PediMommy

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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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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

  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...

  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....

  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...

  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...

  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...

  16. Vaccine Nation

    PediMommy replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you for this topic! I also am a RN in a pedi clinic and have been for over 6 years. These last 3 years so many parents are refusing to vaccinate or splitting up vaccines. Most of the...

  17. Interested in pediatric nursing..

    PediMommy replied to kayleeray's topic in Pediatric

    I love it and would never want to do anything else! Funny thing...I never liked peds before I was in it. I only dealt with Adults (urgent care setting) until I was offered a job at a pedi clinic...

  18. Help! I want to become a pediatric Nurse.

    PediMommy replied to SammyJean's topic in Pediatric

    Definetly take the job you have been offered. Go into it with an open mind and take it as a learning experience to get you where your going. Keep your eyes open for openings on the pedi floor and...

  19. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

    PediMommy replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    My most recent experience was last weekend when my husband, my 1 year old daughter and myself were in a car accident. It wasn't severe just someone ran into us at a red light without even hitting the...

  20. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

    PediMommy replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I hope your beautiful baby girl is growing big and strong!!! I am a pedi nurse (in a clinic) and I have seen many babies born from 25-34 weeks who start out small fighting for their lives but catch...

  21. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    PediMommy replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks to everyone for reassuring me to keep my insurance through NSO. I have had it for many years and was thinking about letting it lapse this year do to an inservice we had a few months ago. Long...