TriciaJ RN

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    School Nursing at college health center

    TriciaJ replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    Yes. Actually a lot of the illnesses and injuries in that population are related to their "invincibility". Then there's the "I need help getting rid of this cold so I can party this
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    School Nursing at college health center

    TriciaJ replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    I retired from a college student health centre a few years ago. It was a great job. Upbeat atmosphere. Mostly young, healthy patients. Great benefits. Academic schedule which can be a mixed bag....
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    Asked to meet with defense counsel to clarify documentation

    TriciaJ replied to May82's topic in General Nursing

    Remember these are lawyers, not medical personnel. They don't always understand what they're reading in a note. They want to be sure they have all their ducks in a row before they go into any...
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    Not going to sign TPAPN Participation Agreement. What comes next?

    TriciaJ replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I suggested not renewing I thought your intent was to just get out of nursing with as little fanfare as possible. If your intent is to at some point resume your career, it's hard to say what...
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    My Involvment Got Told From HR to Staff

    TriciaJ replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you didn't do anything wrong, then hold your head up and keep practicing like the honest, competent nurse you are. You gave the meds to the patient, documented this, documented the result, right?...
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    INP vs Fighting with a Lawer

    TriciaJ replied to Regina.Phalange's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think talking to a lawyer will help put you at ease. Until then, you will be second-guessing yourself and having worst case scenarios constantly swirling around in your head. I'm not clear on what...
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    I want to rant.

    TriciaJ replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Specialties

    Yes, your life is all kinds of crazy. I am sorry about your dad; I'm certainly wishing him all the best. As for you - all you can do now is put one foot in front of the other. Hope you've secured...
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    Misconceptions/truths about specialities

    TriciaJ replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    And not everyone can spot signs of possible neuroleptic malignant
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    Dr. Pimple Popper Thinks Nurses Have No Place Educating Patients

    TriciaJ replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Let's hope she's not committing fraud by calling them nurses. I never heard her do it on her show so she probably
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    Assisted "falls"

    TriciaJ replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    It does seem odd that policy would require neuro checks because someone's butt grazed the ground and her head never connected with anything and this was all witnessed. Another example of...
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    new grad residencies or start working

    TriciaJ replied to msstiletto97's topic in General Nursing

    ANY experience is better than no experience. Also, employers are suspicious of time-gaps in your resume. Having worked in any nursing job should not disqualify you for a different job later. Being...
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    Almost 2 years in and still making mistakes

    TriciaJ replied to Newbie_Newbie_New's topic in General Nursing

    Two years is really not enough time to achieve infallibility. Maybe three, or four or never. My thoughts? How many patients do you typically have to care for? How sick are they? What kind of...
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    Help! Stuck in Remediation policy… cannot graduate!

    TriciaJ replied to Nursing2094's topic in General Students

    Does it now cost $40,000 for community college? Is this a for profit school that was easy to get into? But now you can't get out? Not only do their NCLEX pass rates look better but the whole...
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    Need advise. Is nursing really for me?

    TriciaJ replied to Tokidoki_D's topic in General Students

    Why have you not been able to get in? Are there just that many prospective students to compete with? Can you meet with someone from one of the schools of your choice to find out what more you could...
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    I put the blinders on and am regretting it

    TriciaJ replied to Arafelle's topic in General Students

    I worked psych and corrections for the first half of my career. The worst that ever happened to me was elderly confused people striking out. I have my suspicians about the woman in the video talking...
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    I turned in my mentor because she was diverting morphine

    TriciaJ replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in Addictions

    I guess I must have led a charmed life. I can't imagine having to turn in someone I was close to and cared about. I guess all you can do at the time is frequently remind yourself that you're really...
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    Is 6 times a day too many to visit a favorite patient who isn’t on your caseload?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It might actually be better that
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    Not going to sign TPAPN Participation Agreement. What comes next?

    TriciaJ replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When is your license up for renewal? If it comes up prior to any further dealings with the Board, the quietest thing would be to just not renew it. The next best thing would be a voluntary surrender...
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    Had panic attack, past drug use, my Dr is reporting me to the board! What do I do?!?

    TriciaJ replied to Maryslamb77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sorry for the situation you're in and sending you virtual hugs. You came on this site because you wanted a bit of clarity, right? I think you're dealing with too many issues for a few medications...
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    If Tulsa becomes a hotzone, I won't be volunteering there

    TriciaJ replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is the trend with liberals. I'm not what's currently referred to as "liberal" (I think the term is now something of a misnomer.) Which is why I don't endorse thought policing. I also think the...
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    TriciaJ replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. If he has a "mitigating" medical condition that's for a jury to sort out. He should not get a pass. The police needed be called and the legal system needed to be
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    If Tulsa becomes a hotzone, I won't be volunteering there

    TriciaJ replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What? I don't go volunteering lots of places. I wouldn't work in a lot of places. There are reasons I've given certain "opportunities" a pass. OP was voicing her opinion. Last I heard it was...
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    Doug Ford's disdain for Ontario Nurses is transparent

    TriciaJ replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Would you please summarize the article for us? However, the situation certainly sounds insulting. Do most of Ontario nurses belong to the same union? Time for a
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    Not really a collective bargain question but didn't know where to put this question

    TriciaJ replied to Grande_latte04's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This sounds like a per diem job. I'm a bit curious about the "no overtime". You'd want to check the labour laws in that state. Otherwise, you're having the same dilemma as so many. Take the crap...
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    Turning a morbidly obese patient

    TriciaJ replied to Edmond Dantes's topic in General Nursing

    I think there needs to be a care conference with the whole unit. This gentleman has major needs which can only be accomplished with a team effort. Turning every four hours is NOT adequate for someone...