BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    First time, signed "name, RN"

    BostonTerrierLover replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations!!!!:); I was worried the New Grads wouldn't get to as much with all the new computer charting!! Glad you got to, funny how the little things are the most rewarding! Wear the...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

    BostonTerrierLover replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks Tbird!!! That's great when the playing field is "level*." That means all applicants have to go through the same process! That means ALL you have to do is make sure you present a solid, clean,...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

    BostonTerrierLover replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My gosh! Please use better spelling and grammar than I did with the above Thread ? I was rushed because I had three going in tomorrow for interviews, and member requests for immediate resume and cover...
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    Cost of BSN

    BostonTerrierLover replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    $128K? I am actually wondering now what Ivy Leagues Cost! My state school's tuition was a fragment of a fragment of that. It is an accredited school, and I recieved most of the tuition and book cost...
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    I'm a newbie!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to jpowell6024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ;)Just a HUGE
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

    BostonTerrierLover replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am always willing to help, I have been there. I didn't become good at resume writing overnight. I had to research it thoroughly to find out what current employers are looking for. So instead of...
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    this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

    BostonTerrierLover replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There's that saying, "Pick your battles," I'm gonna pass this one up. Sounds like you could really use a vacation. I don't know your current situation anymore than you know mine. I do sense a ton...
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    this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

    BostonTerrierLover replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you need to sit down and talk to someone about your anger issues there
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    Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Amen.
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    False accusations.

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

    My face is on fire just imagining you standing there listening to a rant while a human being is laying on a cold floor with multiple fractures. I am amazed anyone (anybody), nurse or otherwise, would...
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

    BostonTerrierLover replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wuh! Don't freak yet. I am a heavy traveler (contract/per diem NP/RN) but, I just helped an LPN in Texas rewrite a resume with the same issue, let me get home to my laptop in AM, and I will show you...
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    Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Calling in sick, and going to spa? Calling in sick and going to sleep? Calling in sick and putting applications in everywhere? Many ways to find
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    Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!(Blushing):) Watch to see if the RNs/LPNs are rolling their eyes or "stabbing eyes" at the DON, aDON, or/and Nurse Manager. Misery loves company, and usually if one of them is a psychopath,...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    "If we run to McDonalds, will we loose our place in line?" "I didn't have the cap screwed on the Fleets good, (darn) thing shot up in there like a rocket!" "I lost the cotton off this Q-tip, and...
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    Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell in the first five minutes of being on a new unit, by watching a nursing staff's posture, body language, communication, facial expression, and subtle cues whether or not they're happy with...
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    Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would sure make sure first it's not the house your in that you hate(there's many other homes in our "hood." If the only jobs available in Nursing were floor- I would be bagging your groceries after...
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    You Know You're A *Pediatric* Nurse When

    BostonTerrierLover replied to slbull07's topic in Pediatric

    Having Phenergan Coughed back into my face and burning like Pepper Spray- yet having to act calm and smile wiping it away heading for sink- that's a fond memory, and a cute little booger too!:) Yes,...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    "If I am going to be here much longer, could I get a tray?" -an "Intractable Emesis" and "N/V/D" patient I picked up at ER report who had been in 27 minutes. "OH!!!!...and do you think my Nausea...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Heck no, I meant L Hemispheric Stroke- long day. Whoops- that would have sucked out loud(like my post:)) Also noted I wrote "a courtroom jester,"...no more sleepy posting-after this one:)Lol!! There...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    "I worked 6 hours trying to get this splinter out!" A man that let his wife lay on a couch for 3 weeks with a sore leg (broken hip), and developed fatal pneumonia. A Hemmorhagic CVA who drove herself...
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    2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    BostonTerrierLover replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work as a Charge or Staff RN here in MS about 40% of the 6 months I am in the States. That is simply because unless you score a spot as an associate in a practice (rare here); I can make more or...
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    People think I am stupid

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, you have received some good advice, and I am here to say how you "feel" is important to some extent. If you feel totally isolated from the other staff, dread going to work, are a nervous wreck...
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

    BostonTerrierLover replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just remembered, there is "elephant dung" paper now! It's really expensive, but some office supply stores carry it. (Now that's recycling:)) Sure beats ole' boring parchment, huh? I wouldn't want...
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

    BostonTerrierLover replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Now can we delve into the appropriateness of Elle's "Scented" resume in "Legally Blonde?" It got her into Law School! I'm thinking a nice crisp 'Apple-Citrus-Cinnamon' scent this close to the...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I knew better, you get to know posters