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  1. New to allergy nursing

    It should be a BIG change from SNF. I came from a cardiac unit and it is totally different. I like that I actually have the time to sit and talk with my patients and answer their questions. The down side is that I miss the more 'clinical' procedure...
  2. Confused! Guidance needed for new RN please! (kinda long)

    Wow! I could have written that post! I also graduated in May 2010 and first job on telemetry- just as you described, terrible pts that should have been in the ICU half the time, we were supposed to have 4 pts on day shift and 5 on nights, my first ...
  3. New to allergy nursing

    I forgot to add- for the interview you should know that pts must be monitored approx 20 mins after injection for signs of adverse reactions and need monitored closely during testing for anaphylactic reactions. You will of course need up to date CPR,...
  4. New to allergy nursing

    Hi new grad :) I have training scheduled in a few weeks,but have found some info in the meantime. It will depend on what your duties will be - giving injections and monitoring for reactions, skin testing, mixing, etc... I currently do a lot of pt c...
  5. First time vaccinating 11 yr old, help?

    I would start with checking the info/insert from each vaccine. Sometimes there will be info on what you can give in combo. If you want to verify, try calling your state DPW that handles your state vaccines. Even if the child is not a medicaide pt,...
  6. Anyone mixing antigens for allergy drops?

    I'm not exactly sure what the phases entail, but we do prescribe for pts who are not in clinical trials. One of our pts is actually a pharmacist and said that it didn't really matter. Right now, the pt signs a consent acknowledging that it's 'off-l...
  7. Just Passed NCLEX:)

    Congratulations!! I cried for 2 days waiting on those results, what a weight lifted off of you, right? Way to go!
  8. God, my feet hurt!

    I love my Crocs!! They are the clog type with a full back. I was working 16 hour shifts when I bought them and they are the only thing that got me thru those days! They also really helped my lower back from becoming fatigued. I got them on cleara...
  9. Anyone mixing antigens for allergy drops?

    Thanks everyone...I do know that RN's can mix the allergens if they are for injections. They are not FDA approved d/t the route of administration. They are in the 3rd stage of FDA approval. I will try to contact someone from Pharmacy, the BON in F...
  10. I have been working as an allergy nurse for 3 months and have been asked to train in mixing serums myself for allergy drop therapy. Right now, I mainly do pt education for the drops, order, deliver, etc. along with PFT's. I will soon be doing the ski...
  11. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    Thanks Woodenpug :)
  12. I don't know of a nurse that can honestly say they have loved every day of their career. As with any life choice, not everything is perfect. I thought that if I made it thru nursing school, I had it made. When you pass your boards, you feel a huge we...
  13. New to allergy nursing

    I am new to allergy nursing and need advice! I have a lot of office experience, but am new to ENT and immunology. Has anyone set up a practice before and have advice to offer? I have been hired to start the allergy portion to their practice and so fa...
  14. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    As a new nurse, I have to say that I have definitely encountered this! A lot of nurses are great mentors and have the patience and understanding to lend a helping hand or 'verify' something that a newbie is questioning. BUT....I have had a seasoned...