PedsRN2016

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  1. Any other places doing "Hospital Employees' Week" instead of Nurses' Week?

    PedsRN2016 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they do all have their own weeks and at my work we celebrate all of them! It's just the nurses that have lost our week to Hospital

  2. Oxygen order changes

    PedsRN2016 replied to Danztam's topic in General Nursing

    I work in peds, as well, and truly cannot imagine having to call at night for every half liter adjustment! We usually have ranges and possible equipment...you do need a different order for a high...

  3. Language barrier dilemna

    PedsRN2016 replied to TexasLVN91's topic in General Students

    I guess my first question is why you need English speaking patients? Does your school require a thorough interview of the patient? I also live in an area where at least half of my patients' parents...

  4. Teenager with seizures kept from school?

    PedsRN2016 replied to Emergent's topic in School

    I may be overly cynical and jaded, but the only way I see this happening is if the school determined that an empty or partially empty container of unprescribed drugs was found next to him during the...

  5. Crisis Pay

    PedsRN2016 replied to gemmi999's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At my hospital, crisis pay is rare and has to be implemented from the top management. Normally, any extra shift for a full time RN gets time and a half, but when the hospital finds themselves very...

  6. New york work schedule

    PedsRN2016 replied to kellyann_05's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think that schedule is necessarily unique to New York! If I worked that schedule I would want it the way you have it currently to maximize weekend off time. If you were to work Friday night,...

  7. Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    PedsRN2016 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not a union hospital! I do agree that I am rather lucky to work at my

  8. Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    PedsRN2016 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Let me preface this by saying that I am no longer a "soontobern", but I don't think I can change my username on the app...and I can't pull myself out of bed just yet. At the hospital I current work at...

  9. Seeing available NCLEX test dates without ATT?

    PedsRN2016 replied to BDub1334's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my area, if your schedule is flexible and you feel ready, there are almost always day before cancellations that you can snatch up if you want to test

  10. Answer on what is your weakness is my answer ok?

    PedsRN2016 replied to jamesethan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I recently interviewed and confronted this question, but my interviewers were also aware enough of this trick to narrow down the question to something like "what is your greatest personality...

  11. Dr. On Demand????!!!!!

    PedsRN2016 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds similar to Stat Doctors that some employers are including with medical insurance now! Some of my coworkers swear by

  12. Is med. surg the hardest class in nursing school?

    PedsRN2016 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in New York Nursing

    It may end up having been the hardest for you. Medsurg was not the hardest for me, I am pretty sure it varies by person and school. For me, OB was my most difficult class, but that was the area that I...

  13. Clinicals and stethoscope?

    PedsRN2016 replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I have used the Littman Classic SE II throughout nursing school and it has worked well for me. In the beginning, I hoped to just use the cheap one the school handed out and buy a nice one for...

  14. RN school and working ...?s

    PedsRN2016 replied to nasr69's topic in General Students

    If I were you I would talk to your schools of interest to see what their class schedules are like (make sure to ask about nursing class schedules specifically, as they are usually less flexible.)...

  15. RN school and working ...?s

    PedsRN2016 replied to nasr69's topic in General Students

    I can't comment on those specific schools, but I can talk a bit about the working stuff. If the days and hours for those 15 days a month are flexible, it could be doable to work and do school. If the...

  16. You will make mistakes

    PedsRN2016 replied to cd365c's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yup! My favorite is then when asked to do a million different things during vitals, you start getting asked "why aren't the vitals in

  17. HELP! TB test positive after 14 hours?

    PedsRN2016 replied to somuchdebt's topic in General Nursing

    I can pretty much guarantee you that others are going to quote the Terms of Service that we can't give medical advice! Definitely consult your physician if you are concerned. HOWEVER, if it helps,...

  18. Those Kind of Tears That Make Your Throat Burn

    PedsRN2016 replied to nursey246's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thank you...your post took me back to a difficult time in my own life that was similar to that woman's. I remember a nurse hugging and crying with me. Nurses like you and that nurse back then are the...

  19. So Frustrated! Trying to apply for student loans...

    PedsRN2016 replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Normally, in my past school dealings, first you have to complete the FAFSA and have the info sent to your school if choice. Once the school has the info, they put together your financial aid offer,...

  20. Do you go to nursing school everyday or just two times a week?

    PedsRN2016 replied to HatTrickHero11's topic in General Students

  21. Do you go to nursing school everyday or just two times a week?

    PedsRN2016 replied to HatTrickHero11's topic in General Students

    I do not have class every day, but right now I go to school (lecture and clinicals) anywhere from 18-30 hours a week and weekends are fair game, too. My school also makes it pretty clear that they own...

  22. I cried in front of my instructor!?

    PedsRN2016 replied to AllyMichelle's topic in General Students

  23. Is this a legal part of the job?

    PedsRN2016 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am still a nursing student, but it sounds like this is affecting all of the patient care staff. Every job description I have ever had/signed usually had a little clause that said something along...

  24. $800 phlebotomy course worth it before I start BSN program?

    PedsRN2016 replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finding my first phlebotomy job was difficult; you are right, everywhere wants experience. I wish I could give solid advice on finding ANY healthcare job without experience, but I found my phleb job...

  25. $800 phlebotomy course worth it before I start BSN program?

    PedsRN2016 replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students