GoldenLove

GoldenLove

Pediatrics, NICU, ER, PICU

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  1. Nurse Coding

    GoldenLove replied to NancieLNC's topic in Nursing Career

    I have my certification in coding as well, I think it was an asset to me personally but as far as financially....no. Most hospitals don't hire RNs to code...they hire certified coders which they can...

  2. Trying to decide on a specialty

    GoldenLove replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many choices, it's such a personal decision. Not every specialty is right for everyone. I started out in critical care/trauma...and ended up in Pediatrics. Sometimes, you have to just try...

  3. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    GoldenLove replied to DachRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ohhhhhh and the ones that come in for "FEVER" and we ask what the temp has been running..."I don't know, I don't have a thermometer but by hand, it's high" and one of my favorites when I asked that...

  4. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    GoldenLove replied to DachRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a parent call an ambulance 12 TIMES, YES, 12 TIMES in one month and had her child brought to the hospital for a "cold"..... that was the most ridiculous thing ever. Medicaid

  5. Scared Silly! Help!!

    GoldenLove replied to QuietRN's topic in General Students

    You can do it! And if it makes ya feel a little better, there is a school here in Louisiana that not only makes students wear the traditional white but they DO have to wear the white nurses cap...

  6. Who's going to NTI 2009 in New Orleans: 5/16-5/21 ??

    GoldenLove replied to icunurse36's topic in Critical Care

    I'm goingggggggggg!!! But I am already in South Louisiana!

  7. Carrying Equipment Outside of Work

    GoldenLove replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Each state is different, you can check out the statutes here...for instance, you have to be a trained responder in Mississippi....

  8. Do regular "newborn nurseries" still exist?

    GoldenLove replied to nervousnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They still exist here in Louisiana! Absolutely, I have always encouraged the mom to send the baby to the nursery so she can get some rest when she needs it! And I have seen too many accidents happen...

  9. Carrying Equipment Outside of Work

    GoldenLove replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I carry it all, you never know when you might need it. I have stopped numerous times when nobody was on the scene yet. Most people do not know that under the Good Samaritan laws in most states you...

  10. A Frustrated Nurse Writes About Poor Conditions in Evacuee Shelters

    GoldenLove replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked numerous shelters during hurricanes in South Louisiana and I haven't seen any of this either...however...during Katrina, I did have a few "unruly" people spit on me but I think it was...

  11. Cat Scratch Fever!

    GoldenLove replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said, it can lie dormant and go undetected until bloodwork is done....I don't believe it was "caused" by that fall...I believe it was detected as a result of that happening. I had a patient...

  12. Cat Scratch Fever!

    GoldenLove replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    Umm..I would like to know what other causes there are out there for cat scratch fever?? It is a known fact that it is a flea borne bacteria and mainly infects cats, although it is "possible" to be...

  13. husband begrudgingly supportive

    GoldenLove replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow. I would dump him. But that's just me! haha..ok all kidding aside, it will be a long road trying to go through this program and living with someone who is so negative because it is...

  14. Ever called CPS?

    GoldenLove replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately being in Peds I have dealt with CPS so many times, I couldn't tell you how many!! It is absolutely ridiculous what some of these children endure. Heartbreaking. It certainly takes a...

  15. I can't stand needles, help!!

    GoldenLove replied to SEANurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    You get used to it, you will be able to do it in your sleep! I don't like needles coming at me either and I don't particularly "like" that part of nursing (especially in Peds) but it's a part of it....

  16. Cat Scratch Fever!

    GoldenLove replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    Cat scratch fever is actually more common than you think...I have seen quite a few in peds. It is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella that cats carry in their blood. Fleas pass the bacteria from...

  17. Need as much advice as possible-considering leaving nursing program.

    GoldenLove replied to ANurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    But what I REALLY wanna say is don't quit!!!

  18. Need as much advice as possible-considering leaving nursing program.

    GoldenLove replied to ANurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I would try to stick it out a few more weeks and see if it gets better for you. I was an EMT going into nursing school so I was trained and had pretty much seen it all. I think everyone is...

  19. Most Women Can Relate to this One. It Has Happened to Most of Us

    GoldenLove replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Haha absolutely and then throw in having your 4 year old in the stall with ya trying to crawl under the door! LMAO Have a great week

  20. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    GoldenLove replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    OMGGGGGGGGGGG...whatttttttt?

  21. New Grad Question

    GoldenLove replied to NICURNStepharelli's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I totally agree..your nursing texts are some of the best info you will get. I am a peds nurse but didn't move into NICU/PICU until I was 5 years established in regular peds. The American Nurses...

  22. Geez, I'm glad I'm not working right now

    GoldenLove replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    aww..so sorry to hear that...i hope you start feeling better real soon!! the common side effects i have heard about with meridia are headaches and insomnia. good luck and stay stong girl! you can...

  23. "Nurse" on Ellen Gegneres today?!!

    GoldenLove replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    I just love her...she is hilarious...I was not offended and consider myself to "stand up for myself" when

  24. Gardasil: has your daughter had this vaccine?

    GoldenLove replied to Morgan314's topic in General Nursing

    While I respect your choice and view...ironically it is MMR that was "speculated" to cause autism. I have been in this debate for years with parents. As far as I know..there has never been...

  25. do any of you like codes??

    GoldenLove replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was also an EMT before I became a nurse...so I worked lots of codes and also in Emergency for a year. I absolutely hate codes especially when working with children....my heart is too...