PedRN86

PedRN86

Pediatrics (neuro)

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About PedRN86

PedRN86 has 3 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics (neuro).


You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way! -Dr. Seuss

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  1. I violated the Prime Directive!!!

    Happened to me on Sunday night! I went to do 0400 VS on my little friend and noted he had a big, heavy diaper. As soon as he felt the diaper come off he got me, himself, and his crib really good. Those little boys are big trouble
  2. Too many chiefs, not enough indians

    Well I work in pediatrics but have a few friends in mental health and your situation sounds kind of horrible to be honest. Perhaps instead of giving up on nursing, start browsing for a better managed ward. Nowhere is perfect but I wonder if you met a...
  3. Showering with a central line

    We shower our kids with CVLs! We use whatever we can to keep it dry, my favourite is a soaker pad or diaper, with a biohazard bag taped on with waterproof tape. It works pretty well, if any water sneaks it it's usually soaked up by the pad! I've neve...
  4. I work in pediatrics and absolutely love it. Caring for not only the child but the family is both challenging and rewarding, and an integral part of what we do. I feel very fortunate to work where I do; we have an amazing team and I'm really proud to...
  5. oxygen sTaturations

    I noticed my new student calling them staturations yesterdays. I felt kind of awkward correcting her, I hate being picky and dashing a student's confidence! I might wait for a quiet moment to say something :) My pet peeve is when people say "owe-dans...
  6. Disagree! You don't pop out of the womb knowing how to be a nurse. Likewise, critical thinking isn't something you just have or don't have. It's all a lifelong learning process.
  7. Can experienced Med/surg RN move into peds?

    Sounds like it might be just the career move you need! I would consider appplying, you seem compassionate, you're skilled, you enjoy children and families. I think you can get a good feel of the ward from the interview process and ensure they'll be s...
  8. Soon to be graduate... accept ICU position or a med-surg position??

    Normally I would say go for the med-surg position at the bigger hospital, but if you know you love the staff (and they love you!) at the smaller hospital's ICU I would say start there. Being part of a supportive environment that you enjoy makes a hug...
  9. The Slow Code: Justified?

    I very much agree. I've never seen/participated a slow code. I've heard of them a couple times from coworkers in other facilities. In my view, it's unethical and paternalistic to assume the responsibility of carrying out only parts of a patient or f...
  10. Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    I wonder if they are saying these things to instill fear in you, that if you don't do something correctly, or in a timely manner, you're going to have an angry doctor come after you yelling. I've never had someone yell at me at work. If they were yel...
  11. Night Shift For Newbies

    Great tips! I really enjoy night shift. I love sitting around the round table on the ward on a quieter night and getting to chat with the other nurses. Night shift is just part of being a nurse... somebody has to care for those patients :)
  12. How do I get into Pediatric Nursing?

    Start by finding out how to get into a nursing school. Are there any courses you need to take to get into nursing school? You'll usually need an updated CPR, vulnerable sector screening (police check), and updated vaccinations. Once you're settled in...
  13. Speaking of... Getting to work early

    I get to work 15 or 20 minutes early so I can review my orders and recent lab work, and plan my day. When I take report (1:1 handover) I can actually ask relevant questions about the patients. The moment I take report, that patient is my responsibili...
  14. Nursing care of abdominal aortic aneurysm

    I would have a fellow nurse page the doctor while I stayed with the patient to do their VS and physical assessment, especially if they suddenly deteriorated. Then when the doctor comes/calls back I have all my information to present to them.
  15. I flunked out of clinical today..

    Admit you mucked up. You brought your cell phone to try and better the situation and it ended up looking worse. You know in retrospect what a huge mistake you made. Maybe mention some suggestions on how you would have handled the situation if you cou...