TriciaJ RN

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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    No they aren't. They can get quite agitated near the end. And they usually have families. Some are a blessing; some are a royal
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    Your worst nightmare (Part deux)

    TriciaJ replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    I've also had the unattended-patient-at-the-end-of-the-shift dreams. Except I would always think "Gosh I've had so many dreams about this; now I've actually done it." Always so relieved when I wake...
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    Is This Behavior Inappropriate?

    TriciaJ replied to Arizona#1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Been There, Done That. If you do have a union, give them a buzz. Another thing - since you are dealing with a dyed-in-the-wool bully (and you're looking for the exits anyway) you could try...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    OP, I get that you are struggling with some things and trying to navigate a way around. Also, you see similar traits in your sister and want to figure out how to help her have a better quality of...
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    Intellectual Hospitality

    TriciaJ replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's an idea whose time has come. We live in an age where emotion trumps logic. You can say the most ridiculous thing, but with a fervent display of emotion, it's considered credible. It...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    OP, I'm wondering if a surgical scrub tech program would be more up your alley than nursing school. I think they're generally a nine-month community college program and then you could assist with...
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    I give in, I'm a COB

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If you have that many bad actors on your unit that you have to do end runs around them, that is most likely a function of poor management. What you are describing are performance issues that have...
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    I give in, I'm a COB

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Only you,
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    I give in, I'm a COB

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The coddling is what makes it such a raw deal, because their employers aren't likely to care about them. Creates a huge gap between school experience and working life. It's us COBs who are often...
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    I give in, I'm a COB

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    What's that thing called, again? Oh, yeah. A sense of humour. Can't be a COB without one. But you can still be a special snowflake. And the new grads I mentored? The solid ones are now the...
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    Poorly written letter of recommendation help!

    TriciaJ replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Can you tell your boss it needs to be on letterhead; offer to retype it for him and then have him sign
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    Orientee with untreated ADHD

    TriciaJ replied to ICU.RN23's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When you say that she seems to be too rushed to listen, I wonder if that is how she is responding to not having time-management skills. It's like she knows she needs to be faster at things, so she...
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    I give in, I'm a COB

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You know the day is coming that takes the swagger out of their step. The only question: will it be something fairly minor that's just fun to watch? Or will it be something tragic for everyone...
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    Novice nurse no-nos

    TriciaJ replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a good way to ask a question: Think of the most likely answer yourself, then run it by someone. "I'm seeing such-and-such and this is what I want to do about it. Is there anything I'm...
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    Unethical?

    TriciaJ replied to ahosoda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Request a meeting with someone above your immediate supervisor. Remind that person that you are a mandated reporter and that you wouldn't want to see such a nice facility get stuck with heavy fines...
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    US Green Card Holder to do BSc Nursing in India, and to pursue MSN and Job in USA

    TriciaJ replied to alfredtitto's topic in International Nursing

    First, if she is not continuously residing in the US, she may lose her green card. I'm not sure what the current laws are, but I would certainly check with Immigration Services before leaving the...
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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    The person who wrote this crap (Hilary Thomas, No Credentials) is not a nurse. Doesn't have the first clue what nurses do. Also is not a writer, as evidenced by the misplaced apostrophes. My guess?...
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    Are you a sensitive person?

    TriciaJ replied to BrendaH84's topic in General Students

    Yes, some people do choose it. Maybe they're just not aware they can choose to think differently. They don't have to take every little thing personally. They don't have to constantly scan their...
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    Nursing Labor laws?

    TriciaJ replied to HilariousNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, that is the difference between belonging to a union and not. Your coworkers are protected by a contract. Since you have no representation, you are fair game. There is a lot of...
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    Nursing Labor laws?

    TriciaJ replied to HilariousNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Labour laws apply to everyone, regardless of union membership. If you believe labour laws might be violated, please call you local labour board and speak with someone. They can clarify a lot of...
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    How do you get to Blue from the mobile app?

    TriciaJ replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you peace and
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    Canadian RN going to Tennessee

    TriciaJ replied to Ztgriese's topic in Nurse Registration

    You would really have to contact the Tennessee Board of Nursing to ask their specific requirements. Occasionally, a state might be so hungry for nurses they will hire Canadian nurses without writing...
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    Leaving Work at Work

    TriciaJ replied to WonderWomanLPN1's topic in General Nursing

    Insults hurled your way? It will be easier to understand what you're dealing with if you can give us some specific
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    How do you leave it at work?

    TriciaJ replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm glad you're learning from this. Your post comes across as smug and sanctimonious. Also a full-scale attack on your targets. Quoting academic material as validation for your behaviour doesn't...
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    How do you leave it at work?

    TriciaJ replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's a typical nurse thing to feel guilty and second-guess yourself. I'm terrible with that. I really liked the advice from the "just a job" people; they've figured out how to be great nurses...