Boston-RN RN

I did a travel assignment at Bayfront and LOVED it

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 anyone. I took PALS and ACLS on separate visits and both...

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 survive

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 great credential if you work ER.

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 fingerprints along with the $223 fee, sent is certified. ...

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 worth it

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 make a point of introducing myself to whomever is th...

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" if you hear that you need better time management a...

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 doppler/steth

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 sometimes that is discouraging but it's better fo...

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 it would not even be considered an exposure. If th...

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

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 though it's more time for you it's less discomfort to ...

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 care it's higher pay (worse shifts)

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 taste of all the different floors. We are full fu...

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 ratio in our ED and sometimes that gets hairy espec...

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 ratio in our ED and sometimes that gets hairy e...

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 w/HH you're using your assessment skills and some...

I've had to use paralytics because of the same thing

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 not horrible. There are a lot of unions around so ...

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

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 yes I had 3 ABG questions.

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 not for me. I enjoy the online format it just takes...

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 program... Can anyone that has gone through the program ...

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 (but always make sure you have something lined up...