TriciaJ RN

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    CEU and Delinquent License Question

    TriciaJ replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    By "30 CEUs" I take it you're in California, but you didn't specify. "Waiting on hold" is another clue that it's California. You are going to have to find out what the rules are in your state....
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    Safety & Practice Intimidation in Ohio

    TriciaJ replied to Catedi's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely you need to file a grievance with the union. That should have been your starting point, especially if any kind of hearing or disciplinary meeting is to take
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    sexual behaviors between married travelers is offensive

    TriciaJ replied to Tiffany Reed's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    More like grossed out. Sex might be a spectator sport for some but these two weren't hired to play to a captive audience. It makes me suspect their real relationship isn't anything to write home...
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    Torn Between Two Hospitals as a New Grad

    TriciaJ replied to Erica Renee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. If you're moving in less than a year it might be more prudent to stay put for the time-being. Your resume is going to show 2-3 months at one job and 5 months at another. Not...
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    HELP...New nurse working in UrgentCare

    TriciaJ replied to bubblyandsoapy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry. Missed that this post is several years
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    Nursing Board Mental Health

    TriciaJ replied to divalady's topic in General Nursing

    A state board's responsibility is to protect the public, not the nurse. If a complaint was made about someone's practice, and supported by an investigation, the Board has the responsibility to...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    It's very sad when people can't distinguish an error from a pattern of egregiously negligent practice. I don't know if this issue has been raised, but I find it very difficult to believe RV was a...
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    Charge nurse soloing me out

    TriciaJ replied to AKP25's topic in General Nursing

    She needs to talk to the charge nurse who gives her the assignment. She can say she's been trying to roll with the tough assignments but she needs the occasional break. If she's running when others...
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    Nightingale Nursing ... On its Deathbed

    TriciaJ replied to Sarina Day's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I retired five years ago and never stop feeling grateful that I was gone before covid. Your story makes my heart hurt. It's not supposed to be this way. You have not lost your compassion; they...
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    Could I be accused of Fentanyl diversion?

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm with JKL. The whole thing screams "staffing issue". I also agree that skipping breaks is bad enough; playing fast and loose with your license and livelihood are a whole other issue. When...
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    Don't know how this guy lived

    TriciaJ replied to ErikWeeWoo's topic in Emergency

    This blows my mind. If he hadn't been picked up by the cops he would have been dead by
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    RN Jobs That Do Not Require Covid Vaccine

    TriciaJ replied to TraumaRN52's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm taking this post at face value and I don't see it as much different from questions about not having to work shifts, weekends, etc. Usually it's students or new grads asking and the replies are...
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    Family Angry About ER Transfer

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The pt is seeing a provider regarding an upcoming procedure. During that visit the pt develops abdominal symptoms. The provider recommends ER transfer. But you decide not to transfer for fear...
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    Mandated to work Saturday?

    TriciaJ replied to Bella1988's topic in General Nursing

    Do you still have a copy of your employment contract? Is there anything in it about what days you'll work? Will they tell you what went into making the decision to open on Saturdays? If you...
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    Fast-Food Ads Target Minority Youth

    TriciaJ replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    The fast food industry's job is to make money, just like everyone else. It's not fair or realistic to add rules for them, beyond food handling regulations and nutritional disclosures. School...
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    I’m tired of being a bedside nurse...

    TriciaJ replied to Obsessedrn's topic in General Nursing

    Their only solution to short-staffing is to work everyone to death? No wonder you're dying to get in there and manage things yourself. Unfortunately, you may need to seek a bedside position...
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    RN Diploma: California license by endorsment

    TriciaJ replied to jujunun's topic in General Nursing

    Diploma nurse here. I got licensed by endorsement in California in 2009. Yes, it was a bit ago so maybe they've changed
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    Share Policies That Have Not Saved One Life

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in LTC facilities where the CNAs did fingersticks. Then I gave the insulins and everyone lived. But this is a good incentive not to get BSN. One less thing to
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    Public health interview

    TriciaJ replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose it wouldn't hurt to have a passing acquaintance with pediatric vaccines and schedules. Also reportable communicable diseases, assessing growth and development, screening for abuse. If...
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    Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You questioned the charge of homicide. All it means is that someone died and you're the one blamed. It does not address
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    Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

    TriciaJ replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm shocked by all the negative responses so far but I can't disagree with any of them. I look back on my career with satisfaction, but I got out before covid. By all accounts things have gotten...
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    Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It's a scary prospect, but not nearly as scary as the prospect of hurting or killing someone. Here's a thought: as nurses we have MORE accountability for our actions, not less. That's what...
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    Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend how the laws are written in Tennessee. The BON initially investigated and blew it off, even though the situation involved egregious recklessness. I believe that's why the DA had to...
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    Fired (Wrongfully?) And It Hurts

    TriciaJ replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    The best things in my life came about as a result of someone treating me poorly. So I owe a debt of gratitude to a lot of despicable people. Someone suckered someone at your job and it'll...
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    Thinking of quitting CNA Job

    TriciaJ replied to FutureMaleNurse9722's topic in General Nursing

    A PRN job that has you use a staffing app that they can pretend doesn't work. Speak with your supervisor and reiterate that you covered your shift in the proscribed manner and received...