TriciaJ RN

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    What to say to a student who needs encouragement?

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say become a CNA and experience health care from the inside. It is actually a very good investment of time. The "basic training" will come in very handy if you do go on to nursing school. At...
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    Have you ever left a nursing job due to a patient/family member?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with a multitude of social workers in 2 countries. With rare exception, they're messed up. Silver Bells, when it's time for you to be somewhere else, the Universe will give you...
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    Providing Education and Training on Topics and Skills Outside of Your Comfort Zone

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Delegate. It doesn't matter if you were "chosen". The important thing is that the training happens, ideally by the best person for the job. Don't get sucked in again. Assertiveness is your...
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That's the big problem with compressed work weeks. They look great on paper. Your body may remain
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I think there's a reason the typical number of work hours hovers around
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    Getting Fired

    TriciaJ replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    Five jobs and three terminations in two years is getting to be a tough track record to sell. I suspect your problems are a combination of brutal working conditions and your lack of readiness to play...
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    Scolded For Prioritizing Emergent Situations Over Routine Meetings

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Why? Is there not a registered nurse in the building at all times, beside you? Are there not emergency protocols to be followed? Why are you the only person on the whole payroll who can handle...
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    Things I wish my patients understood

    TriciaJ replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    My favourite response to myriad questions: "It's no use asking me; I'm plankton on the food
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    Externship preceptor

    TriciaJ replied to Rin nohara's topic in General Nursing

    Do not personalize someone else's behaviour. Do not apologize for not knowing things, for asking questions or being a burden. When he told you to "find someone else" to precept you, did you...
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    They can get un-used to it. Just like they'll have to when you're
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Do not ever admit to those hours on the witness
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    Regretting new job. What to do?

    TriciaJ replied to Stefanie Vega's topic in General Nursing

    As usual, I agree with JKL. Your decision will be a lot easier if you can specify exactly what it is you're not liking. What exactly were you looking forward to? Does it just not exist in...
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    What’s a Crusty Old Bat?

    TriciaJ replied to Hannahbanana's topic in General Nursing

    Do we even get as many posts anymore from entitled newbies taking us to task? I must admit I got a perverse charge watching the bat-a-ball game that ensued. I totally embrace crusty old
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    Unprofessional Clinical Educator.. What would you do?

    TriciaJ replied to hama1111's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds a bit flighty. I agree with JKL - remind her those are inappropriate comments when you are engaged in patient care. Beyond that, address her concerns with minimal fanfare. Show her...
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    Social Skills Should Be a Bigger Focus in Nursing School

    TriciaJ replied to Kenneth S. Veillon's topic in General Nursing

    I can't "like" this enough. This post should be required nursing school
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    TriciaJ replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    All professions bear the burden of showing their worthiness. (Just be glad you're not law enforcement.) I think if you have an employer who is good at recognizing everyone else, they might need a...
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    Social Skills Should Be a Bigger Focus in Nursing School

    TriciaJ replied to Kenneth S. Veillon's topic in General Nursing

    You start with the "everyone gets a trophy" early childhood. Everyone knows their "rights" but draws a blank at "responsibilities". There are no clear rites of passage to adulthood so you see...
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    Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Take the plunger out of a 5 ml syringe and load the leech in butt- first. Then put the open end of the syringe to the wound and the leech will have to latch on where you put
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    QuantiFERON instead of TB test

    TriciaJ replied to NamasteLVN's topic in General Nursing

    I received BCG vaccine in nursing school and had an adverse local reaction. My arm took months to heal. I haven't risked a PPD since and always submitted to chest x-rays. Until my last job when...
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    Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

    TriciaJ replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you'll get a real nice set of alcohol swabs next year or some saline
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    How to leave toxic work environment when you're the only RN?

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

    You're accepting indentured servitude out of fear of being reported to the Board? I was reported to the Board. It was malicious and retaliatory and they had it pegged before I even got there. We...
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    Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

    TriciaJ replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Then be damn sure you claim the charitable deduction.
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    Should I give a two weeks' notice?

    TriciaJ replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get me wrong. I've always toughed out a 2 week notice. Sometimes the longest 2 weeks of my life. My advice is if there is no possible way to go back
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    Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

    TriciaJ replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, with that lovely Yankauer arrangement, you showed
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    IV infiltration with PRBC

    TriciaJ replied to Videos Depot's topic in General Nursing

    Anything in the procedures manual? What do your coworkers think? Did you notify the