pedseraprn

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1. University of Cincinnati FNP spring 2019

   pedseraprn replied to CalishortyRN's topic in NP Students

   Hi. I'm in also for spring. Post masters fnp. I'll look up your Facebook group. Val

2. Am I ill-suited to the ED?

   pedseraprn replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

   My comments for what they are worth. I'm an ED RN in level one trauma. Oh yeah and in general I also like psych patients! there are many Ed nurses who think psych is not real or babysitting at best. You can learn to deal with this. In ten years, psyc...

3. How do you introduce yourself to other health care professionals?

   pedseraprn replied to ital91's topic in General Students

   How about the SBAR? My name is xxx and I'm calling about pt so and so in room xyz. Then roll into SBAR. You clearly need to id yourself as a student.

4. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

   pedseraprn replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

   My school where I taught did not teach students Iv insertion but did teach foleys in second semester. Foley skills are needed, IV insertion is done in many facilities by the IV team in my city. Fake arms are not like real people anyway and neither ar...

5. I Need YOUR Advice...I'm 43...Before I Jump In!

   pedseraprn replied to missflorida91's topic in Career Support

   Do you know what nurses really do and what the job climate is like in FL? I would strongly advise you to do your homework before committing to any program. i agree with the above writers. Do the ADN or BSN. You cannot expect to work full time or eve...

6. Ice machine use in hospitals

   pedseraprn replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

   How about cutting the bottom off a styrofoam cup and using it as a funnel for the ice? The funnel touches the machine. Obviously it can be re used and get gross, but might be an alternative if ok with your policy.

7. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

   pedseraprn replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   I have and do splurge a little but only within what I can afford. I'm also single. Mostly I use my moonlighting money for extras. Be smart! A former friend of mine went wild her first year out of school with the hot car, clothes and travel. She also ...

8. What's The Best Way to Quit My Job

   pedseraprn replied to Shortcake_BSn's topic in Relations

   You can't quit with six months of time in and expect them to keep you prn. Sorry but I doubt that will work for someone so new. If you don't want to burn your bridges, give the proper notice or have a conversation with your manager. Do you want to go...

9. I Should Be in Jail

   pedseraprn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you... Been there and done that. We are with you. 18 month old child who was burned in a ring formation around her peri area with who knows what and whip marks all across her body. The doc was ready to vomit and I'm transferring her to the chi...

10. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    pedseraprn replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    Level one trauma Er. 3-4:1 for anything other than stab. Stab usually 2 rn's to 1patient. All shifts

11. New Nurse IV Struggles

    pedseraprn replied to mer015's topic in New Nurse

    Double tourniquets and warm packs work well. In kids who don't walk, go feet. In newborns, scalps if policy allows. In ED, 18 or 20. Trauma equals two lines. Our policy is the same, two sticks and move on. Ps there is hidden vein over the fourth knu...

12. Why would you want a DNP?

    pedseraprn replied to Not just a nurse's topic in General Nursing

    In my former academic institution, a DNP would be mildly accepted for educators. We had a couple- neither tenured or on track. The tenure track strongly favored the Ph.D. The major university here would not tenure track the DNP nor the Ed.d. I think ...

13. New RN and now trying to figure out which nursing unit I should start in?

    pedseraprn replied to krodRN's topic in New Nurse

    pull in all your nursing contacts and ask them what their shift or floor is like. Some places will let you do a shadow shift once an offer is extended to may sure you like it before they spend the money orienting you to a job you could hate. in schoo...

14. 40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    pedseraprn replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing

    If a CNA equals a diaper changer, who do you think does it when there is no CNA? That would be the nurse. I think the poster meant that some CNA experience would help make sure you like what you will be doing as well as experience in healthcare which...

15. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

    pedseraprn replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time we don't get to eat in my ER. While I don't carry anything in my pockets, we sometimes cheat at the desk. We aren't supposed to either. As a friend told me, it's a bar in the elevator on the way back from ICU. i do protein bars or gr...