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  1. low diastolic BP after giving PRBC

    tryingtohaveitall replied to LLawsor520's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would definitely say the Lasix and Morphine could have something to do w/ the low DBP. I work peds, so I'm not sure how adults react, but kids will often drop their DBP when they're septic, overly...

  2. Public or Private for New Grad?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to kc171's topic in Emergency

    #1 sounds like you'd get a terrific education before you start seeing the patients. Often a setup like that will also have better staffing ratios. Is there a way of talking to nurses from both places?...

  3. Pediatric IV's?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Jen2002's topic in Pediatric

    Unless it's a trauma or surgery patient, in general I'd only put in a 22g on most kids, a 24 g on a

  4. Quick questions about ear drops for infants

    tryingtohaveitall replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

    Let me know when you find out. Never heard of such a

  5. Flu shot in arm for 8 month old?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to YogiBSN's topic in Pediatric

    I think it also depends on what the parents would prefer. I am fine with my kids receiving the simultaneous shot approach, get it done and over with. I don't personally care which way I do it (on the...

  6. Quick questions about ear drops for infants

    tryingtohaveitall replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not aware that you can't give ear drops to an infant. Is there a specific ear drop to which you're referring? here's one example that specifically discusses usage in an infant....

  7. FIVE family members in a crowded ICU rm all night long!

    tryingtohaveitall replied to APRN.'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm like JanRN, working in a PICU with a tragic situation like that, we tend to let anyone and everyone in to say good-bye and spend their last hours together. I sympathize with you, I can imagine how...

  8. trouble getting RN license

    tryingtohaveitall replied to kingsmiley's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm sorry to hear about all of your troubles. I agree that based on what you've said, the punishment has been excessive. Frankly, is there really one person who works night shift who hasn't fallen...

  9. Co Worker and snide comments

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Jaybird310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with all the PP comments that this needs to be address and quickly. I would also like to add my 2 cents that you need to absolutely keep your self as above board as possible so there's nothing...

  10. seizure questions...help!

    tryingtohaveitall replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Long ago I heard someone give a ballpark guesstimate that for every 10 min of seizure, they'll be postictal for an hour. We will occasionally get kids who have seized for an hour or two and it's not...

  11. Wow. 6 Hours down the toilet...

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    This is slightly OT, but too funny not to share. Yesterday I got a call to go pick up a kid from an outlying hospital with an infection. On the sheet from our comm center, the woman wrote that the...

  12. 1st pediatric code

    tryingtohaveitall replied to dan_dfc's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you had to go through that and I hope the child defies expectations and proves them wrong. I have seen miracles too many times to not believe in them. I also strongly believe what the...

  13. Backing out of vein?

    tryingtohaveitall posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    My apologies if this is a dumb question, but I've asked around at my children's hospital and haven't found anyone who can answer this. What is the pathophysiology when you're trying to place an IV, no...

  14. Backing out of vein?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to tryingtohaveitall's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Mary, Thanks so much for your helpful post! I'm sure you're right, that a lot of times we've nicked the vessel but just don't have enough blood return until we're backing up. Unfortunately, we aren't...

  15. Running multiple IV antibiotics at one time

    tryingtohaveitall replied to sonnyluv's topic in General Nursing

    I know Virgo addressed the fact that different lumens means there is no mixing, thanks for clarifying! I just wanted to say again that the pharmacology book isn't going to clarify if they're...

  16. Thinking about working in NICU or PICU

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I went to a peds stepdown unit for a year and then to PICU. Originally, I didn't know I'd enjoy peds critical care but got a taste of the higher acuity and liked the adrenaline. :>) If that's what...

  17. Interested in pediatric nursing..

    tryingtohaveitall replied to kayleeray's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with the PP, find a children's hospital, try to get a job as a nurses's assistant/HUC/UAP while you're in school and you'll gain valuable experience and have a terrific in when it comes time...

  18. Strange things people present to the ER with....

    tryingtohaveitall replied to klcrn1987's topic in Emergency

    This is the funniest thing I have read on here

  19. juggling motherhood and nursing

    tryingtohaveitall replied to kgmiller1's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to you for wanting to be home with your son as much as you can. Like a PP, I have 5 kids, I work part-time in a PICU, I'm working on my PNP and I homeschool my middle 3 kids. (the youngest is 3)...

  20. Funny Names

    tryingtohaveitall replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Welcome, and thanks for sharing. That's hilarious, I

  21. New PICU Transport Nurse - any advice???

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Redneckmedic63's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Congratulations! It's great to see your enthusiasm and your respect for the responsibility. I guess my 2C would be to be prepared for the worst at all times. That's where I get frustrated with some of...

  22. hyperglycemia algorithm

    tryingtohaveitall replied to shiriin's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a few links I found. HTH! http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/29/8/1963 http://dave.md/resources/507-ADA-EASD%20Slides.pps#5...

  23. hyperglycemia algorithm

    tryingtohaveitall replied to shiriin's topic in General Nursing

    An algorithm is usually a diagram, if yes, do this, if no, do that. I'm not sure what you're looking for with a hyperglycemia algorithm

  24. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    tryingtohaveitall replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but the mom in me can't help but remind you that if you have an anaphylactic allergy to Toradol, you shouldn't be taking oral NSAIDs either. Same for aspirin and be very cautious with...

  25. Quick survey question

    tryingtohaveitall replied to zzsweetyzz's topic in General Nursing

    41/female/2