Ted

ICU/CCU (PCCN); Heme/Onc/BMT

Lots of Nursing. . . Lots of Music.

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    allnurses and further education

    Ted replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    After receiving my A.S. in Nursing, I later went on to receive my B. S. in Nursing. But this was several years before I joined
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    how many hours do you work a week?

    Ted replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like many here, I work three 12-hour shifts (7PM to 7AM) per week. However, night-shift workers receive special pay of 40-hours for 36 hours worked. This is a NICE benefit!! Basically, I get paid 4...
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    Happy Graduation to all of the new Grad Nurses!!

    Ted posted a topic in General Nursing

    this past tuesday, i played piano for the nurse pinning ceremony at the college where i received my a.s. in nursing 15 years ago. i've been doing this "gig" for many, many years. it's nice to go...
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    Sleep Disorder Center

    Ted replied to wildcats's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and congrats to you on your new job!! :) I don't work at a sleep disorder center, but I'm going to one early next month. My most loving wife is tired of hearing me snoring. Gosh, she's...
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    Happy Graduation to all of the new Grad Nurses!!

    Ted replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    oh my gosh! i forgot all about the studying for nclex. it seems like studying and learning never ends! and there always seems to be yet another test to take! for all of the new grads/new nurses!...
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    Happy Graduation to all of the new Grad Nurses!!

    Ted replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to read the stories of the people who recently graduated. Please continue to share graduation stories. What was the ceremony like? Are you doing anything special for yourself...
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    Is Umsl Nursing School Good or Bad?!?

    Ted replied to MISS_TCM's topic in General Nursing

    please be very careful not to mention specific instructors by name. this is a very busy bulletin board which is widely read throughout the world. there are significant legal issues for concern. who...
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    getting an AGENCY or DIRECT HIRING???

    Ted replied to jash's topic in International Nursing

    as suzanne said, keep the conversation friendly. don't get personal through the postings. rather, keep the focus on the topic and not your fellow bulletin board member. if you have questions...
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    Coaching women during childbirth has little impact

    Ted replied to URO-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting. My most ever loving wife has recently switched departments during her young nursing career. She is now on our happy little hospital's maternity floor eagerly and anxiously learning how...
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    Funny Signs

    Ted replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Very Funny! Very clever! :chuckle Cheers! :)
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    Why are so many of us over weight?

    Ted replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    well. . . this one thread generated many, many reported posts from quite a few different members for many different reasons. we're closing this thread for a time out. it may or may not be...
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    Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    Ted replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    o. k. i just started reading throug some of these proposed fear factor stunts. you guys are gross!!! :eek: and i love it!!!
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    Has anyone used cold to assess for Homan's?

    Ted replied to Florida Sue's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I want to say, "Welcome"! I never heard of this method as a way of assessing for Homan's. I wonder if anyone else has?? I'm moving this thread to the General Nursing Forum where more...
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    Pediatric Oncology RN's

    Ted replied to brina's topic in Oncology

    I started out on an adult Heme/Onc/BMT unit right after graduating from nursing college. This facility was a teaching hospital which offered (at the time) excellent educational and preceptoring...
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    Need Advice!

    Ted replied to peechy79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    merged two similiar threads
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    Nurses Rule

    Ted replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    First, thanks for the kind words. Your note does not appear corny at all. And, finally, I totally agree! Nurses Rule! Kind Regards,
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    Caught between rock and The Governator

    Ted replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Ugh. Arnold. Why can't he stay in California?? Oh well. . . A little off topic. Many, many, many moons ago, I used to live in the Fenway Park area. In fact, the part was just across the street from...
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    Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    Ted replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    please keep the focus on the topic and not your fellow bulletin board member. also, if there's an issue with a post or a member, please report that issue to the moderating team. let the staff deal...
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    BMTU interview...what to ask?

    Ted replied to ohiomom's topic in Oncology

    Congratulations for both good news!! YEA!!
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    I DISLIKE (some) NURSES IMMENSELY

    Ted replied to allinhouse's topic in General Nursing

    there appears to be a troll or two out tonight. .
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    Can someone tell what these drugs do?

    Ted replied to milenko's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    please keep the focus on the topic and not your fellow bulletin board member. if there is an issue with a post, report it to the moderators. let us handle the
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    how do i get into onco nursing? pls give your 2 cents.

    Ted replied to inwyte's topic in Oncology

    I went into Hematology/Oncology/BMT nursing right out of nursing college. Went to one of those "big teaching" hospitals. They had a great orientation program for the new nurse/new oncology nurse....
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    how do i get into onco nursing? pls give your 2 cents.

    Ted replied to inwyte's topic in Oncology

    It would seem that the "bigger" teaching hospitals would offer concentrated courses for those nurses interested in oncology nursing. Maybe you can explore hospitals that offer such courses. Also...
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    BMTU interview...what to ask?

    Ted replied to ohiomom's topic in Oncology

    First off, good luck with your interview. I hope all goes well for you. It's been a while since I worked on a BMT unit. Lots have changed, I am sure. But a few general questions come to mind:...
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    Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    Ted replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    please be careful about posting your or anyone else's personal information on this and other bulletin boards. be careful about not posting full names, addresses, phone numbers, license number, email...