Fl_peds_rn replied to newstart24's topic in Recovery
I would suggest that you utilize the services of an attorney that specializes in practitioner defense. You journey back to patient care will be difficult enough without inadvertently adding to those difficulties.
Fl_peds_rn replied to sassandscrubs's topic in Pediatric
Let them be children. Too often we expect them to behave like miniature adults. Always give them the opportunity to demonstrate spontaneity and provide them with appropriate choices. Build solid assessment skills, seek out a mentor,listen to the par...
Fl_peds_rn replied to newstart24's topic in Recovery
Your employer has a legal obligation to report this sort of behavior. If they are negligent in those responsibilities it could severely impact the organization's ability to remain open. Best wishes for your complete recovery and may God watch over yo...
Ok, so the first thing that jumped out at me is that you have had 3 preceptors in a matter of 5 weeks. As a former manger I found it beneficial to limit the number of preceptors to one primary and one alternate. This allows for continuity and a true ...
I am starting the RN to BSN online program with Southern New Hampshire University in February 2015. Very affordable and can be completed in about one year. The recruiter that I have been dealing with has been great.
Fl_peds_rn replied to JeffTheRN's topic in Management
It is part of our clinical ladder which makes it difficult to give an amount specific to that role. However, in combination with other activities one can earn anywhere from $1.50 to $5 more than his/her peers.
Fl_peds_rn replied to V-Neck T-Shirt's topic in Travel
Thanks for the correction but V- Neck T- Shirt was seeking information regarding opportunities to meet his/her CEU requirements. Both of the websites that I mentioned in my earlier post have a great selection of courses available.
Fl_peds_rn replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men
Beards are generally accepted in the hospital setting. However, a beard can make it difficult to form an appropriate seal when donning ppe prior to entering an isolation room. Perhaps you should consider a goatee to avoid the problem.
Fl_peds_rn replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing
I have been an RN for nearly 14 years. All of that time has been spent in the Pediatric setting (critical care and pacu). In all that time I have never had a day that I did not want to go to work. However, that being said, there have certainly been m...
NICU is an animal all to it's self. If you are unable to start your career in a Pediatric setting then I would suggest the adult ICU as the better of the 2 choices that you have mentioned. As a former manager of a critical care department I would hav...
Fl_peds_rn replied to MelissaSipes's topic in PACU
Beware of a PACU that does not expect you to bring a well rounded set of skills to the party. I strongly recommend that you seek out an opportunity in a critical care setting of some sort. PACU is not the place to learn those necessary skill sets.
I recently moved to the PACU from a Pediatric Step down unit. I was definitely feeling the wear and tear of the psychosocial side of the peds critical care setting. In my current role I never have more than 2 patients at any one time and only one pat...
Fl_peds_rn replied to V-Neck T-Shirt's topic in Travel
CEU's for ACLS and PALS are only awarded for the initial 2 day class. As an RN at a level 1 trauma center I am required to meet a certain number of trauma CEU's each year. I have found rn.org and traumaed.com to be very helpful. Both offer a nice sel...