mrsivyRN

mrsivyRN has 3 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. SANE Nursing...info?

   mrsivyRN posted a topic in Emergency

   I was wondering if anyone had any information or opinions regarding SANE certification. I have always felt a draw towards forensics, and am always working for patient advocacy. I work in a pediatric ER, but have worked with pediatrics and adult inpa...

2. Feeding oral meds to children

   mrsivyRN replied to 7ladies's topic in Pediatric

   I learned to stroke their throat and blow in their face to make them swallow, while squirting it in the side of their mouth (along their teeth/gums). Usually while wrapped in a blanket. Honestly, I learned that trick from giving my dog meds, but it t...

3. Switching from floor to ER peds?

   mrsivyRN posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hi there - I am looking into switching from the pediatric floor nursing position I have been working for over 3 years now (since I graduated from nursing school) to a pediatric ER position. The unit I currently work on is very small (8 beds) and usua...