Boomer MS, RN

Boomer MS, RN

Med Surg/ICU/Psych/Emergency/CEN/retired

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  1. Caring

    Boomer MS, RN replied to ajw49886's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear me. What is this world coming to? People with clipboards? I'm old enough to talk back to anyone with a clipboard who is checking on how I speak. The PTB have gone

  2. So I kind of messed up

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

    I am having a very hard time believing that her chances are blown. If she is already accepted to the program, I think it is worth it to pursue the issue. Acknowledging that she made a mistake and...

  3. So I kind of messed up

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

    Please, listen to this comment. This makes

  4. So I kind of messed up

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

    I believe you. So you learned from your mistake! Part of the learning curve. We all make mistakes, and I'm not being patronizing. I hope you can move on and get into a

  5. So I kind of messed up

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

    OP did make a mistake. Although I do think it is commonsense, in my opinion, that one should NOT take a prescription medication written for another person, especially a controlled substance, it is not...

  6. So I kind of messed up

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

    This is excellent

  7. Kudos to this doctor

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

    Let's hope his residents witness his interactions and with the nurses, as he is a good role

  8. Kudos to this doctor

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

    I agree with this tactic! Walking up to someone and telling him how much you appreciate what he did goes a long long way. What that MD said was appropriate and needed. Anecdotally, my husband, who is...

  9. Can an ADN become a charge nurse?

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

    In my experience, I have seen ADN prepared nurses who are hired as managers and/or assume the charge nurse assignment. You may be referring to the recommendation that all RNs have a BSN by 2020, I...

  10. What should I do now to prepare for nursing school?

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

    Congrats on your career goals. If you are determined to be a CRNA, be forewarned that there are no shortcuts. These programs are quite competitive, requiring critical care experience., some as much as...

  11. Should I Lie?

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

    I am a bit astounded that you would ask this. Forgive me for being judgemental, but it is wrong to lie. If you know it is wrong, why are you asking for

  12. graduate degree woes

    Boomer MS, RN replied to orthorn23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this

  13. Quiz Me. Test my Knowledge.

    Boomer MS, RN replied to HeavenBound'17's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good

  14. Esme Needs Your Prayers

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

    This is so good to hear. Sending continued best wishes for a full recovery. No worries about posting. We can

  15. MSN,BSN AND RN

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

    Unequivocally I advise getting a

  16. Question ladies...

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

    I understand what she was feeling. She may have been or felt too vulnerable to intervene. You did the right thing by reporting this. Whatever happens, this needed to be addressed, and you took the...

  17. Question ladies...

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

    Good for you for reporting it and good for her for walking out. I hope she can see that you have her back. This is so inappropriate and needs to be investigated. Something good may come out of this...

  18. "There's Nothing Else We Can Do": The Tale of a Nurse on the Other Side

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear this about your husband. Heart wrenching to

  19. Question ladies...

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

    Listen to your gut. This is inappropriate. Yes, call the person in charge of this

  20. You Just Weren't the Right Fit

    Boomer MS, RN replied to kaylas13's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to see now, but these things tend to work out in the long run. There will be other and better opportunities for

  21. ABSN vs BSN: How Much Cost to GPA?

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

    I think the accelerated BSN programs make a lot of sense for those who already have a bachelor's degree. I did not know that there were any 12-month accelerated programs. That must be intense. I...

  22. Would love some input in rolling out bedside report

    Boomer MS, RN replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you are saying, but there is another way to introduce the oncoming nurse. All this shucking and jiving makes me giggle, as if someone is always trying to reinvent the

  23. Would love some input in rolling out bedside report

    Boomer MS, RN replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    For the life of me, I cannot understand why anyone, specifically management/PTB, would promote this. Yes, I hear the arguments about reimbursement and having the patient "involved" in the plan of...

  24. Would love some input in rolling out bedside report

    Boomer MS, RN replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    This is funny! How

  25. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

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

    Love this.