pinkdoves BSN

Pediatrics, NICU

I'm an experienced pediatric nurse and new NICU nurse!

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    First Time Parents Asked For A Different Nurse

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    there's no reason to be so aggressive about it. I've questioned my nursing ability before this patient's family. I don't know how to get over trying my best just to be told there are still problems...
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    First Time Parents Asked For A Different Nurse

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to see it like that as well. At least I don't have to deal with
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    9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

    pinkdoves replied to Kendrer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    when I was applying to jobs as a new nurse I got call backs for school nursing and outpatient positions. each of those was 9-5, 5 days a
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    Tips For Being A Preceptor

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    you guys will not believe this...I am precepting the new intern without issue but now...I just got an email from my supervisors saying I will be precepting one of the new nurses coming to our...
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    Dealing with patient death

    pinkdoves posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think the hardest part of this job is having patients die. Especially after taking care of them for months and months, sometimes I have been around the child more than their own parents have. It's...
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    I don’t know if I want to be a nurse anymore

    pinkdoves replied to Vigirl465's topic in General Nursing

    that's a pretty bold statement for someone (I'm assuming) who doesn't even know the
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    Calling out any exclusively NICU RNs who became CRNAs?

    pinkdoves posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know NICU experience is not ideal for CRNA school, but I've found several reputable schools that accept it. I was wondering if anyone in the allnurses community is one of these people--someone who...
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    Tips For Being A Preceptor

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that would make sense given I’m the “nice” one
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    Tips For Being A Preceptor

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    yes-im confused bc my unit has nurses that are way more experienced than me. IDK why they weren't selected to do this? maybe bc they are generally older, in school, have kids? IDK the reason but I...
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    Tips For Being A Preceptor

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I am still trying to figure things out for myself! that's why I am
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    pinkdoves replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot imagine why people would glamorize the hospital. I glamorize getting out of the hospital
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    Cant get a job in a hospital

    pinkdoves replied to penny186's topic in General Specialties

    try adult med-surg units. they are always
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    Social Skills Should Be a Bigger Focus in Nursing School

    pinkdoves replied to Kenneth S. Veillon's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this can be taught. Regardless of the fact we are all nurses-we are first our own people with very distinct personalities. This influences the way we practice and get along with
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I find what I need too :) I'm going on vacation next week. I really need
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    Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    pinkdoves replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I will never be an NP because of this. If I wanted to be a provider, I would just go get my MD. I have no interest in doing this though...I wanna enjoy my life and have less stress
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    honestly I don't really care if "we need people" I am a human being not a robot. I am only saying my experience (which seems to be a common
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    how do you have the ability to work part-time? I'm assuming you have a spouse...I just have myself I'm giving college-aged me a run for my money over here... I read your post and I...
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    nursing is my first career...I am only 23 I want to get out of this ASAP but I am too scared. I love working with children. I love babies particularly, but nursing stresses me out too much to the...
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to prioritize this job over my life, but I'm having a hard time separating them since I feel like I'm always at work. For example, I had to switch from night shift to day shift within the...
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    pinkdoves replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a peds hospital. we are getting a lot of suicidal/aggressive teens that are waiting inpatient psych placement...and dear lord, these kids need help. I am scared of a lot of them bc they are...
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    Covid Vaccine Given Too High On Arm

    pinkdoves replied to andrusia's topic in Disaster Preparation

    no one should have to tell the person giving a shot how to do it!!
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    Preparation for pediatric nursing certification?

    pinkdoves replied to nursing9462's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the same question for ages. I believe my hospital has a review course but with COVID im unsure if its still feasible. Like are there books or anything? I have no idea what to even study....
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    COVID vaccine given way too low in the arm

    pinkdoves replied to SN2751's topic in Disaster Preparation

    oh my god what that's
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    Diluting pain medication?

    pinkdoves replied to coffeeandvendingmachines's topic in Patient Medications

    I actually ran into something similar yesterday. Not a pain med but IV benadryl. I had no idea this med was particularly irritating to the vein. My patient was screaming on the top of his lungs when I...
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    No Interest/Passion In Being A Nurse

    pinkdoves posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I progress in my nursing career (I'm still pretty new, a little over a year of experience) I realize I just do not care for this profession. I don't care at all. Like most new grads I was nervous...