stnurse421

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1. Gastroschisis

   stnurse421 posted a topic in Pediatric

   I have just finished my Pedi. clinical rotation. During this rotation, I learned a condition that is new to me: Gastroschisis. I observed 2 patients with this condition. One of the patients was in the ICU and is basically dying due to liver failure....

2. Rsv

   stnurse421 posted a topic in Pediatric

   I had a patient this week in my clinical rotation that had RSV. Of course, I had to use droplet precautions and I also did a little research on what RSV is. However, I am interested in hearing your experiences with RSV and the treatment of it. Thank...

3. Duodenal atresia

   stnurse421 posted a topic in Pediatric

   A few weeks ago, I observed in the Pediatric OR in my clinical rotation. I went in and saw the repair of duodenal atresia. I have researched it and have a basic understanding of what it is. However, I was wondering if anyone could tell me of any expe...

4. PICC lines

   stnurse421 posted a topic in Pediatric

   I am currently in my Pedi. rotation and had the opportunity to observe a PICC line insertion for a 10 day old little girl last week. It was very interesting to watch. I did research on PICC lines to find out exactly what they are. I was wondering if ...

5. Assessing pain in pediatrics

   stnurse421 posted a topic in Pediatric

   I am in my last year of nursing school and am currently in my Pediatric rotation for clinical. This semester we have studied assessing pain and the management of pain. I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas or tips about the best way to asses...

6. Care plans

   stnurse421 replied to essarge's topic in General Students

   Hey! I am in my second year of nursing and last year I was TERRIFIED of the words "care plan". However, they are not too bad. They just take forever! If you can find a really good care plan book, it would be really helpful. I use Nursing Diagnosis Re...