misscherie

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1. Looking for a new stethoscope

   misscherie replied to HConway214's topic in Pediatric

   Hi there! I have a similar question! I just got a job in pediatrics - I already have a Littman II Classic. Is it worth me investing in a Littman II Pediatric stethoscope? What do you nurses find, that it makes a difference? Thanks so much!

2. Pediatric Scrubs!

   misscherie posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hi all, Just a quick wee question for all you pediatric nurses! Where do you get your pediatric-themed scrubs from? I am looking to order several at a cheap price from overseas and would love to know your tips on high quality but well-priced scrubs? ...

3. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

   misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia

   thanks imaginations! which hospital are you at? sounds amazing! am also thinking of applying to royal melbournes childrens hospital if anyone has any experience there? thanks!

4. New Grad with PEDs interview!

   misscherie replied to owlRN01's topic in Pediatric

   Great news, congratulations! Let us know how you go and how you enjoy it :)

5. PediaTRICKS- Share your PEDIATRIC TRICKS OF THE TRADE

   misscherie replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Pediatric

   Distraction is key! Blowing up a glove and tying it then drawing eyes above the thumb (which is now the nose) or blowing bubbles (can help with children who need to breathe deeper). I find that if the child has 'stranger danger' (at certain developme...

6. Pediatrics- school age/ortho/trauma: what to expect?

   misscherie replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Pediatric

   Well done! Let us know how it goes :) So funny that there are nurses on here in the same ward!!!

7. Medical vs Surgical Nursing

   misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Med-Surg

   Thanks for your feedback! Do you have a whole range of different surgeries rather than a common one? Any med ward people care to comment? :-) Thanks so much again :)

8. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

   misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia

   Hi there, Thanks for the advice - sounds pretty dire actually! Am thinking ahead for when I will be applying this time next year but sounds as though it might be tricky! Has anyone has any luck?

9. Medical vs Surgical Nursing

   misscherie posted a topic in Med-Surg

   Hi there nurses! Just a quick question! What's the main differences between medical and surgical nursing in terms of a typical day and duties? Have you worked in both? And which do you prefer? And why? Just weighing up whether to do medical or surgi...

10. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

    misscherie posted a topic in Australia

    Hi there! Has anyone done their new grad programme in Australia (I am a kiwi), and if so, where would you recommend as a new grad? There are soooo many hospitals and just have no idea where to start! I have a friend at a hospital there who says there...

11. Best place for paediatrics graduate position in Oz?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia

    Oops sorry about that! I meant Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital! Thanks so much for the advice, much appreciated :)

12. Best place for paediatrics graduate position in Oz?

    misscherie posted a topic in Australia

    Hi lovely nurses! Would appreciate advice on any good childrens hospitals or paediatric wards within hospitals in Oz for a possible graduate position? I have been told Royal Childrens Hospital is great. What are the big differences between private a...

13. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I actually finished a Bachelors degree in psychology and then worked in community psych for a year before deciding it wasnt for me. Like you, I found neuro interesting but the reality out there was different from the textbooks. One of the mental heal...

14. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    You're absolutely right! Its a VERY popular choice amongst our class, although none have been in a NICU ward yet so time will tell! Thanks so much for the advice!

15. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all your replies! So interesting! And very true one person who said that its not necessarily one calling for some people but will be a narrowing down from things you dont enjoy! For example, I know I dont want to be a theatre nu...