TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    Interview red flags?

    TriciaJ replied to chloefiesta's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would assume the manager got called away to something she couldn't get out of. That's the life of a manager. Since you've already been working at that hospital, you have a track record. They need...
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    Chewing Gum

    TriciaJ replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A hospital I once worked at gave out Florence awards during Nurses' Week, in a variety of categories. One year one of my coworkers won a Florence for "Most Professional Appearance". Yes, she was...
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    Anybody KETO?

    TriciaJ replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I'm sure I wouldn't have the mental discipline. I'm just trying to keep my chocolate habit at
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    What’s with “researching” patients before clocking in?! Is this a standard?

    TriciaJ replied to NurseOrBust13's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you get a written job description. The Downton Abbey crowd have been known to demote butlers to
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    Happy Ash Wednesday and welcome to Lent

    TriciaJ replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Good Lord, what's left to give up? Sounds like every day is Lent. Hats off to
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    An overview of the role and responsibilities of an aged care nurse?

    TriciaJ replied to joshle's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I'm guessing you're in Britain, due to the terminology you use. What type of facility are you interviewing for? Other than being elderly, what are the issues of this particular clientele? Are they...
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    What’s changed since 2004?

    TriciaJ replied to RenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really sure if it matters what has changed since 2004. The fact is you have only 1 year of experience and 16 years away. I think even if everything was exactly the same as it was in 2004...
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    Is this Med error/bad ?

    TriciaJ replied to Beachgirlxo2017's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's a med error and probably requires an incident report. What do you mean by "very bad"? Was the doctor furious? Did you injure the patient? Doesn't sound like the patient suffered any ill...
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    Current Struggles as a New Grad

    TriciaJ replied to crush_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This will certainly get better with time. Just keep in mind that no one is trying to put you on the spot (I hope). They just want the info. You'll get better at
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Count me in. I've put up with a lot of Clarks and they're like a cancer in the workplace. Other employees start wondering what is the point of being conscientious when there's no consequence for...
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    Online medical terminology certificate

    TriciaJ replied to aloya1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does the school not provide a list of whose credits/courses they will
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    Trump's new Surgeon General . . . a nurse?

    TriciaJ replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Nursing

    Guess we'll have to see who is appointed and then we can pick
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    Trump dismisses reports of Russian meddling, labels them Democratic 'misinformation campaign'

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I don't think he fires people because he doesn't like what they say. I tend to look more at results than what is being said about him. One of the things he should have done on inaugeration is fire...
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    Trump dismisses reports of Russian meddling, labels them Democratic 'misinformation campaign'

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I wish someone could tell me exactly HOW it is the Russians meddle. That piece of information would be useful. Obama is reported to have meddled in an Israeli election. So the question is: how much...
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    What do you think of the Office of Pardon?

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Yes, he is a complete ingrate. He should just scuttle off and try to live a quiet, law-abiding
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    Book vs Movie

    TriciaJ replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I don't think I've seen that many movies of the books I've read, and vice versa. I think Gone With the Wind did a spectacular job, and so did Anne of Green Gables, with Megan Follows. I thought The...
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    I hate to tell you I told you so........

    TriciaJ replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    Yes, this scenario reminds me of corrections. Everyone in that building knew my job better than I did. My manager was the
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    I hate to tell you I told you so........

    TriciaJ replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    My sympathies. Appeasement is never a good strategy. The appeasees (yes, I know it's not a word) will only keep raising the ante. I'm sorry you're stuck with an administration that doesn't support...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I'm picturing a monkey throwing poo as it scampers
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    Current Struggles as a New Grad

    TriciaJ replied to crush_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Try to keep a very detailed worksheet. If the ones available on your floor aren't adequate, make your own to recopy and use. Make a column for age, dx, surg, pertinent hx, another column for IV...
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    New grad nurse, can’t stop thinking about work

    TriciaJ replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all it's normal when you start a high stress job (or any job that particularly stresses you). This should abate with a bit more time. Come up with a game plan to catch yourself at it and...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    TriciaJ replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    This would all be great advice if management was a bit more reliable at doing its job. Unfortunately many problem-child employees are allowed to run amok, despite their behaviours being regularly...
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    Which Job? Home Health Case Manager or Cross-trained ER/ICU.

    TriciaJ replied to Going2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it comes down to: how adventuresome and energetic do you feel? How easy would it be to get a similar home health gig again if you left the one you have now? I think if you're craving all the...
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    Feeling Bored

    TriciaJ replied to jellybean570's topic in General Nursing

    And are they hiring?
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    TriciaJ replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not saying everyone is looking for free stuff. And I do remember the comfort of taking health care for granted without worrying about how it would be paid for. Yes, there are pros. The Province...