smurfynursey replied to sanaalam's topic in Pediatric
They are referred by the MD and home health. When I worked at a PPEC, we had a few kids that had wrap around nursing (mostly the t/v kids) when they didn't come to us. Its actually cheaper than private duty as far as insurance goes, and in a place ...
smurfynursey replied to bparmelee's topic in Pediatric
I'm not you....but I would never, ever, EVER turn down a job offer at St Judes. If peds onc is what you want...there is no better place to be. I have moved for jobs before, and been in places I have known no one - and its hard. Its lonely, and I mi...
smurfynursey replied to sanaalam's topic in Pediatric
I can tell you that I worked at a PPEC - Perscribed pediatric extended care facility - which is exactly what you are talking about. I dispised it. I left when I was throwing up every day on my way to work. no structure, poorly trained CNAs, and a DO...
smurfynursey replied to careerhelp22's topic in Oncology
good for you! Pediatric oncology can be a hard area to break into - most nurses get there and stay there (from my experiance). There are many great nursing schools in Mass! Since you are starting early, now is a great time to network! See if you ca...
smurfynursey replied to CSARmedic's topic in Relations
I have encountered bullying...however I would echo others in that this is common in any workplace, especially when dominated by women. To the OP, Thank you for your service to our country!
smurfynursey replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric
I used to work at a pediatric hospice and that is frequently the response I would get. Kids are great teachers. And like many peds nurses, I would take a sick kid over a healthy adult any day.
smurfynursey replied to 2bRNatasha85's topic in Pulmonary
Lung sounds can be challenging. It takes some practice. I learned using websites, and then ended up working at a facility were 50% of the patients I was caring for had "musical chests" at least once a shift.
smurfynursey replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric
My home health agency has a hospice outreach nurse, maybe its time to have a talk? What about the social worker? I agree the wound center sounds like a simply splended idea.
hi! I am a home health nurse. This is something I encounter pretty frequently. I say that we can be like a GPS - we can help you pick healthy food, help you learn your meds, offer support ect...but we are not driving the boat. YOU are the only one...
smurfynursey replied to smurfynursey's topic in Emergency
Thanks guys! Both my best friend and I have had to go to the ER for "something" that turned to be "nothing". Very glad that we werent wasting your time!
Hi all, First off, I am not an ER nurse... Just wondering what you think of people who come in with something they think is really bad and it ends up being nothing...do you think of that as a waste of time? just curious to get your opinion... (ie, ...