misscherie

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1. Looking for a new stethoscope

   misscherie replied to HConway214's topic in Pediatric

   Hi there! I have a similar question! I just got a job in pediatrics - I already have a Littman II Classic. Is it worth me investing in a Littman II Pediatric stethoscope? What do you nurses find, that...

2. Pediatric Scrubs!

   misscherie posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hi all, Just a quick wee question for all you pediatric nurses! Where do you get your pediatric-themed scrubs from? I am looking to order several at a cheap price from overseas and would love to know...

3. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

   misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   thanks imaginations! which hospital are you at? sounds amazing! am also thinking of applying to royal melbournes childrens hospital if anyone has any experience there?

4. New Grad with PEDs interview!

   misscherie replied to owlRN01's topic in Pediatric

   Great news, congratulations! Let us know how you go and how you enjoy it

5. PediaTRICKS- Share your PEDIATRIC TRICKS OF THE TRADE

   misscherie replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Pediatric

   Distraction is key! Blowing up a glove and tying it then drawing eyes above the thumb (which is now the nose) or blowing bubbles (can help with children who need to breathe deeper). I find that if the...

6. Pediatrics- school age/ortho/trauma: what to expect?

   misscherie replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Pediatric

   Well done! Let us know how it goes :) So funny that there are nurses on here in the same

7. Medical vs Surgical Nursing

   misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Thanks for your feedback! Do you have a whole range of different surgeries rather than a common one? Any med ward people care to comment? :-) Thanks so much again

8. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

   misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Hi there, Thanks for the advice - sounds pretty dire actually! Am thinking ahead for when I will be applying this time next year but sounds as though it might be tricky! Has anyone has any

9. Medical vs Surgical Nursing

   misscherie posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hi there nurses! Just a quick question! What's the main differences between medical and surgical nursing in terms of a typical day and duties? Have you worked in both? And which do you prefer? And...

10. Thoughts on where to do new grad programme in Australia?

    misscherie posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi there! Has anyone done their new grad programme in Australia (I am a kiwi), and if so, where would you recommend as a new grad? There are soooo many hospitals and just have no idea where to start!...

11. Best place for paediatrics graduate position in Oz?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Oops sorry about that! I meant Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital! Thanks so much for the advice, much appreciated

12. Best place for paediatrics graduate position in Oz?

    misscherie posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi lovely nurses! Would appreciate advice on any good childrens hospitals or paediatric wards within hospitals in Oz for a possible graduate position? I have been told Royal Childrens Hospital is...

13. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I actually finished a Bachelors degree in psychology and then worked in community psych for a year before deciding it wasnt for me. Like you, I found neuro interesting but the reality out there was...

14. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    You're absolutely right! Its a VERY popular choice amongst our class, although none have been in a NICU ward yet so time will tell! Thanks so much for the

15. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    misscherie replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all your replies! So interesting! And very true one person who said that its not necessarily one calling for some people but will be a narrowing down from things you dont enjoy!...