TriciaJ RN

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    Rejected for Job Offer

    TriciaJ replied to swtnclassyRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is excellent. Sending good wishes your
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    COVID Partiers Play Dangerous Game

    TriciaJ replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    These are the spoiled children of spoiled children. Tide pods weren't exciting enough. Now they have to push over statues and sicken their own family members. I'm not slamming a whole generation....
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    Preventing patients from leaving AMA, legally covered?

    TriciaJ replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    "Lacking insight" generally is not considered adequate criteria for a hold. A doctor's order is certainly not adequate to involuntarily detain someone. If the "hold" process isn't appropriately...
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    Hospital requiring personal cell phones for patient care

    TriciaJ replied to krekear's topic in General Nursing

    "Oh bummer! Wouldn't you know it? I just cancelled my cell phone and had a landline put back in.
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    Is there such thing as switching jobs and relocating too early?

    TriciaJ replied to HollpRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Start looking into the hospitals in the Spokane area. No rush. Just start scoping things out. If your boyfriend presses, tell him you're working on it. Also check out the housing market. 2....
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    Preventing patients from leaving AMA, legally covered?

    TriciaJ replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    There are laws in your state that speak to this. If the patient is to be held against his will on mental health grounds, there should be a certification process that the doctor has to follow. There...
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    "I think I made a mistake" ... 30 y/o Dies after Attending COVID-19 Party

    TriciaJ replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Smoking history is part of your medical record and your insurance carrier can access that. Smoking-related health conditions are pretty hard to hide even if you lie about actually smoking. No,...
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    "I think I made a mistake" ... 30 y/o Dies after Attending COVID-19 Party

    TriciaJ replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think you have some misconceptions about healthcare. Smoking history is an important part of one's medical history. There are people who will lie about such things but they don't fool anyone. A...
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    Racial Refusals In Nursing

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

    All hospitals post things on their walls and hand out leaflets about honouring diversity, patient rights and responsibilities, yadda yadda. How hard would it be to slip in something about NOT...
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    Upset Colleague? (UK)

    TriciaJ replied to MrRoom101's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with JKL. The thing to remember, OP, is that you don't answer to your coworker. She is not your supervisor. And you don't need to worry whether her intent is malicious or well-meant...
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    Rejected for Job Offer

    TriciaJ replied to swtnclassyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Factor in all your years of experience and research what school nurses in the area are making. Ask for a bit more than you expect, so you have room to come down for them. Find out what your insurance...
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Dave Barry? Is he still around? I have missed him so much. I once took one of his books with me to the hospital when I had surgery. Bad idea. It hurt too much to
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    As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

    TriciaJ replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    If they're willing to pay you to fold laundry, they must not have any "BSN" work to do that day. Many, many nurses are being furloughed and laid off due to low census and not enough work. It seems to...
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    As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

    TriciaJ replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly, I would consider it a dream job. Lots of variety so you gain a lot of insight into the workings of the whole retirement home, instead of the tunnel vision we get from just doing our own...
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    New Grad struggling to land hospital job!! Advice needed!

    TriciaJ replied to nurseynurse21's topic in General Nursing

    First, congratulations on graduating and passing NCLEX! Your concern is something that seems to come up a lot on this forum lately. I'm referring to the belief that the first nursing job you accept...
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    Paid minimum wage for quitting

    TriciaJ replied to Saraliz's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you had such a crappy first nursing experience. 1. Write down everything you remember about that place. Date the paper with the current date and keep it with your important papers. You...
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    I am considering quitting after four months..

    TriciaJ replied to alllliekat's topic in Nursing Career

    I know it's nerve-wracking, but there's a certain appeal to your situation. You make your own schedule, you don't have a supervisor. Which means no one is going to hit you up for your eval or bug...
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    Help picking a Job offer

    TriciaJ replied to apmarquez's topic in Nursing Career

    Both commutes are even? How often would you have to work weekends? If it's every other weekend like most places, then that $8.25 weekend diff is going to add up pretty quickly. Do a bit of math....
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    Nurses and narcotics

    TriciaJ replied to mdiada's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above posters. It is very concerning that she has irregular medication-handling practices and is prone to accusing other people of going through her belongings. She is setting someone...
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    Ethics question, risky nurse, reckless behavior

    TriciaJ replied to griffeysnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I second the advice to find a new job. I don't think I could just walk away without at least trying to do the right thing, however. I would anonymously call the BON and any accrediting body on my...
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    Misdemeanor 9 years ago, pre-nursing student

    TriciaJ replied to alexlovesit's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    When you were 17 you and your friends thought it was a good idea to explore an abandoned house. Then you found out it wasn't. I really don't think this speaks to your ability to practice safe...
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    Job Search Question

    TriciaJ replied to Bonesfan47's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think there's anything wrong with applying for any job you are willing and qualified to do. Just be prepared with a good answer for why you are so eager to work in that hospital. Maybe...
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    Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Help

    TriciaJ replied to BarefootNurse3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with llg. Leave off the summary/objective. I always put it on there because it was recommended back then, and always felt stupid for doing so. Objective? Pay the rent and buy groceries. I...
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    Question about cover letter

    TriciaJ replied to CatloverRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If the postings are on different floors in the same facility, do you really need a separate application for each? I think I would just send my resume, with a cover letter that states I am applying to...
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    How to handle patient’s threats

    TriciaJ replied to PeachTea7's topic in General Nursing

    1. Express sympathy for the patient and intent to alleviate the pain. "I'm sorry you're in so much pain. Let's see what we have ordered for you." 2. When that does not make them happy, state the...