TriciaJ RN

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    nurse on nurse bullying

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

    A thousand likes. There is a Russian proverb that says "A fish begins to stink from the head." Anything on the "bully list" has to first be condoned and/or perpetuated by management. All the...
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    The Patient's "Guests"

    TriciaJ replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Only God and the doctor know and God is not too
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    nurse on nurse bullying

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

    It's a "start" that never gets anywhere. There are complaints ad nauseum from people who claim to have been "bullied". Sometimes all it means it someone didn't say hello to them. Let's look at the...
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    nurse on nurse bullying

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

    The term "bullying" needs to be much more specifically defined than it ever is. As long as it is whatever anyone says it is, no survey will be worth diddly-squat. "Research" can "prove" whatever...
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    Obesity teaching plan

    TriciaJ replied to alicialynn's topic in Patient Education

    What's missing is helpful people willing to do the OP's homework for
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    Did I make a med error?

    TriciaJ replied to Emilythenewgrad's topic in General Nursing

    When you next talk with your DON about this, try to resist being defensive. Tell her you take med errors seriously and being conscientious is important to you. Ask her what you specifically should...
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    Am I wrong? Is this legal?

    TriciaJ replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    You're supposed to violate the Nurse Practice Act and practice medicine without a license so the doctor (who is most likely compensated for his call time) can get enough sleep? This is why nepotism...
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    Interview Qns need advice :)

    TriciaJ replied to hellohobbit's topic in General Nursing

    1. I wouldn't ask the family additional questions. I would head straight to the room and assess the patient for myself. If the family is anxious enough to come and find you, questioning them might...
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    Bullying

    TriciaJ replied to xyzrn29's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Focus on your work. Don't let petty crap register on your radar. The better you get at what you do, the harder it is for anyone to throw you off your stride. You go to work to take care of the...
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    How to handle condescending doctor

    TriciaJ replied to MyAimIsTrue's topic in General Nursing

    Also, we don't know which, if any of the family members had HIPAA clearance. That means the doctor must educate and reassure without crossing that line. It can be a delicate situation. All it takes...
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    Will my license be at risk?

    TriciaJ replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with NotDoneYet. They can get mad at you for not calling sooner but that's all they have and that is not reportable to the BON. Big deal. Next time you'll call sooner. As far as an...
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    Providence Portland/Beaverton Tele-advice?

    TriciaJ replied to skydancer7's topic in Telephone Triage

    I worked med-surg in the Providence system; there were things I liked and didn't like. Overall I enjoyed the job. I did not do telephone triage for them. Is there a way to shadow someone? Find out...
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    Question about Nurse Coaching

    TriciaJ replied to aship's topic in General Nursing

    My first question is: who exactly is going to pay you to do what? You jump through the hoops to get their certification, now what? Are any employers advertising for nurses with this certification?...
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    Toxic Workplace: have the rose colored glasses fallen off?

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

    The part that makes me laugh is that your NM was obviously trying to make you look bad during your presentation. If your description of her behaviour is even close to accurate, she made a royal ass...
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    New Grad

    TriciaJ replied to guest683404's topic in General Nursing

    Does the hospital have separate job listings for new grad positions vs experienced nurse positions? I think in your shoes I would pick the new grad option if there is one. I would think expectations...
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    New Grad

    TriciaJ replied to guest683404's topic in General Nursing

    Your question is not entirely clear. Are you saying you worked as a supervisor in a nursing home but have been hired to a hospital job? If you have your choice, I would pick the new grad program....
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    Site for IM Rocephin

    TriciaJ replied to ellyw72's topic in General Nursing

    Ventrogluteal is the site used in our clinic. We generally avoid giving antibiotics in the deltoid. What does the current literature
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    A Checklist for Patient Safety - This Nurse Quit, Will YOU?

    TriciaJ replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I belonged to my state association and ANA for many years until recently. I'm now retired and finally dropped my membership. I was active in my bargaining units when I worked acute care. I always...
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    How to deal with this conflict?

    TriciaJ replied to drkshadez's topic in General Nursing

    You said yourself that your experience is limited. Your preceptors were not with you at your last job, so they have no idea yet of what you've done a hundred times or what you haven't done. You have...
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    How to deal with this conflict?

    TriciaJ replied to drkshadez's topic in General Nursing

    By not getting bent out of shape over how the experienced nurse acts. If you're the newbie, it's not your place to judge anyone else's behaviour. Put your head down and learn as much as you can....
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    Obesity teaching plan

    TriciaJ replied to alicialynn's topic in Patient Education

    What have you got so
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    Verbal abuse ... what are my rights?

    TriciaJ replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

    This guy has absolutely no control over anything in his life and he hates it. The only thing he can work independently is his mouth and it makes him feel powerful to see the reaction he can get out...
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    Am I To Late?

    TriciaJ replied to Mayday#1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Per the latest JCAHO requirements, staffing agencies are not allowed to schedule a nurse to any area where s/he does not have experience in the past year. OP, they can tell by your resume how recent...
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    A Checklist for Patient Safety - This Nurse Quit, Will YOU?

    TriciaJ replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We've all been there but we're still stuck in the mode of "something needs to be done." So what next? How do we get the changes we so desperately need? How do we move past chronically preaching to...
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    3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    TriciaJ replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    If she is private messaging you can block her. Responding to a thread is not messaging you and you do not get to control who responds and what the response is. You got some warm fuzzies on this...