TriciaJ RN

Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory

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    Has anyone ever stepped down from a role?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you're not going to step down over someone being a little FOS. Places would be burning through managers like
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    Patient’s family threatening to report me to BNE

    TriciaJ replied to GilligansPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Now you're just second-guessing yourself. You responded promptly and prudently and implemented additional actions as the situation warranted. Every time I'm in a hospital or clinic, I see signs on...
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    Patient’s family threatening to report me to BNE

    TriciaJ replied to GilligansPlace's topic in General Nursing

    I think most BONs are required by law to take every allegation seriously. Or at least pretend to. When I was investigated by the Board, they told me no fewer than three times that it could just be a...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    TriciaJ replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it wasn't the best analogy. I think the point being made is that it is usually not one's place to disparage the beliefs of others, especially in healthcare. Yes, there are exceptions; we all...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    TriciaJ replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Well, what really can you say at that point, besides "I'm going to have you stop eating now in case the doctor wants to perform tests and procedures." At some point he will get information and...
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    Patient’s family threatening to report me to BNE

    TriciaJ replied to GilligansPlace's topic in General Nursing

    1. Paragraphs are your friend. Ours, too. 2. Was this the first obnoxious family member you've had to deal with? I hope I'm wrong, but she probably won't be the last. 3. Are you sure she's a...
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    Forced from RN to MA question

    TriciaJ replied to Jeannette's topic in General Nursing

    I worked psych for years from the beginning of my career and then was able to successfully transition to other specialties. You do have to be self-directed and not rely on others to properly train...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    TriciaJ replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    For starters, they don't prevent a first heart attack. Studies have shown that when people with no cardiac history start on a statin, they will have heart attacks at the same rate as people who...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    TriciaJ replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Don't even get me started on statins. I don't know why the ambulance-chasers haven't caught up with that one yet. Maybe they all bought stock in the companies instead. And anyone remember when any...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    TriciaJ replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Why would it be odd if an adult had an imaginary friend at all? Might not be something you'd want to disclose to anyone, but then, if you had anyone to disclose things to, you wouldn't need an...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    TriciaJ replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a conscience, where does that come from? What makes you different from someone who has no conscience? Why does it have to be "scientific" vs "not scientific"? Science is a wonderful...
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    Nurse Accused of Taking Naked Photos of Nursing Home Patients

    TriciaJ replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    And that's why we don't make assumptions about guilt or innocence when we don't have personal knowledge of the story. The LPN in the OP might have been a clueless and naive crusader for patient...
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    Help me choose a shift please! Time sensitive..

    TriciaJ replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you encountered some respectful prisoners but for the most part you're not going to see a big improvement over the clientele you have now. If you want to switch to corrections (and its wonky...
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    Help me choose a shift please! Time sensitive..

    TriciaJ replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    I'm voting for epidemiology. A regular normal person schedule with weekend and holidays off really is the more kid-friendly option. It also won't suck you dry emotionally like dealing with the...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    TriciaJ replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people make the history books for reasons many of us choose not to emulate. I wouldn't be so quick to call a janitor replaceable. I've worked a lot of places with crappy cleaning people....
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    TriciaJ replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    All jobs are not equal in terms of pay, benefits, responsibility, prestige, educational requirements. All people performing necessary labour in whatever endeavour deserve the same basic respect. If...
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    Scab nursing?

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

    Thanks for the update. In my home province of Saskatchewan (in 1998 I think) the nurses went out on strike, pretty much province-wide. They were legislated back to work but stayed out. Government...
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    New grad need help, afraid I’m failing

    TriciaJ replied to LMSNew's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the motive, but I do think your ANM is gaslighting you. EVERYONE is complaining but no one has specifics. Sounds like BS to me. I once had a manager who liked to tell people that...
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    Scab nursing?

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

    It might depend on the local laws or the contract itself. I've never seen anywhere where it said "Nurses may go on strike only if replacement labour is found". Then a hospital could say "Sorry. We...
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    9 Types of Manipulative Patients

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

    This hits the nail on the head. Manipulative behaviour is much easier to deal with when management is on board and appropriate boundaries are part of the treatment plan. When one person gets roped...
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    Scab nursing?

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

    Contract negotiations begin months before the contract expires. That is the time for the hospital to negotiate and they don't need scabs to do it because everyone is still working. It's called...
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    Scab nursing?

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

    That is pitiful. Some unions are definitely better than others. Your union needs to open the books and show you where your dues are
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    Scab nursing?

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

    The whole point isn't the fun of going on strike. It's to force the hospital to negotiate in good faith and address concerns. Nurses want to avoid a strike at least as much as any hospital does....
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    Scab nursing?

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

    No, they don't offer a balance. They tip the balance away from negotiating in good faith and maintaining patient safety. NO ONE wants a strike. The hospital has immense bargaining power during...
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    My nursing program is horrible!

    TriciaJ replied to StraightOuttaNursingSchool's topic in General Students

    Not only are you getting through nursing school, but learning to be self-directed will serve you big time when you hit your first job. Some orientations are better than others; a lot of new grads...