JamiePedsRN MSN, RN

JamiePedsRN has 11 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in PICU.

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1. Feeling terrible about a mistake I made in clinical

   JamiePedsRN replied to CatieK's topic in PICU

   I know it is easier said than done, but please don't beat yourself up. We have all made mistakes, it happens, we are humans. Luckily this particular mistake, while probably really frustrating and inconvenient, did not cause any significant harm. ...

2. ANCC and the APHN-BC

   JamiePedsRN replied to Aggie RN's topic in Public/Community

   I'm graduating from an MSN, public health program this August. I REALLY wanted this certification. Has anyone heard a rumor that it may be coming back?

3. Skin/Wound rounds

   JamiePedsRN posted a topic in Wound

   Hey nurse friends, I'm wondering if anyone's hospital or unit does "skin/wound rounds?" The pediatric hospital where I work is trialing it on my unit (PICU). The entire skin/wound team is trying to see each patient every Tuesday morning to identify a...

4. Dirt bike camp

   JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

   OOh thanks, Wuzzie, I'm all about a good article!

5. Dirt bike camp

   JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

   Hey Alex, definitely good advice!! I'm TNCC certified and part of the code team at my hospital that responds to all Alpha traumas and code blues. I'm comfortable with C collars, backboards, and immobilizing a patient. I know my limitations though, an...

6. Dirt bike camp

   JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

   Also, for a fun twist. There is no wifi or phone service!

7. Dirt bike camp

   JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

   I'm hoping a camp full of dirt bikers means they're pretty tough and won't come to see me for too many minor complaints ( : We shall see, I could be way off on that one!

8. Dirt bike camp

   JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

   I like that blanket roll splint! Thank you Wuzzie!

9. Dirt bike camp

   JamiePedsRN posted a topic in Camp

   Hey there!! I was wondering if anyone has ever been the nurse at a dirt bike (or another off-road vehicle type of camp). My 15-year-old is an avid dirt bike racer. He is going to camp in a couple weeks and one of the nurses just found out she can no...

10. Not cut out for the PICU

    JamiePedsRN replied to laneybug6592's topic in PICU

    Hi there, I completely understand what you are going through. I started in PICU after two years of adult med-surg and then two years of pediatric med-surg. It was a challenging transition. I posted on here not too long after starting in PICU because ...

11. Am I losing the ability to think like a normal person?

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU

    That is really good advice. Thank you!!

12. Am I losing the ability to think like a normal person?

    JamiePedsRN posted a topic in PICU

    Hi PICU friends, I should preface this question with some background, I've been in peds for three years and PICU since August. So, basically since August, I have been completely submerged in the delicate business of learning what is life-threatening...

13. Review Resources for CPN

    JamiePedsRN replied to pedi_nurse's topic in Pediatric

    My employer gave me a book when I signed up. It was really helpful, I can't remember the title, something generic like CPN review...

14. PICU Nightmares

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU

    You guys are awesome, these stories are seriously reassuring to me. I feel like I'm losing it. At least I can hold it together while I'm awake. As long as the disasters are all in my dreams I guess I'm okay... Thanks, everyone!!

15. PICU Nightmares

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU

    Yes!! I'm always dreaming that I accidentally ran something at the wrong rate.