Raebeth

Latest Activity

1. nursing home clincles

   Raebeth replied to BOSSYNEPTUNE1's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

2. Most Common IV Push Meds on Med-Surg

   Raebeth replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...

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

   Raebeth replied to Nrs_angie's topic in Medical-Surgical

   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...

4. Pre-NP Experience

   Raebeth posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

5. I need HESI Test Info!

   Raebeth replied to thisgurl0183's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

6. calling all ED Technicians

   Raebeth replied to tobimikal's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

7. How to keep shoes white?!?!

   Raebeth posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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...

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

   Raebeth replied to shill's topic in Emergency

   Very comprehensive and helpful. Thank

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...

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

    Raebeth replied to blissful's topic in Diploma, 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...