Don't let peds deter you from having kids. Having kids is scary (especially with the knowledge of a peds nurse). Think of all that you will know about raising
PedsRN1991 replied to DanaR85's topic in Pediatric
At the children's hospital that I work at, we hire LOTS of new grads. Make sure whereever you apply they have a good new grad program with lots of orientation. Good luck and let us
PedsRN1991 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric
Hi there, Well, was this instructor a psych nurse??? It was my experience many many years ago in nursing school that the instructors aren't the best judges of us students. I sooo hope that you are...
PedsRN1991 replied to JentheRN05's topic in Geriatric, LTC
He Jen, (((HUGS))) to you! It is very hard to lose a patient that you have become attached to. Bless you for being a caring nurse. Perhaps the patient earlier refused anything else because they were...
PedsRN1991 replied to Sue Damonas's topic in General Nursing
I was at one hospital for 10 years. It is where I went after graduation. After moving, and having to drive about 35 minutes, and being comfortable there(even though I was miserable)...I left. I took 1...
PedsRN1991 replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor
Can't believe I haven't seen these: AFU - All "fouled" Up (You know, those 23 weekers that were saved, and are now on the peds floor). SGP - shallow gene
Where are you going to be going to in Florida? Florida is a VERY large state and very diverse. Where you are planning on being, depends largely on what you will find. BTW...here is SOUTH Florida. We...
Have you taken PALS? I know in the ICU you have to have ACLS, but if you can take a PALS class before you transfer, I would highly recommend it. Good Luck in