peds_cna

peds_cna specializes in Peds.

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1. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

   peds_cna replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

   Commitment is commitment. If you can't handle it in a professional manner, you should consider giving up the

2. Calling a Code

   peds_cna replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

   In my hospital, aids are encouraged to call a code if they even think it should be called. They would much rather prefer to be safe than

3. DUI suspect gets $15,000 for forced catheterization

   peds_cna replied to Balder_LPN's topic in General Nursing

   There is no way I would forcefully cath an adult male for such a thing. Let his probation officer deal with the consequences of violating the

4. Reviews.....Ugh

   peds_cna posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I just had my bi annual review and I'm left confused and quite frustrated. Let me first say I'm a very hard worker. I get my work done, I don't leave a mess for others and I find myself quite...

5. Guilt/Frustration Missing Work

   peds_cna replied to peds_cna's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry guys for the confusion! I got it on Monday, was supposed to work Tuesday and Saturday/Sunday, so it's more like 5/6 days off! I'm hoping this will be enough for me not to get sick

6. Guilt/Frustration Missing Work

   peds_cna posted a topic in General Nursing

   This might sound awfully silly, but it's what I'm feeling at the moment. On Monday, I was in the ER for the day with double severe pneumonia. I was on IV's for a few hours and sent home with...

7. Getting Through Loooooooong Shifts

   peds_cna posted a topic in General Nursing

   Don't get my wrong, I LOVE my job. Love love love. I adore coming to work but we have all had those days where it's your 3rd or 4th 12 in a row (sometimes 5th or 6th! Ha!) and the minutes are just...

8. Flu after Immunization????

   peds_cna replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   Yup.

9. I asked my doctor to get me a licensed person to give me an injection

   peds_cna replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

   Going to school for four years does not mean you have more experience nor skill than a simple MA. A degree does not mean you are necessarily competent. It means you have a piece of paper. I think it...

10. Ever been stalked by a patient?

    peds_cna replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I carry mace on my key chain at all times, with it in my hand, finger on the trigger when alone in these types of areas. I suggest you consider the

11. First name or surname?

    peds_cna replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    I am here to provide medical care in a professional and safe manner. I am also here to protect myself. If someone finds me unprofessional due to a lack of revealing my last name, disregarding the...

12. Peds Or Adult Stethescope?

    peds_cna replied to peds_cna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The kiddos love them though. Anything to keep them distracted is

13. Peds Or Adult Stethescope?

    peds_cna replied to peds_cna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have one of those now, but I really wanted one of these http://www.allmed.net/catalog/category/220 there are a few nurses who have them and they look so cute. Seem to work well

14. How nasty!!

    peds_cna replied to rnrae's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone I work with is awesome about hand hygiene, thank god! That's

15. Peds Or Adult Stethescope?

    peds_cna posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work in a large peds hospital in the ER. Typically, I see patients in the age range of newborns to around 8ish. Sometimes we get adults or teens. I want to invest in a nice stethescope and I'm...