PedRN86

PedRN86 BSN

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  1. PICC Line with TPN going, How to give Benadryl IV?

    PedRN86 replied to eleuter's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would see about starting a peripheral line for medications or if that is not an option, consult pharmacy. Usually I've found it's okay to do a flush, run the med, flush, then restart the line. But...

  2. If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    PedRN86 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    If I wasn't a nurse I think I'd be an accountant. I might miss health care though, so maybe a rehab specialty related profession like speech language pathologist? I always think the MRI techs have a...

  3. IV narcotics?

    PedRN86 replied to AlphaPig's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I draw the med out of the ampoule/vial with a 1-3cc syringe and then transfer it to a pre-drawn 10cc NaCl

  4. The Patient I Failed

    PedRN86 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your story brought me to tears, so beautifully written yet unsettlingly heart wrenching. My heart breaks for that woman and everyone who had to bear witness to her suffering, knowing what was...

  5. What's your specialty?

    PedRN86 replied to goofeegirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Pediatric

  6. Be nice to new nurses!

    PedRN86 replied to historylovinglpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Loved your story!! We have so much to gain as a profession by building each other and instilling confidence and positivity. Thank you for

  7. When will I feel like a real nurse?

    PedRN86 replied to karlymarie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Give yourself a pat on the back! Starting new is one of the hardest parts of your career. It is a huge learning curve, you are learning new skills, critical thinking, prioritization, and independence,...

  8. Tips & Advice for a Brand New RN Starting Out in Pediatric Med/Surg

    PedRN86 replied to YouSmellLikeCDiff's topic in Pediatric

    Familiarize yourself with normal VS for each age (I carried a cue card for the first 8 months in case I was unsure), developmental miletones, and differences in pediatric anatomy (ie airway). Learn...