PediMommy

PediMommy

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About PediMommy

PediMommy specializes in Pediatrics.


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  1. Tips for working in Pedi Office, please

    Learn all the vaccines & what they are used to protect against, as well as, combo vaccines. Take time drawing them up until you have it down, this may take months. Don't worry, better safe than...
  2. Children's Hospitals vs Private Practice ?

    I agree hospital first then private practice experience wise. But there is a pretty good pay cut going from hospital to private practice depending on the organization so that is something to think...
  3. Can't get it out of my head

    It happens! Pedi levels are a little different that adults. As is learning the ins & outs of pediatrics. I would ask the doctor if next time you can knock on the door & interrupt him with...
  4. I've been in Pedi primary care for 9 years now & I absolutely love it. Working in primary care you're able to build relationships with patients and families. There is stress at times but nothing...
  5. How do I get a job in a doctor's office?

    I've worked in Pedi offices for 9 years, hope my insight helps. Find pedi clinics where you want to work (phone book, google, etc) take your resume and ask to speak with the office manager. My last...
  6. PALS Certification

    I'd get PALS certified. It's not as scary as it sounds. I have both my PALS & ACLS and it helps when getting a job & making more $. I'd do it in person, it's more expensive but you get...
  7. Calling all peds/ER nurses RE: Tylenol dosage

    I've always dosed Tylenol at 15mg/kg q 4. I find it funny that a 1 month old baby with 102 fever isn't concerning. Whether or not the baby is eating normally doesn't really come into play. They...
  8. New job in peds clinic!! What to expect?

    I have worked in a pediatric clinics for over 7 years. All 3 clinics we're very similar. You have a daily schedule with a mixture of well child exams and ill visits. You may see anything from cough...
  9. BSN Required?

    It really depends on the hospitals. Once you have experience it won't be as big of a deal as it is right now for you. Before I became an RN (AD) I was an LVN who was hired as a clinical manager over...
  10. Dear nurses, I need some advice!

    Another thing to explore is being a nurse in a clinic. We all have certain areas we love and you have to keep looking until you find what's right for
  11. Where did you learn all of the acronyms??

    The more you use them the easier it gets! But it definetely depends where you work. My favorite is SOB (shortness of breath). Funny thing is you'll be writing RN after signing your name every...
  12. Should I tell my employer why I'm really leaving?

    I am glad you are going to leave! You will be able to find a office that respects and pays you more. I wouldn't tell them why you are really leaving because you never know when you might need them....
  13. how?

    I have been a nurse for 8 years Pedi for 6 years. I double check myself everytime I calcuate out medications, give vaccines, etc. When there are so many distractions you have to step back and go...
  14. Synagis season.. Ugh!

    My synagis rep shows up once a season only when her manager is with her. Then has the nerve to act like were friends. Get outta her lady and let me get my piles of paperwork submitted before the...
  15. Triage/Peds Scenario Questions

    If it is a pedi clinic they will probably ask about vaccines so make sure you know the schedule. Triage know things about colic, head injuries, vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration, emergency issue...