TriciaJ RN

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    Dry, Cracked Hands

    TriciaJ replied to newnurselearningtheropes's topic in General Nursing

    Put some table sugar in an old cosmetic jar. Pour some sesame oil into the sugar (or whatever you have around). You can add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance. Before bedtime scoop out some...
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    Co worker

    TriciaJ replied to RNewbieMA's topic in General Nursing

    This is where the Serenity Prayer comes in handy. If everyone and his brother knows about this guy then you're out of magic. One day the jig will be up and it probably won't be pretty. All you can...
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    Personal trauma making me want to leave nursing?

    TriciaJ replied to Heartbeat2BLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry about your baby. I agree with the others; it's just too soon. I think no matter what kind of nursing you do, it's going to require emotional energy that you just don't have right now....
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    How does your hospital address patients who refuse all care

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly this. I'm willing to help with homework. I'm just not willing to do it for someone. There is no such thing as an "odd" homework question. If you're just curious, did some experience at...
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    How does your hospital address patients who refuse all care

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting how the same thing always happens. "No of course this isn't homework." "Then give us more information so we can continue this conversation." *crickets* Yup. It was
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    New Nurse Struggling and Stressed

    TriciaJ replied to moomin's topic in General Nursing

    This place sounds like a facility where I did some agency work. I lasted 5 shifts (and I was a very seasoned nurse) before I burned rubber out of there. I picked up shifts in other places that were...
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    DCFS opinions?

    TriciaJ replied to Rasberry_RN_'s topic in General Nursing

    Over the years I've read several items in the paper about children coming to a bad end for lack of a timely intervention. I once read of a 15 year old girl who starved to death, despite her teacher...
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    First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

    TriciaJ replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    All I can think when reading this was that you were in a bad staffing situation. A patient who has a history of going ballistic and injuring staff, and a unit staffed by one nurse and one CNA. Was...
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    Future Nurses are Brighter Than Ever

    TriciaJ replied to M1ST3R3DW1N0_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Too brilliant to waste time with us outdated
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    Future Nurses are Brighter Than Ever

    TriciaJ replied to M1ST3R3DW1N0_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my instructors flat out told us that we were going to blaze new trails and show the old foads how it's done. Thankfully my BS sensors were already operational. Most of my classmates seemed...
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    What is your "favorite" procedure?

    TriciaJ replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    That makes one of us!
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    Kern County ER Docs C-19

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Don't we
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    How to deal with hate as a Nurse since we are getting special treatment during this time?

    TriciaJ replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Holy way to tempt fate,
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    How to deal with hate as a Nurse since we are getting special treatment during this time?

    TriciaJ replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Compared to some people who are in a financial bind, you are lucky. I really don't see what's so hateful about that. They might not know your whole story any more than you know theirs. They're only...
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    I keep getting cancelled.. help :(

    TriciaJ replied to Heather Danielle's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately agencies now have an experience requirement (in order to maintain JCAHO accreditation). This might not be an option for a new grad. OP, due to the current pandemic and people being...
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    Will Covid cause huge transfer of wealth out of hands of middle class?

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Living in a less-populated state doesn't make your vote count more, it makes it count, period. Growing up in western Canada, I remember federal election results being announced while polls in the...
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    Will Covid cause huge transfer of wealth out of hands of middle class?

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Possibly. But some marriages are a lot more sustainable if one partner is prevented from spending both of them into the
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    Will Covid cause huge transfer of wealth out of hands of middle class?

    TriciaJ replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your hubby sounds a lot like my ex. He should be grateful to have you; at least he won't starve. I agree that the hardest-hit will be those living paycheque to paycheque and not because they're...
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    toxic culture, materialism, and unionism

    TriciaJ replied to servantleader2020's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine the union couldn't be much help to you when you were still on probation. Some unions are better than others, but they are needed by nurses. Trust me on that. Either you were terrible at...
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    Should I ignore people who say that every career should have a week dedicated to them?

    TriciaJ replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Yet. OP, what exactly is it they're jealous of? Your diamond bracelet? Your new car? Your mug with a hospital
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    Guidance Needed

    TriciaJ replied to SLS's topic in General Nursing

    Have you actually spoken to anyone at the Oregon State Board of Nursing? I wouldn't go strictly by their website. Yes, Oregon has a practice requirement to maintain licensure, but you would...
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    Relocating as new grad

    TriciaJ replied to AndreaGonzalez's topic in General Nursing

    I think Elaine gave you some good advice. First decide if it would be easier to take NCLEX where you are and license by endorsement, or just arrange to take NCLEX after you move. If you have a job...
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    How does your hospital address patients who refuse all care

    TriciaJ replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. If not homework, what made you think to ask this question, especially regarding private, state or single payer system? It smells like a homework question. If you tell us what your thinking...
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    Resigning during or right after orientation, advice please

    TriciaJ replied to Michelle_11_'s topic in General Nursing

    I think you were smart to talk to your supervisor and explain what you are struggling with. It would have been a raw deal for them had they put time and money into a whole orientation just to have...
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    First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

    TriciaJ replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    The OP's own expression "a ton of errors" is what jumped out at me. I started back in the stone age (in a psychiatric hospital) and had to medicate up to 37 patients with stock meds. That involved...