TriciaJ RN

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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    TriciaJ replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    So you did actually have that glamorous job, Davey? But it's not the job you retired from so it couldn't have been that great. Or is it the job you wished you could find while riding your...
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    Received Letter In Mail About Hospital Lawsuit At Old Job

    TriciaJ replied to dreamshake18's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a hospital suing a nurse. Their expected course is to terminate the errant nurse and report her to the BON. They can certainly be sued for a nurse's error or malfeasance....
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    Received Letter In Mail About Hospital Lawsuit At Old Job

    TriciaJ replied to dreamshake18's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital attorney is not the opposing attorney. The hospital attorney represents the defendant, which may also be you if you are named in the suit. Sometimes the hospital's legal team will...
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    Are any of the following considered HIPAA violation?

    TriciaJ replied to Chem0ninja's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Think through each scenario and ask yourself why wouldn't you comply with such requests. Hint: pretend you're the patient. Is there any reason you wouldn't want your nurse to comply with any of...
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    Traumatized by lateral abuse

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

    Being in an abusive relationship - including your relationship with your employer- has a way of making you feel emotionally slimed. When you finally get out and save yourself, it can still take time...
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    Newbie in ER....help!

    TriciaJ replied to nasr69's topic in Emergency

    After what you described your new unit should be a piece of cake. Best to
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    toxic culture, materialism, and unionism

    TriciaJ replied to servantleader2020's topic in General Nursing

    I took it as a joke. It's funnier that
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    Nurse Mentor

    TriciaJ replied to Lo95's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need anyone to formally agree to be your mentor. I found all my mentors informally. They're the ones whose work you admire, who are approachable and willing to answer questions, and...
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    My patient is going to get a pressure ulcer and there's little we can do to stop it. How do you handle situations like this?

    TriciaJ replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    When a behaviour makes no sense, despite much instruction, it makes me wonder if everyone is barking up the wrong tree. The clue is that she frequently uses the call light and states she wants to...
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    No Microchip In This Needle

    TriciaJ replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Just one shot and you're set for
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    Your Help Needed: Give A Tip To A New Grad Nurse

    TriciaJ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I have a couple of others: 1. Do not take anything personally, even if it was meant that way. If you ask a question of someone who rolls her eyes at you, that's someone who likes to roll her eyes....
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    Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    TriciaJ replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are going through this. That is really good news that your supervisor and manager are willing to work with you. Hopefully they make good on their promises and it turns out to be...
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    Received Letter In Mail About Hospital Lawsuit At Old Job

    TriciaJ replied to dreamshake18's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like the hospital attorney is trying to scoop up as much info as possible to have ammo to counter the suit. If you feel comfortable, you can contact the attorney to say you have no...
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    MMJ Card

    TriciaJ replied to futurenurse2025's topic in General Nursing

    The other thing I thought of is this: If you know the BON doesn't allow MJ use, you join a profession that is dependent on BON licensure, then all along you're carrying a license under false...
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    I need help. Do I need a new job?

    TriciaJ replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you found a new job. Hopefully this one challenges you a bit nursing-wise, but is easier coworker-wise. I'm really glad you didn't just bag nursing altogether. Best wishes in your new...
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    I need help. Do I need a new job?

    TriciaJ replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    Lesson #1: Boundaries. That's where you figure out what's yours and what's not yours. If you just plain can't get things done, that's you. If you're not getting things done because you're being...
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    Kicked out of Nursing program

    TriciaJ replied to Naseberry's topic in School, College Programs

    In your original post you said "I'm writing this on behalf of a student I spoke to." You didn't say anything about this person being a particular friend of yours. You made it sound like a very...
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    Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink - Why didn't everyone involved in mercy killing get arrested and charged?

    TriciaJ replied to RacheleRachelle's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'd never heard of this story until I stumbled on your post. Have you finished reading all the way through? I checked out the Amazon "look inside" feature just to get an idea. It does seem a rather...
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    MMJ Card

    TriciaJ replied to futurenurse2025's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever answer you get to your question will be that person's answer. No one here can speak for all employers in Illinois or any other state. For all we know, Illinois hospitals have similar...
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    TriciaJ replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I've certainly had some magical jobs. And not just in
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    Newbie in ER....help!

    TriciaJ replied to nasr69's topic in Emergency

    Where is your preceptor? Shouldn't you be shadowing your first week? This really sounds like a thrown-in-at-the-deep-end orientation. If they're going to be hiring new grads into the ED, there...
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    TriciaJ replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    The spirit was willing but the flesh was at one with the
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    Hernia Repair Patient Dignity

    TriciaJ replied to Catfostermom's topic in General Nursing

    This is why several of us have advised you to be very specific about your complaint. If you came across to her like you did here, she is likely to write you off as a kook with an axe to grind....
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    Manager Woes

    TriciaJ replied to WriterRN's topic in General Nursing

    And the ones who work the hardest to advocate for their staff will be shown the door that much
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    TriciaJ replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    Do you remember where that perception of glamour came from, Davey? Was it television or did your instructors convey it? I ask because I'm not aware of having any such perception in my younger...