smurfynursey

smurfynursey

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  1. If you are working and celebrate Christmas

    smurfynursey replied to kay0324's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a pediatric hospice and while I did my fair share of grumbling, it was an honor to work with my kiddos and give their families some good memories...No one knows what the next day will

  2. The cases that break your heart

    smurfynursey replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    ProfRN4, I have worked in peds LTC/rehab for a few years now, and I thought the same thing. It's scary how fast something can

  3. Soooo tempting!

    smurfynursey replied to PediLove2147's topic in Pediatric

    They will always say no if you don't

  4. bruise question

    smurfynursey posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Someone sent me this picture with the preface of "nurse fail". Supposedly its from a lab draw at a Drs office. There are multiple things that don't look "right" to me...I'm thinking it might be from...

  5. What do you do when you have cancelled shifts?

    smurfynursey replied to tots24's topic in Private Duty

    Can you drop the case? Also, keep track of when they cancel you. I was on a case like that and they were read the riot act...If it kept happening then the agency would drop them. I'm not sure what...

  6. Dear new grad...

    smurfynursey posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear new grad, I am sorry (sort of) that you did not get your dream job in a hospital and you are here instead. I know it may come as a shock, but not everyone starts in the ICU/ER...nor does...

  7. bruise question

    smurfynursey replied to smurfynursey's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks for all your opinions/input. I didn't mean to judge...the bruising just didn't match up with what I was told, and in the absence of further knowledge about IV starts/lab draws, that is the...

  8. Symptoms of end-stage Parkinson's? When should hospice step in?

    smurfynursey replied to zelda2012's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    could you recommend her for palliative care, if the husband wasn't willing to accept hospice? (just a thought, I'm pretty new to adult

  9. HELP! I need to ask a pediatric nurse some questions.

    smurfynursey replied to kgunnett's topic in Pediatric

    can you PM me your email? I will gladly answer your

  10. The cases that break your heart

    smurfynursey replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    I had a kid once born with a preventable disease (to an extent). She was discharged as a newborn with follow up care all lined up...parents were homeless, and a whole lot of stuff happened. Last I...

  11. witnessing a DNR

    smurfynursey replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    something is fishy about this story...Don't know if its the policy, or the details, or the "story" in

  12. My Reasons For Avoiding The Acute Care Hospital

    smurfynursey replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    imintrouble and The Commuter...perhaps we were siblings separated at birth! I think I am younger than both of you but I feel the same way!

  13. Dear new grad...

    smurfynursey replied to smurfynursey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow! I didn't expect such a response on this... I have done pediatric snf, adult snf, Pedi home health, peds hospice and adult hospice...its really interesting to see the looks I get when I tell...

  14. Nursing in Washington DC

    smurfynursey replied to redicedtea's topic in General Nursing

    BTW I was not a new grad when I was paid that - I worked at a place that paid a little less, but I had 2 years

  15. Nursing in Washington DC

    smurfynursey replied to redicedtea's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in DC for a while. My base pay was 27.06 with night/weekend diff. I can't speak for everyone else...but I thought DC sucked. People are cold and rude. I moved back to New England last year...

  16. Tampa Bay RN help

    smurfynursey replied to AlaBro2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Try some hospitals in New Port Richey, or even Spring Hill if you don't mind a drive. Also look at some non tradional places - PPECs, Adult day care, home care, ect. Good

  17. Endorsement Question

    smurfynursey replied to sunstr77's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't think they do temp - I couldn't get one. Don't apply until you have a FL license. They will be more likely to take you seriously if you have

  18. Best teaching hospitals for new grads (peds)

    smurfynursey replied to SusGob711's topic in Pediatric

    Look in to Shriner's hospitals - there are 22 around the US If you want to be nice and warm :), All Childrens in St Pete, St Joes Children's hospital and Tampa General peds unit in Tampa are all...

  19. Special needs and cerebral palsy

    smurfynursey replied to laramyy's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Where do you live? I used to be in Florida and worked at a PPEC - Perscribed Pediatric Extended Care. It was a daycare with therapists (ST, OT, PT) and a nurse and CNA in each room. I personally...

  20. Oral intubation kiddos in a home setting?

    smurfynursey replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Private Duty

    maybe they mean bipap via mask or something? I have never heard of that either, unless it is a hospice situation and the child will be extubated at home with comfort care measures in

  21. Nothing like having one of those CRAZY shifts....

    smurfynursey replied to LaRoseRN's topic in Pediatric

    hugs!

  22. Pediatric LTC/Rehab facilities in San Francisco for New Grad

    smurfynursey replied to marmic's topic in Pediatric

    sent you a

  23. Tips & Advice for a Brand New RN Starting Out in Pediatric Med/Surg

    smurfynursey replied to YouSmellLikeCDiff's topic in Pediatric

    Listen to what the families have to say! I work Peds home health and many of the children that I take care of have very rare diseases. Parents are the experts on their children and if they say...

  24. Nursing student here...need encouragement. Not sure I can do this!!

    smurfynursey replied to rocksteady1's topic in General Students

    I echo the other notes you have received thus far. Side note, I DESPISE med/surg but am "home" doing hospice. Best of luck to

  25. Wound Care

    smurfynursey replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in Home Health

    What about