Boomer MS, RN

Boomer MS, RN

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  1. should i be worried

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

    Per the terms of agreement of this site, I believe that medical advice cannot be given. The TB test you had needed to be read by a trained person 24-72 hours after it was placed. Further concerns...

  2. BSN degree seems off topic

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Wayne47's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well stated. Thank

  3. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Natalie, You are well educated and well rounded. Congratulations. I think that you might have an advantage being accepted to programs with your previous degrees. I don't know for sure as I have...

  4. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I stand corrected about SFSU and the CNS option as direct entry. A total of two years? Not long enough, IMO. Knowing what I know about the CNS role, I would not choose SFSU for CNS as you have...

  5. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Must have been!

  6. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Natalie513, I did a CNS program at UCSF, so I am knowledgeable about your questions. To become a CNS, your must be a nurse first (BSN) and then apply to graduate school, unless you do a direct entry...

  7. HELP: Second Degree BSN vs. MSN

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

    My best advice is that is to transfer into the Clemson's School of Nursing BSN program next semester and go from there. You've been accepted, which is a huge advantage. You are very lucky. Since you...

  8. Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

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

    I have never ever heard of this and would be interested in hearing more about this statement from the OP. I did ask my husband, who is a general orthopaedist and also Fellowship trained in both joints...

  9. Can an RN do an I&D or place sutures?

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

    That is very true. Thanks for pointing that out. I have a friend who is an RNFA and harvests the veins for the hearts at her facility. She is highly specialized with more then 20 years of experience...

  10. Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

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

    I hope your friend has his THR scheduled very very soon. What a great operation for degenerative arthritis sufferers. After a great deal of literature being published in the1990s about patients being...

  11. Possible to still get employed as RN after graduating nursing school 5 years ago??

    Boomer MS, RN replied to shea33's topic in General Nursing

    In CA, where the OP now resides, an RN does not need to work any mandatory hours in order to keep a license active. The only requirement is 30 hours (CEUs) every two years. I realize this is not true...

  12. NTI 2016: Family Presence During Resuscitation?!

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

    There is no one on this planet more frustrated than I am about "patient satisfaction scores" and Press Ganey, which I despise. From your story above, the daughter was in the way and interfering with...

  13. Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Kenny Rogers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I highly recommend getting a BSN first for many reasons, one being that often nurses find new passions and change their minds after being in the workforce for a while and getting valued...

  14. "Due to health problems..."

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Veigar3's topic in General Students

    Geez....We often don't know what others are going through or have been through, do we? I cannot imagine what those experiences were like to endure. My favorite quote: "No act of kindness, no matter...

  15. Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Kenny Rogers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, an RN license is required to enroll in a traditional NP program. And where am (CA), if you're licensed in PA, for example, the applicant must obtain a CA license before starting the program in...

  16. Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Kenny Rogers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went thru matching with my husband, so I know what you're saying. One step at a time. The BEST news you've passed on here is that he has the GI bill. Distressing that some new MDs and others in...

  17. Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Kenny Rogers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pixie, I want to hear the end of the story about your husband! Where is he in his education/residency /practice

  18. New graduate, new ER nurse.

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

    Love this! Sounds like a youngish and enthusiastic (fairly) new ED nurse speaking here. If not, all the more kudos. Carry on and thrive, emergencynursy. And have some fun

  19. what's your pet peeve?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I have nothing to add to these comments except to say that they should be published. I am sitting here waiting for someone and am laughing out loud. You can't make some of this

  20. what's your pet peeve?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    This is

  21. Have you ever left the field?

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

    I find hearing these comments over and over, at least on this forum, very disturbing. Not that some of you feel that way, but that it is the reality for so many. I was lucky and knew I wanted to go...

  22. 40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on graduating with your

  23. Moving to Los Angeles 2016

    Boomer MS, RN replied to nurseMB94's topic in General Nursing

    The name of the travel agency is Novapro, and she likes them. Good

  24. Moving to Los Angeles 2016

    Boomer MS, RN replied to nurseMB94's topic in General Nursing

    I'll ask her and get back to you soon with that name and maybe

  25. 40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It would be hard no matter when you do it. As an youngish older adult, you have life experiences that will serve you well. I got my BSN at 21 and my MS at 50, when I was a far better student. I don't...