HappyPediRN

HappyPediRN

Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA

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  1. NICU considering new grads?

    HappyPediRN replied to I<3NICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I

  2. NICU considering new grads?

    HappyPediRN replied to I<3NICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where is your NICU

  3. NICU considering new grads?

    HappyPediRN replied to I<3NICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Johns Hopkins has an incredible new grad NICU program. If you want to stay local Dartmouth-Hitchcock is currently accepting applications for their new grad NICU program. I believe it starts in Feb. I...

  4. Flu Shot ??

    HappyPediRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

  5. Flu Shot ??

    HappyPediRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    When you say thousands of people die from influenza, are you talking over the years, last year, in the United States, worldwide? Can you please show me the resource for your statistics? According to...

  6. Dr.s throwing their weight around...............

    HappyPediRN replied to LSRNgrad2008's topic in General Nursing

    Oh brother. Tell the doctor to get off his power trip and do something

  7. Dr.s throwing their weight around...............

    HappyPediRN replied to LSRNgrad2008's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of isolation precautions are we talking about? There's a big difference between precautions for something like MRSA and

  8. NICU Parent Discharge Education

    HappyPediRN replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    S.Maire, may I suggest having someone place follow-up calls to parents approximately one month from discharge? Find out firsthand what their strong suits are and what areas they are having trouble...

  9. Flu Shot ??

    HappyPediRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Never have and never will with any vaccinations. Do you know who is one of the most major financial backers of vaccinations is? Ted Turner. Do you know who believes we need to curb population...

  10. What are your positive experiences working with children/adolescents in a Psych unit?

    HappyPediRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I just started on a pedi psych unit that admits children 4-16 years old. It is the best thing I have ever done. I never saw myself as a psych nurse but I can't believe how fast time flies and at the...

  11. New pedi psych nurse

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I just had my first day of orientation as a per diem RN on a midlevel pedi psych floor that treats patients ages 5-16. I worked a double (by choice) and I did NOT want to leave at 11:30!! I absolutely...

  12. Which job would be better for a NICU career?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you had a choice between two pediatric positions and knowing your goal is to work in the NICU, which one would be a better option? (There are no NICU positions available, hence the pedi position)....

  13. Advice - Graduating Aug 08 and relocating

    HappyPediRN replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Interesting that the OP never came back to share where these opportunities

  14. Need Advice, please help! (HIPAA)

    HappyPediRN replied to StarNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    In light of this information, you should print it out and bring it with you. Refuse to sign the write-up and then demand your three days pay back. Make it clear in no uncertain terms that you will...

  15. everyone is afraid

    HappyPediRN replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I would have told her to go screw before removing one article of clothing for her ungrateful behind. It's not your problem that she left her purse and too bad for her if she doesn't remember every...

  16. Protonix - Why?

    HappyPediRN replied to rockermom's topic in General Nursing

    Pts are often put on Protonix or some kind of PPI to reduce the risk of stress gastritis/stress

  17. As a RN have you ever had a problem finding a job?

    HappyPediRN replied to New2block's topic in General Nursing

    New2block, I live in MA and it took me six months to find a

  18. Nursing preceptor says no to certain abbreviations

    HappyPediRN replied to cozzy66's topic in General Nursing

    CVAT = costovertebral angle tenderness but to be honest I've never seen that used in a regular assessment unless the patient had something that warranted like pyelo or a

  19. ughhh.money.

    HappyPediRN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Texas, the OP disclosed her pregnancy on her own accord so please don't play that card. Many of us were pregnant at a young age so it's not an "us vs. her" situation. This discussion has almost...

  20. ughhh.money.

    HappyPediRN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Lunden, take a look at her post history and then it will be clearer. Sometimes reality is

  21. ughhh.money.

    HappyPediRN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. And when you're struggling as a single parent to raise that baby (I assume you're not married at 17, please correct me if I'm wrong) you'll realize how far that $55,000 could really

  22. ughhh.money.

    HappyPediRN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Amen Altra. And may I add the advice not to **** where you eat? You repeatedly come to US asking for advice. Be careful who you refer to as old and be careful who you insult. It's a small world around...

  23. ughhh.money.

    HappyPediRN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    I too just looked back at your post history and now you've annoyed me. Maybe you should stay away from message boards for awhile. In six months you have wanted to be everything from an RN, to a dental...

  24. ughhh.money.

    HappyPediRN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    India, I realize you now have a child to support but you need to realize this. It's not all about money. You need to go into a career that speaks to you. You will have to do this decades and it's not...

  25. Pediatric rehab or pediatric pulmonary floor?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just received a phone call that I will be interviewing for one of these two positions. My long-term goal is to work in pediatric critical care (PICU/NICU) and do peds/neo transport. There is an...