Raebeth

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1. nursing home clincles

   Raebeth replied to BOSSYNEPTUNE1's topic in CNA/MA

   This is obviously bad practice by the CNA and it should be addressed, but because you are a student that makes things tricky. You should first go to your instuctor and report the issue and tell her/him that you feel that an act like this should be b...

2. Most Common IV Push Meds on Med-Surg

   Raebeth replied to nurseJ88's topic in New Nurse

   dilaudid, dilaudid, dilaudid!!! I am a very new nurse and I can not tell you how many times I have pushed this drug! Also a good one to know is Ativan. When it is ordered IV push you have to dilute it. A lot of my preceptors asked me what I was doin...

3. Regular size BP cuff or the "LARGE ADULT" BP cuff??

   Raebeth replied to Nrs_angie's topic in Med-Surg

   If you look on the inside of the blood pressure cuff there should be two vertical lines going down the cuff which are about 4 or so inches apart. Within those two lines is the range. (it may even say "range" on it). When you wrap the cuff around the ...

4. Pre-NP Experience

   Raebeth posted a topic in NP

   I am a new RN who would like to pursue a NP degree in the future. What is the best area to gain experience in as a RN to be prepared to practice as a NP? Critical care? Med/Surg? ER? How many years experience as an RN is necessary? Any advice would ...

5. I need HESI Test Info!

   Raebeth replied to thisgurl0183's topic in NCLEX

   you may be able to get them from the site: evolve.elsevier.com They show you how to get the score report there. Good luck!

6. calling all ED Technicians

   Raebeth replied to tobimikal's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi there. I have been an ER tech for the last 4 years before that I was a CNA in a LTC setting and a CNA on a telemetry unit. You shouldn't be nervous about applying for the job. I'm sure you have gotten some good patient care experience as a LTC aid...

7. How to keep shoes white?!?!

   Raebeth posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have gone through 3 pairs of white Dansko's over the last 2 years because they get filthy and scuffed. I know if I get a darker color the scuffs wouldn't be as noticable, but I prefer white. Any suggestions on how to keep them white and clean? Any...

8. ER-101...Route/Meds/Terms

   Raebeth replied to shill's topic in Emergency

   Very comprehensive and helpful. Thank you!

9. New nurse who accepted a first job in ER

   Raebeth posted a topic in Emergency

   I have recently graduated nursing school and my first job as a RN is in an emergency room. At first I was ecstatic, but now I am kind of worried that it may be overwhelming. I've worked as an ER tech for the last 4 years so I'm not worried about sta...

10. What is the difference in the pay between Rn with AS or BS

    Raebeth replied to blissful's topic in ADN/BSN

    I'm sure it varies among institutions, but speaking from my personal experience generally BS grads will have the potential to make more. I just finished a BSN program and the position I accepted is paying me the same as a AS grad. to start. When I q...