TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    Initialing MARs with no prescription and no access to doctor

    TriciaJ replied to SusanKayBergman's topic in Patient Medications

    When I worked in the jail, we used to set up meds brought in by inmates. Everything on the prescription label had to be in order. We visually inspected the pills; there had to be a correct number in...
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    Burnout or just Cranky?

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

    I love this! But it just goes to show how much fighting we have to do to carve out a little something for
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    Any nurses that have worked hospital AND nursing home?

    TriciaJ replied to manch's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked both and I find them comparable, work-load-wise. A well-run LTC is a bit less stressful than a busy med-surg unit. A poorly-run one is an absolute nightmare. Hospitals tend to have...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    When people start threads, it's usually either to seek support, share a laugh, or vent a frustration. We're not at work; this is OUR website. So my apologies to the OP; some of us totally get the...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    It is about addressing the pt's needs. But that won't mean you stop having needs yourself. Your needs won't be addressed while you are caring for patients. If you can race around like a fiend for...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    Here's another angle: The nurse that you thought was so snippy might have been hungry too. If I had a nickel for every shift I worked with a growling stomach and a fuzzy brain... Maybe she could...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    I'm a bit confused. If you weren't planning to eat anyway, why did you tell the nurse you were hungry? She might have interpreted it as a request for
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    I need your advise please

    TriciaJ replied to Guest862922's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes, I think these are excellent points raised. Rather than get into what you think is a turf war, try to find out how much responsibility the school board bears for every child's well-being. There...
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    Devastated on First Write Up

    TriciaJ replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can't "like" this one enough. Right.
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    Devastated on First Write Up

    TriciaJ replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You have a union? That is very good news. Please ask your rep if you have anything like an unsafe staffing report. Please ask the rep to educate ALL the nurses and managers about the appropriate...
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    What About Post-Op Bathing?

    TriciaJ replied to medtech000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I worked on a surgical unit, our standard was a bath of some sort (depending on patient condition) on the first postop day. When my partner had surgery at a different hospital, there was no...
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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    TriciaJ replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry, but you sound exhausting to have to work with. Requiring people to walk on eggs around you under the guise of "good communication" is anything but. As for the conflicts that you've heard...
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    Can job termination occur if nurses do not get the flu shot and refuse to wear a mask

    TriciaJ replied to helen2346's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You'll need to check your union contract and the labour board. I think if you produced a Dr.'s note about having Guillain-Barre or other medical contraindication, you could get by with wearing a...
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    Someone help:(

    TriciaJ replied to 5555555's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It might be normal but it's still wrong. They're using you and anyone else who stays hours off the clock to get all the work done. Of course you're overwhelmed. This pace is not sustainable. It...
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    Doctors Without Borders Physician Tests Possitive for Ebola In New York City

    TriciaJ replied to herring_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think the bottom line is that we don't know all there is to know about ebola. It's premature to be asserting how it can and can't be spread. Science is a wonderful thing, but we don't have all the...
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    Nursing Student Question

    TriciaJ replied to arp898's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If it was YOUR medical information finding its way onto Facebook, you might be a little upset. In the litigious climate we practice in, that little gaff could cost the hospital big bucks. They can't...
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    Patient Entitlement

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    My motto: Don't work harder for anyone than he's willing to work for himself. Offer everything once. No encouraging, no enticing. When he refuses, say "okay" and document his refusal. No more...
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    Discovered a possible diversion of meds, now what?

    TriciaJ replied to msnurse123's topic in Patient Medications

    Reporting does not make sure anything gets investigated. Many things get swept under the rug because too many people would rather be "nice" than do the right thing. An incident report is a legal...
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    Will the Texas ED RN become a scapegoat in the Ebola patient discharge?

    TriciaJ replied to preddish's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our local hospital was recently featured in the local paper, demonstrating their readiness for ebola. There was a picture of their negative pressure room, full of all kinds of equipment, and a health...
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    Admin nurse returns to bedside and.....

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

    I can't "like" this
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    What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    TriciaJ replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    When I was in nursing school, I had a boyfriend who was not succeeding as a new teacher. (Maturity issues.) When he told me he wanted to take a "male nursing course" I promptly informed him there...
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    What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    TriciaJ replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Since "Lifesaver" has already been taken by a candy company, we probably should just keep the word
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    TriciaJ replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    FYI: the pt is probably not used to being sober while having anything done that involves
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    Oooh Ick! Has this happened to you?

    TriciaJ replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    People have often told me things their doctor said to them and I wondered why people would put up with such idiots for doctors. Then I finally clued in. It was the patient giving me a ridiculous...
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    Does anyone else have nursing nightmares while sleeping?

    TriciaJ replied to jrbl77's topic in Health, Stress Management

    For years after I left med-surg (and even occasionally now) I would dream that it was near the end of my shift and I had one pt I hadn't even seen yet. And now I don't even know if that pt is still...