Boston-RN

Boston-RN RN

LTAC, Telemetry, Thoracic Surgery, ED

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  1. QRS question

    Boston-RN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    where I work we learned .04-.12 is

  2. chest tubes

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

    Depending on the reason for the chest tube, yes it's OK for "clamping" trials as long as there's a MD

  3. Best advanced ekg resource

    Boston-RN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    my hospital website has a good EKG quiz/resource go to home.caregroup.org and on the bottom right it's call the EKG wave-maven I don't know if you'd have access or not but it's worth a shot and it's...

  4. Has anyone done the Post masters NP tract?

    Boston-RN replied to mbtran321's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good question.....I was wondering the same thing myself. I asked this of one of the NP's I worked with and she made a good point, why get the education masters when you can teach with an NP? I still...

  5. First seizure, feelings of incompetence

    Boston-RN replied to Tessa88PN's topic in General Nursing

    You handled it

  6. Advice - Graduating Aug 08 and relocating

    Boston-RN replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes MA accepts at least excelsior, that's how I did my LPN to

  7. Any MA students/nurses go to Excelsior?

    Boston-RN replied to RNFinally12's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I did....I am a good self learner, I got through the program and graduated in a year. I had no problem getting a job. I work at BIDMC and my mgr had never heard of the program so I got to give her...

  8. Chest tube to suction?

    Boston-RN replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    We leave the canister in. The chest tube has a dial you set for the amt of suction you want in the tube. The wall could be turned up to 100 but you'll only get 20 if thats what you set it

  9. 18-gauge vs. 20-gauge

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

    Unless otherwise indicated, the smallest cath in the largest vein.....blood can go into a 22 (depending on

  10. OK to push Dig IV without a monitor?

    Boston-RN replied to KarangRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am always of the opinion do what you need to do to treat the pt but according to policy....if there is no policy at your facility on pushing dig then call someone above you to make sure it's OK....

  11. What nursing skills do you use the most?

    Boston-RN replied to Gigglesforall's topic in Emergency

    I agree, assessment skills first and foremost. All day every

  12. Blood Pressure

    Boston-RN replied to MarieFutureRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Palpate for the pulse first, then line up the arrow with the artery, put your steth right over where you palpated, make sure the cuff is the proper size, pump up the cuff no more than 20-30 mm Hg...

  13. Question/Concern about pt and Dilaudid IVP

    Boston-RN replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    I had a cancer patient not on hospice getting 240mg of oxycontin BID scheduled 175mcg patch of fent at home and oxy cont + methadone 10mg QID and PRN Dilaudid 36-42mg PO Q3H and 4mg IV Q3H at one...

  14. Are Cardiology Steths Really Heavy?

    Boston-RN replied to Jaguar Boy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes they do, I bought a steth clip to put in on my waist and it keeps popping out....I need bigger pockets. I have littman master cardiology with the heavy metal head and the tubing is

  15. Can I still work as a PCT in MA if I passed my boards?

    Boston-RN replied to CalypsoRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm pretty sure you can't in Mass. I know for example if you are and LPN and get your RN you can no longer work as an LPN. I don't know if the same holds true for the PCT as there is not license per...

  16. Wanna Get N Da Program But Dnt Kno Wat 2 Do....n-e Suggestions???

    Boston-RN replied to TTRM's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Um.....trolling? At least I hope so because this can't be a serious

  17. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    Boston-RN replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Even though it's not an ideal place to start you can look at acute rehabs. You can at least get a year under your belt and sometimes it's less stressful and you could build a better base. You'll get...

  18. New ED nurses who "know it all"

    Boston-RN replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    I'm assuming most ER's have a protocol for what needs to be done when a person comes in with certain complaints, most complaints justify a standing order for either IV access or some other...

  19. Do you start your own IVs?

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

    Both....We have IV therapy but they're usually busy, I LOVE inserting IV's. If I cannot see or feel a vein I call the IV team because I'm not mean but otherwise I always tell the other nurses on the...

  20. Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

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

    NO Kidding.... "I can't find my TV remote" (yes it's the same as the call bell) "Oh I can't find that

  21. Doc comes up to me and says "oh the pt is transfered "?

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

    I have to agree 100%

  22. Epidurals...do you like them?

    Boston-RN replied to sunnyside12's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, they're not moving/breathing/IS'ing without an epidural, they lay curled up in a

  23. Edema.

    Boston-RN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Pitting edema is just that, when you press against the tibia (or other boney area) it pits and doesn't return immediately. The rating of +1-+4 is how long it takes to return to

  24. I hate direct admits

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

    Sounds like my hospital

  25. Excelsior FL nursing grad endorsement dillema

    Boston-RN replied to rizagirlRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tampagirl, I have read your comments .......but before I make any comment that may be perceived as negative may I ask what kind of experience you have in nursing and additionally with regards to...