mwboswell

mwboswell

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

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  1. ENA Convention

    mwboswell replied to SweetsMcnursey's topic in Emergency

    Yep, I'll be there! I'm bringing some "freebie" "giveaways" for people. I'm gonna post here during the "convention" how people can find me to get some free

  2. ENA Convention

    mwboswell replied to SweetsMcnursey's topic in Emergency

    You gave me a quick laugh when you typed "convention"...hahahah! Just seemed odd that's all; not diss-ing you or

  3. New CEN Exam

    mwboswell replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Emergency

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Sounds like you had a pretty good study plan...specifically doing the practice exams! 70 questions in 1.5 hours is pretty much right on par. Sound exam writing allows approximately...

  4. Has anyone attended a CEN prep course.

    mwboswell replied to Boonietunes's topic in Emergency

    For the most part, all CEN review classes are similar. They will all cover pretty much the broad spectrum of exam content in a concise 2 day format. No course is going to promise to teach you...

  5. Has anyone attended a CEN prep course.

    mwboswell replied to Boonietunes's topic in Emergency

    I think it's a pretty good

  6. Anything I can do in school to maximize ER hiring after graduation?

    mwboswell replied to ERGirl83's topic in Emergency

    Bottom line - the best way for a new grad to get a job is to get some nursing experience first. Take a med-surg job for a year. 1) you'll be employed and making $ 2) in 1 year you'll have 1 more...

  7. Should I Maintain EMT-B with new RN?

    mwboswell replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in Emergency

    Just saw this thread and am going to post reply to a couple of points. To keep the EMT credential: HECK YES! You NEVER know what may come down the road or if you ever decide to progress to EMT-P...

  8. New CEN Exam

    mwboswell replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Emergency

    In casual "off the record" conversation with some of the BCEN staff, I've heard that they are having a hard time filling those web review classes due to scheduling issues trying to get RNs to work...

  9. Anything I can do in school to maximize ER hiring after graduation?

    mwboswell replied to ERGirl83's topic in Emergency

    DollBabyKG.... I can only speak for my region (the southeast) and a few anecdotes from other parts of the country that I've heard from other RN's while i've been travelling/teaching..... It looks like...

  10. New CEN Exam

    mwboswell replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Emergency

    Hahah! I "THINK" I know who that 'dude' is! By the way CONGRATULATIONS! Did you get your CEN gifts in the mail

  11. New CEN Exam

    mwboswell replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Emergency

    If you can send me your score report (you can black out any personal information) I can look it over and do an analysis and help formulate a personal study plan to maximize your efforts and increase...

  12. New CEN Exam

    mwboswell replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Emergency

    Footballnut: Sounds like you had a GREAT study plan! I couldn't have said it better myself. I'm gonna cut and paste this to share with some of my CEN students. Thanks and again congrats! Remember,...

  13. ER wait time clocks????

    mwboswell replied to bonestAx's topic in Emergency

    I'm sure the other facility knows this and if they have good advertising/marketing - there will be another billboard at some point with their wait times

  14. Ordering aspirin tied into a part of ER MD salary ??

    mwboswell replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Obama/The

  15. ER wait time clocks????

    mwboswell replied to bonestAx's topic in Emergency

    Speaking of wait times.... Has anyone had any experience yet with the systems where you "call ahead" to "reserve" an appointment time in the ED? (REALLY this does

  16. ER wait time clocks????

    mwboswell replied to bonestAx's topic in Emergency

    The OP asked what time was being measured... It depends. Some will use their "door to triage" times (IE: time to see a nurse), Some will use "door to doctor" times (which may NOT always mean in a...

  17. ER wait time clocks????

    mwboswell replied to bonestAx's topic in Emergency

    Exactly.... "IF" you broke your ankle, and you were informed that ER "A" had a wait time of 30-45 min to be seen and ER "B" had a wait time of 15-20 minutes; where would YOU go? Assuming the drive...

  18. ER wait time clocks????

    mwboswell replied to bonestAx's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes it's not the Docs holding things up. I've seen triage nurses keep people waiting longer than necessary before bringing them back. Just my opinion here of what I'VE

  19. New CEN Exam

    mwboswell replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Emergency

    Hey footballnut - BEST OF LUCK! Too bad I didn't know a bit earlier, I could have given you some last minute "pointers" for the night before...Let us know how it goes. If it don't go too well, you...

  20. Intubation without RSI meds??

    mwboswell replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in Emergency

    To the original poster: Based on what you have described/said - this MUST be reported. This is unprofessional, cavalier and non-patient centered care. typically this doesn't happen just once, rather...

  21. To ENA membership or not?

    mwboswell replied to nnl erRN's topic in Emergency

    Over the 18-19 years I've been in nursing, I've been in MANY professional organizations. At one time I probably was a member of 7 or 8 at once. I've since thinned that down to the ENA and the ANA...

  22. ER and strange phenomena

    mwboswell replied to EmergencyNrse's topic in Emergency

    3 stroke alerts within 5 min of each other the other

  23. need help with a question...

    mwboswell replied to pamhlpn's topic in Emergency

    A pulmonary embolism is NOT the right answer. You still have lung sounds with a PE. "ABSENT" breath sounds are consistent with a tension pneumothorax - NOT a P.E. Tachycardia, tachypnea and...

  24. Does he need to be intubated??

    mwboswell replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Well nowadays there is nothing that is "ALWAYS", even the ABC's! If you're in a combat theater it's "C" always first... Well, that comes after "X" (IE: get off the "X") then

  25. ER RN salary

    mwboswell replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Emergency

    People still aren't getting it... you can't just say how much you make per hour, because that doesn't tell the whole story.... 50$ an hour base, but with no education money, no annual bonus, a high...