TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    What if.....your Director has falsified his credentials?

    TriciaJ replied to miserere's topic in Critical Care

    This one should be very easy and no risk. You can make an anonymous call to your state board of nursing and pass on your concerns. You don't need proof, but it helps to state why you are concerned....
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    TriciaJ replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Someone is reaching out from pain and discouragement, and we take umbrage at the use of vernacular? Bortaz, you sound like a deeply caring individual and I read nothing flippant or disrespectful in...
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    Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    TriciaJ replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my experience, there is nothing social work can do. I have yet to encounter a single problem that social work could or would handle. In a previous hospital job, whenever social work blew me off...
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    To be, or not to be, that is the question.

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

    No doubt in my mind, union is better than non-union. But you're right that it might be problematic if the union represents everyone, because there will be conflicting interests and they won't be as...
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    Safety of giving meds in Detox

    TriciaJ replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

    If a pt has overdosed on a benzo you're going to see respiratory depression and decreased level of consciousness. You're assessing for those things already, aren't you? You need to give enough med...
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    sick call problems

    TriciaJ replied to jgilliland55's topic in Correctional

    Inmates congegating in front of you and being inappropriate? That's a major security issue. And 30 - 40 sick calls? That's ridiculous. Are there other nurses in your facility? Do they watch lewd...
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    At wits end with a PnP

    TriciaJ replied to PediNrs05's topic in General Nursing

    1. Document. Keep a diary of each of these incidents. Do this at home or keep it locked in a secure locker. 2. Document every conversation you have with MD, NM, etc about her behaviour towards you....
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    Interviewer cried during interview

    TriciaJ replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think something happened that day to really upset her, but she couldn't get out of doing the interview. When she couldn't control her crying in the interview, she tried to make it relevant to the...
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    How do I report a Doctor to the DEA? Anyone ever do this?

    TriciaJ replied to nervousinkzoo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with lzink. I don't know when nurses are going to realize they're grown-ups and lose the "it's not nice to tattle" mentality. You have a legal responsibility to report unsafe practice. Let...
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    clear liquid

    TriciaJ replied to mrnewman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Jello is a clear liquid because it becomes liquid at body temp. Does that
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    Weird little things you do as a nurse

    TriciaJ replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    I gave money to a going-off-duty diet aide to go to a grocery store and bring back a certain special brand of ice cream. It was the pt's favourite and he was having his chest tubes changed on the...
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    Washing patient's hair!!!

    TriciaJ replied to Blueberries's topic in General Nursing

    One time I had a pt on complete bed rest who was really bummed out by her greasy hair. (I wash mine daily so I can relate.) I had her lie diagonally on her bed so her head hung off the edge. I put...
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    CNA "not a good fit"

    TriciaJ replied to Healing Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Someone with a positive attitude is worth her weight in gold. So many employers seem willing to put up with "skilled" people who show up and work once in a while. Sounds like this person needs a bit...
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    Sent into a correctional facility...failed miserably :(

    TriciaJ replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Agency Nurses

    You didn't fail; they failed you. The fact that they sent you there in a pinch with no orientation and 1 overworked coworker tells you they were desperate for a warm body. They were lucky to have...
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    Struggling on Medical Floor!

    TriciaJ replied to NickiJules's topic in General Nursing

    The best thing I can think of is to design a worksheet that works for you. Put down all the pertinent info about each pt and use it as your to-do list. When you check charts for orders q 2h, make...
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    Have CNAs bullied nurses (RNs/LPNs)?

    TriciaJ replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Every workplace needs strong leadership and realistic workloads. Giving any group of people a "pass" for doing poor work is inexcusable. Individual CNAs can be reported to the BON, just as nurses...
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    unknown terminology

    TriciaJ replied to clearblue3's topic in General Nursing

    Post-op day? Was the "pod" followed by a
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    Am I the only one annoyed by these PCA orders?

    TriciaJ replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in General Nursing

    That does sound like a pretty homeopathic dose, even for Dilaudid. Does the rest of the hospital have standard PCA orders that you can get hold of? If DRs are not familiar with PCA dosing they can...
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    Is Ativan 10 mg po per dose too much?

    TriciaJ replied to lorster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I love that she made you write an incident report. Now Risk Management gets to see how she
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    Staff Satisfaction / Turnover

    TriciaJ replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On our "anonymous" surveys it seemed a lot of people were candid about the NM and the problems she was causing. She would then call staff meetings and ask how can WE all fix our morale. Didn't want...
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    Need advice about care of a consumer

    TriciaJ replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Nursing

    Hospice can be a godsend, even at the last minute. It should be fully covered by medicare if the patient has less than six months' life expectancy. The hospice nurse can come out and let you know if...
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    Have you ever heard of this?

    TriciaJ replied to BriRN's topic in General Nursing

    If sound quality isn't an issue, you can ditch your heavy top-of-the-line stethoscope and use a cheapo isolation stethoscope instead. (My last hospital provided them as disposables in isolation...
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    When am I eligible to apply

    TriciaJ replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Agency Nurses

    You are eligible to apply any time you want. If there is a time frame regarding when you are eligible for hire, the facility will let you know. Go for it and good
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    Dealing with nosey nurses

    TriciaJ replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think the regular nurses might be looking for the exits and sizing up if your employment lifestyle would work for them. I really don't think they're picking on you; just trying to figure out what...
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    How do I get over the "what ifs"

    TriciaJ replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    If they haven't died by now they're fine. Anxiety gets to be a habit. Ask yourself if you have any realistic anxieties at the moment and deal with those. Those old errors are in the past and you...