mwboswell

mwboswell

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

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  1. I hate it!!!

    mwboswell replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    Hey, if anyone wants, for 5$, I can give you information on a 100% effective way to prevent unwanted pregnancies. It will even prevent spread of infections too!!

  2. IV size

    mwboswell replied to danger's topic in Emergency

    ... "Anyone" huh - where's our pt advocacy for saving some of that radiation????? Have we gotten that lax in not being able to "rule out" some people without the gift of radiation????

  3. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

    mwboswell replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

    I believe during ANY intimate procedure (anything covering the "bathing suit" area) that regardless of the pt's gender, the practitioner doing the procedure should have an opposite gender chaperone...

  4. I hate it!!!

    mwboswell replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    I LOVE your analogy!!!

  5. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    mwboswell replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Here's a good one... next time you're about to push 2mg of Dilaudid IV - confer with your ER attending and ask if you can mix it in a 50 cc bag of NS and run it in over 30-60 minute (on a pump with a...

  6. Emergency Nurses Week

    mwboswell replied to impress0508's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, but in Florida you don't have to pay state income tax! Go see how your salary compares...go to salary.com and you'll see why when you only make 50,000/year in Florida, that is the same as...

  7. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    mwboswell replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Well those people probably wouldn't even be working - I mean heck, why work when you can legally stay home and get f****ing high all day long, oh, AND go on some liberal/socialistic program like...

  8. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    mwboswell replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Although one would think this "solution" sounds logical, in practice it won't fly. Sounds like another Left/Liberal/Democrat "social" solution to a problem... This would work pretty well if you wanted...

  9. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    mwboswell replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    No, I really don't think that is a plausible answer. I think that's just a "band aid" to the

  10. I hate it!!!

    mwboswell replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    Ditto here. We include a few other patient types also; those with "frequent flyer" visits. I'ts not perfect, but it's a small step in the right direction, and it's nice to see admin and management...

  11. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    mwboswell replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    TO: NREMT-PRN.... Kudos! I like your style. That's kind of my "Life Mantra" - to not stress or worry about those things which I cannot change or influence; today...at this time. However, I do continue...

  12. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    mwboswell replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    I feel your "pain". Here's some of the ways I deal with it... 1) I get to go home to a decent house/family after my shift 2) I only take a couple of prescription meds, which actually help me live...

  13. Question for ER moms

    mwboswell replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Absolutely! It's not a "condition" or "disease" - there's nothing "wrong" with being pregnant. Mom's have been pregnant and doing normal activities for MILLIONS of years including hunting, working...

  14. Question for ER moms

    mwboswell replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    I agree with what the others have said so far. 1) It's your personal business; unless you and your health care provider determine that "advance" notice needs to be given -and- 2) That the ER isn't...

  15. Emergency Nurses Week

    mwboswell replied to impress0508's topic in Emergency

    Although it sounds good, sound research doesn't actually support raises as increasing satisfaction or retention. Money is important, but on many surveys money comes behind things like a safe...

  16. Rushville, IN Helicopter Crash

    mwboswell replied to sjt9721's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Another sad day 2008 will be 2/3 over at midnight tonight. Thus far, 20 dead and 8 injured in 12 medical helicopter crashes this year. When will the carnage stop? Every time you call one...

  17. Emergency Nurses Week

    mwboswell replied to impress0508's topic in Emergency

    2 years ago I got a bunch of the Informed ER/Critical Care Pocket Guides and we raffled off 20-30 of them. For each ER Doc that put 25$ in, another book was added to the pile. The profits went to...

  18. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    mwboswell replied to NicNac's topic in Emergency

    I hear your point, well said. And that being said, then the way for "us" to lead is to GET INVOLVED through your professional associations! Or State Organizations. I have slowly worked my way "up"...

  19. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    mwboswell replied to NicNac's topic in Emergency

    Dear NicNac, this is EXACTLY what I did. I had been an ER Staff RN for a few years and was continuing on into grad school for my MSN-NP. I KNEW that I wanted to work ER as an NP when done, and I...

  20. Tncc

    mwboswell replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    I agree with mandasueRN, I'm a TNCC instructor also and I find the biggest thing is lack of preparation. If you have a GOOD course director, they will NOT be letting students register/sign up for...

  21. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    mwboswell replied to NicNac's topic in Emergency

    What state board of nursing are issuing specialty certifications??? I thought the state just issued a "license" to practice.

  22. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    mwboswell replied to NicNac's topic in Emergency

    I wouldn't use your comment above as a true definition. ANY RN from any work setting is eligible to become CEN. Likewise ANY RN can sit for the Flight Nurse exam. I'm sure there are other specialities...

  23. MD/NP in triage?

    mwboswell replied to Dixielee's topic in Emergency

    You say you know of some in your area, can you give some contact names for me, I'd like to speak with them

  24. Largest U.S. emergency depts.

    mwboswell replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    One thing to keep in mind is to make sure you are comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges. There are 3 numbers as far as bed size goes to tell you your capacity. 1) "Normal" operational...

  25. TNCC renewal the same as a new provider?

    mwboswell replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    We are currently in the 6th edition of TNCC as of May this year. There was a renewal version for the most recent edition. It was a one day class which incorporated the "meat and potatoes" of the two...