BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    I can just say when I was a teenage boy, they ought to have given me my very own ER room for the summertime. MONDAY: Wanted to go fishing, climbed a Cawtawba Tree to get Cawtawba Worms (for bait), and...
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    Nurses working overtime

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok, I have a "spending problem," sign me up for the OT Johanna doesn't want. (panting like a dog in a begging
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    When the axe falls...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wander how someone could make a decision like that, (who obviously has NO money problems) and lay their head down at night to sleep. Also, I would quit before I would be the "middle man" who says,...
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    RNs who LOVE nights, read me

    BostonTerrierLover replied to RNsuperstar's topic in General Nursing

    I don't hold any type of schedule really-need based. I am married- but my wife already works a different shift than me. So to spend time with her, I just have to wait on a weekend. I agree on doing...
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    Alabama and/or Texas info needed

    BostonTerrierLover replied to UnicornRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm afraid my attempt may not be helpful, but I just wanted to try this. I am not advertising for these guys, it's just where I worked. And, now that I have done so much travel, per diem, and short...
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    customer service rant

    BostonTerrierLover replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    When my "BS" meter is full up for the day, and a patient's family member needs a human punching bag to take out all their frustrations out on, . . .I tell them, "Hold that thought, . . .run for a...
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    customer service rant

    BostonTerrierLover replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to take Thumper's advice on this one (if you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all.) . . . But, I hope you didn't take that advice, and gave administration some "priority...
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    New RN... Question

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Court9785's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you show a preceptor, or other Nurse? Something could be "Chronic" Recent CBC on chart? (with differential-could have ok RBC, and still be immature RBCs) Hx of GI Problems? (Obviously) Her...
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    The dumbest thing I ever said to a patient.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dumbest thing I ever said to a Patient? . . . "Ma'am, Would you be interested in filling out this Customer Service Questionaire About Your ER
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    It's All YOU Baby!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, We're happy on the floor when we have a CNA, when there's a "Med" Nurse, we feel like throwing a Christmas
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    Cinnamon challenge dangerous

    BostonTerrierLover replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    Reminded me of the "Cool Hand Luke" Egg Challenge, I guess that died out before I was born. Paul Newman is to blame for this food challenge crap!!!! (eggs are one of those hate/love foods for...
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    customer service rant

    BostonTerrierLover replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    Is that comparible to being releaved of 10 minutes of chest compressions, 2 rounds of "Jolt", and pushing meds, . . . to run to the desk to call for ICU report (when the ER Resident can get that tube...
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    Wow, we weren't expecting that!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in General Nursing

    FBO to Airway/Burn Secondary to MVA Ejection (cigerette butt sucked down) with R/O Head Trauma arrived via EMS in C-allignment, 18 ga L AC Heplocked. Initially refused EMS, but C/O buring in throat...
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    Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I blame Johnson & Johnson for the "Touchy-Feely, if you care about an abandoned puppy in a city alley then, "You have what it takes to care!!!!!!" Cue dramatic music. Be a nurse! . . . .Dare to...
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    customer service rant

    BostonTerrierLover replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    That is tooooooooo true, and half the time that's a heads up on (this patient is a real horses XXX, but please, don't disappoint us up
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    customer service rant

    BostonTerrierLover replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I hate being told "This is a VIP!". Or, . . . The patient who tells you all the Administrative Staff they know, or talk negatively about a
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    Peer Reviews

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    By-the-way, my wife tells me I laugh too hard at my on lame jokes to be a comedian, she's my rock! Lol. Always full of encouragement! (personally I just think she doesn't get the joke!)
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    Peer Reviews

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I just wish we had that much help!I would take a borderline for crazy nights! But, you and vesp just summed up the whole
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    The latest nursing scrubs...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Some old schooler on the board at this rural critical access county hospital felt, . . "It gives the patients a sense of comfort to see nurses in white uniforms, and white shoes." I'm not a "white...
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    Time For Another Days vs. Nights Debate!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    All I am gonna say on this one is, . . . It would take an army, some good dirt on me, and a huge incentive to leave nights and go to days. Ever since I recieved my "ER neck bite," the light hurts my...
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    The latest nursing scrubs...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just hate getting new white scrubs, and realizing how "Off" white the others have
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    There Are Easy Nursing Jobs......

    BostonTerrierLover replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it WOULD be boring, . . . but it is awesome if you are doing something constructive in the time frame, or if your single, do like another poster suggested and use it as your sleep time, and get...
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    It's All YOU Baby!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope my fellow Mississippi Colleagues haven't read this, packed up, and are planning a relocation to Boston, MA!!!! Going to be a lonely ER Monday, Lol!!!!! We have to do everything, and I mean...
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    Awesome feeling when you completed your last shift in a hell hole

    BostonTerrierLover replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I loved that you said I "Was," and it sounds like you might try something new. I only say this because of your chosen screenname. . . I think that when "He" sees us going out of our...
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    Rather frustrated with work management

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this has happened SO MUCH, even after Contracts are signed!!! Last time it was a Tyler, TX hospital NM that didn't want to pay for a 48 hr contract guaranteed hours, but let me know up front she...