Boomer MS, RN

Boomer MS, RN

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

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  1. Leaving Bedside in ICU for CDS- What should I expect?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to shotguns&syringes's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as if you know yourself, know when to make a change and certainly gave the ICU a chance. I have not heard of the CDS role but have to say that ICU nurses are experts on assessments and...

  2. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

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

    I did not misunderstand the comment. Please reread #4. Perhaps the OP can speak for

  3. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

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

    I respectfully disagree with #4 above. There was a time when some of us were in academic lectures (undergrad) (200+) on the hard sciences, and all the students, including me, benefitted greatly by...

  4. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

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

    I honestly do not know the amount of minimum requirement for clinical experience, and I would leave that recommendation to the experienced educators. And yes, I advocate RN experience for an EMT,...

  5. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

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

    I could not agree more with the above comments. The comment about the physician doing an internship or R-1(minimum) training right out of school illustrates the point for anyone being a provider needs...

  6. Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

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

    In the trauma centers where I have worked, a blood alcohol was part of the initial blood work done on arrival in the ED for trauma patients. This may not be routine for every facility. But to clarify...

  7. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

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

    :-)) :-))

  8. Coworker and Patient Harm (Title edited)

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Msmedic68w's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with these comments. The reason I was told not to discuss the event was because those involved can be asked, "Have you discussed this with anyone?" Then those nurses can be deposed, thus...

  9. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

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

    Oh dear...:-(( Please take care of yourself. It is unimaginable what all of you are enduring. The news continues to be

  10. RN wanting to higher degree

    Boomer MS, RN replied to karli.butler's topic in General Nursing

    Unless, of course, you want to be an NP. Depending on how you make a determination based on the cited studies on this site, you will do just fine without any RN experience. (Sarcasm intended.) Can you...

  11. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

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

    I am wondering if hospitals charge less if they are cared for by an NP than a doc? From what I understand, hospitals are reimbursed by CMS

  12. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

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

    This is so catastrophic. I'm following closely. Please keep us posted as to how you and others are coping. I sent a donation yesterday to the Red

  13. Anatomy and physiology notes

    Boomer MS, RN replied to shak95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, navicular in the wrist, sometimes called the scaphoid. And there is a navicular bone in the foot

  14. License at Risk? Put up or shut up,,,

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

    Two. Both were narcotic

  15. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

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

    I could not agree

  16. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

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

    I found this to be a well thought out response, especially since it is written by someone who has experience teaching Advanced Practice Nurses, NPs in particular. I cannot help but stand by my...

  17. Trouble Identifying Sampling Design

    Boomer MS, RN replied to NurseSpurk's topic in Research

    You need to acquire a comprehensive book on research, which has a wealth of information to help you learn about and critique the studies. If your program has not suggested any, try your school...

  18. Listing credentials?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Denise362's topic in General Nursing

    After rereading your post, I want to change my answer. For business cards I would definitely include the BSN along with the MBA, RN and CNOR. Highest degree first. As I said before, i don't think...

  19. Listing credentials?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Denise362's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend putting the MBA first, then RN and finally the CNOR. I appreciate having a manager who has been in the trenches in a specialty he/she is managing, thus including the CNOR. The RN shows a...

  20. Make It STOP!

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

    Ha!!!!! Or entails strict pre-requisites, etc. What is the easiest, fasted and cheapest way to become an RN, NP, CNS or CRNA? Can I do it all online? Will someone out there pay my tuition? Have I...

  21. Help with Dosage Calculations

    Boomer MS, RN replied to sebass19962014's topic in General Students

    300 units in 150 ml = 300/150 = ?. The answer will be how many units are in one ml. The concentration is always determined by the amount of the drug (in mcg, mg, or grams or units, for example)...

  22. Epinephrine error

    Boomer MS, RN replied to katie4593's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we could all be in room once a month for a group discussion. It would be easier! I need to catch up on the responses and their links but wanted to clarify my response re: SQ epi and the other...

  23. Epinephrine error

    Boomer MS, RN replied to katie4593's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, MunoRN, for this information. My experience was based on two EDs at Level I academic centers and one community ED. All three followed that recipe I described for an allergic reaction. If...

  24. Epinephrine error

    Boomer MS, RN replied to katie4593's topic in General Nursing

    For an allergic reaction, I always gave 0.2mg - 0.3mg epi SQ (not 0.5 mg) and never IV. Along with epi, solumedrol and benadryl were also ordered and given, the latter two IV. Patient with IV access...

  25. Difficult Foley insertion

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

    If I had difficulty, I would try a coude. One trick was to hold the member perpendicular, if that makes sense. But I would never force an insertion and notified the urology resident or urologist if I...