PEDSNURSE74

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1. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Humor

   Nightshift,picu Vented Infant,mom Asleep I Have Gas,oops, Mom Wakes Up And Sniffs I Say That Baby Is Letting Stinkers, Phew!!!!!! Glad It Was Dark In Room

2. Shared governance

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to Grushenka's topic in Activism

   I work at a hospital and we are going to try shared governance. I need some links or info on how to get started Thanks to all

3. So.... How many years have YOU been a nurse??

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for a total of 31 years,2 years as a nursing assistant while in school. I still think it's the best job in the world. I am still in awe of all the changes made in nursing and how technical our jobs have become. I don't always agre...

4. Body Hair

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

   I LOVE hairy chests whether at the beach or at work. I agree they should be kept clean and neat. What is the difference in a hairy chest and some nurses that have had breast enlargement and wear skin tight tees??????? Myself, I prefer the hairy ones,...

5. standard of how many IV attempts

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to megpwh's topic in Safety

   I work in a PICU and would love to be able to say we only try 2 times. I have 25 years Pediatric exp. and there HAVE been times when we tried more than 2 times. Ultimately that would be great....but what happens when you, yourself are the best sticke...

6. when God created nurses.........

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to karenG's topic in Humor

   That was a beautiful poem, makes me realize why I became a nurse. I am also printing it for my coworkers. Everyone needs a little pat now and then. Thanks so much for the post................: LENDA kiss

7. Has Anyone Worked A Strike?

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to Geeg's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked a strike, of course the "professional staff" didn't strike. We have no strike clause in our contract. I have had many discussions with my coworkers on this subject. My decision is to go to work and take care of my patients. If you choos...

8. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   :rotfl: So I am NOT alone,lol. I do all these things AND steal pens.................. It's nice to know we all do this. Thanks for the laughs.................... now going to change my Depends Lenda Keep The Faith!!!!!!!!!!!!

9. PICU Nurses

   PEDSNURSE74 replied to biscuit_007's topic in PICU

   I have been a PEDS nurse for over 20 years and have just started working PICU in the last 8 months. WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG!!!!!!! I love it. We are a 10 bed unit in a trauma hospital in WV, so all the Peds trauma come to us. We usually have 2-3 pts p...