NurseJackson replied to Missy BSN's topic in Pediatric
I think you have made a wonderful choice!!!! I work pediatrics and am super happy I didn't venture off to med/surg first. Most importantly your hospital should offer some time of...
NurseJackson replied to xonikishaxo's topic in General Nursing
well friend, to answer the last questions first...nursing is not something that is easy or fast. there are no shortcuts, and there is no sparknotes to complete the degree program whether lpn or rn....
Hello traveling world!!! I am researching travel nursing to being in the fall or early winter. Are there many of you that are able to find good pedi assignments? If so where, and with what agencies...
NurseJackson replied to ucarn71's topic in Pediatric
Hello there! I used Hylenex for the first time(second person on our unit) about 2 months ago. Our peds ppl decided that it would be a great thing to use...Our staff however, including myself, were...
NurseJackson replied to imintrouble's topic in Pediatric
I am a peds nurse as well, and I must say I :redbeathe the transilluminator also. I have to say I am pretty good at starting IVs without it, however, when you have kids who are really dehydrated or...
NurseJackson replied to candiam's topic in Texas Nursing
Congrats! Did you start in the June program?? I will be in the Sept one, so I am sure we will meet some time next month!!! Have you looked at georgetown at all? I love round rock personally, however,...
NurseJackson replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing
this thread is hilarious...im a language person as well and cringe when i hear some of the things that come out of people's mouths as well as read the 'typos' in spelling! Ugh:D...lol...sometimes you...
NurseJackson replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing
As a recent new grad and soon to be preceptee I understand both sides. I believe that preceptors should understand that its a challenge to teach just as it is to learn under such conditions. Patients...
NurseJackson replied to NurseJackson's topic in Texas Nursing
I think I am going to stick with general peds for now. Although I think PICU is where I belong, a good sound foundation wouldnt hurt. I can always move
NurseJackson replied to NurseJackson's topic in Texas Nursing
Well...be careful what you wish for...it is definitely WARM here...more like HOT!() I was born and raised in a small town outside of Austin, however, I did spend the last 6 years in DFW(dallas/ft...
NurseJackson replied to NurseJackson's topic in Texas Nursing
NY??? What brings you to TX, and temple, tx at that??? I will be starting the Peds Internship in Sept. Have you been accepted into a specific internship in June/Sept/Jan??? We should definitely keep...
NurseJackson replied to yuchihchih's topic in Texas Nursing
Ok...lol...so Peds is what I want to do with my life(I do NOT like adults) so yes it was my first choice. I would have chosen PICU, but I am happy with general peds for the duration of the internship....
NurseJackson replied to ayeisha's topic in Texas Nursing
If you guys have any questions post them and I will try to help you out!!! I was in your position before and wish I had someone to talk to about different things before getting in and after. You can...