Boomer MS, RN

Boomer MS, RN

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

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  1. What makes a good manager?

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

    Ruby Vee, You are truly a great story teller, or a writer of interesting exemplars, as some would

  2. CBD in California? Will my nursing license be safe?

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

    Recreational marijuana is now legal in CA. I voted against recreational use last fall but voted for medical use several years ago. Whether it could help your mom, I don't know. If there's a chance it...

  3. Curious what the big conferences are for nurses?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to PMHNP2023's topic in General Nursing

    To clarify, I meant that both NTI and ENA conferences were inspiring and rejuvenating. And I've never met or worked with any "OCD ICU nurses". My experience has been only positive for me, someone who...

  4. Curious what the big conferences are for nurses?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to PMHNP2023's topic in General Nursing

    I've been to both NTI and ENA. I can't say which one is bigger; I suspect that might vary year to year. Both are scholarly. I greatly enjoyed them both but have to say, because I was an ER nurse, I...

  5. Concerned..please help

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    I have the feeling one or more of the nurses wanted to get the doc in trouble b/c of their dislike for him/her. At least that was my impression from what the OP wrote. Still think it's better to avoid...

  6. Manager catch phrases

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

    Ugh. Yes, many times before I retired. The concept of "team building' is valuable but not to the extent the business model takes it. Don't get me started. Although healthcare is cast as a business, I...

  7. Concerned..please help

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    It is paramount that nurses know their facilities' policies and procedures, most importantly for patient safety. If you are unsure and have questions, you need to ask someone. The charge nurse is a...

  8. The good ole days of nursing...share your stories!

    Boomer MS, RN replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I do remember taking Boards for 16 hours over two days. And prior to 1980, it was considered a badge of courage to have blood on your hands and uniform after being in on a trauma. The thought of...

  9. The good ole days of nursing...share your stories!

    Boomer MS, RN replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I remember all of the above. And remember the guy admitted for back pain and in pelvic traction, but the patient spent a great deal of his time in the chair out of traction smoking? And I gave one...

  10. A fib

    Boomer MS, RN replied to paletita34's topic in General Nursing

    When you palpate the patient's pulse, it feels irregularly irregular. On a 12 lead, it shows an irregular pattern, but A-fib can only be diagnosed by the EKG. Hope this

  11. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Huh??? I never said I felt nor have I ever felt attacked here. I said some others' opinions here appear to me to be attacked. Please reread my post. I'm out of this. This is not a hill I want to die...

  12. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    My statement is based on my professional experience, entirely anecdotal, albeit enough to carry some weight. As I said, I have not read any current literature on how much RN experience is necessary or...

  13. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    I am not an MD but can have an opinion about what I witness an MD performing what I consider inadvisable or even dangerous. My opinions are based on my experience as a nurse. Nurses can have opinions...

  14. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    I was quite surprised to see that the number one ranked NP program in the nation (according to US News) requires only one year of full time RN experience, and the GPA requirements are just a 3.0....

  15. Pittsburgh RN School question

    Boomer MS, RN replied to annenet's topic in School, College Programs

    My experience was at the U of Pittsburgh Medical Center as an RN in their ER a few years ago, but have you considered that University? They offer a traditional BSN as well as an accelerated BSN for...

  16. Not All Nurses Eat Their Young...

    Boomer MS, RN replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    What a

  17. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly,

  18. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    This is my understanding also to be accepted to a CRNA program. I applaud that this is the case. There's a good reason for it. And to the OP, hope you'll keep

  19. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this articulate, thoughtful and knowledgeable response. This indeed did go over very well with me. I hope that more students, both undergrad and NP, can benefit from your and your...

  20. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Well said, Kwootten. You have a good attitude, which is a huge plus in your success. Good luck in your journey; it's all doable. One step at a

  21. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Pixie

  22. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    A different perspective is that med/PA school is the same process at np school but doctors/PA don't need years of medical experience prior to med school to be great providers because the focus is...

  23. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Patricia Benner was one of my professors in graduate school for one of my core courses, and your comment that "she never considered advanced practice nursing at all" is perplexing and news to me. I...

  24. Orders from hell...

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Boo Hoo for that doctor. I have no sympathy for him/her. Grow up and a

  25. NICU Interviews in NoCal and SoCal

    Boomer MS, RN replied to RonnieNichelle RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I live in CA and know both locations, although I know nothing about Rady Children's Hospital. The cost of living in CA is high, often offset some by the wages. It is my understanding that wages are...