Boston-RN RN

Boston-RN is a RN and specializes in LTAC, Telemetry, Thoracic Surgery, ED.

Latest Activity

1. Bayfront vs. Lakeland vs. Brandon

   Boston-RN replied to cashlock's topic in Florida

   I did a travel assignment at Bayfront and LOVED it

2. ACLS and PALS classes in Boston?

   Boston-RN replied to sully75's topic in Massachusetts

   Hello, I HIGHLY recommend CPR world in Canton. The instructor is amazing and you do not need the study material ahead of time. She goes over everything in great detail and doesn't try and trick anyone. I took PALS and ACLS on separate visits and both...

3. Anyone ever seen a 17.2 for an INR

   Boston-RN replied to LVN2beRN's topic in General Nursing

   11.7 on a headbleed with a shift but we saved her.....26 (lab couldn't go any higher) on a tylenol OD that did not survive

4. TNCC...whose been through it, what did you learn?

   Boston-RN replied to Noimanurse's topic in Emergency

   I agree with the above posters. It's a great way to learn a systematic approach to assessing your trauma patients. It's good if you've already had a small taste of caring for trauma pts and its a great credential if you work ER.

5. Florida RN license by endorsement

   Boston-RN replied to Peluchina's topic in Florida

   Hello, I am an RN in Boston, MA. I just sent my ppwk down with the application filled out to the letter, a copy of the Nursys verification, copy of the medication error CEU and 2 copies of the fingerprints along with the $223 fee, sent is certified. ...

6. Need shoes for plantar fasciitis

   Boston-RN replied to leonurse's topic in Uniform/Gear

   danskos are supposed to be good for plantar faciitis, I lost my danskos a couple months ago and my feet are KILLING me....have a new pair being delivered tomorrow. Give them a whirl.....expensive but worth it

7. Agency nurses how do you do it?

   Boston-RN replied to NoeIssa's topic in Agency

   I agree with the above....I started my first per diem as agency....the only slack I got was from other per diems because they were afraid I was going to "steal the better per diem shifts" I always make a point of introducing myself to whomever is th...

8. So, I have to be a bad nurse to be a good nurse?

   Boston-RN replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric

   this is the key reason that I only spent 2 months in LTC...as a new nurse you can always talk to your nurse manager/ADON and as the legit question of "how do I get this all done (correctly) in 8 hrs" if you hear that you need better time management a...

9. Do you know how to find all the pulses?

   Boston-RN replied to queenjulie's topic in Student Assist

   agree with other posters......identifying and palpating pulses is very important....don't be afraid to keep looking even if the pt thinks your crazy....don't be afraid to use the doppler/steth

10. Dealing With Animosity

    Boston-RN replied to Tait's topic in Post Graduate

    I agree with the others....if your co-workers are not supportive then they remain co-workers and not friends. Share your successes with those that appreciate them and can share them with you. I know sometimes that is discouraging but it's better fo...

11. blood exposure from hiv patient

    Boston-RN replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    I know you had a scratch that was bleeding but what blood or bodily fluids of THEIRS came in contact with your open wounds? If they were not bleeding and it was only your blood then in my facility it would not even be considered an exposure. If th...

12. Rules of the Dr.office

    Boston-RN replied to prowlingMA's topic in Ambulatory

    yup....and all those pts end up in the ED anyway....

13. Does your phlebotomist ask you to draw blood from a PICC line for them?

    Boston-RN replied to koinurse's topic in Geriatric

    Sorry....going to have to agree with all the others. The PICC line is there for access both giving and drawing. One of the perceived benefits to the patients is a decrease in lab sticks....even though it's more time for you it's less discomfort to ...

14. Calling all New Grad NPs in Boston!

    Boston-RN replied to RockFish71's topic in Massachusetts

    I have heard as a new NP in non-acute it is roughly the same pay as an experienced speciality RN. One of the RN's that works w/me in the ED works mostly as an RN because of the pay. I think in acute care it's higher pay (worse shifts)

15. Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston-RN replied to smille33's topic in Massachusetts

    Hello, I also work at BIDMC. Make sure you let the HR/rec know that you're looking at all tele / RN opportunities so you can cast your net wide. Otherwise you can apply to the float pool and get a taste of all the different floors. We are full fu...