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  1. Obsessing....

    Guest717236 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was born and brought up in Boston and vicinity. I still commute to Boston on a regular basis from the South Shore. My post is not meant to disuade anyone,where to move- that is a personal choice....

  2. In Conclusion (a bit of a vent)

    Guest717236 replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Whimsie, Exactly why I left. The drive -through approach may work for fast food chains but not in nursing. The new business and profit before patient needs drove me out. I hope if you choose...

  3. Best places to settle down/relocate

    Guest717236 replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Like Wickford,RI ! or Little Compton, RI

  4. MultiCultural Assignment.....would anyone be willing to help???

    Guest717236 replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't know if this is helpful, but it has medical topic brochures in many languages. (and its a Canadian site)

  5. Obsessing....

    Guest717236 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Patty, For your plan, please don't forget winter weather! Trains sometimes do not run on time . We have had an additional wrinkle here. The Big Dig project to Boston is a Big Disaster. The...

  6. I'm Upset...

    Guest717236 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. What about the time, energy and $$$$$$$$$$$$ you have invested in your nursing education. Introduce yourself around to other opportunities . You deserve the best!

  7. Are You Happy ?

    Guest717236 replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Good plan! They all deserve each other :lol_hitti Best wishes in finding a nuturing non disfunctional

  8. Are You Happy ?

    Guest717236 replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not buying it! Perhaps they feel they would need to pay you more. You put 35 years of hard work in management. Never would you have lasted if you did not understand your field nurses. Stand...

  9. MultiCultural Assignment.....would anyone be willing to help???

    Guest717236 replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1-Portuguese American Massachusetts, USA 2 - Greatparents came to USA from Faial Portugal 3- Its takes work and consistancy to maintain health and wellness. 3- Culturally, we love high fat...

  10. Some Inspiration(Inspirational Moments)

    Guest717236 replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Closed my eyes and kept going! Nursing school can be stressful and a roller coaster of emotion. You have lots of demands -your patients, instructors (clinical) , instructors (classes), test, and...

  11. Quick question re Lopressor

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the reply-no hx of afib or other

  12. Need Help With Blank Report Sheet!

    Guest717236 replied to MD1542's topic in General Nursing

    Hi ! When I was a new grad (many, many ) years ago, one of the experienced nurses on our floor had a great report sheet. She used the kardex for the important categories. It was something like...

  13. The Energy Booster Thread

    Guest717236 replied to VickyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I found getting involved in an exercise program you enjoy to be helpful. I take many dance lessons in addition to home study by dvd. My newest venture is Nia Technique. Its been a real jump start...

  14. 4 Weeks Notice a Requirement!!!!!

    Guest717236 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to always give a 4 week notice. It is often required in some specialty fields,ex psychiatric crisis intervention. It is difficult for the employer to fiind a replacement who is already trained....

  15. Tips on getting people to come to staff meetings

    Guest717236 replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    *Respect your staff *Provide food/beverages *Have a focused agenda,stay on task *Continue to treat your staff respectfully *Listen to your staffs input *Give your staff credit when using their...

  16. I'd laugh if it was funny

    Guest717236 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, Tweety for

  17. *sigh* Mono.

    Guest717236 replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Sounds like you are doing all the right things. I had mono years ago and found that I had to adjust my schedule even after deemed better. It will take a while to feel like yourself again....

  18. any other students trying to lose weight?

    Guest717236 replied to allthingsbright's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi! Get unstuck! Dump the soda-it puts on weight (including the diet soda) and is full of chemicals. Try ice tea mostly water and light on the tea. Not eating does not help lose weight. Eating the...

  19. turquoise triangular tablet?

    Guest717236 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the followup Gingersue. Ends the mystery of the turquoise triangular tablet-good

  20. Was a hard day today

    Guest717236 replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    You are an angel ! Having personally lost two family members in a short time, I know his family was deeply indebited to the loving care you provided to their loved one. In a day and age where...

  21. Elopement policy

    Guest717236 replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I asked if it was psych because elopement is one of the safety issues. If the hospital wants to go with this policy, they better have enough staff consistantly to accompany the...

  22. turquoise triangular tablet?

    Guest717236 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Could be Triavil -an

  23. Elopement policy

    Guest717236 replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    What type of unit is this,

  24. Not sure what to do.......Long post

    Guest717236 replied to returningnurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the forum! Thanks for your post. How wonderful you have decided to return to nursing. Many things have changed in nursing and the demands on staff today. Congratulations on finishing...

  25. Too Soon to Apply?

    Guest717236 replied to kiszi's topic in Nursing Career

    Here is my suggestion-if you know the unit make an appointment with the nurse manager to introduce yourself. Let her know that you will be graduating and taking the boards. Give her a resume and let...