BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    Geez...they're dropping like flies!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    Wow, I am amazed at the numbers now. But, in 2003-2004 when I was in School, we did seek out old test questions, and yes they helped tremendously. We still studied, and never really relied 100 percent...
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    Is a $13,000 LPN program worth it?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to lyndseyx3x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only you can answer if it's worth it to YOU, so I will
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    How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Or, theres always the Robin Williams Patch Adams Approach. . . . Dress like an angel, . . . And go over all the names both Slang and Cliche' for Dying like. . . To sell the farm To take the great...
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    How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You could always give them a prescribed PRN
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    Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    BostonTerrierLover replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    (As a nurse, who is a Guy, I hate the term "Male Nurse"), I doubt anyone is going to chase you out with axes, pitchforks, and torches. I have learned to deal with th e cliche questions with Humor. ARE...
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    I need some advice!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to FtrNrs2012's topic in General Nursing

    AND . . . NEVER BE THE TALLEST THING IN AN OPEN AREA WHEN ITS
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    I need some advice!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to FtrNrs2012's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, This is like a flashback. The year I graduated nursing school, we had a series of bad weather moving through, and there was a great deal of water on our campus. It was 3 weeks until...
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    How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    VERY
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    Making RNs Obtain a Baccalaureate Degree?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Chronis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    :yeah:The funny thing is you can get a DNS, Ph.D, or DN and when you work, it's still called
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    What NOT to say during an interview

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

    I would say, "I can go loose weight, but your still
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    Finally decided to quit nursing

    BostonTerrierLover replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Its strange how you pegged year 7, that was my last clinical year. YOUR
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    By the way, did anyone watch "The Pursuit of Happiness" with Will Smith (It was an Assignment from Page 3)!!!! Not a movie critic, but while not the greatest cinematic experience, IT WILL BRIGHTEN...
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    Boston is climbing down off his soap box now to add his favorite tips to the bucket now that he has had his little tantrum. Boston totally understands that everyone is entitled to their own...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    No I won't be needing your health history, I am paid to take care of your friend here in the hospital bed with the tubes, lines,
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    I can't find a job!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to SarahJ08's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Okay, This always worked for me, but it takes a little creativity. Don't be afraid to sell yourself, you are a Vitally Important Educated Person in a TEMPORARILY challenging economy. You said you...
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    They grab that pack of marlboros because you were to busy in the clouds thanking about your personal perfection to do any smoking cessation teaching!!! Lol i never said don't wear dress clothes. I...
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    Assignment, watch the movie "the pursuit of happiness" true
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!!! I may have come off as very harsh in my first post to this thread, but my passion is still the same. We are Nurses when we wake up, when we interview, when we interact, and...
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    Ok, As an ER Coordinator, I have seen a few things off in interviews, but DEAR GOD, who hurt you so? It almost sounds like a vent! I always just feel sorry for the single mom in jeans who would be...
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    Any thoughts on JPS Fort Worth Hospital?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to whit16's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow, I had a totally different experience at John Peter Smith Hospital:loveya: But, in all fairness, I am a Travel Contract RN. I can't believe they turned down a living breathing nurse to work...
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    Parkland vs JPS for ICU training

    BostonTerrierLover replied to mbrason's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked at John Peter Smith in the Emergency Room and the Holding Areas of the ER(through a Travel Nurse Agency) as well as some of the Telemetry floors in the new annex building across Main Street....
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    Problem with another nurse

    BostonTerrierLover replied to brokenroads27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Only two ways to resolve this, 1) Hide in the bushes after her shift ends, and . . . . . . or 2) Do your research and quiz the crap out of her on the flip-side-report!!!!!
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    Wannabe Nurses

    BostonTerrierLover replied to BUTTERFLY63's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, That last line has my ribs hurting from laughing soooo hard, I do hope you find a fufilling job that you do want, LOL! THAT WAS CUTE and BRUTAL
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    Battle Of The RN's: Emergency Room Vs Floor Nurse!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG, those ratios are insane, anything > 7 there is NOOOOOOOO way to provide SAFE nursing care I DON'T CARE WHAT FLOOR OR UNIT YOU ARE ON. I Don't even care if its night shift without discharges...
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    Shift work and pets.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Going to sound crazy, but NickJR channel entertains our Boston while we are both away daily. He loves the way they talk funny and enthusiastic! All the sounds they make are a plus too. Funny...