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    Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to sssssaidthesnake's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wonder if in France, if the PCT's or aides wipe butts, they may use those budets (Spelling?) Those butt fountains, I have used one while staying in a Hotel in Switzerland, but as an American, I...
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    Precepting New Nurses

    BostonTerrierLover replied to pitt34's topic in General Nursing

    I let the first day be a total follow me, and see what I do today. To keep this from becoming just being a shadow, I let them handle some of the workload "while" they are with me, without a load....
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    Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to sssssaidthesnake's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night . . .? I don't blame you for not wanting to wipe butts, but hope you do wipe your own. Wiping others is pretty similar. Wiping should always be done front to...
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    Seasonal nursing

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Pnwmx's topic in General Nursing

    I work 6 mos of the year at a small Critical Access Hospital in the US Southeast (or travel nurse if they are currently staffed when I return to the states), 1 month off (March, YEAH!!!), and 5 months...
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    Does it make me a bad nurse if I'm not book smart?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    The #1 person we have to blame for our self confidence is ourselves. I agree with all the prior posts, that you seem to be intelligent and worthy. I just hope someone hasn't made you feel inferior,...
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    Let's See Some Positivity! :)

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Sarah96's topic in General Nursing

    or, . . .Sometimes when I have a really bad problem, I like to think about people who have many more, and much more complex problems (like my inlaws), and then I feel better about "my problem."...
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    Do nurses make the worst patients?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow, a Great Thread Esme12! I will be totally honest, All the nurses I have taken care of were full of grace for their caregivers, and a total joy to serve. Doctors as Patients, Another story....
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    IV start help!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, Vespertinas nailed this one! Also, if you having to "force it" something is wrong. If you are using those pop button retract IV catheters, make sure it isn't pulling back when you disconnect the...
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    Drug tested due to drug addict!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to kiwibear99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is exactly why I carry Malpractice insurance, I can't believe they did that on just the patient's accusation alone. Do you remember if you charted follow-up, (you don't have to answer on post)?...
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    TRAVEL NURSING 2012

    BostonTerrierLover replied to shjoll's topic in Travel

    I have liked every HMA hospital I have worked
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    TRAVEL NURSING 2012

    BostonTerrierLover replied to shjoll's topic in Travel

    Oh, I Love the Gulf Coast, did some agency work at Biloxi Regional years back, Katrina really dealt a blow to the region, or I would be living there too. I originally went travel nursing to be able...
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    Working from home as an RN with no experience

    BostonTerrierLover replied to natnat122's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    After you do get some experience, and I would get some experience, look into
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    Let's See Some Positivity! :)

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Sarah96's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend Rose Colored Glasses. It won't make the post's any more positive, but you will see them in a new light. I would recommend Paxil, but that would be medical advice, so I won't recommend that...
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    For those who have failed the NCLEX

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

    I read your former posts, Lol, You sure do have a bunch of advice for Nurses and Nursing Students to be a "Pre-Nursing Student" yourself (says your
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    Anyone wear Dansko clogs?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to MurseJon's topic in Men in Nursing

    The lady at the medical store says she has alot of repeat buyers, but I like Crocs(even though I slip in
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    Let's See Some Positivity! :)

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Sarah96's topic in General Nursing

    Get ready to be up to your elbows in fomite in a few years. Fomite
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    TRAVEL NURSING 2012

    BostonTerrierLover replied to shjoll's topic in Travel

    Lol, Georgia isn't a foriegn country? (don't take offense, i'm in
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    Let's See Some Positivity! :)

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Sarah96's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to say it again!! Apologies in advance!! Because I love the Nurses Wardrobe!!!!! The scrubs are awesome, feel like getting to work in your pajamas, and contrary to other views, I think they...
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    Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I forgot, OB!!! I don't know why gross made me think of smells, but the Grossest thing (made me pass out) was in nsg school. Anyone who has read a few of my posts, know that OB is not or never...
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    Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing like a good gross Zombie Flick!! "The Night of the Fomites"Tagline: . . .spreading Mayhem, and
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    Would you leave current job for a Mon-Fri less stressful opportunity?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to ooMissNurseoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, don't feel guilty. Someone's waiting on that open position you'll create with baited breath, lol! You will give someone a job if they will actually fill the post!Good Luck in your future...
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    Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Fomite.
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    Tips For the Journey

    BostonTerrierLover posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I know I learned most everything about travel nursing from trial and error. I sure wish I had been on Allnurses back then! What quick tips would you give a new travel nurse before his/her first...
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    TRAVEL NURSING 2012

    BostonTerrierLover replied to shjoll's topic in Travel

    Yes, Advice. The two extended stay hotels(ESHs) I have been at, Candlewood, and Homestead both* are wonderful places, wonderful staff, and generally close to your assignment. The negative: They are...
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    Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You had to go and mention scabies, now I'm itching all