kidznurse

kidznurse has 27 years experience and specializes in Range of paediatric specialties.

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1. Skin Prep and Duoderm

   kidznurse replied to bshaw96's topic in Wound

   I use skin prep with duoderm or allevyn adhesive on children's wounds particularly incised and drained abscesses I use hypafix or flexigrid in strips around the edges to reinforce and find that dressings stay on for 3-5 days.

2. Pediatric Nursing Competency Questions

   kidznurse replied to C_K_GrodeckLPN's topic in Pediatric

   A resp rate of 70 Hr r 180 and nasal flare may indicate an acute resp illness. Bear in mind Despite a reasonable sao2 the child may still have a respiratory illness brewing. Check temp an overheated baby can breathe fast and have elevated HR. Other ...

3. Breast Feeding ..... HELP!!!

   kidznurse replied to Im2exclusive's topic in Pediatric

   I managed to study, (post grad) and work3x 8 hr shift work in NICU, and breast feed . It is possible but only if that's what you want to do. I expressed ( pumped) one breast first feed in the morning, at the same time as feeding the other side to my ...

4. maple syrup disease

   kidznurse replied to laurainri's topic in Pediatric

   I have looked after 3 kids with this rare metabolic disorder , but then again have also worked in paeds around the world for nearly 30 years, so understandable. Rare metabolic disorders like MSUD and others I have nursed (eg orotic aciduria /glycoge...

5. kids and parents

   kidznurse replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

   I did an assessment for a medical research project on a 4year old. She had severe dental caries, and was well overweight for age- 30kg plus. Had been hospitalised in 1st 4 years x 5 , for mostly acute respiratory illness. Her diet consisted of- no ve...

6. Premium membership reservations?

   kidznurse replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

   I feel this site is too North American. I live in a country that has a stong commitment to social medicine, and so much of this site relates to a USA/ private health care/ consumerist stance. I also find that there is a much stronger right wing ethn...

7. Not enough attention to BMs in nursing today!

   kidznurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   Basic nursing fact: "if you don't eat you don't s--- you don't s--- you die !" I've been nursing nearly 30 years and the basic a & p doesn't change! Regardless of the the latest theory or politics - Nursing is about the basics, stick to that and...

8. How many cases of tetanus have you seen in peds??

   kidznurse replied to marilynmom's topic in Pediatric

   Saw one very recently here in NZ. Parents anti immunisation so non immunised child. The tetany is horrendous and virtually unmanageable . Ventilated heavily sedated child . Last time i saw tetanus was 20years ago older woman that had been gardening a...

9. Childrens rights to health

   kidznurse replied to kidznurse's topic in Activism

   Hi there, Not sure about some of the US collquialisms used on this website for example I had no idea what LOL meant and had to ask. Likewise I don't know how to read this reply is it scathing or in agreement?? Bit difficult to debate when you are fro...

10. Childrens rights to health

    kidznurse replied to kidznurse's topic in Activism

    Thanks for that Steph I have read some of the universal health care threads but can't relate to them . I live in NZ. Health insurance is optional and generally only taken up by the wealthy and those aiming to have access to elective procedures, o...

11. Childrens rights to health

    kidznurse posted a topic in Activism

    I'm interested in how children's rights to health are viewed in USA. Are the tenets of the U N convention on the rights of the child openly discussed by nurses there? What are general societal/ media views on protecting children from corporal punishm...

12. Is nursing defined as a profession, practice or simply as work?

    kidznurse replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in Activism

    i think this definition of whether your labour entails being a practice profession or work is class based. ie a professional is white collar and a worker blue collar. i think it behooves nursing to rise above such class consciousness. illness does n...

13. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    kidznurse replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism

    Unfortunately we are not all born equal there are people born with lower cognitive abilities (Lower IQ) who cannot get a decent college education . There are many children born with in-utero alcohol and drug damage to their brains, there are people w...

14. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    kidznurse replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism

    i live in a country that has free health and education for its citizens- nz . i have worked in the us, and in the uk, and australia . every system has its issues but i did not find the system in the us superior in quality.i think it is important to b...

15. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    kidznurse replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Emotionally and spiritually I could nurse for nothing. I am drawn to nursing because of my need to care. Yes, I am aware this can be seen in negative terms or positive terms and I won't go into the psychology of Martyr Vs Saint delusions. I get the g...