HappyPediRN

HappyPediRN

Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA

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  1. first interview

    HappyPediRN replied to liz_beth_v's topic in General Nursing

    Liz, if you are not able to answer these questions then you need to take time for some serious reflection over the weekend. You need to be able to answer these honestly and for yourself. What are your...

  2. Unfair orientation discipline?

    HappyPediRN replied to RosieD's topic in General Nursing

    Rosie you received so much solid advice from experienced nurses who have been there and done that, but you feel like degrading yourself for one hospital is worth your license and self-esteem. I really...

  3. Grades don't matter!

    HappyPediRN replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I just interviewed at NSMC and the recruiter told me its a JC requirement

  4. Grades don't matter!

    HappyPediRN replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live (MA) it is mandatory to hand in a transcript before you can begin your first RN position

  5. Grades don't matter!

    HappyPediRN replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly disagree with this. I don't think grades are always a true reflection of a nurse's capability. Some people just struggle with school. It does not come easy, and they may study as hard as...

  6. How can I comfort the crying patient?

    HappyPediRN replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    Truly, sometimes the best form of comfort is to say nothing at all. Sometimes all it takes is to sit by the beside a few minutes, take their hand, and let them cry. I think the most important thing is...

  7. Doctor's office and "nurses"

    HappyPediRN replied to stunt's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately this is the downward slope of healthcare. MAs are not registered nurses, but they are a lot cheaper and willing to work beyond their scope of practice...not to mention, the scope of...

  8. Question about Heimlich Maneuver and restaurants.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Tonight my fiance and I were out to dinner and a waitress suddenly yelled out "Does anyone know the heimlach maneuver?" Myself, another nurse and a firefighter all rushed to her side and were able to...

  9. Question about Heimlich Maneuver and restaurants.

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your advice. I've decided to become a BLS instructor and from there I think I will use my certification to offer free Heimlach

  10. Question about Heimlich Maneuver and restaurants.

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, a waitress yelled out that a fellow patron was

  11. Unfair orientation discipline?

    HappyPediRN replied to RosieD's topic in General Nursing

    Rosie I'm sorry but there are not enough benefits in the world to make me stay in such a toxic environment. You are obviously a scapegoat and I don't think it would be safe for you to stick around and...

  12. AHHHH! So many choices!

    HappyPediRN replied to NotQuiteAnRN's topic in Pediatric

    They are all very different, but the NICU is in a class by itself. It's not just "younger peds" it's 800 gram preemies who sometimes who are sometimes born so early they still have translucent skin....

  13. Need Help! Whats Wrong??

    HappyPediRN replied to athomemom56's topic in Pediatric

    Could be anything from dehydration to a brain tumor. Can't diagnose on the internet. All I know is she needs to be checked out

  14. should i just quit?

    HappyPediRN replied to iheartnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hijack OP, but Babs I started trying to figure out what could be wrong with the patient before seeing that you already wrote the answer, and it makes me feel good to know that my answer...

  15. Nurse Residency Programs

    HappyPediRN replied to boykinm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Johns Hopkins!! You couldn't ask for a better one and they are VERY open to new

  16. should i just quit?

    HappyPediRN replied to iheartnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I don't agree at all that taking an antidepressant should be the first step in overcoming your feelings toward this job. A certain level of anxiety is to be expected and is healthy. I think your first...

  17. Scary baby near-code

    HappyPediRN replied to Erin 321's topic in General Nursing

    If protocol has not already been established, I think it's imperative for your nurse manager and the ICN nurse manager to sit down and develop one with the medical director. The ICN nurse should...

  18. What are CNA's allowed to know? (HIPAA question)

    HappyPediRN replied to Donnagg123's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm an RN still working as a CNA until I find a job, and sorry, but I'm going to check every single one of my patients' charts. I cannot rely on my nurses to give me completely accurate information...

  19. obituaries

    HappyPediRN replied to shannonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do this every day. I work with oncology patients and after one year I don't have a single former patient who is still

  20. If You Had It To Do Over Again?

    HappyPediRN replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    No. I would have gone straight to med

  21. Staff as Patients

    HappyPediRN replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care who's toes I step on, I would document EVERY SINGLE piece of information and go straight to management. Being a patient does NOT mean you get to violate HIPPA and it doesn't mean you get...

  22. Need advice from seasoned RN's

    HappyPediRN replied to mandarae13's topic in General Nursing

    What did you

  23. Precepting new BSN grad/having trouble

    HappyPediRN replied to Mudwoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry, I just realized this thread is six weeks old and probably long

  24. Precepting new BSN grad/having trouble

    HappyPediRN replied to Mudwoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like someone has been way overindulged and as a result is experiencing delusions of grandeur. IMHO, this is the most dangerous kind of nurse. I'm not sure you CAN do this diplomatically without...

  25. thoughts on only Paralytic while intubated....

    HappyPediRN replied to MassED's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly OP, it sounds like the physician was punishing the patient for using drugs. It's an awful thing but I've unfortunately seen it happen a few