nursypoo

nursypoo has 6 years experience and specializes in pediatric neuro/neurosurg/rehab.

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1. RN-BSN Barnes-Jewish

   nursypoo replied to flyingbaby's topic in General Nursing

   I went to SLU and I think it was a waste of $. I have heard a lot of bad things about Barnes-Jewish. Lots of my coworkers went there and they all complained that the instructors were not supportive...

2. Help Me Travel Nurses!!

   nursypoo replied to cdngirl's topic in Travel

   ive been in my first assignment for 2mths now. that whole deal sounds shady. there are so many different companies out there, you can easily find one that will accomodate you. usually once your...

3. New Travel Nurse Question

   nursypoo replied to ONC_NURSE's topic in Travel

   From what I've heard, Medical Express is part of a bigger company which is lower on the pay scale. The agency itself and/or the recruiter may be ok but I'm sure there are other companies with better...

4. rn network/ bridge staffing

   nursypoo posted a topic in Travel

   For those of you who have worked at either agency or have heard +/- things about either please inform me. I have decided to go with one of the two. I would greatly appreciate any comments.

5. comfy shoes

   nursypoo replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

   DANSKO! I will never wear a different shoe to work. I wore nike shox a couple times and they don't compare to my danskos. Expensive but worth it. Go to footprints.com and close-outs for cheaper...

6. Positive TB Skin Test - Please, need advice!

   nursypoo replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, why did the radiologist disclose that info about her chest x-ray? That is confidential. Second, just b/c she's on medication for 6 mths doesn't mean that she is contagious. It could just...

7. RSV Precautions

   nursypoo replied to suzanne4's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   we do contact prec.-gowns, gloves and isolation

8. Do you draw blood from a PICC line?

   nursypoo replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

   We are not allowed to draw blood from PICC lines but I also work at a peds hospital. The catheter size may be too small for that type of

9. Do you carry a clipboard

   nursypoo replied to luvdancink's topic in General Nursing

   I carry my clipboard b/c it's like a tray when I deliver meds. There are also handy lab values and drug level info on the clipboard. I don't recommend the one with the calculator b/c i heard that it...

10. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    nursypoo replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    -miralax with tube fed patients -peak and troughs b/c lab isn't allowed to do them (peds) -iv placement on pts that don't need ivs for any reason whatsoever -timed cbgs -tap water enemas -calorie...

11. floating and helpful staff

    nursypoo posted a topic in General Nursing

    i had to float to the icu today and the staff wasn't helpful at all. i have floated there before and its been fine but today was terrible. I am normally comfortable on my floor of course but they...

12. motorcycle accidents

    nursypoo replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    i knew a firefighter that was recently killed from a motorcycle accident. his bike barely hit the bumper of the car in front of him causing him to fly off the front of the bike and underneath an...