BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    In prevention of "work place violence," more and more nurses on turning to the "on-the-street"
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    Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    BostonTerrierLover posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a young man that has frequented the ER, and this small hospital (pediatric), that I saw come into this world, and fight for the short time he had. There was a small incident with...
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    Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You have exactly 6 hours at most from the first urge to urinate- to hold it. #2 can vary
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    Vent about management......

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    Could someone tell me what in the world a Holiday is? I have never seen
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    Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    Parents are still married 30 years later, and I was "Slip" baby, Lol. I have an excellent family and I wouldn't trade them for anyone elses. Why are people standing over cowpiles now, and waiting on...
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    4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    S/P Nursewhooping. . . "You'll want to put some ice on that, and take two Ibuprofen by mouth q4-6hrs PRN, . . .plus full bedrest on
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    What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    BostonTerrierLover replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe it's the previous jobs I had during High School- before nursing, and the way I was treated that make me cherish the authority to say, "Oh Yes, YOU put that there, and YOUR gonna figure out how...
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    scope of practice

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nurserosita's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:@AMO . . . like something I would
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    FINALLY!!!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to sgalvin07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ahsum!!!! Now please don't go buy a car that will take 3/4 of your paycheck like all my friend's did. Have Fun Now (within reason)!!!!
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    Patient claims of Abuse

    BostonTerrierLover replied to helpme,'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can tell I would get a kick out of working with "Merlyn!":cool: I like it when you never have to wonder what someone is really thinking, and today's times that's a rarity. Keep it up Merlyn! Kudos...
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    scope of practice

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nurserosita's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't even touch a Free Clinic without a Year Experience, and my Malpractice Insurance. Keep your practice limited to your facility (and with-in P&P), and hold off on using your skills and...
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    Patient claims of Abuse

    BostonTerrierLover replied to helpme,'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would never document any NEGATIVE action or assessment without applying what I done to address it through the nursing process, basically. If there is a notation of something negative and no...
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    Gift ideas for a preceptor? (school nurse)

    BostonTerrierLover replied to brillohead's topic in School

    I just wanted to chime in the fact that the Preceptor meant enough to you to pick out a gift will mean the world to her. I am sure she gets very few thank-yous, and your "gift" and "Thank-you card"...
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    Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God, Their are nurses who are built strong and giving enough to work on Pediatric Oncology, and Oncology in General. (Not forgeting you Hospice Nurses either- You are all AMAZING TO ME!!!!...
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    Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    My brother died at 17 from a MVA, I was 15. I watched my parents go through it every year to now where I am 29. I know that is the worst thing a human being can go through on this earth, buring a...
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    Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Well, today was a long one. I bought a card aroung 5:30am and took it buy for the other ER Nurses to sign, Doctor's caught wind at the clinic, and many wrote a few lines. I then went and grabbed...
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    how do nurses wear nail polish?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I don't wear it either, lol. But, I have a CNA that is a farmer on the sides, the Infection Control Nurse has fits with! He could grow potatoes under them, Yuck! I have told him 2nd time this...
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    Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Relief at your answers so far, soooooo sorry for your
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    Will this prevent me from Nursing School ?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree Kool-aide, this information may not even have to come up, Do they already know? Even if so, refer to prior post, if not, Do Not share your secrets, I like to keep mine under lock and key, in a...
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    For those of you who know Ruby Vee...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I can get to Breakroom from allnurses, but have trouble getting back to Allnurses.com. So I just left two tabs up for now. Allnurses and
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    Patients overstaying their welcome in hospitals

    BostonTerrierLover replied to fallinnstyle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, I totally agree with you Gitano on the financial bit, I just think it is usually these type patients that leave a little hole in me everytime they left when I worked Med-Surg. But you are...
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    Will this prevent me from Nursing School ?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Be honest with them up front, and know that their are a ton of nurses out their (Me included) who filled that Rx, and would bite your hand off if your reached for them! Lol:jester: I don't want to...
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    Patients overstaying their welcome in hospitals

    BostonTerrierLover replied to fallinnstyle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are an awesome nurse for being part of that. I have a whole new respect for you. And, I am humbled.
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    For those of you who know Ruby Vee...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Praying Daily Ruby Vee, Thanks for sharing your walk with us. Thoughts are with you!
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    Has Nursing hardened you?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, recommend Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul. But first, read some Echo Heron. Then have the soup. ahhhhh