Boston-RN

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  1. Bayfront vs. Lakeland vs. Brandon

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

    I did a travel assignment at Bayfront and LOVED

  2. ACLS and PALS classes in Boston?

    Boston-RN replied to sully75's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello, I HIGHLY recommend CPR world in Canton. The instructor is amazing and you do not need the study material ahead of time. She goes over everything in great detail and doesn't try and trick...

  3. Anyone ever seen a 17.2 for an INR

    Boston-RN replied to LVN2beRN's topic in General Nursing

    11.7 on a headbleed with a shift but we saved her.....26 (lab couldn't go any higher) on a tylenol OD that did not

  4. TNCC...whose been through it, what did you learn?

    Boston-RN replied to Noimanurse's topic in Emergency

    I agree with the above posters. It's a great way to learn a systematic approach to assessing your trauma patients. It's good if you've already had a small taste of caring for trauma pts and its a...

  5. Florida RN license by endorsement

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

    Hello, I am an RN in Boston, MA. I just sent my ppwk down with the application filled out to the letter, a copy of the Nursys verification, copy of the medication error CEU and 2 copies of the...

  6. Need shoes for plantar fasciitis

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

    danskos are supposed to be good for plantar faciitis, I lost my danskos a couple months ago and my feet are KILLING me....have a new pair being delivered tomorrow. Give them a whirl.....expensive but...

  7. Agency nurses how do you do it?

    Boston-RN replied to NoeIssa's topic in Agency Nurses

    I agree with the above....I started my first per diem as agency....the only slack I got was from other per diems because they were afraid I was going to "steal the better per diem shifts" I always...

  8. So, I have to be a bad nurse to be a good nurse?

    Boston-RN replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    this is the key reason that I only spent 2 months in LTC...as a new nurse you can always talk to your nurse manager/ADON and as the legit question of "how do I get this all done (correctly) in 8 hrs"...

  9. Do you know how to find all the pulses?

    Boston-RN replied to queenjulie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    agree with other posters......identifying and palpating pulses is very important....don't be afraid to keep looking even if the pt thinks your crazy....don't be afraid to use the

  10. Dealing With Animosity

    Boston-RN replied to Tait's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with the others....if your co-workers are not supportive then they remain co-workers and not friends. Share your successes with those that appreciate them and can share them with you. I know...

  11. blood exposure from hiv patient

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

    I know you had a scratch that was bleeding but what blood or bodily fluids of THEIRS came in contact with your open wounds? If they were not bleeding and it was only your blood then in my facility...

  12. Rules of the Dr.office

    Boston-RN replied to prowlingMA's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    yup....and all those pts end up in the ED

  13. Does your phlebotomist ask you to draw blood from a PICC line for them?

    Boston-RN replied to koinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry....going to have to agree with all the others. The PICC line is there for access both giving and drawing. One of the perceived benefits to the patients is a decrease in lab sticks....even...

  14. Calling all New Grad NPs in Boston!

    Boston-RN replied to RockFish71's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have heard as a new NP in non-acute it is roughly the same pay as an experienced speciality RN. One of the RN's that works w/me in the ED works mostly as an RN because of the pay. I think in acute...

  15. Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston-RN replied to smille33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello, I also work at BIDMC. Make sure you let the HR/rec know that you're looking at all tele / RN opportunities so you can cast your net wide. Otherwise you can apply to the float pool and get a...

  16. Former ED RN's....do you regret changing to homecare?

    Boston-RN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello, I'm and ED RN x 1.3 years. I work at a large inner city level 1 trauma center. I LOVE my career. Currently I don't really like some parts of the job (BIG PARTS). Currently we have no nurse:pt...

  17. Anyone leave ED for homecare and regret it?

    Boston-RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello, I'm and ED RN x 1.3 years. I work at a large inner city level 1 trauma center. I LOVE my career. Currently I don't really like some parts of the job (BIG PARTS). Currently we have no...

  18. Anyone leave ED for homecare and regret it?

    Boston-RN replied to Boston-RN's topic in Emergency

    Trauma....do you mind if I ask why you think an outpt clinic is any better than HH for future of FNP. I can understand saying that it's better to stay in the hospital but I would think that at least...

  19. My patient caused her own code.

    Boston-RN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've had to use paralytics because of the same

  20. boston nurses--what makes boston a great place for nurses?

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

    I work at a different Boston Hospital. I have to agree with cityhawk that we get respect from the docs and are truly treated with respect. The pay is not that great for the cost of living but it's...

  21. Which states currently have the most job openings for graduates ??

    Boston-RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't come to MA. Not pretty for the new grads, even the ones that "know someone". Several New grads I know moved to

  22. anyone take the practice CEN test?

    Boston-RN replied to F.E.R.N.'s topic in Emergency

    I got the book of practice exams and just did those. (that was recommended by the ED CNS) and I didn't study anything else, just the rationals for the answers. I passed 2 days ago w/ 123/150. And...

  23. Anyone doing their BSN through Excelsior?

    Boston-RN replied to kcochrane's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm going through EC for my BSN now. I did my LPN to RN with them and felt comfortable. It's not bad. I haven't tried any other program but the thought of going back to class if I didn't need to was...

  24. Quincy College LPN program Grads/Current students

    Boston-RN posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    OK I admit it, I am very anxious to start the LPN program in Sept. I have been reading all these posts about care plans and clinicals and all kinds of stuff, but I hear it's all specific to the...

  25. Quincy College LPN program Grads/Current students

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

    Great post by Mike. A few things to add....there is such thing as a stupid question but please ask anyway if you don't know the answer. Don't be afraid to change jobs until you find something you LOVE...