PedsRN1991

PedsRN1991 has 18 years experience and specializes in Peds; Peds Oncology.

PedsRN1991's Latest Activity

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   vomiting: reflux, rotavirus, or NGT feed problems

   PedsRN1991 replied to jess41378's topic in Pediatric

   I don't think the vomitting is a rota issue. However, it sounds like she is probably not being overly careful with hygiene between the twins. I know it must be hard with 2 babies....but it will keep going back and forth. The vimitting could be a reflux issue, if she is not keeping the baby upright long enough. Is the ng in the proper placement. If still vomiting, sounds like it shound be advanced to an ND. Good Luck.
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   Well, survuved my first two days of nursing school...

   PedsRN1991 replied to AZO49008's topic in Nursing

   Congratulations on surviving. Keep the positive outlook...it helps.
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   Guilt over other nurse's med error

   PedsRN1991 replied to Rabid Response's topic in Nursing

   Always think of mistakes as learning. You know what mistake was made, just be vigilant now not to do the same. You are new and scared and it is normal. I agree with the advice from the above posters too. (((HUGS))).
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   Fort Lauderdale OB Nurses

   PedsRN1991 replied to PreggersRN's topic in Florida

   Broward General does. I'm not sure about Holy Cross. A little bit south is Plantation General (kind of small) and Memorial (Regional, West and Miramar have OB). If nothing else, Google the names and check.
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   bilirubin lab draw site on newborns

   PedsRN1991 replied to llc333's topic in Pediatric

   We always do heelsticks for bili levels.
6. 

   South Florida Roll Call!!!!!

   PedsRN1991 replied to Nathalie's topic in Florida

   I never jumped in on the last roll call...but I'm here. In Hollywood.
7. 

   Compensation ?...

   PedsRN1991 replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Pediatric

   In the hospital where I work, peds is a specialty and we get specialty pay.
8. 

   Child Abuse

   PedsRN1991 replied to yarncrogirl's topic in Pediatric

   You see abuse...and it is horrible. I can never understand it...especially shaken baby. You give the kids the TLC they need while you are there. You then go home and hug your kids. All that you do is the best that you can.
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   Need advice about changing to Pediatric Nursing

   PedsRN1991 replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Pediatric

   I did adult med-surg for 2 years before I changed to peds. If you are looking for a change...change. Kids aren't little adults, and they have different problems. If you are an experienced RN...you will catch on. Get a Harriet Lane, do some research...and then go for it. I love peds. Good Luck!!!
10. 

    got my first nursing job!!!

    PedsRN1991 replied to student-with-no-life's topic in Nursing

    congratulations!!! :yelclap::urck::w00t::anpom::clphnds::nmbrn:
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    Advise on Broward Nursing Schools

    PedsRN1991 replied to determined0408's topic in Florida

    I live and work in Broward. A LOT of the nurses I work with are BCC grads. I have only heard great things about them.
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    Great Day!!

    PedsRN1991 replied to TeresaB930's topic in Nursing

    Fabulous!! Congrats to you!! :yelclap::yelclap::yelclap::yelclap::yelclap:
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    I am a nurse!!! But this....?!

    PedsRN1991 replied to CactusFlower's topic in Nursing

    I worked in a "smaller" hospital...and I understand your situation. When the peds census was low, they would float us to adult floors. When the peds census was high, they would float adult med-surg nurses to our floor. I came from adult med-surg, so it was not a problem for me. However, for those who had never done adults, it was incredibly difficult (and dangerous). Adults have issues and problems that peds pt's don't. After I had left this facility, I heard that a pt on peds had died (a gastro pt) that was being taken care of by a floating adult nurse.
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    Twas the Month after Christmas (Cute)

    PedsRN1991 replied to nurz2be's topic in Humor

    OMG...too funny!!
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    Nurses' Christmas

    PedsRN1991 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Humor

    Loved it and sent it on to more nurses!!!
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    All White Uniform Dress Code?!!

    PedsRN1991 replied to keludtke's topic in Nursing

    I work peds, and the all white policy would be disasterous. I could see the kids freaking out and running in the opposite direction.