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  1. AMA Looks to Retrain Doctors on Taking Blood Pressures

    beachbabe86 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Yes! My IM physician was surprised at the BP reading that the LPN took. So, she decided to check it herself. It was a manual cuff and I could hardly keep a straight face. Needless to say, she could...

  2. Need Advice on Accused Medication Error

    beachbabe86 replied to Shannon Dull Dunlevy's topic in General Students

    This. During survey time. this is counted as a practice deficiency. If your instructor is going to teach you about medication administration, it would be handy if she is aware of the facility...

  3. Newbie Dialysis RN

    beachbabe86 replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You sound like a pro. What state do you work in if I might

  4. RN Dialysis training - Davita vs Fresenius

    beachbabe86 replied to van_rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That is pretty much standard for a 3 day a week clinic. MWF or TTS for 6 day a week clinics. It is an industry standard not corporate. The responsibilities of the RN are

  5. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    beachbabe86 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just out of curiosity, how long is the typical program? Also I admire your foresight to save up your money for your house

  6. Medication order correct or no

    beachbabe86 replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    There is a pharmacy who fills the scripts. Call them and speak to the pharmacist to get their

  7. Facing my second major cardiac surgery in 3-years :(

    beachbabe86 replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    Praying for you. I wish you the very

  8. Facing my second major cardiac surgery in 3-years :(

    beachbabe86 replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    yes, we operated on another OR nurse although she wasn't on our heart team. She chose me to be the circulator and I was happy to take care of her. She did very well and came back to work , but left...

  9. Use it or...lose it? A&P and Nursing

    beachbabe86 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh the dreaded Kreb's cycle! I'm impressed you knew it so well. I forgot all those details the day after the test which was in

  10. CRNA Scope

    beachbabe86 replied to Gkb1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for making this clear. I have a question. though. Do CRNAs work in pain clinics and what is their role there, if

  11. I'm the manager but UAPs are undermining me

    beachbabe86 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Have you been through a state survey? Have you read the Federal COP? Do you know what your responsibilities are in that area. It is no joke and you will be left out to

  12. RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    beachbabe86 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep it to myself. For some strange reason, not everyone is happy to see nurses

  13. Thinking of Quitting Nursing School

    beachbabe86 replied to nstudent2019's topic in General Students

    I will say that I am different in all these replies. If you don't need the income then step away and be the mother to your children. They will only be this young once and and this is a vulnerable...

  14. The Importance of a Title: Anesthesiologist vs. Nurse Anesthetist

    beachbabe86 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    You said EXACTLY what I was going to reply. Last time I checked the surgeons were in charge of their own schedule, not some staff CRNA.

  15. Should I make an appearance at my hearing?

    beachbabe86 replied to Nursealc123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would definitely make the appearance. When the DOH attorney makes a "suggestion" , it is really not just a suggestion. If you do not make an appearance, it just makes the attorney's job so much...

  16. Aesthetic Nurse

    beachbabe86 replied to Molly Brigs's topic in Aesthetics

    Could you please elaborate on what a "nurse education" entails. Are you a licensed nurse in the US? There is nothing secret about the nursing curriculum. I would like to give answers if I better...

  17. new nurse- NP or PA school?

    beachbabe86 replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    Derm PAs make a nice salary with excellent working conditions and

  18. new nurse- NP or PA school?

    beachbabe86 replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    I would be tempted to go the path of becoming a PA. However, if you were to look at applicants v.acceptances, the real difficulty is getting admitted. I believe it is required to have healthcare...

  19. I'm a nurse, and believe it or not, I want to be a tech/assistant

    beachbabe86 replied to Uhs_769's topic in General Nursing

    I believe what you want to be is a nurse as nursing was in the past. The ideal that caused many of us wanted to be nurses and to help the

  20. The Importance of a Title: Anesthesiologist vs. Nurse Anesthetist

    beachbabe86 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    https://iowacrnas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/crna-aa-comparison-table-update-102014-1.pdf Thanks so much for this info. I had no idea AAs

  21. The Importance of a Title: Anesthesiologist vs. Nurse Anesthetist

    beachbabe86 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    If you are an AA, could you please explain to me your job functions? I have never heard of this practice. Thank