mwboswell

mwboswell

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

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  1. CPEN vs ENPC

    mwboswell replied to mlafayettern's topic in Emergency

    I will echo what Lisa (LunahRN) said, as an ENPC instructor myself, this is a wonderful tool and for the most part, covers A LOT of the CPEN exam

  2. I want to know more...but how?

    mwboswell replied to MissERN's topic in Emergency

    Check out the instructors CV... -he hasn't worked in the ER for over 20 years! -he lapsed his CEN -he lapsed his ACLS -he is not a member of the ENA -he is not currently in clinical practice. Best I...

  3. CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    mwboswell posted a topic in Emergency

    These are "CEN-Like" core curriculum questions... I'll post the answers in 3-4 days Category: Special Populations (1) You are discharging your 79 year old female pt who sustained a large skin tear....

  4. CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    mwboswell replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    cen practice questions and rationales for questions posted 12/13/09 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- category: professional-legal...

  5. EMS abuse: The Ride to get High

    mwboswell replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    My last post was supposed to be universal and not at anyone in particular. From the sound of your post 12/11 - it sounded like you had backed out of being "involved". My bad if I

  6. Passed the CEN today

    mwboswell replied to Oldnavy1988's topic in Emergency

    Good show! Often I've found that the actual financial "hurdle" of registering for the test is one of the biggest barriers. During my courses, I try to get all the students to sign up for the exam...

  7. Passed the CEN today

    mwboswell replied to Oldnavy1988's topic in Emergency

    While I am happy that you passed as well as for anybody who takes that next step in their professional progression by taking the CEN - I do feel your statement about "something being right" isn't...

  8. EMS abuse: The Ride to get High

    mwboswell replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    so admittedly you aren't "involved anymore" eh? -shame. (see my point #11, in specific response to your statement about a national ems lobby) Personal recommendations 1) Start local: engage with your...

  9. Passed the CEN today

    mwboswell replied to Oldnavy1988's topic in Emergency

    I don't know why people are still on the Vonfrolio bandwagon? I've bought and reviewed her material as a professional reviewer and heres' what I've found.... 1) Outdated material 2) Barely covers but...

  10. Education 101: ER vs. ICU

    mwboswell replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

    The way to understand this is to step back and look at ourselves as ED folks. Think about how we perceive EMS bringing in more "work" for us... We can either find a way to manage that rapid,...

  11. Assaulted and written up. (vent)

    mwboswell replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    What the heck? Disability for a sprained wrist? I'm giving this author (Divine Intervention) one chance to reply publicly and post that this was said in jest or joking. If I don't see a reply stating...

  12. CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    mwboswell replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    category: professional-legal (1) local ems brings you, into your trauma bay, a 17-year-old female, who was involved in a pedestrian versus motor vehicle crash. a ct of the head shows that she has an...

  13. CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    mwboswell replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    There's a class in Greenville SC Feb 6-7th, 2010. About 80 miles from

  14. Nurse who needs an EMT-B cert. questions

    mwboswell replied to StudyinginCT's topic in Emergency

    You definitely cannot do national registry EMT w/o attending class. If your state is NOT a national registry state, then you'll have to check with your state EMS board. Of the 3 states I am familiar...

  15. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    mwboswell replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    ...please tell me the name of your hospital - I don't want to come

  16. Passed the CEN today

    mwboswell replied to Oldnavy1988's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations on passing! I also passed mine today (12/11/09)....it wasn't my first time - this was my renewal. I know you can renew by CEUs, but as my "side business" is travelling and teaching CEN...

  17. EMS abuse: The Ride to get High

    mwboswell replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    ...or you can even get ACTIVE in your professional association (beyond just paying your dues and reading that glossy/free magazine)...attend some committees, focus groups, volunteer to be on a task...

  18. IM antibiotic

    mwboswell replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    with an 18ga you could lacerate a vessel. An 18 ga is unsafe and unprofessional practice, and liability. Check your hospital nursing policy; there should be something on needle sizes. And if they...

  19. Happy Emergency Nurses' Week!

    mwboswell replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    WOW! I can't believe I forgot to post Happy Emergency Nurses week here! I blogged about it on my personal blog....can't put the address here, but those of you that know me can find it I'm sure!!

  20. Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide, ACLS Version

    mwboswell replied to spudpatch's topic in Emergency

    I can get it for you for $20; email me if

  21. Emergency Nursing: Acute substernal chest pain

    mwboswell replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Two points: 1) Only 2 (two) of those steps are INTEREVENTIONS, the others are ASSESSMENTS 2) If this is homework from a class; your instructor has written a BAD/POOR question. The question is not...

  22. TNCC

    mwboswell replied to ECRN4's topic in Emergency

    As a TNCC instructor/director and course faculty, I can assure you that6th edition is the current one for at least the next 3 years. There is no major work on a revision right now and as one poster...

  23. If an ER patient is Not Sick, are we still supposed to treat?

    mwboswell replied to ernoc333's topic in Emergency

    I know of a local facility doing something similiar... 1) Triage pt 2) MD notes pt meets criteria for "frequent flyer" or repeat customer; uses a stringently defined criteria set by administrative...

  24. H1N1 related changes in visitor policies?

    mwboswell replied to cookienay's topic in Emergency

    Similar here, ZERO visitors under 18 y.o. in the main hospital (ER excluded). Also ANYONE with signs/symptoms of infection/flu/cold are not allowed regardless of

  25. Time to Triage

    mwboswell replied to SheaTab's topic in Emergency

    Hi Tabitha, I'd be happy to share with you what one of our local hospitals does. They are a Level I trauma/university teaching facility 90+ ER beds 250+ pt's per day volume We have a two tiered...