NeoPediRN

NeoPediRN

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  1. I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    NeoPediRN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Bluegrass and it honestly appears that being miserable is the only way you are happy. I would have to be on some good and heavy drugs to walk into my current employer who has repeatedly...

  2. preparing and coping with an emergency

    NeoPediRN replied to abbaking's topic in Psychiatric

    It's the same way you respond to a code blue. We've had specialty training and hands on practice. In the moment you're adrenaline rushes. Getting that patient calm and keeping everyone safe is like...

  3. Pedi psych nursing journals?

    NeoPediRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Does anyone know of any child/adolescent paper journals I can subscribe to? I know there's the one online from ISPN but I want something that I can curl up on the couch with. Thanks in

  4. Certified Nurse Anesthesist

    NeoPediRN replied to mallows15ice's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You realize you posted this in the psych nursing forum

  5. Pedi psych nursing journals?

    NeoPediRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Elk if you don't mind my asking, how much does that cost? The membership and to have it mailed? I was looking at prices last bight and they appeared to be charging $163 just one year access to the...

  6. I went for my interview today at a psych hospital...How does it compare to yours?

    NeoPediRN replied to regnurse1995's topic in Psychiatric

    Similar to mine but I'm the only RN for up to 12 kids and do it all from meds to floor to admits and discharges. Responsible for half the documentation as

  7. Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    NeoPediRN replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    Not true. You can give one time doses or low doses here and there that don't need tapering. Benzod arecactually used to help taper off other things. We use 1x doses of them often in pedi

  8. What do your benefits cost?

    NeoPediRN replied to pennyg1's topic in General Nursing

    $289/month for Harvard Pilgrim HMO individual plan, and that's after an employer contribution... $40.80/month for dental No vision benefits My benefits are bad and the pay is even worse, but the job...

  9. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    NeoPediRN replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    What are the nurse to patient ratios, and patient acuity

  10. Is Psych Nursing Easy?

    NeoPediRN replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Compared to 14 admissions a shift on a crazy surgical floor, psych nursing is a piece of cake in some ways. I look forward to coming into work and I feel like I have it good as a nurse at my job. I...

  11. Pediatric Nurse Residency Program Question

    NeoPediRN replied to princess pickles's topic in Pediatric

    Most residency programs are no shorter than 16 weeks, specialties tend to run 20-24 weeks depending on intensity. There are focus groups, special classes, and mentoring that's done during this time to...

  12. Going to hospitals in person-- yes or no?

    NeoPediRN replied to RN1298's topic in General Nursing

    I would also read about the hospitals you want to apply to, find out the departments you're interested in, then go to those floors and ask for the nurse manager. Hand her your resume and introduce...

  13. Accelerated Masters Program for NICU

    NeoPediRN replied to Tap2323's topic in General Nursing

    Tap, I live in the area, they are two of the most competitive programs in the state, and east for MGH. You need two full years of experience in the NICU to apply for the NICU program. The only problem...

  14. Moving to Boston

    NeoPediRN replied to telenurse04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My apologies. My medical-oriented brain thought ASD was atrial septal defect, but when I reread, you clearly meant autism spectrum d/o.

  15. Pigeon holed?

    NeoPediRN replied to what2donow's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to make them see how your area relates to OB. Labor gone wrong? No problem, you've handled cardiac arrests, you can handle hemorrhages/DIC. Monitor an incision? You can do that in...

  16. Moving to Boston

    NeoPediRN replied to telenurse04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm so sorry to say this but you couldn't have picked a worse time to want to come to the Boston area. The market is completely saturated. There are multiple hiring freezes and experienced RNs are not...

  17. Best Public Nursing Schools in MA

    NeoPediRN replied to kellyx218's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Salem State ranks very highly on the NCLEX pass rate. I graduated from there and support the program. Excellent professors who give you what you need to know to pass the exam and a solid foundation to...

  18. Any MA new nurse graduates with jobs!?? :)

    NeoPediRN replied to jhall9165's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just got a job! Starting at Franciscan Hospital for Children next week with about a year of experience.

  19. A new venture!

    NeoPediRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Pediatric

    Jms, that's amazing. I've heard of your facility, actually. We have something out in MA called Pedi Pathways, it's a pediatric palliative care and hospice program, but it's outpatient. I've been...

  20. A new venture!

    NeoPediRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    I worked on a tiny 7 bed pedi unit for 8 months and we never had more than 3 beds at a time filled. We also took med-surg overflow and floated to postpartum when there were no pedi patients in order...

  21. Bitter endings, sweet beginnings, and blessings in disguise.

    NeoPediRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really do consider myself lucky. I have a dear friend who works on another floor who said that since this nurse manager has taken over the number of code blues and rapid responses called to my...

  22. Bitter endings, sweet beginnings, and blessings in disguise.

    NeoPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I thought long and hard about posting this. I wanted to post it since it happened to me but I think bashing your employer makes you look foolish and them right, and what happened to me is so...

  23. Bitter endings, sweet beginnings, and blessings in disguise.

    NeoPediRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the outpouring of support and all of your thoughtful words. It's comforting to know many share my feelings. I also appreciate the different perspectives as well. I don't disagree...

  24. Salem State College

    NeoPediRN replied to Emile's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN from SSC in 2008. I did it in 3 years while going full-time year-round. I thought the nursing program was very fair. I was able to work full-time throughout the program. SSC...

  25. Any Mass nurses going to NH for jobs?

    NeoPediRN replied to guineachick's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I live in Mass and started out at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH, which is an HCA hospital...Portsmouth is also an HCA hospital and pays about the same...I started out at $23.22/hour with a...