bethisonline

bethisonline has 23 years experience and specializes in med/surg, neuro, ortho,cardica,pacu.

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1. Need RN's opinion- BIG clinical mistake

   bethisonline replied to CrazyheadSN's topic in General Nursing

   First of all the BP of 139/93 is NOT a low blood pressure, so you cannot say that you did anything unsafe. AND alot of women who are larger or who have fibromyalgia do experience pain from BP cuffs on their upper arms regardless of the size. I work w...

2. I hate my boss!

   bethisonline replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Bad experiences do and will occur as a result of poor management and weak leadership. If you ever have a really good nurse manager and effective leadership, do not ever quit that job! Effective leadership in healthcare is very difficult to find. Your...

3. Any famous RNs alive?

   bethisonline replied to Dingo8Who's topic in Student Assist

   Naomi Judd

4. Not "real nurses"

   bethisonline replied to reussir1's topic in General Nursing

   nursing practice is almost as diversified as the people we care for. Just because someone does not work in the ICU or ER does not mean a darn thing. Let's say we put an ICU nurse on med/surg? We all know that they may have a difficult time functionin...

5. CNA vs Medical Assistant

   bethisonline replied to smellyacres's topic in CNA/MA

   I was reading craigslistpotings for medical assistants and they all want 5 years experince, so where is a new medical assistant supposed get experience? They do 4 weeks of externship where they do not get paid anything and then, where do they go fro...

6. CNA vs Medical Assistant

   bethisonline replied to smellyacres's topic in CNA/MA

   Medical Assistants can work in settings where there is a physician present always. Outpatient and ambulatory care centers DO like to hire Medical Assistants, especially pain management clinics and these places are on fire! They have SO MANY patients ...