Shed13911

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  1. Pediatric Head Injuries

    Shed13911 replied to Mistify's topic in Emergency

    I work for a pediatric telephone triage center in Texas. The guidelines we use for pediatric head traumas are that the child is allowed to sleep if they were either due for a nap or it was bedtime and...

  2. Warm mist vaporizer or cool mist humidifier?

    Shed13911 replied to austin heart's topic in Pediatric

    There is another reason why choosing cool mist over a heated vaporizer!! I work for a telephone triage center for peds and the fact is that we see many burns from a heated vaporizer. If the unit is...

  3. how many holidays per year and holiday pay

    Shed13911 replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    We do not get any holiday pay at the major hospital that I work at. The pay scale is the same as any other day. We accumulate our FTO(flexible time off) hours per pay period. For full time, you get...

  4. Med Errors

    Shed13911 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Had a new nurse in the newborn nursery give a baby boy 9cc of Infant Tyl concentrate, after he being circumcised, AND then ask the charge nurse why they made the Tyl bottle so tiny with little more...

  5. Help....tried out Littman Classic II

    Shed13911 replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, you have to use that piece of equipment everyday! You want to make sure that you can hear VERY well with it. Maybe go to a medical supply/uniform shop and try every brand they have until you...

  6. New job and scared

    Shed13911 replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 26 years and each time I start a new job, I almost get physically ill. Sometimes I think I won't make it through the day but I do. :imbar I find that after a day or 2, "hey,...

  7. Inspiring Stories

    Shed13911 replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    That was very cute, someone has an

  8. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    Shed13911 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LVN here in Texas until I got my RN. I was also doing home care in the clients home which was easy money. I wanted to keep both liscenses(sp) active so I could do home care too. I was told...

  9. Of blown pupils and brain waves

    Shed13911 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers offered here from all of us. The loss of a parent is always hard but even more so when they were young when they pass. I am so glad they had the time to say goodbye and let him know how much...

  10. Holiday schedule strife, AGAIN!!!

    Shed13911 replied to fergus51's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are never happy when they do not get their way! :angryfire You were really sweet to try to work with her to get what she wanted but it was her fault that would not work out. I agree, I...

  11. Night Shift Survival

    Shed13911 replied to RNRose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been in your position and it can be really hard when the family life suffers as that has to be your #1 reason why you went into nursiing in the first place. You have to find a happy median. If...

  12. Bad drug choice by DR.-scary! long rant

    Shed13911 replied to okie2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sounds like your friend has more brains than her OB!! I can't believe that they are using those drugs for pregnant women when they have a headache. Plus the fact that they did not examine her to...

  13. RN's that used to be LPN's

    Shed13911 replied to Roozeyk's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LVN for 17 years when I graduated as and RN. I did get a higher status like Clinical Ladder III (of a 5 point ladder)for my years as an LVN. In reality, I started out at a sl higher pay scale...

  14. Preterm Labor question

    Shed13911 replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked L&D for 10 years and many times there are no known reasons why this happens. Sometimes it can be an infection, age of mother, illnesses of Mom sometimes not known at time of delivery,...

  15. I have been impersonated-Input please

    Shed13911 replied to Cubby's topic in General Nursing

    You need to notify the BON immediatly because of what else she can do to your good name damaging your credibility if you do not reported when you knew she was doing. The identity theft has become...

  16. The Gambler

    Shed13911 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Where do you come up with this stuff??

  17. Sterile Water Papule--have you ever heard of this?

    Shed13911 replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked L&D 10 years and never heard of that either. I guess it was the city I lived in too as we were a small community hospital. You never quit

  18. PLEASE HELP - Need ideas fast!

    Shed13911 replied to mandykatrn's topic in General Nursing

    I know that the doctor can not call in meds overseas because their liscence is not good out of the state that it is issued. Is their a reason he can not go to the local hospital there and see someone...

  19. Moving to San Antonio.........

    Shed13911 replied to dazzle256's topic in Texas Nursing

    San Antonio is a beautiful city. I have grown up here and again work at a large HCA hospital. I have been with them for 19 months and have been really happy. I think they are great to work for. The...

  20. starting a buisness

    Shed13911 replied to M J W's topic in General Nursing

    Me too, Me

  21. All I can say is EEEEEEKKKKK!!!!!

    Shed13911 replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    You need to get to bed so that you can think clearer than you are typing tonight, LOL!! I know you are stressed but wake up with a smile and remember that you WILL get through the day with more...

  22. COWORKER ~Ethical dilema ~LONG ~what would you do?

    Shed13911 replied to ccrn28f's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have a legal (and moral) obligation to report these things. She has violated the HIPAA law and confidentiality laws on more than one occasion. :angryfire On the pt she used the #'s on for...

  23. How far am I?

    Shed13911 replied to oceanblue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am very happy for you. I hope you have a healthy pregnancy and a wonderful little one! Keep us posted Momma!

  24. Small Town Politics (rant)

    Shed13911 replied to a_crftyldy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that if you do not have strong ties to the community, move on. It is their loss that they have chosen not to give you a chance. I have lived in towns like that and do not miss that part at...

  25. Student nurse looking for some help...

    Shed13911 replied to StudentNurseNicole's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Allnurses.com! I have been a nurse for 26 years. 17 years as an LVN and the other 9 as an RN. I would be glad to talk with you for whatever you need. You can E-mail me at [email protected]...