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  1. hypertonic saline nebs for rsv

    I use it all the time for rsv and really coorifice pedis. It works in the lungs the same way 3% hypertonic iv admin. It draws the fluid into the vascular space thus drying them up. One of my docs...
  2. Quick question about ivs and young children....

    I have been a pedi er rn for 2 yrs now (since graduating). When I first started I was afraid of iv sticks. Now I get 90-95% of my sticks. My best a 10 day old very dark skinned pt. Some knowledge that...
  3. IV Sticks in a pediatric pt

    I have been a pedi er rn for 2 yrs now (since graduating). When I first started I was afraid of iv sticks. Now I get 90-95% of my sticks. My best a 10 day old very dark skinned pt. Some knowledge that...
  4. Burned out already?

    I have worked in a very busy pedi ER for the last 2 years. I started right after graduation. I love it. The chaos, speed, critical thinking and learning curve. I like to say we " bag them and tag them...
  5. Career advice: Med-Surg to ER?

    I have been a nurse for just about 2 years now and all my experince is in pediatrics emergency medicine. The ER is a great place to get all your skills ( that's why I chose it post nursing school). I...
  6. EKG practice rhythm strips

    Does anyone know where I can practice EKG strip readings and maybe a good tutorial.
  7. I went from graduation into pedi's immediately. I picked my hospital because it had a pedi's only ER (which I work in) and they were very educational based. They have a great educational department...
  8. New to peds

    I am just a new grad (May) and have been in a pedi ED department for 5 weeks now. I just finished the PALS course and yes it is alot of material. Really know your drugs (amounts and when to give...
  9. Survey: New Grad Pay

    I just graduated with an ADN and am working Pedi ER. Base salary is 20/hr with 3.50 shift diff nites and an additional 4.00 shift diff for weekends. If we choose to work overtime, (which is greatly...
  10. Pediatric ER

    I am looking for some good resources for the pedi er (pedi vital signs, common problems, etc) for quick pocket refrence (like a PDQ).. Thanks
  11. Pediatric ER

    I have just started in the ER (09/08/09) and have just done only two shifts but I love it. I am in a not for profit hospital and we see all kinds of pt. Our Er see over 55,000 pedi er pt per year. It...
  12. I just graduated and have just started as a pedi er nurse..... Any tips will help and I am looking for good pocket book resources Thanks