DisneyLoveRN

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1. Giving the nurses phones

   DisneyLoveRN replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

   We have phones. They are both good and bad. No matter how many times you tell the pt/family to call the phone instead of the call light - they don't.

2. I want to be an RN, but I am getting divorced, single mom and need to work right away.HELP

   DisneyLoveRN replied to annaliz04's topic in General Nursing

   I would probably do LPN school. Look around. There are lots of technical schools with flexible schedules. Then bridge into an LPN-RN program. It takes dedication but you can do it. Good luck.

3. Inpatient Apnea Monitoring

   DisneyLoveRN replied to newkidnurse's topic in Pediatric

   There is no reason to have every pt on continuous monitors. On my regular peds floor they only get it if on oxygen. Not for asthma. Not for seizures. It isn't needed and adds to alarm fatigue.

4. Pediatric Daycare Facilities

   DisneyLoveRN replied to sanaalam's topic in Pediatric

   This sounds sketchy. I think it is all a great premise,but unsure about the reality. I would steer clear. Maybe revisit in a year, and everything should be up and running. If not...be glad you followed your instincts.

5. Do your peds floors take drug withdrawl babies?

   DisneyLoveRN replied to NicuGal's topic in Pediatric

   We rarely get these babies on our peds floor. When our census drops we float, a lot of times to NICU. I once suggested bringing these babies to our floor and almost had a pediatrician rip my head off.

6. SCRUBS for petite women?

   DisneyLoveRN replied to LaceElaine's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I like Koi. I am 5'00 and the Grey's Anatomy petites still run long.

7. is LITTMANN still the best brand when it comes to stethoscopes??

   DisneyLoveRN replied to monkago2009's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I do love mine! Have had my cardiology stethoscope for years. I would advise getting it engraved with your name. Just in case it accidentally takes a walk. Name tags can be removed, but engraving is forever.

8. Reliable website to buy stethoscopes from?

   DisneyLoveRN replied to DomJo8's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Bought mine on Stethoscope.com. Had my Littman engraved. Makes me feel better that it won't walk off. Name tags can be removed, but not engraving.

9. New Uniform Policy... ugh!

   DisneyLoveRN replied to snarkosaurus's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Our hospital changed a few years ago. I am surprised they are making you buy a certain brand. I wear 2x petite and not every brand comes in that size. That would be tough for me.

10. Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

    DisneyLoveRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I love color! Right now I have a pair of hot pink K-Swiss sneakers. Get positive comments every day.

11. picu/nicu/peds

    DisneyLoveRN replied to gladysh Rn's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with the response that you should do peds first. I believe that going to ICU settings right after school is to stressful for the inexperienced.

12. CPN Exam Advice Wanted

    DisneyLoveRN replied to adzam08's topic in Pediatric

    I did it about 7 years ago, and used an NCLEX pediatric review book. Good Luck!

13. Broward nursing.. Differences between campuses (North, Central, South)

    DisneyLoveRN replied to summer715's topic in Florida

    I work at Memorial and work with and know some of the instructors from South Campus. The ones I know are awesome, and the students I work with are great.

14. Applying to FGCU Nursing Fall 2014

    DisneyLoveRN replied to mr. po po's topic in Florida

    I'm no help there, but I would like to wish you luck. I'm a native Floridian, and FGCU is beautiful.

15. Best Scrubs for the Money?

    DisneyLoveRN replied to RInursingstudent's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I love Koi, but we wear Navy, and I find mine fading. I do love my Grey's Anatomy. Dickies too. I have to find petite, so my options are limited. Being in peds, I always find great tops at WalMart.