PedsDrNurseTheo ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, EMT-P, NP

PedsDrNurseTheo has 27 years experience as a ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, EMT-P, NP and specializes in Pediatric Critical Care, Cardiac, EMS.

Latest Activity

1. Can I just say this?

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to meanmaryjean's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Thank you so much for this. We get a run of soul-crushing tragedy, and then we get a good run, and then there's months like the last few where it just seems to be so numbingly pointlesssometimes....

2. Have you ever witnessed this situation?

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   OP, FWIW, I think you are right to be upset. If this were one of those Code of Conduct scenarios, I would call it a HIPAA violation; so it may very well be. The practice needs to stop; not just for...

3. Removing a tic from a patient

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing

   This. And you don't even really need tweezers - a slow, steady pull will do. He doesn't want to have his face pulled off any more than you want to have it lost in you - he'll let go. But the right...

4. Removing a tic from a patient

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing

   true enough. just pointing out that testing is unnecessary and expensive in most cases, as well as running the risk of keeping the critters around for longer than necessary. remove 'em and get rid...

5. Removing a tic from a patient

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing

   Testing the tick? Seriously? You've got to be kidding me. The tick has to be fastened for over 48 hours in order to transmit any disease, unless you squeeze the abdomen and force them to disgorge...

6. proper orientation for CTICU

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to rn6889's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   "fresh heart" - first 24 hours post-op open thoracotomy case, generally valvular surgery and/or CABG "pump case" - any surgical case placed on cardiopulmonary bypass "Thorc" or "thoraco" - unilateral...

7. 6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   If that's the stethoscope, let's get out of here before she comes back with a rectal

8. Miss Tander Teaches

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to dianah's topic in General Nursing

   We can have all the clinical expertise in the world, but the moment we forget that nursing is a human art, we have failed. Thank you for reminding me, dianah - and Miss

9. Are men respected by Doctors and colleagues in this field.

   PedsDrNurseTheo replied to BigDiesel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I've never had a problem. Of course, I'm exceptionally bright, unfailingly helpful, a pleasure to work with, a lot of fun to be around, and smokin' hot, so YMMV. seriously, though, I've not had issues...

10. professional way for new graduate to quit during orientation

    PedsDrNurseTheo replied to nanner8691's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Orientation is generally considered part of your probationary period where both you and your employer are determining your 'fit' for the position in question. With that understanding, the...

11. Which one do you feed?

    PedsDrNurseTheo replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Always hardest to ignore the hungry one, though, isn't

12. Discussions always so hostile here?

    PedsDrNurseTheo replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Well. That was certainly constructive and helpful. Thanks ever so

13. How many call ins?

    PedsDrNurseTheo replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that sounds just like ours. I suspect we work at the same place. According to my NM, the discipline piece is designed to prevent cases of abuse of call-outs; though how this is differentiated...

14. Fed up with a tech. Long- sorry.

    PedsDrNurseTheo replied to missladyrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I don't disagree that the OP should take action to protect her license, up to and including finding another job - that does not solve the issue; the tech in question will still be employed to...

15. How many call ins?

    PedsDrNurseTheo replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    3 in a six month rolling calendar period. Fourth is subject to escalatable disciplinary action (verbal, written, suspension, termination.) Also, on your 4th call-out, they won't pay PTO for the...