RussA BSN, RN

RussA is a BSN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. IV Flagyl

   RussA replied to NurseRackett's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Intravenous Medications, Mosby - indicate DO NOT refrigerate, will

2. Med surg certification

   RussA replied to booziemgm2's topic in Medical-Surgical

   There are two ways to become certified. Through the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN), or the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This site provides the necessary time requiring to be an...

3. nursing program at Clovis Community College

   RussA replied to ebonyangel's topic in General Nursing

   The following link provides info on what prerequisite is needed for the nursing program; Associate of Applied Science in

4. For those of you who passed the RN-BC for MedSurg certification

   RussA replied to agent's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I took the ANCC test in July 2010. Trust in your ability and experiences. Be familiar with Test Content Outline (look at the percentage of questions from each category). Take the sample test...

5. Med/Surg is great because...

   RussA replied to regularRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   You ratio 5-8!? That's probably part of the reasons nurses get burnt-out or leave the profession all together. With 8 patients, care at best is

6. PCA Pump- is Normal Saline best practice flush?

   RussA replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

   On our unit, PCA are run concurrent with IVF. If no IVF been designated, we use NS at KVO rate. If there is an IVF ordered, eg D5 1/2 w/ 20 meq KCL - we use that fluid. For antibiotics - if the...

7. Chest Tube Help

   RussA replied to georgette1960's topic in Medical-Surgical

   This site has a "short" chest tube setup/operations video - that explains bubbling and tidaling. Atrium Medical: Oasis Dry Suction

8. Getting certified in Med-surg

   RussA replied to ScreamBoxDolly's topic in Medical-Surgical

   The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) does not require a BSN to be certified as Medical-Surgical nurse, however as mentioned by previous poster - certain specialties do require a BSN. For...

9. Clovis/Portales Job Opportunities? Do they exist?

   RussA replied to AirForceWifey's topic in General Nursing

   LDRNMOMMY. Here's the website for the hospital located in Clovis, NM: - Presbyterian: Career Opportunities Did a search at this website, there wasn't any L&D positions open now, but you can...

10. Help with ER blood draw order and tube color!

    RussA replied to pedsRN121's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like your mnemonics in remembering draw sequence.

11. Help with ER blood draw order and tube color!

    RussA replied to pedsRN121's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Read previous post...and provide test tube needed and sequence of draw. Information extracted information from: Fischbach, F. (2002) Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Test, 3rd ed. Lippincott,...

12. Challenging boards?

    RussA replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    Shelley304, In the military, a medic receive specialized training that provide skill/knowledge that include skill-sets that is comparable to an LVN. The 12-month requirement for bedside does not...

13. Challenging boards?

    RussA replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    To be allowed to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination - See Method #4 for military. The website for California Bureau of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician (BVNPT) is:...

14. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    RussA replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you...thinking ahead. Between now and then, social/family life comes into play. Have you thought about getting your BSN and joining the military? After 20 years, you get 50% of your base pay...

15. Challenging boards?

    RussA replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    There are several states that accept license from California that is gained by military members taking the NCLEX-PN. I sat on the NCLEX-PN in 2001 and was licensed in California, and I was able to...