BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    Dear British "Hoaxed" Nurse:

    BostonTerrierLover posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dearest British "Hoaxed" Nurse (Nurse Saldanha): As an American Nurse I know our scope may be different, but we are both "nurses" none-the-less. There is more that is in-common, than is different....
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I bet they were thankful when his "Oxy" was due,
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

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

    @GrnTea, I would cry at my grammatical failures, but I'm already in an emotional drought, I love you all, and hope you meet your hiring needs! I'm off to remedial English training secondary to...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I think only a couple "came down hard," and their certainly entitled to their opinion. I think BrandonLPN is the wrong target, as I know this is widespread in LTC if you truly want them to...
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    First Nursing Pay

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck!! I have been in the game 10 years, and still have "holy" Fruit of the
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Lastly, on my fear of one day entering long term care: this is the exact reason I don't worry about my cholesterol or heart health, Lol. I would much rather go in the night warm in my bed, or "like...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    @Jean Marie, I just wanted you to know I read your link story aloud to my unit, and now I am stuffy headed from laughing until I cried- and I think one peed herself. We all suffer from being human-...
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    8 fired (3 Nurses) for refusing flu shot.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree about the minor issues, but for me when you have ANY issue that is added new: that to fail to be compliant will end your position, I think is an abuse of power. I don't even think her...
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    nurse coming to work drunk

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

    Oh, if you just knew, remember there are MANY small town hospitals in rural areas, and I have left a Tribal Hospital that was the scariest place I've ever
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    nurse coming to work drunk

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

    FYI, "Drunk" or Acute ETOH Intoxication is a Medical Diagnosis here. Be careful with that because practicing medicine is frowned on as well. I always chart the symptoms I see in any impaired ER...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    God I'm so sorry that LTC can be so understaffed for what you need. No, I would be the last one you'd want advice from, I haven't been in LTC since Nursing School. I have always been a fan of your...
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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I am just speechless, I mean, the threads secondary to "Customer Driven" care vs. Holistic Patient Care are terrifying!!! We are headed for a cliff. Their going to change the ABC's of Nursing...
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    Was reprimanded and told to resign. Advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    I agree!! You worked too hard to get where you are to be treated like a bad waitress!!I think you will be so happy once you find a better fit, and put that place behind
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    this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

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

    I was at a hospital (small critical access facility) that I was required to back up the ER which had 1 RN, and either an LPN or ER Tech. There may be more to the story, but I hated that set-up...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I had to add this, and warning- it's gross!! This very small hospital I got a travel assignment to had this incredibly small bathroom that connected directly to the nursing station. This nurse on...
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    Was reprimanded and told to resign. Advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    That's a GOOD thing, and I totally believe your story. I just don't want you railroaded, however it sounds like that place may not be a healthy work environment anyway. I personally would at least...
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    8 fired (3 Nurses) for refusing flu shot.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It just angers me that Corporations and other employers now have about equal impact on our personal life as our US Government. That WAS a personal choice, and if we ignore her RIGHT to refuse, aren't...
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    Was reprimanded and told to resign. Advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sign anything and speak with an attorney. Nothing may happen, and you go on to another better job, but the best advice you can get here that is within the Forums Terms of Service is to seek...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    A 5 foot 4 inch RN female who always headed straight for active family altercations while my 6 foot 4 inch self went into the ER Office for a Security or Deputy call,... I don't make enough to go...
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

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

    Ironic:) (support post errors) I wrote most of my friend's resumes for them, along with several others who got wind I could compose them well. I doubt your even getting "that" person's work. I agree...
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    First Nursing Pay

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    Since I already luckily got a little sign-on money, I used my first check to furnish our new naked apartment so that we could move into it. We were Newlyweds then, and thought we had the world by the...
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

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

    No problem there, your certainly entitled to your opinion. I want a strong team, not necessarily strong "resume writers." I wish your team the best as it's the patient that matters, not our ego....
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

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

    Perfection is a virtue, I find that no one has reached that mark, certainly not me. But, I aim high!!! I know that most applicants are desperate for a ANY position, and I am a little less judgmental...
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    How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree, the word "old" is outdated, and it is relative. I know this to be the case as a 69 year old worked circles around me, and looked 45. She was a sweet spirit, and it would break her heart to...
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    blood transfusion

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nextdoorguy's topic in General Nursing

    SWEET!!!:) (I didn't even prepare a