smurfynursey

smurfynursey

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  1. heme/onc/bmtu --can I do it??

    smurfynursey replied to marilynmom's topic in Pediatric

    I would suggest that you try it, mostly because its seems that you are already leaning that way. Also...Find a way (and even plan it) to deal with the saddness that comes with working with hem/onc...

  2. New grad starting LTC job next week...

    smurfynursey replied to dukesgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, First off, Congrats on passing NCLEX! Second off...I too, am a recent grad (sort of) and got my first "real" RN job at a long term care facility for pediatric patients. I think the important...

  3. Feeding after vomiting

    smurfynursey replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pediatric

    I can't attest to what is done at hospitals...however I worked at a pedi LTAC and whenever we had a kiddo gag/wretch/vomit, the tube feed was put on hold for 30 minutes. hope that

  4. What to do with CNAs that sleep during the night shift?

    smurfynursey replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had someone do that at my facility (peds LTC) and they were instantly fired. I wasn't aware that you were ever allowed to sleep, even if you were off the

  5. Baylor?

    smurfynursey posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone... I have a question. I am moving to florida shortly (as soon as my car is drivable) for a pediatric homecare job. this is an area I have worked before, and also I worked at a long...

  6. Time off for the sole camp nurse

    smurfynursey replied to smiley321's topic in Camp

    I was in the same situation last summer, though not on an island. My suggustion would be to look at the job description and see who they would hire...At my camp, the Health care manager (HCM) should...

  7. cough assists,cpt vests

    smurfynursey replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Pulmonary

    I think it depends on the patient for the most part. I care for a child (6y/o) that uses a cough assist machine and he has scheduled times that he uses it, and also usually need to be suctioned...

  8. random question.,,

    smurfynursey posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone, I have a question for y'all...I am a pretty new nurse, all things considering. I have my "one year mark" coming up in June and have never done anything but peds. I was at a camp last...

  9. arrg! nursing vent!

    smurfynursey posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi all... I have no true purpose here, but to vent...I am from massachusetts and I came down for an interveiw on the west coast for a peds position...I asked the recruiter if they were serious about...

  10. arrg! nursing vent!

    smurfynursey replied to smurfynursey's topic in Florida Nursing

    I got a letter yesterday dated the day after my interview saying the usual...thanks, no thanks, we appreciate your interest. The interesting thing, however is that the letter I got was for their new...

  11. UNE vs USM

    smurfynursey replied to sophie79's topic in General Nursing

    I too, am a USM alum...I am going to echo what most everyone else says. I have heard good things of UNE, but USM was better for me mostly because of the price. I also think that the profs care about...

  12. I just took the NCLEX-RN today and i am freaking out!!!

    smurfynursey replied to kt424's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    if you DONT freak out, something is wrong. I took/passed NCLEX RN in 2/09, and everyone in my class felt like they failed and that they didnt have a chance to prove themselves. Regardless, good...

  13. Best and Worst of Pediatric Nursing

    smurfynursey replied to legoac's topic in Pediatric

    SarahBeth, where do you work? I am at a similar facility but interested in what you mentioned. I am at a pedi LTC

  14. where, & how do I get pedi experience?

    smurfynursey replied to mightymitern's topic in Pediatric

    Maybe try pedi homecare? I do it and it is like skilled babysitting in some ways, but easy to get into - I got hired with 6-7 months experiance out of school. It was pedi experiance, however... good...

  15. Nursing Student Position at Camp

    smurfynursey replied to PhilaBSNstudent's topic in Camp

    Camp Oakhurst has a program similar to this to my knowledge. They are in NY/NJ and are for special needs physical/developmental disabilities. I had applied for it and decided against it b/c I wasnt...

  16. Share your "problem patient" stories!

    smurfynursey replied to nitenite's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was an aid on a hem/onc unit, we had a patient that was very...particular. She had advanced disease and was only allowed clear liquids and hot chocolate (specific oMD order). When I was in...

  17. Palmetto?

    smurfynursey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone here works at palmetto health (as a nurse, tech, whatev) and if you like it, what the work enviroment is like, ect. I am seriously looking into a position there....

  18. peds chemo class

    smurfynursey posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone, I have a question. I am a new grad (sort of...been an RN for almost a year). I am taking a chemo/biotherapy class in April so I have a better chance of getting into peds oncology. The...

  19. peds chemo class

    smurfynursey replied to smurfynursey's topic in Pediatric

    I emailed the nurse manager at another facility, and she reccomended it. I am looking into joining aphon - I plan on it when I have money (ha!). What is the CPON test/reqs look like? that is my...

  20. peds chemo class

    smurfynursey replied to smurfynursey's topic in Pediatric

    I am taking the Pediatric Chemotherapy and biotherapy course. I believe its sponsored by APON. I am taking it at Childrens in

  21. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    smurfynursey replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    in regards to when to apply...yesterday. Many new grad positions for summer are being hired for now or may have already filled up. Do what you can and something will come up. As far as how to get a...

  22. Palmetto?

    smurfynursey replied to smurfynursey's topic in General Nursing

    I may be offered a job at the Childrens hospital, but I have been looking at Palmetto-Richland

  23. Question for all the new nurses

    smurfynursey replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    my experiance is very much like emtrn6785's. i started out in a small communuty hospital doing med/surg/tele because that is all i could get. for various reasons i ended up leaving that job after...

  24. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    smurfynursey replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    I work in mass as a new grad. For people that are graduating in may...try looking at camp jobs. The pay isnt great, but its alot of fun. That is what I did - camp nurse and then I was offered a peds...

  25. Plus Size scrub advice

    smurfynursey replied to Miss Lori's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like Lydias best. Good