nursebea02

nursebea02 specializes in PICU, PACU, Travel.

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1. Children's Hospital Los Angeles

   nursebea02 replied to NurseLay's topic in PICU

   The CTICU was a good unit. Small enough to know everyone, but big enough to get the super sick kids. The nurses were friendly. They did have a lot of travelers. Several travelers stayed on for several assignments. The hospital it's self is old, but t...

2. Only ONE person in Recovery Room?!

   nursebea02 replied to southRNflchick's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Harsh? Great. If I knew I'd have to read a fetal heart monitor strip than I would make sure I knew how to read it. Thanks. Nurses are suppose to be ACLS certified to work in PACU. Yep, that's right. And if you take ACLS you better know how to read ...

3. 2nd degree BSN in the Los Angeles area

   nursebea02 replied to wyswm's topic in California

   Go to an acclerated program and just get your bachelors in nursing. They have some great programs that make it quick and easy for full time students. Do not take Nursing classes online unless you are already a nurse. Nursing is hands on learning. You...

4. children's hospital Los Angeles

   nursebea02 replied to lveroflife's topic in California

   Pay is lower than others. But it's a good place to work. I was a travel nurse there and worked in the CTICU. You will gain a lot of great experience. It's a good place for nursing autonomy.

5. Children's Hospital Los Angeles

   nursebea02 replied to NurseLay's topic in PICU

   I worked there as a travel nurse in the CTICU. I don't know anything about the internship program, but I enjoyed working there. Good Luck.

6. Nurses not wearing gloves

   nursebea02 replied to Nacki's topic in PICU

   If the nurse give you attitude, then get the charge nurse. If you get no where with that, then go up further. The nurse should be wearing gloves, period when drawing blood. Furthermore, the patient is MRSA positive and they are suctioning without glo...

7. PICU - mcg/kg/min questions

   nursebea02 replied to marilynmom's topic in PICU

   Great question. Use the formula's that the other nurses gave and figure out what works easiest for you then write it down and put it on your badge to help you. Always check your drips at the begining of your shift and with changes. The pump is to onl...

8. Only ONE person in Recovery Room?!

   nursebea02 replied to southRNflchick's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My First questions is why do you NOT know how to read a monitor? As an RN you should at least be able to look a strip and tell if it's normal or not. Second, please go above your manager if you feel you are giving unsafe care due to lack of education...