ChicagoPeds

ChicagoPeds specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

   ChicagoPeds replied to girtenbt's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi. I am going to have to agree with another RN who was saying to just do it - over exposure to that particular task may eventually give you "immunity" to it...hehehe. When I was a nurse extern, I had to take care of 3 kiddos who were all on contact,...

2. When you have students on the floor...

   ChicagoPeds replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry...forgot one thing... You should check with your hospital's policy regarding student nurses....at my hospital, staff nurses are required to NOT sign off on anything that student nurses do. Signing off on meds & procedures that are done by n...

3. When you have students on the floor...

   ChicagoPeds replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, WOW! As far as I know, this has not happened on my floor (& the team of nurses I work with would tell each other if this did happen). If that had happened to me, I would address this issue first with the students who are taking care...

4. The Problem with Nursing

   ChicagoPeds replied to sarjasy's topic in General Nursing

   Sarjasy, When I read your posting, two things came to mind. When I was starting nursing school (and even in the pre-req classes leading up to nursing school), I was frustrated by other students who didn't take school seriously. (This was actually my ...

5. New grad RNs: Do you hate nursing already?

   ChicagoPeds replied to OliveRN's topic in Florida

   Checking out your place's EAP would not be a bad thing. You sound like you have a lot going on...and not just at work. Having a different perspective & someone to talk to who can direct you or help you would probably be beneficial. Starting out m...

6. Ah, the things we say when we're tired

   ChicagoPeds replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

   After working 2 nights in a row (12hrs) & not sleeping more than 4 hrs between the two shifts, I decided to walk home & grab a treat from the coffee shop on the way. At the coffee shop, I placed my order & was told the cost...took my mone...

7. Why should I be a nurse if it's so awful?

   ChicagoPeds replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

   There's good & bad in every single job out there....no matter what. The best thing to do for yourself....choose the career where you can go to work & love it (and yah, it's sometimes hard to get up so early in the am to get to work, but once ...

8. A Question to Nurses and Nursing Students.. HELP ME!

   ChicagoPeds replied to Hannah1991's topic in General Nursing

   Hey, good question :-). Here's the fun part...my mom (way way way back when) wanted to go into nursing, but she didn't b/c she didn't want to give ppl shots...needles freaked her out. About 5 or so years ago, I ran into a nursing instructor who told ...

9. Having another nurse check insulin doses & other med Qs

   ChicagoPeds replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

   fridayannelpn1974 - Firstly, I was not meaning to personally attack anyone. That was not my intention. Secondly, I have heard the craziness that nurses in the past 10 years (when the nurses on my floor were at the older hospital...before we transferr...

10. Having another nurse check insulin doses & other med Qs

    ChicagoPeds replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, (acute childrens hospital), we are required to watch the RN draw up the insulin, check to make sure it's the correct insulin & dosage & watch them give it to the Pt. We also do dual verifications with PCA & epidural change...

11. Confessions of a 30-Something RN Grad

    ChicagoPeds replied to LuvofNursing's topic in New Nurse

    LMAO!!! Too funny! Thanks for sharing that one!!! :-)

12. Confessions of a 30-Something RN Grad

    ChicagoPeds replied to LuvofNursing's topic in New Nurse

    Hahahah!!! Too funny! I believe I did about the same thing, except I decided to do some therapeutic shopping for two days (got some really cute items too!!!) & I was completely freaking out the ENTIRE TIME!!! I tried to warn my nursing school fri...

13. TPN and PRBC

    ChicagoPeds replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the clarification 2bRN2010. Actually i have run across a few people in my masters program who are doing that...a very interesting breed there (a wee bit concerning...although I would hope that not all of those going from non-nursing bachel...

14. TPN and PRBC

    ChicagoPeds replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I am going to claim complete ignorance here & say, huh? What is a direct entry BSN or higher???

15. TPN and PRBC

    ChicagoPeds replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    I think the other important thing to note is that it is ultimately the individual nurse's responsibility to be aware of and remain updated on their hospital's/agency's policies & procedures. One of the biggest discussions I get into is that MDs n...