rn4lyfe08

rn4lyfe08

Pedi Rehab,Pediatrics, PICU

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  1. I need help...keep forgetting to waste narcs

    rn4lyfe08 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Where I used to work, it only took 1 nurse to take the narc out, but required a witness to "waste" the med. We draw our meds up in the pt room b/c that's where we scan/chart them. Our med machine is...

  2. Overweight Nurse?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to MissKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it all depends on your overall fitness level. I am very overweight (under 300lbs), and short. I too was diagnosed w/ PCOS (not too sure if accurate dx though, but wtv). Anyway, I didn't really...

  3. NICU Jobs??

    rn4lyfe08 replied to rn4lyfe08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Soooooo. Thanks to all for your comments. I finally landed a job in the NICU, far from home. Unfortunately, it wasn't full time. Then I got a FT job in the PICU!!!! Soooo excited, hopefully I'll get...

  4. Would you support this federal staffing bill?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Some facilities are like that now. Try it w/ 6 pts!!!, and charge nurse has a full load too!! Acuity not taken into

  5. Texas: Methodist Hospital Moves To Hire Only RNS' with BS degree

    rn4lyfe08 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What no one mentioned is actually one of the main catalysts for the BSN only hiring of nurses.....MAGNET STATUS. Hospitals either have it or want it. To be designated or re-designated, they have to...

  6. Should I volunteer while in school?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to MayGirl2013's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    While I won't knock volunteering, I'd much rather be paid for my efforts. In addition, you'll gain more working experience than a volunteer would as far as patient care goes. Most employers will let...

  7. HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

    rn4lyfe08 replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

    Here's the easy way... 1) Do not wait to test positive before showing your prescription info; it just makes you look shady after-the-fact. Where I live prescription info is required prior to te test...

  8. In the state of Texas can a GN work as a CNA?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to marinshelby's topic in Texas Nursing

    In PA GNs can work as a PCT,PCA until licensed, then they would roll over into a RN position if one was available. You could also work as a "nurse tech", but if you fail your boards, you're deomoted...

  9. Diversity in the ICU

    rn4lyfe08 replied to i-njoy-being-a-nurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well Dallas is gonna get some ICU diversity from one nurse in particular. Maybe we'll start a trend

  10. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I can handle a lot of things, but mucus and the sound of someone blowing their snotty nose makes me cringe and want to gag/hurl. No probs holding the bucket while you vomit though.

  11. Fed up with Stupid Parents

    rn4lyfe08 replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You shoulda seen the parents faces when I replied "No I won't" to the kids right in front of them!!! Priceless... Why do I have to pay/be punished all night with a scared kid cuz you're trying to...

  12. Words of encouragement?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are you sure he/she said "perception" and not "preception". There may be an issue with your preceptor... could be scheduling or something else. Never heard of a nurses performance being fine, but...

  13. Only tobacco free employeess??

    rn4lyfe08 replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few hospitals in the PA area that do not hire smokers. If you fail the UA, the waiting period varies from 90 days to 6mos. They swear that second hand smoke doesn't test positive. But you...

  14. Volume parameters for feedings

    rn4lyfe08 replied to FlutterbyNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have 1yr pedi RN exoerience. To me its all the same, though I more commonly see the infants under 1 month tend to eat 30-60ml every 2-3 hrs and 60-120 ml every 3-4 hrs. It really just depends on the...

  15. Latex Allergy

    rn4lyfe08 replied to BellaInBlueScrubsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the stoppers in medication vials contain latex. We learned in school that these can also cause reactions, also some pre-filled syringes contain

  16. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    rn4lyfe08 replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think that patients and parents/visitors all notice what types of scrubs you're wearing. The difference is that many adults don't really comment on them. However adult patients do tend to notice...

  17. Comprehensive list anywhere?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to dstiegyrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The easiest way that I have found is to look at a US map, then record the states you wouldn't mind going to (in order of preference). Then you can go to the US News & World Report website. They're...

  18. Interview Jitters

    rn4lyfe08 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, OK, so I'm dying to get into a NICU as this is where I want to focus my career. I do have some pediatric nursing experience. I applied to lots of places, and finally got a positive call back...

  19. Is working as a CNA considered experience when looking for an RN job?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to bowlofsurreal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think its a wonderful idea. I worked as a PCT of sorts while in nursing school. It really helped me to refine some of the skills I was learning in school and put it all together. I agree with...

  20. Magnet Hospital Nursing Question

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Dresdenchick's topic in General Nursing

    While all the above answers sound really good, take it from a recent ASN grad.... If there was any way to scrounge up the funds for a BSN, I would definiely take that route. I'm saying this not just...

  21. Valley Region Hospital Brownsville

    rn4lyfe08 replied to BrooklynRN2008's topic in Texas Nursing

    I say come on down...the more the merrier. I graduated in May 2008, didn't find any work in the PA, NJ, DE area. (from SE PA). I got a call from the same people you did. I visited Valley regional and...

  22. ATI

    rn4lyfe08 replied to DianaRNBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RhodyGirl: Don't be afraid of the ATI. You should hae been given access codes and passwords for the practice exams for each upcomming section. It was the same way in my school; "do or die". We had to...

  23. Safety syringes

    rn4lyfe08 replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you're talking about. I've found that if I draw up more than I need, give the syringe a good flick to get the ubbles to the top, the with the vial still inverted, I push back what I don't...

  24. ATI

    rn4lyfe08 replied to DianaRNBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I personally think it was a waste of money. Annoying and useless. I could be wrong. I passed the exams without studying a single thing from the books, and Cds that later came

  25. Great nursing home in Pittsburgh?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to catlvr's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't know of a nursing hme, but I do know a pediatric rehab hospital that is wonderful. The Children's Institute! It's in Squirrel Hill. It is small. The pediatrics unit sees everything from brain...