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  1. pediatric assessment/careplans

    Agent99 replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree with Runner. Incorporate the developmental stage the child is in and how it relates to the child's response to his/her illness. You are also nursing the family so add that in too (with...

  2. Burnout or what

    Agent99 replied to sunshines66's topic in General Nursing

    Sunshine I know where you are coming from. I also feel the same exact way, which is why I'm looking to get out. Everytime we turn around, they want something else. Precepting, charge, committees, high...

  3. Burnout or what

    Agent99 replied to sunshines66's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked PICU and Peds floor. The families on the floor are worse. There are more of them, they are demanding and tiresome. I think the families in PICU are more in shock and are more...

  4. pediatric assessment/careplans

    Agent99 replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly are you having trouble with? Can you be more

  5. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Caliotter I think I am finished with patient care altogether, I'm just so sick of it. I might even resign totally instead of per diem, and maybe sign up with an agency for very frequent shifts for...

  6. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, everyone, for your kind posts. Tazzi: I'd rather not take any mental health leave, my NM is not the most "enlightened" person out there and it would come back to haunt me in some way,...

  7. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    All I do know is that I cannot go on this way

  8. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you made the switch and love your job. :) Truly, I do not know what to do. I am in the midst of overwhelming stress, and cannot make any decisions. I seriously do not know if I am coming...

  9. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tazzi I tried to transfer to another unit, they offered me the position then had to rescind because the nurse that was on disability decided to return. I submitted a transfer for a seasonal unit,...

  10. Can Anyone Help Me Think This Through?

    Agent99 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and go for it! I think nursing is a trap, in many ways. I'm also thinking about phasing out of bedside nursing. I might do per diem and spend some time sorting my head out, then looking...

  11. Walking rounds

    Agent99 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    It's a JCAHO thing. They are harping on communication lately, how things are missed during report (shift to shift, ER to unit, RR to unit etc.). Our unit is going to start this too, by the end of...

  12. Does your work call you at 0530?

    Agent99 replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, staffing calls all the time. I have the phone next to my bed shut off, and the answering machine volume turned all the way

  13. best school for RN to get BSN?

    Agent99 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello everyone. Well, I think I am going to finally bite the bullet and get my BSN. I'm a Peds Nurse in NY. What is the best school to go to? I think I will get my master's too and perhaps be a...

  14. what did you do in your former life?

    Agent99 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I was a

  15. CUNY vs. SUNY

    Agent99 replied to NurseChapel's topic in New York Nursing

    Find the best school that has a good clinical experience and a high passing rate on NCLEX. If you like school, then get the BSN first. If not, get the AAS. It doesn't really matter as a new grad...

  16. best school for RN to get BSN?

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in New York Nursing

    RNKay - Yes, I heard about Downstate. It's just not convenient for me to get to. I went to an information session in the Spring. Bisson - Ah, how interesting. Thanks for that

  17. Dumb IVPB question

    Agent99 replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    We also premedicate with Tylenol and

  18. Thank you note to preceptor after orientation?

    Agent99 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely write a nice card. I precept a lot, and it is hard work. I always feel good when I get a card. I've gotten some nice presents too, but that is not necessary. I've only had one orientee...

  19. Dumb IVPB question

    Agent99 replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#483d8b]we hang it by itself, via a "stepped" infusion rate, with at bag of ns available in case of reaction [color=#483d8b] we do it this way

  20. Nurses as Patients

    Agent99 replied to alex1's topic in General Nursing

    I find that the doctors I visit are more relaxed and talk to me as a colleague. We "get" each

  21. Is Nursing School more difficult than working?

    Agent99 replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is much easier than working as a Registered

  22. Personality Type and Nursing

    Agent99 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    I think I am only the third INFP here. A lot of J types.

  23. Anyone work Per Diem?

    Agent99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. I've been seriously considering transferring to per diem status. I'm just tired. I work on a very busy, chaotic floor and I'm pushing 40. I'm tired of the long shifts, the politics,...

  24. Anyone work Per Diem?

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone, for your comments and suggestions. I don't know what I will do yet, but will keep you all

  25. Risk Management?

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Fgoff Thanks! I figured it entailed those things (plus more, I am sure) I think I will get in touch with HR and see what the deal is.