sus_rn

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1. I want the truth!

   sus_rn replied to jujubee's topic in Pediatric

   Hi jujubee, Specializing in Pediatrics can be very rewarding and very difficult at the same time. I agree with rck213 on almost all points (except those specific to where you are employed). Each specialty has specific skills that you develop once yo...

2. pediatric policies and procedures

   sus_rn replied to juliekrn's topic in Pediatric

   Hi Julie, very sorry for not getting back to you sooner. It probably would be a looooonggg drawn out process to get a copy of the formulary we use. I would suggest using the Harriet Lane Handbook, we used it for years. Our formulary is actually a bo...

3. All Nurses Read This

   sus_rn replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm new to these boards and couldn't resist puttin' my two shiny cents in! Here are my answers: 1. RN 2. 15 years. 3. North East 4. no, I think we all are worth more! 5. yes (opted out of health coverage) 6. yes and no. I work part-time. Would ...

4. pediatric policies and procedures

   sus_rn replied to juliekrn's topic in Pediatric

   Hi, What a time consuming undertaking. I wish ya luck! We usually discard 1-2cc of blood with blood draws. As far as dilution of medications, our pediatric hospital has it's own formulary with guidelines for dilution and administration time, along wi...

5. Pediatric IV standards

   sus_rn replied to John Manning's topic in Pediatric

   We limit our IV attempts to two per RN. Usually only two nurses make an attempt. After that we ask someone from the PICU, transport team, or the ER. If the patient is a newborn or infant and we have difficulty, we also ask assistance from our NICU s...