UK2USA

UK2USA

Paed Ortho, PICU, CTICU, Paeds Retrieval

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  1. Just How Common Is This Pediatric Condition?

    UK2USA replied to VickyRN's topic in Pediatric

    Yeah, I remember the pain of this!!!! It used to be mis-diagnosed alot as growing pains. I was told to exercise regularly and keep my knees moving..... nearly ended up in a

  2. azithromycin I.V.

    UK2USA replied to endlesssummer1's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    In a lot of cases with peds, you will find that no information will exist for pediatric dosing. The usual reason for this is that it is very difficult to enroll infants/children into clinical trials...

  3. PICU Transport

    UK2USA replied to EyesForward's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    PICU transports are a really exciting aspect of the PICU world. Whilst working in the UK I was involved in a PICU transport team (Retrieval Team). They act as a rapid response to hospitals with 'hard...

  4. Negotiated Care in PICU

    UK2USA replied to wendyw2's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Try to locate this article: Casey, A. (1988). A partnership with child and family. Senior Nurse, 8(4), 8-9. We used it as a basis to set up negotiated care on the unit I worked in in the

  5. how many holidays per year and holiday pay

    UK2USA replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    My last post in the UK gave me 30 days off per year. Which is comparable to others I have seen on this discussion. The nice part about my leave however is the fact that as I work 3 x 12 1/2 hr shifts...

  6. What is a "specialized nurse"?

    UK2USA replied to andreamae's topic in International Nursing

    To answer the question about increased pay.... There is a system whereby paeds nurses can get a 'specialised rate'. Unfortunately it does not come with contracted work. The only way that I know of to...

  7. pda use in nursing

    UK2USA replied to traumakimmy's topic in Emergency

    I too use my PDA for work. The best drug resource I've used is 'epocrates' which has a free download for the basic set up. It has a comprehensive list of drugs, costs, interactions, ped and adult...

  8. I need Ideas, for a project !

    UK2USA replied to ERRN1028's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    One of the best PICU projects that I ever saw was a resource for the parents. It comprised of a wall chart, showing a map of the area. Any services in the area (dry cleaners, gyms, supermarkets,...

  9. moving to arizona from UK

    UK2USA replied to bettyboop's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Dear Betty Boop, I made the same transfer that you are about to. We moved to Phoenix in July from London.. And my fiance and myself are working at St Joes. I will give you any help that I can to make...

  10. APLS (advance pediatric life support)

    UK2USA replied to Sarah, RNBScN's topic in Pediatric

    There is a separate course from PALS, called APLS. It is especially common in the UK and takes PALS further. For example, the course run at the London hospital where I used to work, gave the student...

  11. New arrival in Phoenix!!!!!

    UK2USA posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Dear All, My fiancee and myself have just landed jobs in Phoenix. We should be there within the month - hooray!!!! Can anyone give me some info regarding any the following list of queries? I am...

  12. Who went straight to ICU after getting your BSN

    UK2USA replied to UpwardMobility's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As an itu nurse of many years experience ,i believe a good knowledge of your basics and practice thereof is a must.It will make the transition much easier.The psychological support patients require...

  13. New arrival in Phoenix!!!!!

    UK2USA replied to UK2USA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the advice, I have certainly learned a great deal. One remaining question that I do have: If I am working at St. Joe's which areas/neighbourhoods would be good if I don't want to...

  14. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    UK2USA replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Apologies if my post has been taken as critical of US nurses, it appeared that many US nurses had responded to this discussion, that is why the direction was towards the US posters. My point was that...

  15. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    UK2USA replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    It appears to me that this is a flashpoint for many US nurses, with numerous points to the argument. As a UK nurse coming over to the USA shortly I feel that my thoughts may be added to the...

  16. attention tall nurses!

    UK2USA replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I am 6'0" and haven't had any problem with scrub pants. I go to Alexandria Workwear, but I think that this may be a UK company only. Should be arriving in Phoenix soon so hope I can find scrubs long...

  17. New arrival in Phoenix!!!!!

    UK2USA replied to UK2USA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    We will be starting at St. Joseph's Hospital in August.... I hope we like it as much as you did (you must have done if you stayed for 14 years!). Many

  18. Bicaflac and potassium

    UK2USA posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have had a discussion with a colleague tonight regarding the amount of potassium that can be added to a bag of "Bicaflac" ultrafiltrate solution for haemofiltration. One side of the debate argued...

  19. Bicaflac and potassium

    UK2USA replied to UK2USA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks Farkinott, that is exactly what I thought. We were unable to reach a decision on the night in question and ended up running a separate k+

  20. aventricular tachycardia

    UK2USA replied to PediRN's topic in Pediatric

    Tried doing a qiuck search for 'aventricular tachycardia' and only came up with 'supraventricular tachycardia'. This may be a silly question (and if so please forgive me) but the diagnosis wasn't...

  21. How often do you use transducers with UVCs?

    UK2USA replied to kmaryniak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You don't use one over the other, but usually in conjunction with each other. With the UVC you can pick up a trace for the CVP (although it is inaccurate, you can use the trend to see what has been...

  22. just a question....

    UK2USA replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    And stay away from chemo!!! Basically, you need to call up your health and safety officer, plus the infection control nurse and get them to compile a list for you. Good luck with the

  23. past diagnosis registration querie?

    UK2USA replied to inneedofachange's topic in International Nursing

    You don't need to worry. These are standard questions to identify reasons why an employee may not be covered by a company insurance scheme. If it is documented that you have a previously injured back...

  24. can you help me out of my blonde moment?

    UK2USA replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    MikeRGN is absolutely correct. The company that was widely used for blood glucose measurement introduced a machine called BM (Blood Monitor). The abbreviation for blood glucose concentration has...

  25. selling my patient's blood for an emergency -patient and brought up to legal.

    UK2USA replied to Irwin0111's topic in General Nursing

    forgive my bluntness: you sold a patients blood under the flag of caring - and then kept the money? :angryfire :angryfire perhaps i haven't understood your plight correctly, but from what i...