Boomer MS, RN

Boomer MS, RN

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  1. Gave a med I shouldn't have given... worried about repercussions

    Boomer MS, RN replied to tired_panda's topic in Patient Medications

    As I understand the the original post, the patient came from the ED, and the med was given on the floor. I find it very odd too that Labetalol cannot be given IV on the floor but other beta blockers...

  2. Gave a med I shouldn't have given... worried about repercussions

    Boomer MS, RN replied to tired_panda's topic in Patient Medications

    Then learn from your mistake. You found the mistake and are being accountable. I still think it is an odd policy, but I've seen sillier written policies. I would question the reasoning of the policy,...

  3. Gave a med I shouldn't have given... worried about repercussions

    Boomer MS, RN replied to tired_panda's topic in Patient Medications

    So to clarify, you are saying you had a dream reminding you that you were not supposed to give labetalol IV on the floor but could give metoprolol IV on the floor? These drugs are in the same class,...

  4. How long from MSN to NP

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

    It depends on the kind of MSN program. If it is a traditional MSN program that ends in a specialist role, it takes another full year (four quarters) to take all the courses to become an NP where I...

  5. Ask A Stupid Question . . . .

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

    Hilarious!!!

  6. Participating in Protests?

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

    I sincerely hope that any employer would not care what your political preferences are, as long as the employee follows the the guidelines, such as not appearing as if the person is representing the...

  7. How to figure out VTBI?!!!

    Boomer MS, RN replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, setting the VTBI for less than what is ordered is wise, for the reasons Iluvivt stated. I was confused by your question. Everybody gets confused. But you "got it". Pumps will become second nature...

  8. How to figure out VTBI?!!!

    Boomer MS, RN replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I understand your question, 100ml an hour over 8 hours, VTBI (volume to be infused) is what is ordered, and you got that, 800ml. Why would you think you would set the pump to 750 for VTBI if the...

  9. If I become an RN and then become a PA could i still work as an RN

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

    Obviously some people want to. "To each his own", said the man as he kissed his

  10. Don't be an Autobot

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

    Here's

  11. If I become an RN and then become a PA could i still work as an RN

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

    Again, anecdotal information here: My daughter is an ACNP and functions in that role on one of the floors in a major Level I trauma center. Then she has a second job as a staff RN in the same...

  12. Jury duty and new grad program

    Boomer MS, RN replied to IGSD777's topic in First Year After Licensure

  13. Jury duty and new grad program

    Boomer MS, RN replied to IGSD777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I admit I was surprised at how solicitous everyone was last September, including the judge. I actually sat on a jury years ago, and it was not a pleasant experience. And as we were being questioned by...

  14. Nurse-Midwife Goal. Where to start?

    Boomer MS, RN replied to Sconner6's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those who feels strongly that an Advanced Practice Nurse should have a minimum of three years practicing as an RN before moving into the advanced practice/provider role. Having said that,...

  15. Jury duty and new grad program

    Boomer MS, RN replied to IGSD777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in California. I was told that here you can defer twice but must show up the third time. I did recently serve (last September) but ended up not getting on the jury because the pool was filled...

  16. You Don't Really Need Chemistry For Nursing, Do You?

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

    If only I could "like this" a hundred times. I would not expect a pre-nursing student to appreciate the above as much as a practicing nurse but do think about it. What goes on in the body is all about...

  17. You Don't Really Need Chemistry For Nursing, Do You?

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

    Chemistry is required for an essential reason for nursing school. Life is full of struggles which may entail poor teachers, professors, and exemplary teachers. It's part of life to learn how to jump...

  18. Almost fired for med error

    Boomer MS, RN replied to mellybelly27's topic in Emergency

    I really have to wonder who in his/her right mind would recommend termination for what you describe. Yikes....Thank goodness commonsense minds, especially your Director's, came through. And I would...

  19. School dosage math help

    Boomer MS, RN replied to nurse2bbetty1989's topic in General Students

    Pumps are programmed to be set at ml/hour. But this drug needs to go in over 15 minutes. Hint: What proportion of 60 minutes is 15? Try not to over think the

  20. Feeling VERY Incompetent

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

    For your information, here's a link. She is often quoted in nursing theory classes. Patricia Benner's From Novice to

  21. Feeling VERY Incompetent

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

    To Kyfitch, Please heed these words from roser13, ASN. You are going to be a new grad...period. Every new grad starts at the same place. Take it one step at a time. No one expects a new grad to be...

  22. Hunting down the California BRN

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

    CA RN licenses need to be renewed every two years. The number of CEUs required for renewal is 30. I've had a CA license for 45 years and have never been audited, but have always kept paper copies of...

  23. Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

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

    Giggle.

  24. Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

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

    Amen.

  25. Question on liver disease pt, MAP, and lactate level

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

    Nice review article. Thank