TriciaJ RN

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    Is this actually a HIPAA violation?

    TriciaJ replied to Anonymous6578's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    At best, the school could round you up and admonish you for gossiping about another student. But even that would be a weak case, at best. There is no HIPAA violation here. Sounds like the school...
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    CNA impersonating RN

    TriciaJ replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in General Nursing

    No need for the OP to confirm anything. That's the BON's job. They may well confirm that everything is as it should be. Or
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    CNA impersonating RN

    TriciaJ replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in General Nursing

    The BON is the logical place to start. And finish. You're not "telling on" anyone and you don't need to prove anything. Just raise a concern and ask for clarification. They will clarify and put...
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    CNA impersonating RN

    TriciaJ replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in General Nursing

    Call the Board of Nursing. You can register an anonymous concern. Tell them someone is being represented as a nurse, who is likely not a nurse. Ask them to clarify school board hiring policy and...
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    Power tripping coworker

    TriciaJ replied to orangepink's topic in Health, Stress Management

    She sounds like Queen Bee of the MAs and needs to impress them. Stay cool, calm and professional and mostly ignore her until she crosses another line. Then take her aside and authoritatively tell...
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    So Sick Of This Nurses Eat The Young Crap

    TriciaJ replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a good way to deal with any kind of criticism is to ask for more information. If the criticism is legitimate, the person won't have any trouble being specific and it will be a good learning...
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    So Sick Of This Nurses Eat The Young Crap

    TriciaJ replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    The only behaviour that you have control over is your own. Other people are responsible for their actions, there's really no need for you to feel embarrassed on their
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    Concerns, asked to resign, etc.

    TriciaJ replied to LostKitten's topic in General Nursing

    The one thing that always raised my hackles about a new nurse is the one who DOESN'T ask questions. Questions don't make you look incompetent, they make you look new. They also tell me that you know...
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    Are physicians that thick?

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

    When I drop everything to tend to one patient, it is due to the condition of the patient, not the drama queen behaviours of the
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    Are physicians that thick?

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

    That's where experience starts to come in handy. After a while you start to get good at thinking these things on the spot. You'll get extra points if you can do it with a smile on your face and a...
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    Working the same unit you were once hospitalized (psych)

    TriciaJ replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should have a good shot at working on the unit where you were hospitalized. If you have recovered enough to complete nursing school and don't have ongoing problems, then your personal...
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    TriciaJ replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Can't "like" this one
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    TriciaJ replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    NICU nurses do things psych nurses don't do, and vice versa. CNAs do not do anything a nurse doesn't do. Unless the nurse routinely dumps on the
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    Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    TriciaJ replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind doing favours for people but when they start to act entitled and imperious, that's the end. If they even offered to chip in for gas, most people would probably decline the offer and...
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    Thinking about quitting nursing school

    TriciaJ replied to LucyJan's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, 17 is young for the rigors of nursing school. At 17 I found waiting tables stressful enough. OP, nothing you do now has to be "for the rest of your life". You're not signing any life contract....
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    Strike nursing

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

    Striking nurses always organize a critical care pool and give hospitals strike notice to plan ahead. Nurses rarely strike over pay and benefits alone (although you'll get that impression from the...
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    Un-supportive Influences!!

    TriciaJ replied to TakilaNasirRN's topic in General Students

    Developing boundaries and assertive skills will serve you well throughout life. Learn to say "No" with a big smile on your face. No explanations. Unless you own an ambulance or fire truck, answer...
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    Not getting charge nurse position

    TriciaJ replied to frisky's topic in Nurse Management

    My gut feeling is that you were treated to a slap in the face. You were just told that you didn't get promoted because you're too good at what you already do. Basically penalized for being...
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    T-shirts about being SuperHuman an Angel or "sedate stupid

    TriciaJ replied to qestout's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I like a lot of the T-shirts; some really make me laugh. But I won't wear them. In this day and age of needing advanced degrees to be thought of as "professional", I wonder if we don't undermine...
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    Is this a VALID reason to terminate someone?

    TriciaJ replied to lllenjolll's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh, I think you're talking about a place where I did 5 agency shifts, before I told the agency I would no longer work there. Yes, if you do nothing else, make sure all the spaces are initialed for...
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    Is this a VALID reason to terminate someone?

    TriciaJ replied to lllenjolll's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm confused about another thing: OP, it states in your profile that you joined AN in 2011 and have 1 year of experience. In this current thread, you identify yourself as a new grad. Am I...
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    Falsification of Documentation?

    TriciaJ replied to lowetidern's topic in General Nursing

    No, you are not making a mountain out of a molehill. Your guts are correct on this one. Don't do it. VERY bad idea! If you have any nagging doubts, just picture yourself on the witness stand being...
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    telephone triage flowsheet for receptionist?

    TriciaJ replied to Ashley02's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Receptionists should not be doing telephone triage. This requires the critical thinking skills of an
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    Attn Clinic/Doctors office nurses!

    TriciaJ replied to Elleveein's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You are not being petty and silly. They are breaking the law. Why not refer to the MAs as "doctors"? After all, they have "medical" in their title. See if the doctors mind their title being...
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    Anonymous claim to BON...Psych Eval?

    TriciaJ replied to TheMagicCookie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The BON is required to investigate EVERYTHING, even if they know going in that it is ridiculous. Document everything pertaining to your froot-loops ex and bring that with you to the BON. Their only...