BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    This is how much ER doctors are making

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nursetim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Write down the 10 most precious, proud, and happy moments in your life. Then see how many of them directly involve $$$. That's why I chose FNP after my dual BSN/BS. Just like nursing, I would hope...
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    Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Let's talk about
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    Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm gonna look up "Holiday" on Wikipedia, I remember that word from my youth,
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    The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    God knew what he was doing molding out L&D, Postpartum, and OBGYN Nurses- because Boston would have to chained, gagged, and sedated to witness another
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    what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    P.S. Benlop, I can totally empathize with you on the wisdoms! Hope you recover well, No
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    what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm blonde too, although I know I look black and white in the picture, lol:) Thanks for the kind words, I sure didn't earn them, but I will definitely remember them, love you
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    The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no, I'm totally with you on any report information that's original, new, or helpful- just the redundant, boring chart reading. But, I guess there's worse things I could whine
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    New to night shift

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Emilynn09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, i was making a dark joke about the meth lab homes. Ignore
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    Please tell me Im not being Dramatic!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to RN_by_day's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sad that the excitement (or so I perceive it) is so dampened in this economy at Nursing graduations now. It really robs these graduates from the fruit of their Labors. I understand "why" it...
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    New to night shift

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Emilynn09's topic in General Nursing

    Will you check and see if their hiring? I know the benefits suck, but the hours are better and I hear it pays tax free
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    The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    To both shifts, I get so tired of the KARDEX being read, followed by a paper shuffling sound to read copies of the Physician Orders, more paper shuffling- then the Progress notes. I want to know 1)...
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    New to night shift

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Emilynn09's topic in General Nursing

    After a few sleepless days, that shiny tin foil on the outside gets real easy to look at, real quick!:) I wish I had the guts to turn my phone off, but I'm afraid the sky will fall, and I won't know...
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    Need help and advice...desperate!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to fireball78's topic in General Nursing

    First off, let me say I took on a clinical nurse job at a State University Medical Center to help an MD Pediatrician get started, organized, and start an outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Clinic, and...
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    The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear Heavenly Father, another Night vs. Day Shift Thread! Give us strength, wisdom, and understanding so that we may appreciate each others unique battles, cultural differences, and superiority...
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    called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    BostonTerrierLover replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    This is wonderful advice !!
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    When are you too old to start Nursing school?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to bluedawg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Reality Really Sucks! But anything worth a crap is usually hard to obtain, contains obstacles, and a certain degree of risk. Weigh it out, but- Follow Your Heart, No Regrets
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    Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Yes ma'am, I understand obesity is a problem where you're from, but this stuff you call 'tofu turkey' tastes like
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    Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Ok, next time a Psych Patient tells me his "pendant" is magic, that it can teleport you across time, someone remind me to not try and prove
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    what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for all your kind words as well, I think I thoroughly answered what happens after the dreaded positive! I say all this not for me, but so that when you see that addict in your care,...
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    what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats on your sobriety wish_me_luck! Your words are very close to my heart! I felt that way in early recovery, and then when I started feeling better-I could use healthier and stronger coping...
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    Please tell me Im not being Dramatic!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to RN_by_day's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and Huge
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    what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I got this one! You are looking at a 5 year recovered nurse who was dumb enough during the peak of my addiction, to walk right in and pee a positive screen for opioids! Like Meriwhen said, usually a...
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    Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    So glad to see a man stop to ask directions
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    Please tell me Im not being Dramatic!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to RN_by_day's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't imagine this, I would have been more dramatic after all that work, I entered an Internship at a Medical Center with several weeks of classroom prep after graduation that gave me time to...
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Anytime bureaucrats in government start making healthcare decisions, with NO healthcare experience, it concerns me. The post office isn't a monopoly on parcel/snail mail, but it's always in deficit,...