PedNephNurse

PedNephNurse has 4 years experience and specializes in Nephrology, ESRD.

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1. School Nurses and Mental Health

   PedNephNurse replied to PewpSmith's topic in School

   Our nation's mental health system needs so much improvement. No matter the age, a lot of individuals lack the ability to seek help. They either don't know who to go to, what someone can do for them or the difference asking for help can make. As a nur...

2. A newfound appreciation

   PedNephNurse replied to LonghornChic's topic in School

   School nurses are so important! I looked at a few openings for school nursing when I first graduated but I never applied because I knew there was NO way I was ready for that. Those nurses work independently, see different conditions and rely on their...

3. Wearing scrubs to the interview.

   PedNephNurse replied to mr cooper's topic in Job Hunt

   Oh yes, then wear scrubs. Sometimes it's nice for them to see you in your uniform especially since the scrubs make you look like a nurse. You know what they say, "Dress for the part". I agree with what someone said just look crisp and clean! You'll d...

4. Am I wrong for thinking that this APRN was wrong?...

   PedNephNurse replied to bekind_andtrue's topic in Relations

   The fentanyl patch is a big deal, unfortunately. It is a controlled substance. Never do anything unless you're sure of your actions. Especially with medications. You would not want to over dose your patient out of an assumption. Scan all your meds. ...

5. Pre Kidney transplant

   PedNephNurse replied to Zhosanha's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a pediatric nephrology department. A lot depends on the patient. In 2016 we have done 5 kidney transplants. Three of them being some of my closest hemodialysis patients. I miss seeing them all the time! We make sure to ask the nephrologist...

6. ITT Tech closing ALL schools nationwide

   PedNephNurse replied to klone's topic in Headlines

   That's good to hear. I think people who attended ITT for nursing did it out of the length of time programs took and the cost of attendance. Good people trying to get ahead.

7. Hobbies off duty as a Nurse?

   PedNephNurse replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

   I like to read (not textbooks), watch movies, fitness, nutrition and being an AdvoCare Advisor are my hobbies. Being an advisor with AdvoCare helps me with my fitness and nutrition goals. In combination with being an RN I am able to help people in my...

8. Nurse Practitioner vs Physician Assistant

   PedNephNurse replied to nurselyfe4115's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in NP school and proud of it! The thought of going to PA school never crossed my mind. I am a nurse and would only want to build upon my current nursing degree.

9. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

   PedNephNurse replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

   I've actually had the opposite problem in the past. I was a nurse at BioLife Plasma Services, a plasma donating center. If a donor came into donate and the large blood pressure cuff did not fit their arm properly they would be deferred for the day an...

10. How to become a lactation consultant??

    PedNephNurse replied to gvrn13's topic in General Nursing

    I had a NICU RN friend who was a certified lactation consultant. You could become certified as a nurse and if a position becomes available for a full time lactation consultant then you'll be all set! I believe my friend took a certification thru the ...

11. CNA Cert. with no experience: how to land a job.

    PedNephNurse replied to futurehealthprof's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a great idea. You should have no problem getting a job after getting certified. Being a male works in your favor as well as wanting to work in a long-term care facility. They are always short staffed unfortunately due to the type of w...

12. Am I cut out for this?

    PedNephNurse replied to hannah53's topic in General Nursing

    You just haven't found your niche yet. Once you get in an area of nursing you're passionate about and find yourself among a good team you will not regret your decision. You may have to go thru a few different jobs. Try different areas of nursing. Onc...

13. New RN-Licensed: How to enter CC nursing?

    PedNephNurse replied to crome's topic in Critical

    Great question. I'm sure it depends on the state and hospital. I don't work in critical care but work with chronic and acute ESRD patients. I have asked to volunteer in the ER or PICU for experience. You could try doing that and then when the cc unit...

14. I hate my job!

    PedNephNurse replied to pyct39's topic in General Nursing

    The skills thing is hard. You learn so many skills in nursing school but they are trying to prepare you for wherever you may end up. As long as you are learning the skills that are regularly used on your unit, then you're doing well. If you know of s...

15. Hospital ID Bracelets

    PedNephNurse replied to Kris199699's topic in General Nursing

    I tried looking for an answer online and the only thing I came up with was Department of Family Services lol - which someone mentioned above. I have no idea!