TriciaJ RN

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    Difficult doc

    TriciaJ replied to missourinurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's okay. Rinse, repeat. He's probably a slow learner. He'll eventually figure out you're not a very satisfying target for his
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    New Grad Struggles

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

    You probably wouldn't mind not being invited to things if they would at least help you when you need help. An ounce of professionalism would mitigate a ton of social boorishness. Give yourself a time...
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    Mean nurse?

    TriciaJ replied to will_power27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm starting to wonder if the new person just had a rough day and was maxed out. Maybe she wanted to give a better report but went on brain overload and just needed to walk away. I was once giving...
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    Unionizing during a Pandemic: Another story from the bedside

    TriciaJ replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'll start out by saying I absolutely do believe nurses need to unionize. I also believe now is the time. Never before have the public been more aware of how much we do with how little. This is the...
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    Choosing between husband and 2 beautiful poodles or ICU job

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

    Option 2 would leave me cold. Way too stressful. What does your husband say about it? It would be necessary to bring him on board because too much stress and turmoil can be hard on a marriage....
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    New Grad RN on L&D unit. Discouraged and questioning my nursing career.

    TriciaJ replied to RNeileen's topic in General Nursing

    Take the postpartum position. Sometimes the shortest way to a goal is a more circuitous route you hadn't originally planned. Other posters have already said it: you're lucky they offered you...
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    Could the police learn something from nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Not defending anything. I just wondered if your viewpoint allowed for any exceptions. Speaking of viewpoints, of course they're coloured by one's personal experience. (Unless one's viewpoints...
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    Could the police learn something from nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Pretend what? There are all forms of intimidation. Do you get to intimidate people from voicing opinions that differ from yours? Your rage is palpable. A previous poster insists that the police...
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    Could the police learn something from nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Not making any distinction about who is intimadated by whom. Just that truly free people are not intimidated by anyone. As long as anyone is allowed to intimidate anyone, we are not truly
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    How far can hospital go?

    TriciaJ replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    To the hospital administration it is the same. All those positions require "RN" after your name. If you stuck an "RN" tag on a mannequin, hospital admin would be fine with that too and Plastic Nurse...
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    Help! Hospice RN under investigation for diversion

    TriciaJ replied to Rohr.RN1990's topic in General Nursing

    I also had the unnerving experience of being investigated for an unfounded complaint. The investigators hinted throughout that it "might just be a vendetta". They asked me a zillion questions before...
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    How far can hospital go?

    TriciaJ replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. They can do this. As far as I know there is no legislation that spells out how hospitals can arrange their units or modify their job descriptions. (Actually, I'm sure your job description is...
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    Could the police learn something from nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    That is correct. No free people cower in the presence of anyone. Neither police nor criminals, professors, politicians, journalists or the well-meaning "politically
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    Could the police learn something from nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly this. We only see so much of what goes on. The officers who stood up were certainly not given any accolades. They weren't glorified by the media. They may have faced repercussions from...
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    Could the police learn something from nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    It still does no good reviling the rank and file, most of whom just want to do their jobs. The brass who allows miscreants are no less culpable than the rotten individuals themselves. They're part of...
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    Could the police learn something from nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    These are quite the generalized statements. Because police are supposed to be trusted, bad behaviour is highly publicized and sensationalized. Not unheard of for situations involving nurses also. I...
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    Could the police learn something from nurses?

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for other states but Oregon has the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. All law enforcement personnel are required to maintain certification and can lose it by not...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Well we knew they had no grounds but it's always fun to see it validated. So a few bucks coming in while you look for a new gig.
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    School Nurse told not to follow DNR order

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

    I can't "like" this post enough. It hit all the nails squarely on the head. I try to imagine what all transpires before a child has a DNR placed. The parents would likely have witnessed incredible...
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    When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's a problem when the preceptee actually knows something and can discuss it. Rather than going by the example I was referring to my own experience with preceptees who are already...
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    Orientation As A Semi-Experienced Nurse is Aggravating

    TriciaJ replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gawd yes agency nursing. "Here are your keys. That's your hallway.
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    When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Empathizing with the know-it-all has limitations because they often have trouble empathizing with others. They will see your attempts at empathy as validation of their own behaviours. I shouldn't...
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    School Nurse told not to follow DNR order

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

    Thanks for the very eye-opening article. I lurk on the school nursing site and know that their jobs aren't easy. As a former corrections nurse I understand the pressure of practicing nursing in a...
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    The culture of silence and police brutality

    TriciaJ replied to rebeccaUTA's topic in General Nursing

    Heron is right. Blaming the unions is a standard tactic for weak management to avoid accountability. All a union can legally do is ensure that disciplinary action and termination are done according...
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    Stuck

    TriciaJ replied to Guest1030824's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations. Hope it's turning out to be a good position where you can hang your hat for