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bossynurse101

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  1. positive drug test help

    bossynurse101 replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

    Litbit: I am sure that you have every intention of using those Lortab for the same problem couple months down the road. Hopefully, the pain doesnt come up again, and again, and again and again. Get...

  2. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    bossynurse101 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not raking anyone over the coals; only trying to point out that SOME of the other peoples' perspectives seem to be void of the compassion so many of us nurses claim to have. As an addict in recovery I...

  3. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    bossynurse101 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I guess he didnt have some of the nurses that have replied to this post. It sickens me to think that some fellow nurses are so judgemental. Do you really think that they CHOSE to become pieces...

  4. positive drug test help

    bossynurse101 replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

    So you're a doctor now? Sorry, don't mean to sound rude but I have seen way too many nurses get into trouble this way. No one intends to become an addict, but that is where it almost always starts....

  5. Do you feel that you have lost alot of knowledge since NS?

    bossynurse101 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Was just thinking about this today after reading an H&P and encountering some unfamiliar terms (anasarca) that I used to know (still havent looked it up, shame on me!) One of the reasons I have...

  6. Life in a nursing home, from the inside - LONG

    bossynurse101 replied to KEK1984's topic in General Nursing

    I am due to give an inservice on Customer Service to the staff in the Skilled Nsg Facility where I work. I will use these notes, but not sure I will be able to read them without choking up. Thank...

  7. positive drug test help

    bossynurse101 replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

    Not true. If you do not have a valid prescription that is NOT EXPIRED then you may very well be referred to a nurse monitoring program and then for an evaluation by a doctor well versed in addiction....

  8. $ pay scale range

    bossynurse101 replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    RN with seven years of experience (including MDS, Nsg Admin in SNF, Med Surg) currently making 64,000. in Central Fla doing clinical liaison work for a SNF(acute care

  9. new nurses considering quiting?

    bossynurse101 replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    mama d that is some awesome organization. i have to say i printed out your post and if i ever go back to floor nsg - i will use it. you rock! i think being organized is soooo helpful. 1styr - you...

  10. new nurses considering quiting?

    bossynurse101 replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh baby girl, not to fear. Give yourself a hug for getting this far, we can all attest that it isnt easy getting through school and passing boards. You have made it much further than some. Do you...

  11. Report peeves

    bossynurse101 replied to Sisukas's topic in General Nursing

    you know, i think that b$$$$ sat behind me during my a&p exams. i swore that if i ever went postal, she would be at the top of the

  12. what did you learn in the real world that you wish you learned in nursing school?

    bossynurse101 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Things I wished I knew then: 1. Speak up in clinicals - ask to do, do, do do. You will feel so much more confident when you get out there. 2. Dont take out so many student loans 3. Listen to the...

  13. appropiate?

    bossynurse101 replied to texasbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness you realized now before you (or your trainers) invested any more time. Most managers I know appreciate a straight forward approach. Too many people waste too much of their time...

  14. Oh man, I need help...

    bossynurse101 replied to abbabask's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the office job is almost "heaven sent". Also, how cool is that to have that kind of experience under your belt when you do transfer to the L&D unit. Although most of the hospitals...

  15. husbands that won't help

    bossynurse101 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah sis, been there done that. Have to agree with all who have said that nsg school stress is prob adding to the chaos. That being said, NOT a good idea to make any magor changes while in...

  16. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    bossynurse101 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed at 75 - but was convinced that I prob failed. Especially when some really good classmates had

  17. Sarah P's views regarding nursing issues

    bossynurse101 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering . . . does anyone know what Sarah P's views are regarding healthcare or any other issues that face us as nurses? Dont mean to sound so vague, but I am not as versed in politics as I...

  18. Help-my Hubby's Jealous Of allnurses.com

    bossynurse101 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hI ALL - Just want to say hi and thank you all for of your views and opinions. I have in just a few days become quite "fond" (ok - addicted) to allnurses.com. It is so cool to communicate with all of...

  19. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    bossynurse101 replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    hmmm . . i think i worked there (seriously). the two kids were adopted? yeah, and everyone used to laugh coz the liquid ms wd go from dk pink to light pink after she worked. but noone stepped up...

  20. I'm so Excited

    bossynurse101 replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! The worst is over. Take a teeny break and then get back to the books for study time, but dont make yourself crazy over it (only read the black!) You'll do just fine, good

  21. nursing proffession and staffing ratios

    bossynurse101 replied to destiney's topic in General Nursing

    1. Last time I checked it did. But so does being a hooker. Perhaps a "profession" is what you make it? Not sure what u mean. 2. See sticky number one (above) re staffing

  22. Survey for my Sociology Paper!

    bossynurse101 replied to EMT_to_RN's topic in General Nursing

  23. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    bossynurse101 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I left bedside nursing for this reason. No way cd I continue to try to squeeze ten hours of work into eight. I used to call myself a perfectionist - now I know better. I hope things change before...

  24. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    bossynurse101 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Two reasons. 1. I enjoy nurturing people. 2. I vowed that I would never depend on another man EVER again.

  25. Harassment and Retaliation

    bossynurse101 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have no idea how well this