Boomer MS, RN

Boomer MS, RN

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

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  1. Orders from hell...

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

  2. Orders from hell...

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

    These are hilarious. More,

  3. lying about clinical hours

    Boomer MS, RN replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "Character is what you do when no one is looking." Author

  4. Chances for ABSN/DEMSN Acceptance???

    Boomer MS, RN replied to jxm6112's topic in General Nursing

    Well done. First make sure you need the GRE, not a measurement, IMHO, of how successful a student will be in graduate nursing programs. Your post seems to ask for advice for an ABSN vs DEMSN. Many of...

  5. MN to NP

    Boomer MS, RN replied to RNcherry77's topic in General Nursing

    This is very true that you would not have to repeat the master's level core courses. And the additional courses you would need would depend on the school's specialty requirements. I have several...

  6. Hello! pre-med BSPH Student looking for guidance into ABSN programs :)

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Manni26's topic in School, College Programs

    Unless the OP wants to be a CRNA, which he/she says is the long term goal. Totally different from a PA role. And an anesthesia assistant does not give

  7. Hello! pre-med BSPH Student looking for guidance into ABSN programs :)

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Manni26's topic in School, College Programs

    I admit I know little about an "anesthesia assistant", but I do know the CRNA is one of the Advanced Practice roles for RNs, the others being CNS, NP and CNM. All these roles require a minimum of a...

  8. Hello! pre-med BSPH Student looking for guidance into ABSN programs :)

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Manni26's topic in School, College Programs

    Just to clarify, you will need ICU experience after med surg or something similar like step down units or telemetry before applying to any CRNA program, and also getting the CCRN certification after...

  9. Hello! pre-med BSPH Student looking for guidance into ABSN programs :)

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Manni26's topic in School, College Programs

    This sounds good with regard to all the prereqs for an ABSN program. Some ABSN programs are 12 months (quite demanding!), some are 15 months (most common, I believe), and some are longer. Since you...

  10. lying about clinical hours

    Boomer MS, RN replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If I understand correctly, you are not his/her preceptor at this time. If not, I do not see that you can do anything, except to decline to do his/her homework. Asking a colleague to look over some...

  11. ER nursing or med surg?!

    Boomer MS, RN replied to clh8987's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful

  12. Flight RN and CRNA

    Boomer MS, RN replied to bosstyn21's topic in General Nursing

    Full disclosure here: I am not a CRNA, but it is my understanding from some knowledge of the program in my area (northern CA) that ICU experience is preferred and expected for any program, all which...

  13. How long will it take for RN license to be renewed in CA if done online?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to missangelik720's topic in General Nursing

    I have renewed my CA license via snail mail many times, and the new license came in the mail quickly, arriving within two weeks. I would guess online would be even quicker. The fact that you were...

  14. CEN renewal

    Boomer MS, RN replied to illinicari11's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, several times. Very easy. Go to the BCEN website, where there is a link for instructions how to renew, including the CEU way and those that meet the requirements.The # of CEUs for ACLS and PALS...

  15. New grad in CVOR

    Boomer MS, RN replied to CVORnurse123's topic in Operating Room

    Congratulations on your new job!I am glad to see that RoseQueen has piped in.She is an excellent resource for you. Any new grad experiences a steep learning curve, and the specialty units add another...

  16. ER nursing or med surg?!

    Boomer MS, RN replied to clh8987's topic in General Nursing

    The good news is that you are not a new grad; you've had some experience. Nothing against new grads; I am none of those who feels a new grad can start in an ER. But I digress...I do not think you are...

  17. Nursing Student From Hell

    Boomer MS, RN replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    This is an unfortunate ending for everyone. But I feel you do a disservice to the student by passing a student, not to mention patients, who does not meet the minimum standard. There is just too much...

  18. Caregiver taking naked picture of patient

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

    I find this alarming, but, like so may posts, I don't have all the facts,only what is stated here. Me, I would ask the caregiver what she/he was doing. Depending on the answer, I would report it....

  19. Nursing Student From Hell

    Boomer MS, RN replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, but I am astounded by the above comments. No good deed goes

  20. Old job calling me to finish some charting?

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

    All wise comments. Do not do it. And are you aware there are ways that an expert can determine if you added some charting at a later date/time? Something may or may not be brewing, but do not get...

  21. I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, well articulated and

  22. Plantar Fasciitis tear

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Twaldron1's topic in General Nursing

    Per TOS, we are not allowed to give medical advice. I hope I'm not over stepping to say to get opinions from orthopaedic surgeons, ideally someone who is a foot and ankle specialist, even Fellowship...

  23. I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I would take her aside in private and counsel her. And then I might make another announcement to the cohort about cell phone etiquette and say, "Be forewarned." And, as I said before, if she was let...

  24. I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I agree

  25. I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    You, as a former manager, have offered valuable perspective and input. We all are still speculating as the reason for her dismissal. I've had only one exit interview from all the places I've worked. I...