luvdancink

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1. MDI with spacer/mask versus Nebulizer

   luvdancink replied to BigHeartRNtoBe's topic in Pediatric

   There is a lot of research out there now not in support of nebulizers. We have switched to inhalers with spacers for all ages, masks for the little ones including infants. At the other facility I work at with pediatric vented patients we have switche...

2. Fall 2011 Graduate School ROLL CALL

   luvdancink replied to missvictoriat's topic in Post Graduate

   1. Drexel University 2. MSN- PediNP 3. Work Full time 4. School part time 5. I've already started a few of the basic courses, but I am nervous about finding a preceptor. Super excited about starting this new chapter of my life!!

3. Drexel RN to BSN..Anyone?

   luvdancink replied to Crux1024's topic in Pennsylvania

   I'm almost finished with Drexel's RN to BSN online program. I've loved it. They were super flexible with transfer credits. The advisor will even tell you which clep exams you can take if you prefere those over classes. The instructors are wonderful. ...

4. No more buretrol/burette?

   luvdancink replied to MikeyJ's topic in Pediatric

   Keep us posted. Some of our staff would love to go to syringe pumps only.

5. PEDS QUESTION ON Ceftriaxone

   luvdancink replied to angelique777's topic in Pediatric

   I may get flagged for this, and I don't mean this negatively, but that's a pretty routine peds order for us. If you were uncomfortable with it, than why were you in the position to cover for another nurse? You shouldn't have been covering for someone...

6. Online Rn- BSN in PA

   luvdancink replied to ctucker's topic in Pennsylvania

   I'm starting in Drexel's online RN to BSN next week. It seems very efficient. Drexel has a good name too and the diploma wont differentiate whether you went online or brick and mortar.

7. How dressy in PA for interview?

   luvdancink replied to luv2yoga's topic in Pennsylvania

   I aways figure you can't be to overdressed for an interview. I wore a suit to each of my interviews. I was a fairly young new grad and I wanted to make it known that I was serious. ~Kristy

8. Reading Hospital & Medical Center

   luvdancink replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Pennsylvania

   We have several nurses on ur unit who came here from working there and HATED it. They would not recommend it for a second. I work in pediatrics, so I'm not sure what it is like for nurses working with adults. However some of our nurses say they will ...

9. CPNE Workshop

   luvdancink replied to nberry255's topic in Online Learning

   I passed in Mansfield after going to Lynn's workshop http://www.cpnesolutions.com used to be the website. I would definately recommend it. ~Kristy

10. Drexel's online RN-BSN-MSN program

    luvdancink replied to sayitgirl's topic in Pennsylvania

    How did you find graduates of this program? I would love to talk to someone who has done it. I'm an RN who has recently applied for the online BSN. I am interested in their MSN program as well. ~Kristy

11. Does PA have NCLEX quick results?

    luvdancink replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Pennsylvania

    The quick results show a pass or a fail. They will not give you a license number. ~Kristy

12. Bili Lights Ever put mom under lights holding baby?

    luvdancink posted a topic in Pediatric

    I recently had a 3 day old patient come in with jaundice and a high bili. We get these patients fairly often. Because of expense they come to the general pediatrics unit instead of the nicu. We have two types of bili lights the banks and the spot lig...

13. MSN online programs in Pennsylvania?

    luvdancink replied to nursejcarrie's topic in Pennsylvania

    I've heard great things about Drexels online MSN programs. I'm looking into that route too. Let me know if you find any others. ~Kristy

14. just got back from lynne's workshop!

    luvdancink replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Learning

    I passed the CPNE in march in Mansfield. Lynn was such a wonderful help in passing the CPNE. I might try to stop by this year in philly to help out. She was wonderful. I definately recommend her workshop to everyone involved with excelsior college. ~...

15. Does PA have NCLEX quick results?

    luvdancink replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Pennsylvania

    I took my NCLEX last thursday. I had quick results on monday. I didn't post a license on the website until today 8 days later. ~Kristy