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 napping for almost an hour and I got all my charting...
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 can get that M-F 9-5 ðŸ˜
PediGIRN12 replied to Alexandralw's topic in 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 to learn the basics (i.e patient care: baths, feed...
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 lunch break and check my Facebook lol.
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 and/or vent, some kind of enteral tube (you know the G'...