HappyPediRN

HappyPediRN

Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA

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  1. Help!!!! Ques for a nursing student need tonite

    HappyPediRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    I also choose

  2. IF you have one opportunity to shadow a floor or unit what would it be?

    HappyPediRN replied to RN28MD's topic in General Nursing

    NICU/PICU, and neo/pedi transport hands

  3. Advice - Graduating Aug 08 and relocating

    HappyPediRN replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Alex that was in my top three choices to work. I interviewed for a maternity position but the manager sees me more as a critical care nurse (and she's right, I want to work in the NICU). I have...

  4. I am so frustrated.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    It has been six months since I graduated and I still don't have a job. When I say I have applied everywhere, I mean LITERALLY everywhere - hospitals, LTC, subacute, VA, hospice, VNA...without any luck...

  5. Who worked during nursing school?

    HappyPediRN replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I worked 40-60 hours/week and graduated from a 4 year program in 2 years and 8 months with a 3.61 GPA by going to school year round. When it has to be done it CAN be

  6. pt with mastoctomy

    HappyPediRN replied to Nursing-Student's topic in General Nursing

    Altered body image and as a result may have difficult with intimacy. Offer support, refer to counseling/support groups, let her know about reconstruction possibilities if that is the route she...

  7. I am so frustrated.

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, lack of preceptors. I can believe that only because there were six positions posted for this pedi ER. I'm in

  8. I took STABLE today...

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    and I LOVED it!!! It was a 10 hour long course and I looked at my watch once the entire time. I love fluids, I love glucose, I love warm babies!!!!!!!! I want to be a NICU nurse so badly, I really...

  9. I took STABLE today...

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NICU_baby, do you work in MA? I also have cardiac STABLE next week

  10. Advice - Graduating Aug 08 and relocating

    HappyPediRN replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congratulations! KJ. Do you have any tips you would be able to share please? I'm a May new grad who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.6+ GPA and several honors, plus PCA experience and haven't had...

  11. How long did it take you to get a job as a new grad?

    HappyPediRN replied to ac123's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi AC. I'm in the same boat as you are...going on six months without a job or a single real prospect. I am currently the only one in my circle of friends without a job. I graduated Magna Cum Laude,...

  12. Heparin Drip Error

    HappyPediRN replied to YO/RN's topic in General Nursing

    Stanley, this is only in some states though, correct? In others it is still against the law to disclose anything other than the fact that this person was an employee and something positive about them...

  13. Switched preceptors. Did I make a bad decision?

    HappyPediRN replied to monkeys_momLDRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you need to do what's best for you. Some people have a strong personality and aren't aware how they are being perceived. Others thrive off the hazing of new employees and if you put up...

  14. Heparin Drip Error

    HappyPediRN replied to YO/RN's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I'm aware this is illegal. Management is not allowed to disclose that kind of information and if they do not want to give a positive reference then they may only disclose that you were in...

  15. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in a new graduate program at a large level I teaching hospital. If I got the position I would take it in a second. I live in MA and there's a big glut out here...I've been job hunting...

  16. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I am not going to pursue the job. I found a position I'm really interested in at South Shore Hospital here in MA and I'm going to try really hard to get that

  17. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, FlyingScot. Thank you so much for putting it in perspective. I won't think about it any further. I just got blinded by the incredible opportunity. I am so frustrated with not being able to find a...

  18. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    HappyPediRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Oakburne, my hospital pays $2.21/hour more for a BSN. They have a majority ADN/diploma nursing population. I can understand why they would want to save money in this time of economic hardship,...

  19. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    HappyPediRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Aloevera, I am finding overqualification is a problem. My hospital won't hire me because I have a BSN and it's a few dollars more an hour. They hire mostly ADN and diploma nurses who are in an NP...

  20. New Grad can't decide which job!

    HappyPediRN replied to amaikiwi's topic in General Nursing

    Tele position, hands down. You need acute care experience and I'm not a big proponent of new grads as charge nurses. The other nurses look to you for experience and you need to be able to handle all...

  21. Nicu at Boston Childrens

    HappyPediRN replied to lccougar02's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know several nurses who work the NICU there and they have mixed feelings on it. It is amazing experience. You will work with the sickest babies in the United States, get a chance to experience ECMO,...

  22. Need advice on whether to choose ASN or BSN

    HappyPediRN replied to cclem1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    At this rate you won't get hired without the BSN. Too many new grads competing for very few open

  23. Nasal cannula

    HappyPediRN replied to believing's topic in General Nursing

    I never ever put anything back on a patient that has touched the floor without disinfecting it and if it's visibly soiled I replace it. I know it's really busy, we have a million things to do, etc,...

  24. STABLE question.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I recently registered for STABLE and cardiac STABLE. I'm not a NICU nurse but I REALLY want to be one so I thought taking these classes would help my resume stand out a little bit. I also thought...

  25. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    HappyPediRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks New. Was it one of the major hospitals? And did you apply through a new grad program or did you apply for the RN II