~PedsRN~

~PedsRN~ BSN, RN

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  1. Trouble filling Microtainers

    ~PedsRN~ replied to ICareAlot's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You are not alone. Every heel stick/finger stick I have done with a microtainer has ended up looking like a fricken' scene from

  2. (Short) feeling terrible. New nurse. Made such a dumb mistake.

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    That's why they get paid the big bucks.

  3. Peds vs Med Surg Externship

    ~PedsRN~ replied to nurse2bsarah723's topic in General Students

    If you are passionate about pediatrics, TAKE THE PEDS JOB! 100%. :) It's hard to get into your specialty of choice. PICU experience will set you up for anything you want to do in pediatrics in the...

  4. Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    Another weirdo like my husband! ? He was also ADDICTED to caffeine and had probably had four mountain dews that day... so perhaps you are right! He no longer drinks ANYTHING caffeinated. And no longer...

  5. Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    Interesting! You never hear about it, and when he had his little "episode", I did some internet doctoring and there have been some definite cases. Crazy! Of course, he is a weird one - if a weird...

  6. How to handle rude doctor

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Rnfortuna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have absolutely replied to that with you're the one that ordered the narcs.... We have fancy "care plans" essentially, that now put everything that should be ordered in a nifty little package...

  7. Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    I am 99% sure that PO benadryl sent my husband into Afib with ventricular tachycardia that required a cardizem drip. He now lists it as an allergy. It was the first time he ever took it, and he ended...

  8. Is LinkedIn Necessary?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to bete-noire's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't seen much benefit for our profession. My husband uses it on a regular basis and swears by

  9. Penicillin G IM injection?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to anon456's topic in Patient Medications

    It is like MAPLE SYRUP! Horrible. yes I have also given it to a pet's patient. Ugh.

  10. unhappy parents

    ~PedsRN~ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    So these kids were bringing their medication from home every day and simply taking it in front of the school nurse? Wow, that's risky. No wonder they aren't working for you the district anymore. There...

  11. Not enough equipment

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. It's so

  12. Typical Ratio?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to BeachsideRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am in a large children's hospital, working nightshift on a general med surg floor. My ratio is 4:1... we really like 3:1, and have struggled by it 5:1.

  13. Worried about phenergan IV push

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Jaellys's topic in Patient Medications

    Well, obviously. Zofran is much more effective drug in most every instance. I give PO phenergan quite regularly, but obviously those kids aren't the rampant vomiters who aren't keeping anything

  14. Worried about phenergan IV push

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Jaellys's topic in Patient Medications

    Interesting how many places no longer allow this IVP. I had no idea! I know it's a nasty nasty drug, and care must be taken when administering... We dilute and IVP it on our floors in the pediatric...

  15. Would adult med-surg help me at all?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to LM NY's topic in Pediatric

    Oh yes, it will help you for sure! Any kinds of hands on patient care is going to beneficial :) Pediatrics is it's own specialty, and you'll get a good orientation when you transfer... in the...

  16. How many days do you work in a row?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I am PRN now,but I preferred to work two days on, then one day later in the week. That third night shift was always

  17. How is it fair to put PRN nurses on call?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to sarabear44's topic in General Nursing

    That is part of being PRN - you are only guaranteed your required minimum hours. For example, I am required to work 24 hours in a 6 week period. As long as I get those shifts in, everything else I...

  18. Relocating (eventually) - advice?

    ~PedsRN~ posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Florida RNs! I will be relocating to the Sunshine State (Tampa Area) sometime in the next year or so, following my husband there with his work. :) I am a pediatric RN now, working bedside in acute...

  19. PNCB

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Drice777's topic in Pediatric

    I had a study book, which like you - was questions and rationales broken down into categories. I found it to be much like the NCLEX. Are you already working in pediatric nursing? I simply quickly...

  20. How do you get out of the room politely?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to jessimee's topic in General Nursing

    I usually just nod, smile, and then cut them off politely with a "I'll be back in a bit to check on you, is there anything else you need right now?" And that's that. The nurses I see that get so...

  21. Relocating (eventually) - advice?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to ~PedsRN~'s topic in Florida Nursing

    We'll be on the other side of the state! Tampa area.

  22. I Should Be in Jail

    ~PedsRN~ replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Great post, OP. You really hit the nail on the head.... I hear a lot on here that to be a really effective nurse, you have to set aside the emotions of it all to really do your job. But there will...

  23. Which stethecope is best?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to RNurse2414's topic in Pediatric

    I have a Litmann Classic something or other, I have no idea what it is - I just know it was pricey and it's amazing. I accidentally picked up a cheap-o at work that belonged to another RN but looked...

  24. Do you stalk anyone here?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Man, I'm a little jealous that I wasn't around to fully participate in this thread. I don't really stalk anyone, although I do find myself liking the same people's posts usually.

  25. Feeding oral meds to children

    ~PedsRN~ replied to 7ladies's topic in Pediatric

    Which is all good until they reply: "Oh, we can't get him to take any meds, ever." I have had parents opt to stay in patient for 10 days of IV ABX rather than to take the kids home with oral PO....