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1. what is the layout of your unit

   kidsccrn replied to kidsccrn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Thanks everyone for the info. Keeshadawn,don't get me wrong I never trust a parent to be responsible for an intubated kid but a lot of parents flip out if the kid moves at all (and scream for a nurse)...

2. what is the layout of your unit

   kidsccrn posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Hi, Just a question for all you PICU nurses. We will be moving to our new Children's Hospital soon, the setup is scarey to us oldies. The unit is all individual rooms no windows between rooms...

3. Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

   kidsccrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes it should be a felony and in NY it is. I was assaulted by a pt.(17 yr old high on cocaine) a little over 2 yrs. ago. I was out of work for almost a year. He tore the ligaments in my wrist of...

4. Need advice...life threatened by pt's family today

   kidsccrn replied to SotaRN's topic in General Nursing

   I can't believe I'm actually writing this but I'm hoping it may be therapeutic for me. I am the victim of an assault by a pt. I have been out of work since the day after christmas due to a torn...

5. family dynamics of disabled children

   kidsccrn replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in Pediatric

   Hi, I'm not sure where to start but here goes. I have been a peds nurse for 26 yrs. NICU, PICU, Peds ED and homecare.So I have seen a spectrum of reactions with parents of a special needs child....

6. Best Reference Book for PICU Nurses

   kidsccrn replied to KailuaNurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Hi Fran Hazinski's is still the best out there. As a matter of fact I was just looking something up in it today! Good luck!