~PedsRN~

~PedsRN~ BSN, RN

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  1. Flavored formula for feeding tubes

    ~PedsRN~ replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    You know, I did once have a little kiddo that was NPO - but she would inhale the cans while her tube feeds

  2. How to choose a speciality

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

    It's really just where you are comfortable and enjoy working. I mean, I love my job and I definitely have "A-HA, this is why I do this" moments, but I do not spend every shift in a dream like happy...

  3. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

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

    I definitely went thru a spell where I would sit in the car before work and dread going in. Spend my days off dreading going back to work. Crying on my way home. I chalk it up to burn out. Not so much...

  4. Fresh RN - Shift Schedule

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Lindarn2015's topic in General Nursing

    It will depend on you and what you like. Some nurses work three in a row and then take a nice break, then three more in a row. Some work 5 to 6 in a row and then take a NIIIIICE long stretch off .Some...

  5. Flavored formula for feeding tubes

    ~PedsRN~ replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    Its not a pediasure flavor... I wish I could remember the brand. Whatever it is, it is vile vile vile. The butter pecan one I know is a very high calorie formula, and if I was a guessing person -...

  6. Flavored formula for feeding tubes

    ~PedsRN~ replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    That makes sense from a home standpoint, but it shouldn't matter in an inpatient setting what feed we run into a belly. No taste buds

  7. Tattoos?

    ~PedsRN~ replied to ab_ott55's topic in General Nursing

    Search this topic, we have discussed it a lot here on the site in previous

  8. IVs in the breast

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

    The thought of vancomycin running into my breast just made me dry

  9. Nurse Case Manager - Phone Interview today!

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

    Good luck! You could always get a PRN bedside gig.

  10. New Grad, disciplinary woes

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

    I would be so disappointed in my management if I was in your shoes. Honestly, you will always have patients/parents who do not like you - and there will be no pleasing them. If you provided safe...

  11. IVs in the breast

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

    I just keep thinking how jiggly it would be trying to thread the catheter

  12. IVs in the breast

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

    YOWCH!

  13. Vital signs/Less interruptions for patients during night shift

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

    Depending on the diagnosis, we sometimes forego BP or temps. If they are on continuous monitoring, then we can get vitals easily. However, if they are sick enough to be in the hospital - then they are...

  14. No one will hire RN that left nursing.

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

    Hang in there, something will fall out of the sky and it will be the perfect position! I know

  15. Major Med Error

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

    It's very easy to cast judgement when you haven't been there yet, you know?

  16. Flavored formula for feeding tubes

    ~PedsRN~ replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    Maybe it's the burps he's worried about.

  17. 5-year-old chooses heaven over hospital

    ~PedsRN~ replied to anh06005's topic in Nursing News

    Like another poster said, this isn't about a five year making a health decision - this is about two parents who are withdrawing care. They have projected their own feelings on to this child and that...

  18. New nurse terrified of harming pts

    ~PedsRN~ replied to Robin1990's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be the person that tells you that that fear is a good thing. I work in pediatrics, so we do all the weight based dosing - and when I first started I was absolutely petrified that I would...

  19. No one will hire RN that left nursing.

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

    Whooops, missed that last line.

  20. Major Med Error

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

    There is no way 2mg of ativan is going to take down and vent an adult with no comorbidities. Like a previous poster said, I have given that dose to youngsters! Not that you didn't make a mistake,...

  21. No one will hire RN that left nursing.

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

    Take a refresher course? Most employers will require that if you have been out of the field for very long

  22. Flavored formula for feeding tubes

    ~PedsRN~ replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    We have one that is "Butter Pecan", and the smell and color of it just makes me want to hurl

  23. What is or was your easiest or hardest nursing course

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

    I think it is also worth mentioning that just because you hate the class/course material, doesn't mean that you won't love the nursing. I hated my pediatrics rotation with a burning fire. HATED IT....

  24. Flushing IV line

    ~PedsRN~ replied to canard's topic in Pediatric

    It really depends on the line and the kid. A syringe pump I flush with three. The pump I usually flush with ten or

  25. Flavored formula for feeding tubes

    ~PedsRN~ replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    They just don't realize that they can't taste it. It's literally bypassing the taste part! I've had the same argument. I have had the argument... "You can't give him the UNFLAVORED! Gross!". Lady,...