TriciaJ RN

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    What Do You Miss About Nursing?

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Well, I miss the, uh... Okay, I do miss the... Well, in any case, I sure miss the... Nope.
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    Case Study: An OB Catastrophe

    TriciaJ replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    You're not the ignorant one on the thread. The ignorant ones are us lurkers who don't even know enough to weigh in. I've found this to be an interesting thread. Luckily for me I'm very comfortable...
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    Can 3% normal saline be given peripherally and in a non ICU/ER setting?

    TriciaJ replied to LvlupNurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    3% is not "normal" saline. You'd probably want to do your research on
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    Questionable Preceptor

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

    I can't add to the great advice you've already been given. You have the double whammy of a school that skipped a lot of things, and a preceptor that doesn't relish filling in the gaps. So you're...
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    "Donations"

    TriciaJ replied to rn9687's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Usually a hospital department (like Pastoral Care or Volunteer Dept.) will maintain a community closet of donated items. If someone is in need, you can call someone from that department to bring the...
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    This is NOT what shift report is about!

    TriciaJ replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There might be some deliberate cattiness in play, or it may even be unintentional. Chances are, some of them are arriving at work already stressed by what they anticipate. Anything left for them to...
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    Orientation. Advice on precepting

    TriciaJ replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    And thanks for being a conscientious and self-directed new grad! You'll never know how bad we all need
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    Orientation. Advice on precepting

    TriciaJ replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound at all like you're "criticizing" her to make yourself feel better. She's showing definite areas of concern that don't seem to be getting better. Absolutely keep a log; in fact work...
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    Job Offer, need advice

    TriciaJ replied to brownm27's topic in General Nursing

    Call the place where you're planning to work and tell them just what you told us here. "I have two other offers and I need to do the right thing and turn them down promptly. I just need assurance...
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    Advice Needed Please

    TriciaJ replied to Crystal74's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I can add to the above posts is: how doable is relocation? Surely there are still places in the country that are hurting for nurses. If I couldn't find anything locally and didn't...
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    I can't get a job!!

    TriciaJ replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that is a JCAHO thing. Accredited agencies cannot send a nurse to any area where s/he does not have experience in the previous year. I've always been inclined to take the job there is,...
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    What's the dumbest thing you've done that you got written up for?

    TriciaJ replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Like what? Somehow, giving him a stack of washcloths to fold doesn't seem like it would cut
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    Not sure what to do

    TriciaJ replied to love_of_sunflowers's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that there are some red flags so yes, ask some blunt questions, request a proper orientation and tour the facility. Do not be stymied by the idea of stepping out of your comfort zone. I...
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It's a tough one. A lot of people get a new lease on life when they enter a facility. Nutritious meals and medication management can do wonders. Others just hate being away from their familiar...
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    Quit While in Orientation (New grad)

    TriciaJ replied to SillyFever's topic in General Nursing

    I think it might depend on which side of the Atlantic you stand
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    TriciaJ replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Have you tried donating to BLM? Check their website. See what their mission is and especially, where the donations go. It gets
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    TriciaJ replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I don't think too many 17 year olds are of any firm persuasion. At that age they just think it's fun to jump in and get involved. I suspect a lot of the BLM and Antifa front-liners are...
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    TriciaJ replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I'm not so sure. I think we're supposed to think it's about equality. I'm really seeing it being more about
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    TriciaJ replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Yes, but they didn't start with murder. They started with low level insidious intimidation. Harrassing people in restaurants is not rude. Loud burping is rude. Harrassing people is intimidation....
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    TriciaJ replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Because they're afraid of being labeled racist. That's why a domestic terrorist group uses a name that purports to care about anyone's life. They don't. They can call themselves the Helpless Puppy...
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    Help with new job

    TriciaJ replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    Every job I ever started I had at least one poor preceptor. Sometimes even a poor whole orientation. Be as self-directed as you can without ruffling any feathers. Also grow a thick skin. When...
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's hard to watch people fall farther and farther behind. It brings us comfort to see our loved ones in well-run retirement homes being properly looked after. But for some people, they want to...
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    Nothing changes as long as you obey

    TriciaJ replied to 11blade's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Only if the other side is willing to collaborate. It's sad to even have to think of them as "the other side". As long as they keep pushing the envelope, exhorting you to keep doing more while they...
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    Should I Leave?! Help!

    TriciaJ replied to sunflower28's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with getting out as soon as you line something up. Anything going at your old hospital? And don't wait to get your own professional liability policy. Never depend on an employer or anyone...
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    Ex-Nursing Assistant Pleads Guilty in West Virginia VA Medical Center Insulin Deaths

    TriciaJ replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    What on earth could be a possible motive? In these situations I always wonder how many people thought something was off, to whom they reported their concerns and how long it took for