TriciaJ RN

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    Shameless request for good vibes

    TriciaJ replied to JKL33's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in similar circumstances a couple of times. Both times caused by managers with whom I had a previous good relationship, due to my work ethic and being agreeable. Maybe that is why they...
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Well, they can install all the hardware and gadgetry they want. The question is, who is available to respond if someone indicates a need for help? I'm very skeptical about recommendations for stuff...
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    Hernia Repair Patient Dignity

    TriciaJ replied to Catfostermom's topic in General Nursing

    A colonoscopy doesn't involve a shave prep or postop checks. It doesn't even involve that many nurses. This is an apples and oranges
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    TriciaJ replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I've had hospital jobs and non-hospital jobs. None of my patients knew where else I had worked unless I told them. The marvelous thing about nursing is that we're needed in all kinds of places....
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    Hernia Repair Patient Dignity

    TriciaJ replied to Catfostermom's topic in General Nursing

    OK so be very clear about this when you have your meeting. He had several diifferent people check on him to where he started to feel uncomfortable. No one took the time to explain what they were...
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    Hernia Repair Patient Dignity

    TriciaJ replied to Catfostermom's topic in General Nursing

    That is true. The people in charge do need to hear it from you because it falls on deaf ears coming from us. If you receive a Press-Ganey survey you might want to tell them that your husband had...
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    Hernia Repair Patient Dignity

    TriciaJ replied to Catfostermom's topic in General Nursing

    Actually you don't know what was done because you weren't there. The drugs used in surgery affect memory and can take a few days to clear the system. Patients often need to have the same information...
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    Hernia Repair Patient Dignity

    TriciaJ replied to Catfostermom's topic in General Nursing

    It might be a really good idea to make an appointment with the nurse manager of the unit your husband was on. S/he can explain the appropriate nursing procedures for your husband's care. If you...
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    TriciaJ replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked med-surg I used to flop on the couch straight in from the door after work. I'd lay there thinking about going to the gym if only I could move my body. Sometimes it would be 2 hours...
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    TriciaJ replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    OP, did you indicate that you are working 12 hr rotating shifts? Before you make a whole career change, get off that hamster wheel. It's eating your life. I second the advice to live well...
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    TriciaJ replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Going for walks with friends? What friends? The only walks I got to do with friends was running up and down the halls with coworkers. Is that what they mean? Can't say it relieved a lot of stress....
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    If you're allowed to four-point them and you have enough competent personnel it's usually not too bad. If you don't have adequate resources then, yes, it is quite the balancing
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    TriciaJ replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I did a lot of detoxing before CIWA and didn't find it too difficult. As soon as the vitals start trending upward you get some Librium down the hatch (or inject it). The problem with CIWA is that...
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    Please don't feed the trolls

    TriciaJ replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had no idea there were so many subtypes. I do know they get a lot of support from people who have no idea what they are
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    Kicked out of Nursing program

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

    Nope. No one made any negative comment. Just that there is more to the story. Your friend is either skipping some details, or she doesn't know them herself so she needs to talk with someone in her...
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    Kicked out of Nursing program

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

    And that's pretty much what I said, too. You want to be supportive but there may be more to the story (there often is). If that triggers the old "nurses eat their young" routine I think I get the...
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    An Experienced Student vs A Know-It-All: What I've Learned from Both

    TriciaJ replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in General Students

    The best thing about classmates is that they're temporary. Unless you choose to stay in contact after graduation. And the most obnoxious ones are usually gone by
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    Do nurses hate nursing?

    TriciaJ replied to pandora1212's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On this very forum within the past two weeks I have seen threads/posts about the high cost of nursing education and the high cost of "training" freshly graduated nurses. It seems to me that nurses...
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    Left patients chart at another patient’s home

    TriciaJ replied to guest1143647's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    How is it you are allowed to carry charts from one job to another? That in itself is a HIPAA violation waiting to happen. I would go back there and retrieve the chart NOW if you haven't already done...
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    Kicked out of Nursing program

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

    Unless you were there for the described events, I would be very careful taking anyone's word for why they didn't complete nursing school. I've personally heard numerous stories about the one trivial...
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    Leave my permanent job for a temp position?

    TriciaJ replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you mapped out the pros and cons on paper? If this job is through an agency could the hours be negotiable? Could it be a temporary gig while you look for something more suitable long term?...
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    How do you know if correctional nursing is for you?

    TriciaJ replied to angel.maria's topic in Correctional

    Get the book Games Criminals Play And How You Can Benefit From Knowing Them. It's really important to not go in there all dewy-eyed while still maintaining open-minded compassion. It can be quite...
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    Who should decide?

    TriciaJ replied to PPediRN's topic in Nursing News

    I really don't know what to think. The pragmatic side of me says "If this child has no hope, then let her go." Then I look at that sweet face and how could anyone just let her go? Of course her...
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    TriciaJ replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Sweetie, no one has diagnosed Monk with anything. He IS obsessed with cleanliness. You said yourself you will not get into anyone's car unless you know it has been properly disinfected. This, and...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    TriciaJ replied to Bean0621's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would have a heart-to-heart with your manager ASAP. You need to tell her exactly what is going on and offer to be of whatever use you can be to her before you leave. She may need you to promptly...