~PedsRN~

~PedsRN~ BSN, RN

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  1. How would you interpet this order?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I'd give it twice with no regards to timing (because, it's MoM.. I mean, really) - and if that had no relief I would call the physician for a new order. Obviously order #1 = fail

  2. When a patient signs out AMA...

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

    Really the only thing you can do is make sure they have all the right information. Educate and inform. And then hand them the AMA papers. I can usually scare people into staying using the "insurance...

  3. Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

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

    We later discovered after reading his chart more in-depth, that he had "ambiguous genitalia". Would have been nice to know that going in,

  4. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to figure out how a health care provider asking if you have guns in the home and if so how they are stored is somehow conflicting with anyone's right to own said gun. I'm a libertarian....

  5. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    We ask about guns in the home as part of our admission process. Just like we ask if the child rides in a car seat and wears a helmet when riding a bike, etc. We also ask about stuff like... do you...

  6. Call bell dilemma

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

    We have this, somewhat - when the call bell rings, it is answered at the desk. The secretary asks what the patient needs. Most of them say "The nurse" which is fine and dandy, but the secretary...

  7. Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

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

    We once had to cath a baby that had been a patient for many weeks, but decided to spike a temp so they wanted a urine culture. When we went to cath him.... we noticed his member had no hole. Nada. Not...

  8. Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

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

    Ugh. Orifice. Horrible

  9. I feel nursing is more of a calling than anything else

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Tarrus Eliuds's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You know, I think we get our panties in a wad about the term "calling".... but honestly, there is something inside of those of you who believe it's only "just a job", because if you didn't love it -...

  10. Where did you start working right after getting your RN license?

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

    I was hired straight into my specialty. I work in a large children's hospital on an acute care med/surg floor (that also services many pediatric specialties.) It's a lot of fun. There is so...

  11. Finding A&P classes relatively easy?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVED Anatomy. I took an A&P class in high school, and it inspired a love of it for future years. I really think that is one of the reasons I wanted to go into medicine.

  12. teenagers and pot

    ~PedsRN~ replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I had a stoned parent just recently. He made three trips out to various fast food restaurants in the middle of the night, and his questions he asked me were stupid and made no sense, but he sure did...

  13. teenagers and pot

    ~PedsRN~ replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Alcohol is a FAR more dangerous drug than pot. Look at the statistics. I am 100% for legalization. Our prescription medications are again, FAR MORE DANGEROUS than marijuana - and much more easily...

  14. Pain medication advice PLEASE!!

    ~PedsRN~ replied to PVL_RN86's topic in General Nursing

    I work with ortho (kids), and absolutely they are going to need pain medication prior to therapy. However, no PT is coming in at 0700 to start making people walk laps. Sounds to me that your day...

  15. So fed up with my coworker

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, I'm glad you are taking something positive away from this experience and will grow from it. :) One day, maybe you'll be that PRN nurse who can tell people no when they beg you to cover their...

  16. So fed up with my coworker

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think she had a serious case of: Haters Gonna Hate. ETA: I see her profile still with having seven posts. Looks like she did just create this account to post this nonsense,

  17. Oh, you quirky night shifter you!

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

    I love love working nights. I am never tired at work. However, the drive home is

  18. So fed up with my coworker

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, AN - your posts have warmed my PRN heart. I have actually encountered the OP in my real life! I was accused of basically not being worthwhile to the hospital, and taking up space with my...

  19. The MANDATORY Skills fair

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    I will be honest - I sat here trying to figure out if this is what it was as well.

  20. Shout out to first responders

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

    I agree, first responders are amazing! I am in awe of them every day. Especially when I get a kid to the hospital that has an 16 gauge IV that I know was put in on the scene. Seriously though, I...

  21. The MANDATORY Skills fair

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering this too.

  22. The MANDATORY Skills fair

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was it sounds like these people were trying to spruce up the same boring skills that you do every year, because it's a requirement that you are checked off on them every year - so...

  23. New nurse-what do I bring daily for work?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Kebby1016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, and as for a second pair of scrubs? If I soil the pair on my body beyond repair of comprehension (no one wants to see a nurse walking around like a scene from NCIS, or worse yet, smelling like a...

  24. New nurse-what do I bring daily for work?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Kebby1016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can beg borrow and steal most everything I need - however, my one go to MUST HAVE is a pair of HEMOSTATS. The best engineering tool out there, handy for unscrewing pesky secondary ports and stubborn...

  25. Legal question POA

    ~PedsRN~ replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    The parts of the chart you can't see at 14 are the parts related to sex, substance abuse, and mental health. There are protections in place to protect