TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    National Blah Blah Blah Day

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    "I am not an animal; I am a
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    National Blah Blah Blah Day

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    In my dreams, I'm always with a group of faceless, nameless people. We're in an odd location that bears no resemblence to any actual place; in fact there is a paucity of scenery. And we're always...
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    National Blah Blah Blah Day

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Dreams have always intrigued me. My dreams have a recurrent theme that I haven't figured out yet. A tiff with two female relatives, then a mannequin leg to be used in an art project that turned...
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    National Blah Blah Blah Day

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Davey, I dearly love for my opinion to be requested. I think you're the neglected man in the cornfield. According to the great Fritz Perls, all the people in our dreams represent some aspect...
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    Medication Error in School

    TriciaJ replied to uofanurse's topic in School

    That's the Board's first clue that the complaint is a malicious one. Your practice is so terrible your supervisor has to report you but you get to keep working there. Yeah,
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    Medication Error in School

    TriciaJ replied to uofanurse's topic in School

    What was the nurse's mistake and what would be the legitimate reason for writing her up? The parent brought in a bottle containing different pills from what was on the label. (And then was...
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    Does the shot mess with your DNA?

    TriciaJ replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If Bill Gates's dad had ever been head of Planned Parenthood this would be a matter of public record. Serving on the board is not the same as being the head. Bill Gates could very well be making it...
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    Does the shot mess with your DNA?

    TriciaJ replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It isn't about personal belief; it's about science. I wouldn't think much of a nurse who "personally believes vaccines cause autism". That nonsense was foisted on the world by a discredited doctor...
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    Does the shot mess with your DNA?

    TriciaJ replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, it wouldn't help his detractors. Hopefully people wouldn't let their personal feelings sway their decision to get vaccinated, but it seems that ship has
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    Possible BIG insulin error (patient okay)- Tips for risk-reducing methods?

    TriciaJ replied to mtyfry's topic in General Nursing

    Just like it's possible to make an error without realizing it, sometimes something seems like an error when it isn't. When I was new to med-surg and PCA machines, I once had to program it for...
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    Feeling off about job

    TriciaJ replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    Can the pills not be divided into batches of 30 and each batch hermetically sealed until it is needed? Then you need to count only 30 individual pills each count. Can you and your coworkers create a...
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    Predatory New Grad Contracts

    TriciaJ replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    And this is why they have contracts. "Because new grads historically quit their first job within a year." I don't know if this is statistically true, but it is the rationale for the contracts....
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    Predatory New Grad Contracts

    TriciaJ replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    I am intrigued by your post but have reservations about "new grads getting together". Since hospitals often hire people from different locations, at different times and to different units, I'm not...
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    The Good Moments

    TriciaJ replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working in psych a patient once told me "Nurse, you're so sophisticated!" I had no idea what she was referring to so I just said a surprised "Thanks!" She then added: "It's all put on,...
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    Being sued

    TriciaJ replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't recall too many psych patients threatening to sue me, but in corrections of course it was standard practice. The deputies quit providing toenail clippers when they kept coming back...
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    Being sued

    TriciaJ replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think that poor lady picked the wrong day to skip her
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    They think I’m an ‘Undercover Boss’

    TriciaJ replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I admire you for standing up when no one else will. People who do this always have a target on their back (ask me how I know this). Like Jaded said, it is best to have an exit strategy if you're...
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    They think I’m an ‘Undercover Boss’

    TriciaJ replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I suppose it's a bit better than signing away your firstborn if you have to run away
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    Ethical Dilemma with Vaccine PPE?

    TriciaJ replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Try Tucker Carlson on Fox News. He often runs exposes on this type of thing. At least keep him in mind as a last resort if you get blown off everywhere else. Public-private partnerships can...
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    Feeling guilty for call in

    TriciaJ replied to snh2009's topic in General Nursing

    How could you have gone to work and looked after other people's mothers, all the while wondering what was happening with yours? If your mother had had a bad outcome you'd have never forgiven...
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    Babysitting a former patient

    TriciaJ replied to moongoddess9301's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think the hospital might fear being named in a lawsuit if anything happens. You did meet the family in the course of your work. Would the hospital be able to defend itself by stating what you do...
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    IV Push Med Question

    TriciaJ replied to guest1122560's topic in General Students

    And the vec was supposed to have been reconstituted with sterile water, according to the package insert that was used. I researched what difference this would make and apparently vec and NS create a...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Other's Office Space

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Do NOT tolerate in-your-face insubordination. Do not politely explain what work needs to be done or justify your actions. Is there some reason she doesn't understand her job title? Or yours? And...
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    Working On Expired License

    TriciaJ replied to KPowder's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the state. I'm betting your friend will have to pay a stiff civil penalty to be reinstated. Her employment status will depend on what kind of contract she has and how forgiving her...
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    Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My first nursing job was in longterm psych, on what we called a "back ward". We had a gentleman (Patient A) who ate all kinds of non-food items, such as cigarette butts. He also ate several cups of...