TriciaJ RN

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    Advise greatly needed..

    TriciaJ replied to Foreverstudent86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm a bit confused about your question. You did not pass your last semester of your ADN program, and can pick up where you left off, as long as you renew some science courses. A different college...
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    Delegation patient/staff homework assignment help

    TriciaJ replied to nessaben11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would start by getting the two ready for surgery, because when they are called for, they have to be ready to go. You aren't going to be able to delegate this to your aide, because you are going to...
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    Sen. Maureen Walsh Response to Backlash

    TriciaJ replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    Let's hope. We don't need to demean ourselves more than others already
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    Hit by car on foot, return to work?

    TriciaJ replied to Hgonzalez6948's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so sorry that this happened to you. What a horrible situation! As tough as it is that your plans have been derailed, I think your best bet is to follow your doctor's advice about using your foot....
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    Help- will not finish Hep B immunization before clinicals

    TriciaJ replied to bfg1997's topic in General Students

    I think your best bet would be to call the registrar of the school that accepted you and clarify
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    Sen. Maureen Walsh Response to Backlash

    TriciaJ replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    Uh huh. Yeah. To paraphrase: "I was tired. And I did something I shouldn't. Too bad the patient died." Oh, well. Whose turn to
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    Playing Cards

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Last night I watched the rest of that legislative session after the card-playing comment. Yes, a whole lot of people in that room should have just stopped talking. But no, they had to go and...
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    Mandatory Break Bill

    TriciaJ replied to LizSRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't think it will hold up. If union contracts state otherwise it's no go. A union contract is protected under contract law and can't be capriciously undermined. Many years ago in Oregon, the...
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    Playing Cards

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I watched another ten minutes past the card-playing remark. It really was infuriating. Senator Walsh is a raving *****. Then they shot down 12 hour shifts in an extremely paternalistic way. Most...
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    Playing Cards

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    And eat
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    Difficult Doctors:  Tips for Students and New Nurses

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

    I agree with this. It works better in the long run if at least one person is willing to be the
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    Difficult Doctors:  Tips for Students and New Nurses

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

    Probably because you spoke to him like a person, and not the Grand Supreme Ruler of the Universe. I think the staff have gotten themselves into a vicious cycle with this doctor. They approach him...
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    Playing Cards

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean, between? Unless you have a pediatric patient, usually there is enough room for all the
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    Playing Cards

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Getting paid for missed breaks misses the point. The fatigue-related errors and failures to rescue are not mitigated by extra pay. This whole issue revolves around optimizing patient safety with...
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    TriciaJ replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    As long as it wasn't placed in the fridge with the saline
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    TriciaJ replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This makes not a bit of sense. Inexperienced nurses have preceptors, charge nurses and coworkers. They can ask their own questions. Our doing your homework for you doesn't help anyone develop...
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    Anxious, depressed, and might need to go to HR.

    TriciaJ replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Your manager is gaslighting you and I don't know why. Sometimes I can get a clue in the original post and understand what is going on. In your case, I don't know. We tend to put a lot of stock in...
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    TriciaJ replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Are you serious? What discussion? There is no discussion. Look it up in your textbook. Come back to us if something isn't clear to you. Even a nurse with one year of experience can help you as...
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    Foley catheter: Is a small amount of leaking when sitting normal?

    TriciaJ replied to Raccoon-Eyed-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You could check the port for balloon capacity; then withdraw the water to see how much there actually is. If it's short I would refill the balloon to its full capacity. You probably already know...
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    TriciaJ replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing isn't about memorizing and regurgitating. Nurses need to have a comprehensive fund of knowledge to draw on when managing an infinite number of potential situations and problems. If you just...
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    Looking up patients on Facebook

    TriciaJ replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    I just think this is a really, really bad idea. Best just to not go
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    Foley catheter: Is a small amount of leaking when sitting normal?

    TriciaJ replied to Raccoon-Eyed-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not aware of that. I worked on a urology unit and our Foleys were of short-term duration (1-3 days generally). Are you working LTC? Is the Foley a more-or-less permanent thing? I'm just...
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    Teachers Discriminating against students

    TriciaJ replied to harkness1989's topic in General Students

    Did you say this was a private school? The general consensus on this forum is to be very cautious about enrolling in a private school. Some do have stellar reputations; others will take anyone's...
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    Playing Cards

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Is she saying her "underserved" patients will be worse off if nurses are allowed to take breaks and go home on time? What does she think will happen if everyone leaves to take a job where they do get...
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    Don’t know what to do !

    TriciaJ replied to RNewbieMA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Here's your problem: you said "I am vocal". She hates that. She might have a few favourites that beat feet to tattle but I doubt that all your coworkers dislike you. I had a manager who loved...