RussA

RussA BSN, RN

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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...

  16. Has anyone switched from a BSN program to an ADN?

    RussA replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Matriculation for nursing classes from a university's 4-year program to a community college nursing program is "probaly" nil. It appears that each college has their own methodology what subjects are...

  17. Has anyone switched from a BSN program to an ADN?

    RussA replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think some of the response is slightly off the beaten path from the original question. Has anyone switched from a BSN program to an ADN. TazzRN - as you know, a BSN program takes you through GenEd,...

  18. Finish old degree first?

    RussA replied to Mistysmoke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm curious, why would it take 2-3 years to get into a Community College Nursing Program. If you already have 90+ credits, I'm sure some could be applied towards pre-reqs. What are the pre-reqs for...

  19. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    RussA replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is good that you are employed again. The story you shared resonnate others who had similiar experiences, and will surely help others when similiar situation confront them. In reading the posts,...

  20. Tired question but I gotta ask about OB clinicals

    RussA replied to ChadleyNC's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It was a good experience going through L&D, postpartum, and newborn nursery. Liked the professionalism of the staff. I have to desire to work in the field, but thought it rounded out the...

  21. PLS help a newbie !!!

    RussA replied to robo_petz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Robo_Petz, Howzit! What island are you from? What college were you planning to attend? I'm originally from Wahiawa, Oahu, but currently reside on the mainland. Don't know if you already met with...

  22. Taking Boards this morning at 10.

    RussA replied to Qween's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pam, Congratulations!!!! Now go out there and

  23. how do you afford to live while in school?

    RussA replied to gordonarkell's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had classmates work 2-3 days/evening while they were attending Nsg School. You just have to do - whatever it takes to get through the process. I was fortunate to have the GI Bill like...

  24. Taking Boards this morning at 10.

    RussA replied to Qween's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Qween - Continue to think positive. I felt the same way when I took my PN and RN NCLEX. Test seemed difficulty - missed some questions, but thats what adaptive test is all about. Number of questions...

  25. Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

    RussA replied to KristiePDX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unlike KristiePDX, I didn't spend too much time reviewing. I purchased the Saunders RN, but just covered the areas that I thought I needed a review. I based my review on the ATI test results that...