NurseJackson replied to Missy BSN's topic in Pediatric
I think you have made a wonderful choice!!!! I work pediatrics and am super happy I didn't venture off to med/surg first. Most importantly your hospital should offer some time of orientation/preceptorship that will help guide you in developing your s...
NurseJackson replied to xonikishaxo's topic in General Nursing
well friend, to answer the last questions first...nursing is not something that is easy or fast. there are no shortcuts, and there is no sparknotes to complete the degree program whether lpn or rn. the profession definitely requires that you have a d...
Hello traveling world!!! I am researching travel nursing to being in the fall or early winter. Are there many of you that are able to find good pedi assignments? If so where, and with what agencies are you going through? Thanks in advance!
NurseJackson replied to ucarn71's topic in Pediatric
Hello there! I used Hylenex for the first time(second person on our unit) about 2 months ago. Our peds ppl decided that it would be a great thing to use...Our staff however, including myself, were skeptical...it is like infiltrating a KID!...lol...a ...
NurseJackson replied to imintrouble's topic in Pediatric
I am a peds nurse as well, and I must say I :redbeathe the transilluminator also. I have to say I am pretty good at starting IVs without it, however, when you have kids who are really dehydrated or dark skinned finding a vein is not always easy. When...
NurseJackson replied to E Non Imus, RN's topic in General Nursing
This posting regardless of the fact that you are a male is SO dead on! While I was reading I thought of all the times I had to explain myself out of the 'you will get a job in no time' or 'there is a nursing shortage' conversations...I wish I had thi...
Congrats! Did you start in the June program?? I will be in the Sept one, so I am sure we will meet some time next month!!! Have you looked at georgetown at all? I love round rock personally, however, will be saving money by staying with my mom in Tay...
NurseJackson replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing
this thread is hilarious...im a language person as well and cringe when i hear some of the things that come out of people's mouths as well as read the 'typos' in spelling! Ugh:D...lol...sometimes you can't help but laugh.
NurseJackson replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing
As a recent new grad and soon to be preceptee I understand both sides. I believe that preceptors should understand that its a challenge to teach just as it is to learn under such conditions. Patients lives are at both of our hands and everyone wants ...
NurseJackson replied to NurseJackson's topic in Texas
I think I am going to stick with general peds for now. Although I think PICU is where I belong, a good sound foundation wouldnt hurt. I can always move later!!!
NurseJackson replied to NurseJackson's topic in Texas
Well...be careful what you wish for...it is definitely WARM here...more like HOT!() I was born and raised in a small town outside of Austin, however, I did spend the last 6 years in DFW(dallas/ft worth). The slogan that Austin has developed is 'Keep ...
NurseJackson replied to NurseJackson's topic in Texas
NY??? What brings you to TX, and temple, tx at that??? I will be starting the Peds Internship in Sept. Have you been accepted into a specific internship in June/Sept/Jan??? We should definitely keep in touch and share notes!
NurseJackson replied to yuchihchih's topic in Texas
Ok...lol...so Peds is what I want to do with my life(I do NOT like adults) so yes it was my first choice. I would have chosen PICU, but I am happy with general peds for the duration of the internship. It will be a good foundation I think. I applied ...