answers. I worked on a floor with a manager who was a snake. The staff satisfaction scores were always in the toilet because of...
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    How do you explain RN vs MSW?

    TriciaJ replied to SunshinesArt's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Can you get them a copy of your state's Nurse Practice Act? They need to see that it's spelled out and not nurses just being obstinate or capricious. Most non-nurses (even so-called professionals)...
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    12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    TriciaJ replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've never done SC ports, but are you flushing fore and aft with saline like you do an IV port? I've seen nurses skip this step; it causes more pain for the patient and no, they're not getting the...
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    Help! My Employer is Committing Medicaid Fraud!!

    TriciaJ replied to oreocookie123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a bit skeptical about the whistle blower reward. Is there any other source for this info besides a law
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    How would you interpet this order?

    TriciaJ replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Two doses total in one day, for whatever the patient is getting it for. Timing per patient request. If he's not a happy camper after the second dose, time to call for an updated
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    Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

    TriciaJ replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I needed that
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    Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

    TriciaJ replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well don't keep us hanging. Did you ever find the missing peritoneum? Whose idea was the non-inserted 22g? (Which would have been worthless anyway.) Did the patient even make it? Inquiring minds...
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    Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

    TriciaJ replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Um, not
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    Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

    TriciaJ replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    His ability to conceive is already compromised by his being male. But his ability to impregnate wouldn't be so hot, either. (Sorry to be pedantic. Don't even get me started on the standardized care...
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    A sobering story-------

    TriciaJ replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. This article is much better written. I couldn't read the one at the beginning of this thread
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    Per Magnet Directives, Nursing first Cleans Bodily Fluids, then Housekeeping

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

    Although I have cleaned up stuff that seems to have a magnetic
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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    Can't "like" this one enough. Also, teach yourself to take a step backwards when other people's poorly-brought up children are pushing your buttons. When you get good at maintaining a serene,...
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    The MANDATORY Skills fair

    TriciaJ replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    Can't "like" this post enough. Thank
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    The MANDATORY Skills fair

    TriciaJ replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    I could easily report that the whole thing was presented as cutesy and amusing and missed the mark of being educational. It was very time-consuming (think $$$) and did little to further the skills...
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    The MANDATORY Skills fair

    TriciaJ replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the olden days, we were not allowed to have hair hanging down. It was considered unsanitary. Even now, fast food workers are required to keep hair tied up. I once had a patient complain to...
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    So fed up with my coworker

    TriciaJ replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    So fed up with my coworker

    TriciaJ replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't read through all the quotes, but I think you're not getting it. Anyone who has 4 kids under age 5 is working more than full time. She keeps a prn job to maintain her license and skills....
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    Divorced due to nursing career?

    TriciaJ replied to seahawksgirlie's topic in General Nursing

    If nothing else, money shouldn't be a huge worry while you step back and reevaluate. Time to start taking care of yourself. See how far your husband is willing to go to help and support you. But...
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    Divorced due to nursing career?

    TriciaJ replied to seahawksgirlie's topic in General Nursing

    You have a job that is sucking the life out of you, but you stick with it because of how it makes you feel about yourself. You married a man who had no clue about what nurses do, until he became one...