NurseKateC

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  1. Pediatric LPNs

    NurseKateC posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just got hired onto a pediatric floor as an LPN. Any other LPNs who work in Peds? I would love to hear some

  2. Pediatric LPNs

    NurseKateC replied to NurseKateC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dani4310 I think working with neuromuscular disorders would be really interesting! Any recommended resoyrces for learning more about these kinds of

  3. Pediatric LPNs

    NurseKateC replied to NurseKateC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HazelLPN I see you have had a lot of experience in MICU/PICU/NICU. What did you find challenging and most rewarding about each

  4. Pediatric LPNs

    NurseKateC replied to NurseKateC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is very good advice and very true! I believe this unit will have infants all the way up to young

  5. Pediatric LPNs

    NurseKateC replied to NurseKateC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am looking forward to being able to move them a lot more easily than

  6. Pediatric LPNs

    NurseKateC replied to NurseKateC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am going to try to find a reference guide to take to work with me that has information on vaccines for each age group until I become familiar with them. I didn't even think about vaccines until you...

  7. Pediatric LPNs

    NurseKateC replied to NurseKateC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks! I am very excited! I am going to start reviewing my pediatric notes from school and practice pediatric drug

  8. Rotating Shifts

    NurseKateC posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been looking around online for some resources, but I can't seem to find what I am looking for. I am trying to find a resource to help me plan my sleep schedule for when I rotate shifts. Does...

  9. Rotating Shifts

    NurseKateC replied to NurseKateC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know that rotating shifts won't be good for my health. I've already been planning ways I am going to take care of myself (sleep, exercise, nutrition). I guess I was just wondering how people...

  10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    NurseKateC replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school I was caring for a lady with dementia. While I was talking to her, something in her bathroom fell over. She and I both looked at the bathroom and then she looked at me....

  11. Proud to be in scrubs??

    NurseKateC replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I just got a job on a peds unit, so I'm not going to lie. I'm pretty pumped to get to wear fun

  12. salary

    NurseKateC replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree. I think a lot of people get a particular salary figure in their minds, but when they graduate and it takes months to find a job, compromise might be necessary. Higher salaries can always be...

  13. High School girl needing advice!

    NurseKateC replied to TheKenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    And if you ever decide to advance your education you will already be a licensed nurse so you will be gaining valuable work

  14. Pediatric Interview!

    NurseKateC replied to NYNewGradNurse's topic in Pediatric

    How did the interview

  15. Pediatric Interview!

    NurseKateC replied to NYNewGradNurse's topic in Pediatric

    From my recent interviews as new grad, it's been mostly personality questions. A lot of people just want to talk through some scenarios to see where you are at. I would say look up common diagnoses...

  16. Pediatric Interview!

    NurseKateC replied to NYNewGradNurse's topic in Pediatric

    What type of pediatric

  17. Advice for a new peds nurse?

    NurseKateC replied to sassandscrubs's topic in Pediatric

    I was wondering how it was going in PEDs now that you have been there for a little

  18. Good grades, substandard clinical performance

    NurseKateC replied to KiggyPupPuff's topic in General Students

    And sometimes the best thing you can do is to prove to your instructor that you are willing to do whatever it takes to learn and fix mistakes. It shows you honestly care. I had a clinical instructor...

  19. Good grades, substandard clinical performance

    NurseKateC replied to KiggyPupPuff's topic in General Students

    I agree that it sounds like you are doing whatever you can to protect the safety of the patient. By being gentle while give bed baths to doing gentle wound care, even if it slow. You are a student so...

  20. Hurst. Pn review

    NurseKateC replied to Oriade96's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought Hurst was great. If you push through it, it really does help you understand what you need to know for the NCLEX. However, I also strongly suggest practicing NCLEX type questions. Every...

  21. Will the Texas ED RN become a scapegoat in the Ebola patient discharge?

    NurseKateC replied to preddish's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As nurses we are definitely trained in PPE. If a nurse uses PPE for something that we commonly see and care for, wouldn't a nurse use PPE for Ebola? It makes me sad that everybody's first assumptions...

  22. work at Sheppard Pratt

    NurseKateC replied to artsyrn2's topic in Psychiatric

    Did you end up applying to Sheppard

  23. already feeling overwhelmed and it hasnt started yet D:

    NurseKateC replied to AshleyWhite's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Keep the attitude that it will all be worth it! It will get so frustrating at times, but the best feeling in the world is when you pass your NCLEX and you get your license number. So worth it in the...

  24. Healthy Snacks

    NurseKateC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anybody have any recipes for healthy snacks or lunches to get through a long shift? I would love to hear some

  25. Healthy Snacks

    NurseKateC replied to NurseKateC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the website suggestion. I am checking it out