depedsnurse replied to depedsnurse's topic in Disabilities
Hi Michelle, I am currently employed by 2 nursing agencies. Both of them deal with special needs children, a majity of them are trach and vent dependent. My main shift is with 1 child, in their home. I am responsible for any care that they need:trach...
depedsnurse replied to depedsnurse's topic in General Nursing
thanks to everyones input. As soon as I walked on campus I went and set up yet another advisor meeting. It was a little stressful but now I am feeling a little better about it. Thanks Sandy
Here is my dilema. I am already an LPN and have been for 9 years, I recently went back to work on getting my RN. I am very excited about this next big step in my life. The problem is I heard from another nursing student that although we will finish ...
depedsnurse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing
well I couldnt lift for the usual 6 weeks but my lil cousins could climb in my lap. my dr. told me to resume activities as I felt comfortable. I do think I was lifting some things at 3 weeks just not anything too big. Go for it I have no regrets. If...
depedsnurse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing
let me finish now fingers got too excited. Things I can do now 1) I can wear a matching bra and panty 2) I can go braless 3) I can run without blackeyes 4) I can say good morning to my nipples(who still havent gotten use to the wind blowing lol) 5) D...
depedsnurse replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn
This has to be 1 of the greatest threads ever so I will add my experience; I am an identical twin our names are Sandy and Candy(our parents were 20 when we were born and chose to call us that rather than the usual Sandra or Candace, and that is how i...
depedsnurse replied to FiestaRed's topic in Emergency
Being a volunteer EMT the only advice I can pass on is a backboard. Slide it up under the patients rear. Of course this is not a 1 person job. I hope this helps somewhat. I know what it is like to be looking at a situation and wondering how am I gonn...
This is my favorite spot on this site. I too am a specail needs peds nurse. I have done this for 9 years now and cannot think of anything better. Over the years I have worked in homes helping care for these children. I have seen them come so far with...