BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    Whats your record??

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious:) That must be genetic, my father can't do it, and he gets so frustrated trying to shape his hand,
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    What is one to do feeling like this?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    ...10 years, but I can understand why some nurses hate it:) This is the first time in my life to work days, and it's whooping this night owl really
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    Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Oh No,...Not Again!...Could I get a Nurse that isn't on the Naughty
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    What is one to do feeling like this?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am totally behind Joanna's post- it's temporary. Don't look at it with the "this is my life now" glasses. This is a phase giving you invaluable experience to get that job or position you want. I...
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    Giving the license up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think everyone should watch "Patch Adams" at least once a year. For what we face on a daily basis- it has sooooo much therapy in it. It would be my model for healthcare delivery. It also shows...
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    Do you like your long commute?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I suggest some good tunes on an iPod, a FM transmitter, then you can play songs, podcasts, and... You can even use iPod/iPhone to look up Allnurses.com to see what your buddies are up to(that is a...
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    Coprophagia And Scatolia In Demented Elderly Residents

    BostonTerrierLover replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nasal Crustaceans!! So,... I'm guessing "Nasal Crustaphagia" :) yummmm!! (gonna go boil my mouth out
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    Whats your record??

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    I had Klingnons in my ED last week, the strange thing was only the little elderly lady who didn't look like a "Trekky" was seeing them. She said they were the "utmost gentlemen and the best company...
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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    To me it just screams: Please Don't Sue Us, or Talk Negatively about Your Stay... What's really SICK is the dissection of this idea. That society trusts the nurse- not the Corporation. They are...
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    So Offended!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to SweetBeliever's topic in General Nursing

    To comfort you from my posts- I WAS once a seeker so-to-speak, I'm a recovered opioid addict of 5 years, and a FNP. It was probably the second of my posts(a non-seeking reason), but now you...
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    So Offended!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to SweetBeliever's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, you are the first manager of your care. In the future, ask. If your not a seeker, you have nothing to fear. Those kind of decisions are made to KEEP you from becoming a seeker as well. Also,...
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    So Offended!

    BostonTerrierLover replied to SweetBeliever's topic in General Nursing

    The only way you will know for sure is to speak with your surgeon. Those medications do not have to be diluted necessarily unless ordered that way. The only thing I know is some Physicians use a...
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    What just happened??

    BostonTerrierLover replied to ChrissySnowRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I hope this works out for you, at least the excuse does sound legit, even if disorganized. I know how hard it is for New Grads out there right now! I hope this is just a minor speed bump on a long...
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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to have so many posts here, but it just dawned on me that this is like my mother standing there at discharge saying,"Now what do you say?"(with that look of "if you don't know what to say- you...
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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Altered Thought Process R/T Customer Driven Healthcare AEB Stupid Priorities by Administration that defy logic. Now if I knew how to finish this care plan we could change the world!!!!:) My ex-wife...
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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I will admit,... There are some patients and family members I do want to thank for
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    BostonTerrierLover replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    While a fully support the twelve steps and AA/NA, it didn't work for me either- I think it has to do with a HCP mental block. It seems to be shared by many. The programs are free, and they've saved...
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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't go to school 4 years to write petty cards as a requirement. If you like the idea, by all means, chunk off a med administration, omit a treatment,or double checking your orders- I'll pass....
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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    The profession needs a "Reformation," where people realize we're not nuns, saints, or ego builders- we are here to save your butt(and wipe it
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    The math doesn't add up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    ...do we get to hand out Chocolate Mints with the Hospital Logo too?:) @wooh, at least they got people too stop calling them "stewardess!" Maybe there's a shot we can go from "Hey you," "you there,"...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    BostonTerrierLover replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You'll like the all healthcare provider meetings, I just have to drive way to far to reach one. In the beginning, I tried to make one a week, but now I just go to the AA here in town to be brow...
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    Giving the license up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hope:) We get one chance here! And every religion and every faith is after the same thing- peace, joy, and love! I believe you all deserve that, and overwhelmingly! Never stop pursuit of it:)...
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    Giving the license up

    BostonTerrierLover replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh yeah and Catfish!!! I was born in Norway, Lol! An Air Force Brat. Father from Central Mississippi hours from no where, lol. Cow pastures and hay bails. Mom from Hardanger, Norway. I grew up in...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    BostonTerrierLover replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I nodded off at my meeting tonight because the guy talking talked like 39 minutes in this monotone voice, and I haven't slept right in days! I know half of them thought- Bos is back on the crap:( I...