BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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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

    If you have time to play wardwide-hide-and-go-seek, Lol(where I work). But then, that is if their on the ward somewhere(or didn't get pulled at beginning of shift). Maybe a Nurse Advocate would be...
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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

    So we have just figured out the advocates/Customer Service Reps are not best fitted for the hospital environment, and that they create confusion and cause distraction on the wards. Most of the time,...
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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

    Remember the days we got scolded for "Spoiling" a patient or family member? Hahaha:) Now I'm waiting for a poster to critique the attitude here, I've got my Medcart's wheel brakes "off," and ready to...
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    am i cut out?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Amyrick42's topic in Nursing Career

    Grab a copy of your high school transcripts, and set down with a Nursing School Advisor at your preferred school or local college, math ability is relative-and can be learned. You'll then have a...
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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 had a patient advocate come up to me in a hospital that had a coffee machine up and ready in the hallway of a Telemetry-Medical/Surgical Unit, and say,... "The husband in room (whatever) requested a...
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    First CNA job ever and it's Hopsice.... Any Advice??

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Melissa1986's topic in Nursing Career

    Be yourself, let them know you are anxious or nervous- but desire to give their loved one the best care you would want for your family member. Ask them if they have any special requests. Get them...
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    Nursing Student taking drug?and stealing!

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

    Plus, your use of "crackhead" to describe a co-worker with a possible fatal addiction is disheartening- especially coming from an alleged caregiver. Addiction is a chronic progressive disease in...
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    Weather

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

    Too funny Fiona!!! No, here it gets up to 75 degrees even if it was 18 last night, wouldn't work- but that's a good
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    Weather

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

    I know Lisa, I'm waiting on the mayhem here in Mississippi, there's a whole generation who hasn't driven on ice here! No real ice storm in over 10-12 years, just snow. That said, I would bite the...
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    homosexual patients

    BostonTerrierLover replied to miray19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, thanks guys for sharing a huge part of history. I didn't ever think of how it must have been in hospitals, during the 80's AIDs Period. I will value that tidbit about the New York Hospitals. I...
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    Weather

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

    Y'all are what I call "Real" women "Down South." Nothing cuter and TOUGHER! Than a woman and her 4x4!!! We worried about a nurse being late after we called and her husband said, "She left an hour...
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    First cpr experience

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Lpn1226's topic in General Nursing

    That came across crabbier than I meant, that's just an important issue I run into too much!! Know your patient as much as possible, you'll never regret that- that's a
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    First cpr experience

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Lpn1226's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and please KNOW the code status of your patient. If it's ambiguous at report- find out as a priority. Nothing makes me angrier than to respond to a Code Blue than to a DNR that the Nurse...
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    Weather

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

    Let me break the ice(pun) with a funny story about a dumb Norwegian-Mississippian(me) who should have known better. One morning in Fairbanks, AK it was -36 degrees(coldest I had seen growing up in...
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    First cpr experience

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Lpn1226's topic in General Nursing

    I would just urge you to dig in on a code, and get in on the thick of it. Anyone doing compressions could use a break just 2-3 minutes in, and will rarely say "no." You'll find your stride, and...
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    what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    A stomach
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    Weather

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

    A "Tow Band" is when weather conditions are such that non-essential travel should be haulted, and wrecker trucks are unofficially asked not to go out in the conditions. I'm sure they vary place to...
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    Wal-Mart Walk-in Clinic

    BostonTerrierLover replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Where can I find one of these "Medical Assistants?" -just
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    Who actually likes nursing??

    BostonTerrierLover replied to mmcnabb3's topic in General Nursing

    I third that, I didn't minor in Hospitality:)!!! I am perfectly fine with cleaning a rear end, but don't make me kiss
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    Giving the license up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, don't think I don't respect your position- I do. I just have LESS guts, and I had a wife without an income to support- behind you either
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    Giving the license up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm late, as normal. I totally understand being between a rock and hard spot. During my unemployed time(from nursing) spent stocking shelves at minimum wage, I thought I couldn't afford an attorney,...
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    What certifications do you have?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking about introducing a 24 hour Marriage certificate. That would take care of a lot of problems! CRNP-NP(FNP)/MPH, and still practice as a CEN, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and I am a D.Miss (Doctor of...
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    How is the floor/hospital census lately?

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

    Weird!...6 Influenzas 5 N/V/D Dehydrations, 4 R/O CVAs, 3 MVAs, 2 CPs, 1 OD and an infected tattoo of a Partidge in a Pear Tree awaiting Hep Screen now. ED Census: currently 12 with 5 waiting on a...
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    never been screamed at like this before :(

    BostonTerrierLover replied to mmc51264's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sooooo sorry, we are fresh out of Demerol, how bout' some Tylenol and a back rub- and you can practice imagery that your on a tropical island basking in the sun drinking from a pineapple with the...
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    Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I am going to be late to my own funeral (shaking head