JamiePedsRN

JamiePedsRN MSN, RN

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  1. Feeling terrible about a mistake I made in clinical

    JamiePedsRN replied to CatieK's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I know it is easier said than done, but please don't beat yourself up. We have all made mistakes, it happens, we are humans. Luckily this particular mistake, while probably really frustrating and...

  2. ANCC and the APHN-BC

    JamiePedsRN replied to Aggie RN's topic in Public, Community Health

    I'm graduating from an MSN, public health program this August. I REALLY wanted this certification. Has anyone heard a rumor that it may be coming

  3. Skin/Wound rounds

    JamiePedsRN posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hey nurse friends, I'm wondering if anyone's hospital or unit does "skin/wound rounds?" The pediatric hospital where I work is trialing it on my unit (PICU). The entire skin/wound team is trying to...

  4. Dirt bike camp

    JamiePedsRN posted a topic in Camp

    Hey there!! I was wondering if anyone has ever been the nurse at a dirt bike (or another off-road vehicle type of camp). My 15-year-old is an avid dirt bike racer. He is going to camp in a couple...

  5. Dirt bike camp

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

    OOh thanks, Wuzzie, I'm all about a good

  6. Dirt bike camp

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

    Hey Alex, definitely good advice!! I'm TNCC certified and part of the code team at my hospital that responds to all Alpha traumas and code blues. I'm comfortable with C collars, backboards, and...

  7. Dirt bike camp

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

    Also, for a fun twist. There is no wifi or phone

  8. Dirt bike camp

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

    I'm hoping a camp full of dirt bikers means they're pretty tough and won't come to see me for too many minor complaints ( : We shall see, I could be way off on that

  9. Dirt bike camp

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Camp

    I like that blanket roll splint! Thank you

  10. Not cut out for the PICU

    JamiePedsRN replied to laneybug6592's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi there, I completely understand what you are going through. I started in PICU after two years of adult med-surg and then two years of pediatric med-surg. It was a challenging transition. I posted on...

  11. Am I losing the ability to think like a normal person?

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    That is really good advice. Thank

  12. Am I losing the ability to think like a normal person?

    JamiePedsRN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi PICU friends, I should preface this question with some background, I've been in peds for three years and PICU since August. So, basically since August, I have been completely submerged in the...

  13. Review Resources for CPN

    JamiePedsRN replied to pedi_nurse's topic in Pediatric

    My employer gave me a book when I signed up. It was really helpful, I can't remember the title, something generic like CPN

  14. PICU Nightmares

    JamiePedsRN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey nurse friends! I've been a regular follower for awhile, but this is my first post. I need some feedback from my fellow PICU nurses. I've been a nurse for about 4.5 years. I did two years of adult...

  15. PICU Nightmares

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You guys are awesome, these stories are seriously reassuring to me. I feel like I'm losing it. At least I can hold it together while I'm awake. As long as the disasters are all in my dreams I guess...

  16. PICU Nightmares

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Yes!! I'm always dreaming that I accidentally ran something at the wrong

  17. PICU Nightmares

    JamiePedsRN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm not exactly sure if this made me feel better, but it made me laugh really hard! So a big thank you for

  18. IV infiltration

    JamiePedsRN replied to scheibs1's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I completely understand what you are experiencing. I had a similar situation a couple years ago. I walked into one of my rooms to find another nurse checking my iv for me, she said it had been beeping...