PediMommy

PediMommy specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Tips for working in Pedi Office, please

   PediMommy replied to catmscott's topic in Pediatric

   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 sorry! You no longer have to aspirate with vaccin...

2. Children's Hospitals vs Private Practice ?

   PediMommy replied to JCarrow's topic in Pediatric

   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 about too.

3. Can't get it out of my head

   PediMommy replied to miragal's topic in Pediatric

   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 results or when results are questionable. In time ...

4. Private Pediatric Clinic or EEG Lab (neuro) RN at hospital

   PediMommy replied to PedsRN12's topic in Pediatric

   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 like the hospital. EEG might be a little less st...

5. How do I get a job in a doctor's office?

   PediMommy replied to JourneyRN's topic in Pediatric

   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 clinic (i was a clinical manager) we use to receiv...

6. PALS Certification

   PediMommy replied to my3suns's topic in Pediatric

   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 hands on with mega codes etc. Check with local fire d...

7. Calling all peds/ER nurses RE: Tylenol dosage

   PediMommy replied to 6spdftwtm's topic in Pediatric

   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 would get a full sepsis work up from any pedi doc/do...

8. New job in peds clinic!! What to expect?

   PediMommy replied to chingy1206's topic in Pediatric

   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 & cold to a child having a seizure. It's a v...

9. BSN Required?

   PediMommy replied to latebloomer74's topic in Pediatric

   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 4 RN's (3 with BSN) and 2 LVN's. Of course the R...

10. Dear nurses, I need some advice!

    PediMommy replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

    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 you!

11. Where did you learn all of the acronyms??

    PediMommy replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    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 where. Oh and with (c with line above it) also.

12. Should I tell my employer why I'm really leaving?

    PediMommy replied to nursngstudent05's topic in General Nursing

    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. References etc. You don't know who they know eit...

13. how?

    PediMommy replied to smurfynursey's topic in Pediatric

    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 over it all again in you head. Everyone makes mistak...

14. Synagis season.. Ugh!

    PediMommy replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Pediatric

    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 season starts.....lol ;-)

15. Triage/Peds Scenario Questions

    PediMommy replied to lissalynn223's topic in Pediatric

    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 etc. I love working in a pedi clinic and I hope you ...