PEDSVA

PEDSVA

Peds Med/Surg, PICU,Ped ED

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  1. Teamwork and Support in ED's

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in Emergency

    ;)I thank you all for all of your input. I will say the days there is a good charge nurse on duty the work environment is better. There are definately nurses & techs that will pitch in and help...

  2. GW HOspital and working conditions?

    PEDSVA replied to Artis's topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone every take the job at GW's ED ? If so, how is the work environment ( team oriented or on your own)? Did the internship prepare you for working there? Most importantly hows the pay...

  3. Returning to work after becoming a new mom

    PEDSVA replied to British Import's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I totally understand what your going through. I transitioned to PICU from general peds when my first child was 6 months old. Although I loved the PICU and would love to return one day, I left because...

  4. Potomac Hospital

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in Virginia Nursing

    No, Potomac isn't that bad but it does have it's querks. I guess it depends on what area specialty you are interested in because each department is different. No place is going to be perfect it's...

  5. Potomac Hospital

    PEDSVA posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Does anyone know anything about Potomac Hospital's NICU and their

  6. Potomac Hospital

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Smartynurse, thanks for getting back to me. I think most of Potomac is pretty antiquated. Wonder why so much agency? What level is that NICU ? From my minimal experience in ICU, the nurses usually...

  7. Level 2 vs Level 3 NICU

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for all the great posts, They really helped clear things

  8. Do you think nursing is physically unhealthy?

    PEDSVA replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I work part-time now and Ifind that one less day makes a huge difference! With young children @ home I am still trying to make time for exercise. I used to be pretty regular with exercise. Nursing by...

  9. No. VA RN Salaries

    PEDSVA replied to Anjann's topic in Virginia Nursing

    INOVA Fairfax $26-$27 with 5 years

  10. PICU Nurse Job Satisfaction

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Well, after unofficially accepting my old position in the Picu, my hubby and I decided the decrease in pay ($10 less/hr),20 mi. commute increase, 8 more hours /week, and over nights (currently 2pm-mn...

  11. PICU Nurse Job Satisfaction

    PEDSVA posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am planning to return to my old job in the PICU. I truly feel like that is where my heart lies. By making this transition I am giving up alot of flexibility and money for what I believe is job...

  12. Potomac Hospital

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I am not a new grad, 5 years under my belt. Thanks for the info. Smartynurse when do you start ? Let me know how you like

  13. Career vs family

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in General Nursing

    This has been an on-going dilema for me, thank you all for your insight. The decision is now up to

  14. Career vs family

    PEDSVA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any suggestions on how to have a fulfilling nursing career while spending enough time with your children? I have been contemplating returning to an area in nursing which I enjoyed but offered less...

  15. DC Childrens Hospital - PICU

    PEDSVA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone worked @Childrens DC? Is so, what are the working conditions like in general and particulary in the PICU

  16. New to the PICU

    PEDSVA replied to jamonit's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I will most likely be returning to the PICU soon. Although I was in PICU for 1 1/2 I am very nervous about returning b/c I feel like I have forgotten the little bits I had learned. Essentially, I...

  17. Progressive Nursing Agency-any info.

    PEDSVA posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I am strongly considering agency nursing for the flexibility. I have been holding on to the Orientation Packet for Progressive since I had my 2nd child 6 months ago. I think I am ready to give it a...

  18. DC Childrens Hospital - PICU

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply, What specifically makes Children's PICU challenging ? Pt. acuity, pt load, staffing ? Do you receive support by your staff

  19. PICU vs NICU

    PEDSVA posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am a Peds nurse with 5 years experience. I spent 1.5 years in PICU, however, I left the PICU to work in the Peds Ed at a local community hospital 10 min. from my home. I chose this change because I...

  20. PICU vs NICU

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks you guys, you have really given me good info. It's so difficult for me to make another change, I just want to be settled in an area for me and my family but I want to enjoy what I'm doing....

  21. Balancing work and young children

    PEDSVA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 31 years old. So far I have two children 3yrs boy & 5 mos girl. My current job is 10 min away and I do 2-10hr shifts/week from 2pm to MN. It's a great set up b/c I am home with my kids every...

  22. PICU vs NICU

    PEDSVA posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am trying to decide whether to return to PICU (only 1.5 yrs exp.in PICU, 5 years total all Peds) or try NICU. After reading the threads, I can really tell you all love your profession. I enjoyed the...

  23. PICU vs NICU

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In the hospital that I worked PICU we were required to float to NICU and vice-versa but they don't formally cross train you as far as I know. When we did float we are given the easiest assignment...

  24. PICU vs NICU

    PEDSVA replied to PEDSVA's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for your reply Jolie. Despite the more limited scope of practice, do you still find being a NICU nurse challenging with room to grow ? Do you find it easier to become more proficient in...