kessadawn BSN, RN

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    picu room design

    kessadawn replied to picucrn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Holy pickles, move the vent to get to the meds!?!?!? Barely getting past the foot of the bed? What the heck happens if there's a code? And yes, I am 5 foot 2 inches and shrinking daily I think!
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    picu room design

    kessadawn replied to picucrn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    In our PICU, everything is on the wall at the head of the bed. It is very difficult to get to any of it when you have a patient with lots of equipment, especially if you are vertically-challanged...
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    Random Nursing Thoughts

    kessadawn replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I've given thorazine for hiccups before...worked like a
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    Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    kessadawn replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My facility is non-smoking, and that includes leaving the grounds during your lunch. No smoking during your shift, period. I have worked in other facilities that have allowed smoking. I am a smoker...
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    LTC Nurses Bottom of the Barrel

    kessadawn replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked prn in a LTC facility once, as a new grad. I was completely overwhelmed. The LTC nurse has to wear so many hats, has to have such a knowledge base, you don't have all the resources at the...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    kessadawn replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that sometimes having the parents there is more detrimental than comforting for the child, especially if mom and dad can't keep their own fears and emotions in check. Things can spiral down...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    kessadawn replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a 3 year old. I've worked peds for 6 years, and I have seen MANY kids that require more than one adult to hold them safely. It's not just about pinning them down, it's about positioning them...
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    Question- Nursing license 'Active (Restricted)'

    kessadawn replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Ohio, and restrictions can vary. I would think that if you are a potential empoyer, you should have access to the reason for restriction, I would check with the
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    ADN: Is it worth it?

    kessadawn replied to Confused New Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    I have an ADN, and I'm perfectly content with it. I don't make any less than a BSN in my position with the same experience, although if you want to teach or seek a management position, you'll need a...
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    Looking for an opinion....

    kessadawn replied to DGNurse10's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    i have two preceptors, the one told me that she thinks i can end it early if i want, but that she wants me to stay on orientation so she can keep having less work to do. holy pickles i hope she was...
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    If you could create the visitors policy....

    kessadawn replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    I work in peds critical care, and very often the mother of the patient is overwhelmed by well-meaning but completely inapproprite visitors. Our hospital visitation policies are very pro-family, and...
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    Test your PEDS critical care knowledge

    kessadawn replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    ah, yes, very
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    Test your PEDS critical care knowledge

    kessadawn replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I would expect a lower PCO2 from the
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    HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    kessadawn replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what the NICU nurses said about my precious little girl, what with her having a syndrome and all... this is just not
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    Has anyone picked a specialty before nursing school and actually done it after?

    kessadawn replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    yes and no. i entered nursing school knowing i wanted to work pediatrics, and i wouldn't settle for anything else. i have since graduation and boards worked at a pediatric hospital and love every...
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    Question about Play

    kessadawn replied to nescobedo.RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    While I agree that most vented kids are not to be disturbed, we all have seen that "one kid" who is perfectly comfortable and safe while requiring very little if any sedation. They baffle my mind....
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    How Physically Demanding is PICU?

    kessadawn replied to Canadian Girl's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    i have nights at the end of my picu shift when i feel like i've been hit by a mack truck. i don't think i could do this with chronic back problems, but i work with a few that do, god bless them, i...
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    tattoos and IV's

    kessadawn replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    i concur...my tattoo was much more painful than any iv i've ever had, and i've had multiple-attempt ivs from being so dehydrated. i also think an iv was more tolerable than my piercing. however,...
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    physical restraint in picu

    kessadawn replied to swiss brian's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    it would be even better if after i spend 2 hours pleading with our docs to give me extra sedation for my poor little intubated baby if the crazy mom would not come in the room, get in the baby's face,...
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    physical restraint in picu

    kessadawn replied to swiss brian's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    good grief, no way! we've got 5-10 more inches of our own crap coming tonight, just in time for my weekend commute! :angthts::angthts::angthts: i am so tired of
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    physical restraint in picu

    kessadawn replied to swiss brian's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    ohio is waiting for you, girls, and i'd welcome you
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    physical restraint in picu

    kessadawn replied to swiss brian's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    we use soft wrist restraints in my picu, sometimes elbow splints instead depending on line access. our kids are well sedated, but rarely paralyzed. babies are swaddled if possible, so no need to...
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    Diprivan: push or not to push

    kessadawn replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    i also work in ohio, and i am trained by my hospital to do conscious sedation, i work in picu. i am allowed to run a diprivan continuous infusion, give a bolus from the pump over several minutes, but...
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    CNAs and the dining room in ALF

    kessadawn replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    when i worked as an aide, we were not allowed to step one toe into the kitchen, and that was enforced because of what the state says is allowed and safe for your residents. nursing needs to band...
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    Why are all the job listings for Dialysis Nurses???

    kessadawn replied to Noor545's topic in General Nursing

    when i am 63 (is that a beatles song:>) i wanna be like you! :yeah: :bow: actually, some of your great energy right now in my 30s wouldn't be so bad