TriciaJ RN

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    Truth? or Pollyanna version

    TriciaJ replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE: Patient contact, the actual work of caring for them, connecting with them, listening to them, offering encouragement and support and providing teaching. I HATE: Playing Beat-the-Clock, being...
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    What's your nursing kryptonite?

    TriciaJ replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    I can handle almost anything below the neck for the mostpart. But anything above the neck and my hair-trigger gag reflex goes into
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    Unpaid Internship

    TriciaJ replied to Decemberblues's topic in General Nursing

    Is this happening somewhere? Not in a union shop, I hope! This could also be a violation of state labour
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    New Nurse 4 Med errors in 6 months

    TriciaJ replied to lpncharlie's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a top-notch nurse to me, trying to function in a dysfunctional place. I got assigned to such a place by an agency once; after just 5 shifts I was burning rubber out of their parking...
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    No breaks (class action lawsuit)

    TriciaJ replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    No, but tell me how I can contribute to the legal fees. It's time to set a major
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    If I hear this/see this one more time, I'm gonna scream!

    TriciaJ replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think those behaviours are all that new. I think it's a function of poor leadership on the part of managers/admin that people think they should get away with poor work standards. If...
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    Things you "should" be taught in nursing school

    TriciaJ replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope. I've been a nurse 30 years and have never done an EKG. Although I'm hoping to get to learn how and do it at my new job. But even though your instructor was right about being taught by your...
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    Pay Per Diem vs P/T

    TriciaJ replied to Galaxy21's topic in General Nursing

    If you already have a part time position, I take it you are getting benefits. Extra shifts are just that; extra shifts. If you were a true per diem employee, you would have no benefits and no...
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    Personality Typing...

    TriciaJ replied to Purple93's topic in Nursing Career

    Interesting. But when all's said and done, gotta go with your gut. Good
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    Personality Typing...

    TriciaJ replied to Purple93's topic in Nursing Career

    I have no idea what that is! That's why I don't understand how it works when choosing a career. Is it the latest type of personality or aptitude
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    Personality Typing...

    TriciaJ replied to Purple93's topic in Nursing Career

    The best reason to become a nurse is because you can't imagine NOT being a nurse. If you're looking at a variety of options and can't shake the feeling that you really want to be a nurse then go for...
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    Interview today...why ask me to come if you've already decided on someone?!!

    TriciaJ replied to Lifeofanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    OP, you only thought you wanted that job. I'm sure there are a lot of things about that facility that made it seem like a place you wanted to work. You didn't waste your time, because now you KNOW...
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    Frustrated by the employment websites.

    TriciaJ replied to Lifeofanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I've had interesting experiences with online third-party job sites. I think they scout legitimate employer ads and repost them on their own sites. You think you are applying for a job (which may...
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    TriciaJ replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    "Snitch" is a playground word, refers to children who deliberately try to get other children into trouble. Very unprofessional and insulting to use that word to refer to adults trying to do the right...
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    Nursing Mistake. How to move on? HELP!

    TriciaJ replied to nursing_problem's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible experience. Sounds like a lot of people dropped the ball, but everything was dumped on you. Was there an autopsy or any kind of investigation? What were the findings? Anything that...
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    Is this truly the reality of nursing?

    TriciaJ replied to Reneeann25's topic in General Nursing

    No, not all places are quite like that. Use whatever time and energy you can muster to find another gig. You are not damaged goods; you have survived the trenches (so far). Yes, management is...
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    TriciaJ replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Love the pet stories. When my ex and I had our dog spayed, I realized after we got her home that the vet hadn't said when the stitches needed to come out. My ex (there are reasons he's my ex) said...
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    I need you guys, i think nursing is making me mentally ill

    TriciaJ replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    This nurse is a bully. Bullies back off from assertive people, and get their power from non-assertive people. I assume you're billing your facility for your overtime, right? If you aren't, start...
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    Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    TriciaJ replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't have anything to add, but this is a subject dear to my heart. I used to belong to an "open shop" meaning nurses didn't have to pay union dues, but still were represented. I call them...
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    written up

    TriciaJ replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    According to your post, you were spoken to previously and then again by your manager. The best way to deal with criticism (whether fair or unfair) is to ask for more information. What's missing from...
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    slower paced nursing in long term care?

    TriciaJ replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    I did some LTC through agency briefly. One place was usually doable (except the time I got 3 admits on a Sunday afternoon and had no clue what I was doing), another place was busier but more people...
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    Disappointed in myself and feel like a failure in nursing.

    TriciaJ replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

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    Disappointed in myself and feel like a failure in nursing.

    TriciaJ replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    You are in a toxic environment. Not all workplaces are that toxic. If you can ignore the crap and still enjoy your job otherwise, stick with it. If the crap rides home with you every day and is...
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    Magnet status? Hospitals choosing BSN new grads. Important!!!! over ADN??

    TriciaJ replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but didn't the poster say he/she had yet to get into nursing school? I see a very steep learning curve ahead and possibly a few servings of
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    My achy breaky feet!

    TriciaJ replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of nurses swear by Danskos, but I got plantar fasciitis right off the bat. I had good luck with New Balance and custom inserts. Cost a fortune, but I enjoyed not feeling like I had spikes...