buckboomer BSN, RN

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1. ER Doctors that are hard to work with!

   buckboomer replied to ERIsland's topic in Emergency

   Have anyone tried directly confronting this abusive individual? The direct approach works best. Er nurses can take a little heat, and can usually dish it out! Be respectful, if possible, and talk...

2. AllnursesWAR.com

   buckboomer replied to StudentSarah's topic in General Nursing

   We do NOT use therapeutic conversation on this board. However,please use some empathy, understanding, or avoid this board. Many have opinions, stories, etc that they want to share. I rather enjoy...

3. Nursing and Euthanasia?

   buckboomer replied to shelleys's topic in General Nursing

   10 years or so ago, in MN, a large teaching hospital tried ending treatment to a persistently vegetative person. It received national attention. The hospital lost the court case. A nursing...

4. What keeps you comming back

   buckboomer replied to lpnandloveit1's topic in General Nursing

   I like the big umbrella nursing works under. There are many nursing roles ie, school , clinic, homecare, hospital, with many different specialties, and others. If one area starts wearing you down,...

5. Poll - what's important to you?

   buckboomer replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

   Do Anything about it? ***** and complain? Unions so far have not been successful, either. Benefits, pay, scheduling, and you forgot respect. There is now a report that women make at least 25% less...

6. NURSING IN ALASKA !!

   buckboomer replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

   Hey Boss, I reckon you will be disappointed when you see the cost for a nursing license in Alaska. I applied for one about 5 years ago, 250.00, no fooling. I also needed references. Most hospitals...

7. LOUD MOUTHED AMERICANS!!!!

   buckboomer replied to LORA's topic in General Nursing

   I have lived over seas, and NEVER heard a Limey, Kiwi, or Aussie ever say ass. It is always orifice, bottom, not ass. Lighten up, Scottie, if you really are one. You have the dreaded foot in mouth!...

8. Is fighting professional

   buckboomer replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

   I suggest you pick and choose what you want to read or believe. I support other opinions and ideas. Read Wildtime, or others that are worth reading. Take the blinders off, and realize the dilemma...

9. THE HEART OF THE MATTER, PERSPECTIVE...SURVIVAL IN NURSING...

   buckboomer replied to FamilymanRNBSN L/D's topic in General Nursing

   Whoa, Todd, you have been a nurse for such a short time. I am glad for your strong faith, but it is yours. You will need it to survive, and keep that cheery outlook. I have tried and failed to not...

10. SOMEBODY PLEASE MAKE ME LAUGH...

    buckboomer replied to FamilymanRNBSN L/D's topic in General Nursing

    Todd, What is the difference between an oral thermometer, and a rectal thermometer? The taste! After working in Er, I noticed a common ailment, saloon arthritis, where one gets stiff in a...

11. IV starts in CVA patients

    buckboomer replied to Cathy RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you routinely start IVs in the customer's dominant hand or arm? I do NOT! If I have a choice, I will put the IV in the affected arm of a CVA client. Poor pain sensation, nonuse, and leaving the...

12. Need some help making some decisions

    buckboomer replied to Brwneyegrl's topic in General Nursing

    Just prove to yourself, that you can and will do it. Graduating from nursing school is HARD for every nurse. That is the ONLY thing we all have in common. Keep focused, and slug it out. No nurse...

13. looking for american preceptor.......

    buckboomer replied to vashka25's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I live in a northern state, Minnesota. I have worked with other Canucks, and encourage you to give it a go. In Minnesota, I am not sure of the requirements, for licensure, but have contacts,...

14. Assaulted by a Patient

    buckboomer replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

    In Minnesota physical abuse or assault is a felony, to health care workers. I unfortunately know that. I was assaulted, and received a broken thumb on my dominant hand. I missed 2 months of work....

15. Have we enabled the health care industry?

    buckboomer replied to Jenny P's topic in General Nursing

    Jenny P, I missed 8 weeks of work! I am still waiting for a court date, the injury was Oct 16, 2000, and is a felony in this state. ( Regarding an assault, in the ED. ) I have a new appreciation for...