BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

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

    Maybe I am just bold, but I would say after report,... "I feel I might not be meeting your expectations in my progress, and I am completely open to criticism- and desire to be a good and competent...
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    Wal-Mart Walk-in Clinic

    BostonTerrierLover replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Just wait, there could be a specialist consultation- but, technically your right:)
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    blood transfusion

    BostonTerrierLover replied to nextdoorguy's topic in General Nursing

    When it is ordered!!!! What do I
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    Wal-Mart Walk-in Clinic

    BostonTerrierLover replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    What can't you get at Wal*mart now? That's an honest
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    How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

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

    I love the saying,... "Know your role, and shut your hole!" (Kept me out of untold troubles with many opinionated more seasoned peers- most of which were of wonderful support, but for the rest, I...
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    How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

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

    In my first year of Nursing, there was 64 years of Nursing Experience on the floor(3 Nurses, including me:)). I cherished their skill, grace, communication ability, and mastery of the science and...
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    Giving the license up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hope Virginia answers every prayer for your ventures into Mental Health. It is kind of wild our Nation's capital lies against Virginia's borders. I remember a saying that God wants you to bloom...
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    Circumcision and Pain?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @Sucrose Answers- Thanks
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    Which States/Cities/Hospitals are Easier for a New Grad to get a Job?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Erica2012's topic in Nursing Career

    Gulf Coast Areas after all the hurricane displacements, (except FL), but housing is a nightmare. I bought my condo before it was
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    Circumcision and Pain?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What in the world was the reasoning behind the sugar water or sucrose? (Giving it to the infants orally during
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    Weather

    BostonTerrierLover replied to sbergmann17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wish someone had told me this, when we arrived to Fairbanks back in 05'- the agency rented me a Ford Explorer 2WD, that they almost got back in several pieces, until a friend introduced snow
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    Weather

    BostonTerrierLover replied to sbergmann17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for helping a dunce Mississippi Nurse:) My first experience with them was renting some to cross the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to get to Mom and Dad's for Christmas. I was thinking...
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    Giving alcohol to a resident

    BostonTerrierLover replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just hope I have a child as
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    Nursing Student taking drug?and stealing!

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

    I give up, experience is the best teacher:) -Recovered "Addict"
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    Help ! Is there life after (Warning with Stipulations )

    BostonTerrierLover replied to chickennoodelsole's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursel56 is right-on with her advice. An RN who was retaliated against in a Tyler, TX hospital was just cleared in the News!! She applauded the AANA on CBS News here after the Appeal cleared her...
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    Advice/opinions needed

    BostonTerrierLover replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good Luck!!!! Once you finish the ADN or whatever level you start your RN- funding your education will be easier as soon as you find and start an RN salaried position. Take your time and enjoy the...
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    Kudos for working the holidays!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to RockinChick66's topic in General Nursing

    Laughter is the best
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    Weather

    BostonTerrierLover replied to sbergmann17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why in the world do some areas outlaw snow chains? By the way, there are tooooooo many critters here to leave out food. I had a gorgeous long haired Calico adopt Tag and Me, but I never know what's...
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    Kudos for working the holidays!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to RockinChick66's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your heartwarming graceful kind words!!!:) I love the atmosphere of the ED during holidays! We had an MD on Christmas that loves to grill, so with Tornado Warning after Severe Thunderstorm...
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    Nursing Student taking drug?and stealing!

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

    I was going to add to the advice given to the OP, that the Nursing Staff who I have seen get busted on a Urine Drug Screen(Usually aimed at someone who ends up negative), are never the ones you would...
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    Advice/opinions needed

    BostonTerrierLover replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow! It makes me angry that their are nurses who can't afford to further their education on demand. When I got my ADN in 2004, my tuition was $500 per semester:) I would have never been...
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    Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like your Avatar! Yup, we'd get along. Nightshift definitely gives me way to much time to think sometimes!@Joanna-I didn't realize you were a Canadian
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    What are you good at?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am good at assessment, emergency interventions, and I would like to think I'm a competent Code Team Nurse. I love the Code. It's not the "Adrenaline Rush" of it. It's the organized chaos of every...
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    How is the floor/hospital census lately?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Bad News, After mixing Liquor with House Hopping, St. Nick is in "Guarded Condition!" I admitted Santa last night in full garb(fake beard:(), and even a elf(significant other). Seems he thought it...
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    First CNA job ever and it's Hopsice.... Any Advice??

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Melissa1986's topic in Nursing Career

    Awesome! Merry Christmas! I hope it's a great first assignment, and you have many more rewarding ones to follow....again.....congrats on your achievement! Welcome to the rat race:) Don't feel bad...