PediGIRN12

PediGIRN12

Pediatrics, GI, Homecare, PDN

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  1. Would it be best to be a CNA then an RN?

    PediGIRN12 replied to ART_Princess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You would be foolish not to be a CNA before you become a nurse. I was one for 5 years. Been a nurse almost 6 years now. Soon to be an NP

  2. Least stressful nursing specialty

    PediGIRN12 replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    For me it's private duty nursing. I've been at work since 7am. I've given 2 bolus feeds of pedialyte and 1 of formula. Did an assessment gave 4 gtube meds and played with my patient. She's now been...

  3. Shift Work vs Monday to Friday - Which would you prefer?

    PediGIRN12 replied to MaleNurseYH's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays for almost 10 years. I graduate from NP school next spring (1 year away) and I am literally counting down the days till I...

  4. Has anyone ever worked as a CNA while going to nursing school full time?

    PediGIRN12 replied to Alexandralw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    BEST IDEA EVER !!! I was a CNA for 4 years before I became a nurse. I started out as one to see if I wanted to be a nurse (why spend all that money for something you don't like?). It really helps you...

  5. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    PediGIRN12 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Im with you. I can't stand the idea of going back to the hospital as a floor nurse. It makes me sick just thinking about

  6. Do you ever miss the hospital?

    PediGIRN12 replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    I don't miss it at all. Why make $30 an hour to take care of 6 patients when I can make the same amount taking care of 1 (in home care) and STILL be able to go to the bathroom when I want, take a...

  7. Nurses who never worked in the hospital

    PediGIRN12 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I think it all depends on you career goals. I always thought that I wanted to work in a Pedi ICU. My first job out of school was on an adult med/surg/tele unit. I had 6-7 patients ALL with trach...

  8. Pediatric oncology nurses in MA?

    PediGIRN12 replied to Hope4Kids's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you dont mind me asking where do you work doing VNA work with Pedi Onc patients? That is something I would like to get into