Need to interview Pediatric nurse for project

parablue · Jul 16, 2009

Rachel, I'm a ER nurse but see lots of pedi pts, could you do something like fever control? The subject of vaccinations is touchie, Many Parents are refusing for fear of autisum. We are not allowed to "teach" these parents, they have the right to refuse. Seems like teaching tylenol/ibuprofen/pushing fluids would be short and sweet, adding a bit about febriel seizures (bonus) We have so many parents that come to ER and have not treated a fever because "I wanted you to see how high it is" I will believe you..... not treating can cause major problems, and it just makes the child feel bad longer, I can't tell you the number of times a limp kid comes in, and just treating the fever you have an active kid in an hour.

rachel.ramsdell · Jul 16, 2009

I never thought about doing that for a project. It sounds interesting and it would be a good learning experience for me. If I post questions would you be able to answer them for me? (I can't pm until I have 15 posts.)

parablue · Jul 17, 2009

Rachel, Sorry worked today 10a-10p, just got home, I will try to answer your questions, I am working fri,sat,sun, so it may be late when i get back to you, I do not have 15 posts either.

CrunchyMama, ASN, RN · Jul 18, 2009

Can you do both sides of the vaccine issue? I'd be glad to tell you why I refuse certain vaccines and it doesn't have anything to do with autism.

rachel.ramsdell · Jul 20, 2009

I may be able to cover that in my paper but I would have to cover in the education portion why they are recommened and the state parents do have the right to refuse. I have also refused a vaccine for my youngest because of a timing issue.

rachel.ramsdell · Jul 20, 2009

I am trying to get the questions together. I also had to work. thanks!

parablue · Jul 20, 2009

No worries, I have 2 whole days off!!