mwboswell

mwboswell

ER, Trauma, ICU/CCU/NICU, EMS, Transport

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  1. Interview for ER position.

    mwboswell replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in Emergency

    Hmmm sounds like a test question.... 1) Always assume worst case scenario 2) Refer to #1 therefore Toddler = First back, A=Airway; potential airway problem (foreign body, laryngeotracheobronchitis,...

  2. Interview for ER position.

    mwboswell replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in Emergency

    Ok sure, but - then to sign a confidentiality agreement? Something smells Rotten in

  3. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    mwboswell replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    That's a very novel idea! AT one hospital I worked at I even discussed with the Nurse Mgr having the nsg staff change at one time (either before or after) the ER MD's....that way that "flurry" of "all...

  4. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    mwboswell replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Hey GilaRN - I'm not saying backboards are useless, the point of the graph if you looked at is, is that we are using them for the wrong reasons! As well the point of the graph/chart was that the...

  5. Interview for ER position.

    mwboswell replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in Emergency

    Okay, you got me interested! Without "telling me the questions they asked", can you state the subject/topic????? I can't see what questions they would ask and how that would be so "secure"? Question:...

  6. A Quick Question Please!

    mwboswell replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    In my grad program, we only had to "prepare" an article for submission. The faculty would review it, and if they felt it was worthy, they (the one's who had prior publishing clout) would "co-submit"...

  7. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    mwboswell replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Larry - no problem on the "mistaken identity". RE: the blood cx thing, yep it's a sacred cow - kind of like the backboards....!!!! PS: Check THIS out: The REAL reason for

  8. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    mwboswell replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Whoa, there hoss'... I don't have a problem at all, I'm out of the loop on this one. I work ED not ICU.... PS: On the Blood Culture thing - You say "Standard of Care" and it is probably your hospital...

  9. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    mwboswell replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    ...quite a rant here.

  10. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    mwboswell replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    A few of you have mentioned the difference between the ED report and an ICU report...well here's an example: next time your ED Attending MD calls the medicine service for an admission consult; listen...

  11. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    mwboswell replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    I'm gonna share something cool with you guys on this topic.... About 9-10 years ago I worked in the ED in a small community hospital (8 ED beds, 30 Med-surg beds, 7 "ICU" beds).... After 11pm at nite...

  12. CEN study advise

    mwboswell replied to TraciRN's topic in Emergency

    I've recently started a blog and on it I'm posting CEN review "articles"....

  13. ENA shipping charges

    mwboswell replied to northshore08's topic in Emergency

    Sheesh, $29.50, I'd expect that book OVERNIGHT 7am

  14. CEN study advise

    mwboswell replied to TraciRN's topic in Emergency

    CONGRATULATIONS on Joining! You have joined a BROTHERHOOD (er uh, mostly a WOMAN-HOOD!) of ED Nurses. We share the same passions, trials, successes, joys and frustrations TOGETHER! Also you have now...

  15. CEN study advise

    mwboswell replied to TraciRN's topic in Emergency

    This is good! You did what you were supposed to do: you did a broad overview, you surveyed the methods of testing then you focused on the areas you were weak on and brushed them up. You also...

  16. TNCC or not

    mwboswell replied to anniemm's topic in Emergency

    You are absolutely correct. A good/bad instructor can make a big difference in the whole educational experience. I hope you filled out your evaluation form to reflect your feelings on this - the...

  17. TNCC or not

    mwboswell replied to anniemm's topic in Emergency

    To clarify, ANYONE can take TNCC -however ONLY RNs can take the skills and written tests and receive CEU's. Anyone can "audit" the class for their "personal

  18. My daughter's experience today in a Phoenix Emergency Room

    mwboswell replied to PeaceonearthRN's topic in Emergency

    Okay, I've read through the posts and the OP's text and here's my take. What is being described is NOT unique to any particular area or region. It happens all over. Is it the way business is done on a...

  19. CEN review

    mwboswell posted a topic in Emergency

    Anyone interested in getting LIVE 2-day CEN review class set up at their home facility? Think you could round up at least 4 others to attend

  20. CEN review

    mwboswell replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    I'm looking for hospitals/facilities to sponsor CEN review classes at their facility for the 2009 year...If interested please let me know.

  21. Suture to laceration

    mwboswell replied to Lacie's topic in Emergency

    I wouldn't really call it "evidence" but more general guidelines. But I would say there is no "hard" rule that is arbitrarily applied. It should be on a case-by-case basis and individualized based on...

  22. What about my pain!?

    mwboswell replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    Why make them wait if there's space? I say get em in, get em out. Puts me faster to 4 or 5 am when it dies down and I can put my feet up!!! "Moving the

  23. Suture to laceration

    mwboswell replied to Lacie's topic in Emergency

    NO - don't wait. If they said "follow up" in 'x' days - DO IT! The provider's liability becomes minimal when the patient doesn't follow instructions. If you had a claim against the original provider...

  24. Patient Rights?

    mwboswell replied to HCINEPT's topic in Emergency

    going back to the very ORIGINAL post in this thread.... I believe this is a sign of "the times" in how people expect the EMERGENCY department to be a 24/7 "clinic" for them. Obviously this person...

  25. new Army Nurse going Landstuhl, Germany

    mwboswell replied to Pink-Rated's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats on teh assignemnt! I'm not active duty, but I was a military brat and we lived on Landstuhl from 1983-1985. Obviously my time frame reference is a bit off, but I can comment on some of the...