Boomer MS, RN

Boomer MS, RN

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  1. prescription drug addiction

    Boomer MS, RN replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, I don't like hearing this, but you have explained that it is necessary. I can only imagine the ordeal you have been through. You have kept this site informed and up to date about your travails....

  2. IV help

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Kaitef0716's topic in General Nursing

    My best advice is to have a more experienced nurse there with you guiding your insertion while learning. The biggest error I repeatedly saw when learning myself and teaching others was that the nurse...

  3. prescription drug addiction

    Boomer MS, RN replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    This is the kind of post that drives me crazy. To put everyone in one category of "drug seeking" or any other category is egregious. This poster, Esme, has suffered significantly (including...

  4. New Nurse PICC line question

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Josephkey14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This. And there is no two second, three second or five second rule in nursing. All lines are important, but central line infections can be disastrous. Forgive yourself and never do this again. We've...

  5. Initial doses for po antibiotics

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Diegot.92's topic in Patient Medications

    Although I do think looking at your policies is important, I would start the ABX as soon as possible after receiving the order. The need for the ABX trumps the timing. It has been ages since I did...

  6. Being sued

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Edubs1023's topic in General Nursing

    Edubs1023 Please listen to RiskManager's comments which have preceded mine. As I wrote recently when someone was asked to meet with the hospital attorney in a lawsuit, the attorney needs to do...

  7. Hospital being sued

    Boomer MS, RN replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    I am no expert on this, but I did not talk to Risk Management. On this forum though, RiskManager advised you to do that. I agree that the lawyers are fact finding. The case for which I was deposed...

  8. Hospital being sued

    Boomer MS, RN replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    This is excellent advice from RiskManager. And the exact same thing did happen to me. A patient died due to an error by a nurse. Because I had taken care of the patient several times, the hospital...

  9. I think I will give negative feedback

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I

  10. Would taking on an ICU internship while in school be worth it?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to MontanaBerry's topic in General Nursing

    I am of the opinion that one should take advantage of opportunities that come his/her way. "No guts, not glory." "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." No one, however, but you can decide what choice to...

  11. I think I will give negative feedback

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Emergent, I appreciate this response from you. My experience has been about nurses, although I recognize it can be other healthcare personnel who exhibit the behavior described. I am passionate about...

  12. I think I will give negative feedback

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Amen

  13. I think I will give negative feedback

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My initial response to Emergent's post was to address what I consider inappropriate behavior by some staff in today's environment. This is not specific to comments about politics. I used this forum to...

  14. I think I will give negative feedback

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Emergent, I don't care what anyone's political leanings are, but it is inappropriate to discuss this in front of patients. Those kinds of comments, as well as anything else, are often discussed in...

  15. Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations on how far you've come. If you have been able to get your senior practicum in an ED, you are very fortunate. At least I feel that way because I loved the ED. I'm sorry you're feeling...

  16. How not to implement changes (vent)

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Amen.

  17. Am I too old to start this?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

    This....The best advice. One step at a time and good

  18. Nurses' Health Study 3

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I also have been involved in this study, so long I cannot remember when I joined. I think this is an a very important longitudinal study, albeit the sample being only nurses. For those sitting on the...

  19. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I would love to hear from her

  20. Difficulty Re-entering nursing field

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Karen3500's topic in General Nursing

    I think the comment after this one from "Commuter" is wise, especially since he/she knows the D/FW area. But I also want to encourage you because I was in the same boat as you, well, sort of. I was...

  21. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh...I've been away for a while and then saw this thread. I have enjoyed the comments immensely. As someone who remembers most, if not all, of what has been posted, I can say I have had...

  22. It's the 1st of July

    Boomer MS, RN replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to your comment. Although July 1st is the first day for new interns/residents with all the accompanying issues, I find the other snarky comment offensive. In a perfect world, the OP wouldn't...

  23. CNL

    Boomer MS, RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know! Thank you. I've read posts from TrAumaRUS but never picked up that she

  24. CNL

    Boomer MS, RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I stand corrected, as you have found some information that I am unaware of. Some of my colleagues in my CNS program (Critical Care /Trauma) later then went back for an additional year of education to...

  25. CNL

    Boomer MS, RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    And my disclosure: CNS graduate here. However CNS, at this time, do not have diagnostic prescriptive authority in my state (NC). Therefore the line between CNS and CNL is further blurred. I...