VaKidPN

VaKidPN specializes in IMCU.

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1. Does This Place Exist?

   VaKidPN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

   It is a realilty where I work as well. Granted it is not a hospital, it is a ped clinic. The doc i work with is wonderful. She is very personable and very thoughtful. She discussed patients and is always willing to listen to nursing concerns and eage...

2. Thoughts about childcare during procedures

   VaKidPN replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

   CNM, I think you are right on the money. First off, I do see nasty replies. Second, She simply asked what people thought of the idea of some sort of child care set up in the hospital. Thirdly, she went on then to ask what can someone in her situation...

3. Army Nurses Face Biggest Battle Of Their Lives In Baghdad

   VaKidPN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   well said sekar.

4. If You've Ever Given Birth...

   VaKidPN replied to shay's topic in General Nursing

   Well, for me, it was like having severe menstrual cramps on top of someone punching me in the back. Then towards the end, it was as though I was the girl from the exorcist. People always say oh youll forget the pain...lies all lies lol... but honestl...

5. kids and fevers....

   VaKidPN replied to nurseunderwater's topic in General Nursing

   I work for a pediatric group and we tell the parents to give motrin for 102 and up because its hard on the stomach and can cause some vomiting.

6. Would you assist in abortions?

   VaKidPN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes I would. I believe in a womans right to choose. Since I believe in it I would participate in it to support the choice being made by women. Im not saying its the answer for everyone, but like someone else stated earlier, The choice needs to remain...

7. Lousy mom vs dedicated student

   VaKidPN replied to NCINDASUN's topic in General Students

   Your doing just fine..... Its a hard balance and one you wont think you won until you look back later on it. Its hard. It sucks. BUt its worth it....you hang in there.

8. Most Embarassing Moment

   VaKidPN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   I work in a ped office. There was this family who attended church with my boss. The daughter came in for a ppd for high school. Mom asked what to look for... i was having a rough day anyway...and i tried to tell her that if it got red or swollen she ...

9. Your last day in the ER

   VaKidPN replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

   great post jay.

10. Pregnancy and Nursing School

    VaKidPN replied to Daeny's topic in General Nursing

    ooops... so sorry for all those typos...

11. Pregnancy and Nursing School

    VaKidPN replied to Daeny's topic in General Nursing

    I got pregnant unexpectedly my pracitcal nursing program. I had no idea if I would make it through or not.I was told I was expected to do everything that everyone else was, I totally understaood that. I did my work, I never missed class, I worked my...

12. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    VaKidPN replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

    OMG.... I think we have the same patients...... do not explain to the nurse that your child is unable to take amoxacillin because everytime you mix it with Coke they throw it up violently. Do not decide to wear your brothers shoes after he has had...

13. does anyone get to wear fun scrubs

    VaKidPN replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Pediatric clinic and I wear character scrubs everyday. It makes it a little easier when a scared child comes in for immunizations or stitches. They seem a little more interested in my clothes and I dont come off as one of the regular nurs...

14. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    VaKidPN replied to nursecathy's topic in Safety

    Ok. Id like to get my two cents in on this. I agree with almost everyone. I see both sides of it. I see that everyone has the right to pursue happiness and dreams. I also see that as a patient I may be uncomfortable with this nurse caring for me. Whe...

15. How long is CNA program.

    VaKidPN replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    I took my course while in high school and it was the whole school year long.. 4 1/2 hours a day.