NeoPediRN

NeoPediRN

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  1. Major med errors...whose fault is it really?

    NeoPediRN posted a topic in Emergency

    We recently had two *major* med errors in my ER in the past four months with DPH involved both times. Staff turnover is at an all-time high in my magnet hospital and the staff who remain are burnt...

  2. Major med errors...whose fault is it really?

    NeoPediRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    You got it Sassy. Both med errors were wrong doses - like WAY off and improper

  3. Major med errors...whose fault is it really?

    NeoPediRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    Almost all agree and have verbalized to management but falls on deaf ears which has prompted the rapid

  4. Major med errors...whose fault is it really?

    NeoPediRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    I can't get too specific but one involved anticoagulation and the other involved an IV med error that was close to being a sentinel event...the patient experienced organ dysfunction as a result of an...

  5. Sepsis + Antibiotics = Severe Hypotension?

    NeoPediRN replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Vanco is famous for

  6. Dealing with stress, guilt, and emotions

    NeoPediRN replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Wine. Lots of

  7. Pull until full triage

    NeoPediRN replied to Mirnew's topic in Emergency

    We do the same and the triage nurse will do the computer triage bedside and start the

  8. Migraine treatment in er

    NeoPediRN replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    Imitrex injection, toradol, Benadryl, and

  9. How does your ED treat chest pain?

    NeoPediRN replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    We aren't allowed to give Zofran. It's contraindicated unless expressly ordered and documented by

  10. Nurse as a patient-how not to be a PITA???

    NeoPediRN replied to redmorgan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck Redmorgan!! Hope you're snuggling your beautiful baby right now

  11. Need help nrp online exam lesson 3

    NeoPediRN replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can you please narrow down a question? Most of us don't know what the 3rd lesson is comprised of off the top of our heads. What are you stuck

  12. Any PICU RNs from CHOP or Boston Children's here?

    NeoPediRN replied to Sloan RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Sorry for the delay in responding, I fried my laptop and had to buy a new one! Each ICU does not have a dedicated transport team. CHB has their own transport team that does air/ground transports from...

  13. Any PICU RNs from CHOP or Boston Children's here?

    NeoPediRN replied to Sloan RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi Sloan, I don't work at CHB but transported to there often and can tell you a few things...CHB has three ICUs...a medical ICU on 11 south with 12 beds, plus an ?11 bed IMCU on the same floor, a 30...

  14. New Grad, No experience so no work

    NeoPediRN replied to ArlyneIvette's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Arlyne, I'm happy to look over your resume if you want to email it to me to see if there's anything that might be improved to catch recruiters' eyes. Also, check out Franciscan Hospital for Children....

  15. kindred in mass

    NeoPediRN replied to butterflysky's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Run.

  16. Any New Grad Programs North of Boston, Boston, or South of Boston Location???

    NeoPediRN replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Oh sweet Esme, please tell me you're kidding! Although, from what I hear some of the LTACs south of Boston are a little less

  17. Losing hope

    NeoPediRN replied to ualskyguy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Check out indeed.com....sometimes they have random opportunities on there, don't discount anything right

  18. Boston

    NeoPediRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    It's a ghost town today. Very somber around

  19. Boston job prospects for new grad

    NeoPediRN replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It is still very grim here in the Boston area unfortunately. Minimal job postings or postings that stay up for months because of hiring

  20. 5150 holds

    NeoPediRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    up to

  21. Any New Grad Programs North of Boston, Boston, or South of Boston Location???

    NeoPediRN replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Nope, all new grads that were hired. Some were CNAs previously but not

  22. Any New Grad Programs North of Boston, Boston, or South of Boston Location???

    NeoPediRN replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Franciscan Hospital for Children in Brighton hires new grads almost exclusively

  23. Bedside nurse or school nurse? Opinions please.

    NeoPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just offered a position as a school nurse for a very large middle school, 1244 students in grades 5-8 and roughly 80 kids come through the clinic each day. I initially began looking for a new...

  24. ADN work as LPN in Massachusetts?

    NeoPediRN replied to Amanda Eldredge's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You can continue to work as an LPN, but you'll legally be held to RN

  25. Which should I choose?

    NeoPediRN replied to Wearejustexperiences's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd take the first one. Short of management experience in a previous role, no new grad RN belongs in a management