BostonTerrierLover BSN, RN

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    What can I do to these scrub stains? Help Me!!!!

    BostonTerrierLover posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Omg, My first HELP ME!!!! Post. My wife is gone to visit her sister in NC, while I stay here and toil on this assignment. She is Sooooooooo Amazing at getting out stains from my scrubs. I realize...
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    Approaching Addiction in Nursing

    BostonTerrierLover posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Addiction and Chemical Abuse has to be one of the most misunderstood, mis-informed, and most untreated disease process in the world. It saddens me to no end the plight of the addict in healthcare....
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    Where is the Respiratory Therapist?

    BostonTerrierLover posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have the utmost respect for Respiratory Therapy, even at my current "contracted" facility. Most of them are right on target- and IF they have trouble making it on time for a treatment, or show up a...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

    BostonTerrierLover posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since the economy went downhill and facilities started hiring seasoned nurses returning from retirement, and housewife nurses that had a husband layed off, etc. the fight for your desired position has...
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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    BostonTerrierLover posted a topic in Emergency

    "Well the last time the doctor gave me these pink oval pills with watson stamped on them, what was the name. . .? (waiting on you to say . . Oh Lorcet, I'll get the script now:jester:!) "Or, . ....
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    You might be a night shifter if...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I've slapped my face, got out and walked, let window down, chewed gum, and tapped in sync w/music- all while intermittent dosing. But that was mainly getting used to day shift- where I am...
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    You might be a night shifter if...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Your "For Sale" ads say, "Call during Unreasonable hours.":) On your off days, you wonder: "Why are my pets sleeping all day long?" You would rather be beaten than go to Wal*mart during peak hours,...
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    rant

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

    My wife hated my night shifting, and finally put her foot down. Now my sleep doesn't get interrupted as much
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    Will going to school for nursing fly by? Tips for nursing student

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For me, the 2 years of ADN school felt like it took 10 years off my life! I can't believe I feel that way when I always wished I had more time to come up with fee money, or more time to study, finish...
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    I have ALOT of of questions somone help me

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kind of reading between the questions I came up with a hypothesis that you might be wondering "Is it worth it to go to Nursing School with all the challenges involved, and graduate successfully only...
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    I don't like nursing school :( will I hate nursing?

    BostonTerrierLover replied to Lucidity's topic in Nursing Career

    I love my nursing career, and even days I dread coming to work, I'm fine after I get there- and usually have a mixed bag of enjoyment, reward, and some worries that were no where as big as what I...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    We had an 87 yr old MD who sometimes worked ER. He was very distinguished and had taught Cardiology at UNC Chapel Hill and Duke. It was nothing in the old days for home visits with leather bag in...
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    You might be a night shifter if...

    BostonTerrierLover replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    The Sonic carhop bringing your breakfast has to knock on your window,....to wake you
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    disclosing past addiction during interview

    BostonTerrierLover replied to lexi90820's topic in Addictions

    I agree, there is enough grief and pain in one lifetime to prevent the invitation of anymore- if you've been sober without any relapse issues for greater than 5 years and they don't know it, that's a...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    BostonTerrierLover replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I got a "Domestic Violence to Posterior Head," which turned out to be bald spot where no head trauma occurred(besides the hair coming out), via EMS. It is rare that fast track and out side was...
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    is your efficiency misinterpreted as lazy ?

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

    I really don't care if they thought I was lazy when I worked that floor in the small hospital where I backed up ER. Many times I would come back to the floor and they'd tell me things my patients...
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    is your efficiency misinterpreted as lazy ?

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

    Yeah, this has soooo much to do with individual personalities. I remember one RN who was always running, complaining, and whiney. I gave her the benefit of the doubt. I really thought she might be...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

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

    Well, let's see,.... I apologized for the grammar and spelling on the main thread, the first following post, and again right above your post. But, I guess thanks for being observant to some
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

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

    Thanks, I certainly can't take all the credit, these came from many other hiring friends and associates. They came over my 10 years, and being nervous facing and preparing to face the beast of a fight...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

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

    I know really? We didn't take the first psychic course either,
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

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

    Yes, there is no doubt the market is depressing in some areas for New Grads. Some Areas it's much higher than your example. I recently posted an RN position, and got 103 online applications, and 211...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

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

    Yes, I personally thank students going out of their way to know the Unit Managers of their clinical rotations sure doesn't hurt either. It sure gives you a network as well as they are constantly in...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

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

    The main thing is some of the larger medical centers use a "scoring system" during your interview. I use the applicants Resume and Cover Letter as well to check off the most "Care Points" I can. Some...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

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

    Congratulations First!! Proud Nurse!!! Yes, I would always say a humorous note (Professional and Timely), is always important. It can also show that you are a great improvisor, and can break the ice...
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    Cost of BSN

    BostonTerrierLover replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm sorry, I thought our buddies at Med School were the only guys toting that kind of debt. I knew the Ivy's were high $$$, but for real!!! If I am paying nearly $1,300 a month for a $130K tuition...