HRM672

HRM672

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  1. Experience vs. None

    HRM672 replied to nrsman1's topic in Operating Room

    As someone who is trying to get into the OR and is about to be forced to leave a facility I love in order to do so...I agree that it will cost alot to train me. I just wish they would do it anyway :)...

  2. probably a dumb question about PIVs and drawing blood...

    HRM672 replied to rach_nc_03's topic in Pediatric

    This is an interesting thread. We don't typically draw from PIV's unless we have just started it, because most of our patients are infants who are hard sticks and have small gauge IV's. We have...

  3. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    HRM672 replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta still hires new grads. It's a great place to work. A bit far from you, but thought I'd let you

  4. New grad starting on floor this week

    HRM672 replied to gigglebuns1186's topic in Pediatric

    My advice is to see what type of sheets the people on your floor use, and see if you like them. When I started on my current floor (as a new grad) I tried the one most people use on the floor and...

  5. Is Peds really for me?

    HRM672 replied to mcs1505's topic in Pediatric

    Male peds nurses are great!! I only wish we had more. I agree with a previous poster that they are a tremendous asset to a floor and I know alot of people I work with feel the same way, because we...

  6. pediatric wristbands

    HRM672 replied to trixie's topic in Pediatric

    They make a plastic extender device to have the nameband attached, but out of the swaddle. We trialed one last year. The way it works is the patient is wearing a posey velcro type band, the plastic...

  7. Hybrids and Norwoods

    HRM672 replied to PICURNROCKS's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We do tons of Norwood-Sanos, and still some BT shunts. Most return for the Glenn, although the BT shunts are more fragile. I would like to hear more about this Hybrid procedure? I'm not familiar with...

  8. Statlocks for CVL?? Anyone doing this??

    HRM672 replied to PICNICRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    For us CVL's are sutured, statlocks for PICCs. I wish PICCS were sutured too. I hate trying to change the statlock, especially on neonatal

  9. Day in the life of pediatric cardiology nurse

    HRM672 replied to Nurse Man-ingitis's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I work on a pediatric cardiac stepdown. Our hospital also has a CICU, as well as a PICU. I really love my job. About 70% of our patients are infants who have had or need to have heart surgery. The...

  10. How Do You Brush a Toddler's Teeth?

    HRM672 replied to Meerkat's topic in Pediatric

    My daughter is 17mos and she was also difficult. I started as soon as she had teeth with a soft cloth, then the finger toothbrush, and she is just a busy girl and not the easiest to work with. The...

  11. Kosair Children's

    HRM672 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a nurse on a cardiac stepdown unit at a large children's hospital in Atlanta. I love it. We are researching a move in about 2 years, possibly to Louisville where my husband's family is. I...

  12. Advice for precepting an experienced nurse

    HRM672 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I started on my current floor as a new grad and have worked there for 2 yrs. I have really enjoyed it and I still learn alot each day. I have worked hard to gain advanced competencies and...

  13. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    HRM672 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job!!!! I work in a hospital, full time, on a busy pediatric cardiac stepdown. Yes, it is stressfull, and some days are tough. But I work with great staff, I have great management, I love...

  14. BP on Pediatric Patient?

    HRM672 replied to blinks14's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with the all kids, q4 or with other vitals. I work on a cardiac floor in a children's hospital, so it's crucial on our floor. But I have seen many, many kids who could have been diagnosed way...

  15. New Grad Peds RN!

    HRM672 replied to CupCaKe RN's topic in Pediatric

    Congratulations! I hope you love it. My piece of advice is don't be afraid to listen to the parents. If they question something, stop and check it out. Often the parents, particularly of chronically...

  16. I'm getting very discouraged...

    HRM672 replied to Mommyof2RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally, I think it's important to work somewhere you enjoy. An area you enjoy, with people you enjoy. Sometimes you may have to explore new areas to find that. I think most people end up working...

  17. Pregnant during orientation as new grad RN?

    HRM672 replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NY girl, I just wanted to tell you that I was pregnant in nursing school and lost the baby (not because of nursing school, I have infertility and medical issues) and then got pregnant again soon...

  18. Where do you work?

    HRM672 replied to OHRN4Kids's topic in Pediatric

    Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiac Stepdown...and I LOVE

  19. Fired after re-entry to med surg nursing. Anyone have success re-entering nursing?

    HRM672 replied to malloryjane's topic in General Nursing

    Try posting in some other forums, you may find more experienced nurses with experience with this problem. Good

  20. Do the shifts at your hospital "get along"?

    HRM672 replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think some of that is natural, but that it can quickly gain momentum and turn into a general drain on the unit's morale. Things like that happen in all jobs, including nursing. I know right now you...

  21. IV anxiety

    HRM672 replied to Midnight1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IV anxiety is common, even in experienced nurses. There's alot to nursing other than starting IVs; even if you never end up being "good" with IVs you can still be a great nurse. Having said that,...

  22. tetralogy

    HRM672 replied to rnwithtof's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I just had a very pleasant 18yo male with Tet that was repaired in 1989. He's doing great, just back for a valve replacement. Probably went home

  23. What Nsg Journals do you read?

    HRM672 replied to peds4now's topic in Pediatric

    Janfrn, I just looked at the site for the Neonatal network and it looks like a good journal, but since it's a little expensive I wanted to see if you think it is helpful for areas outside of the NICU...

  24. What Nsg Journals do you read?

    HRM672 replied to peds4now's topic in Pediatric

    Hi, congrats on your RN!! I am a new nurse, I graduated last December and I work on a (pediatric) cardiac stepdown floor. When I was in nursing school I tried AJN, Nursing 2007, and RN. I now take...

  25. Pediatric Cardiac Nursing Reading suggestions please

    HRM672 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi, Could anyone recommend any text or journal suggestions for a new grad entering peds cardiac? I have seen some PICU type texts and one pediatric cardiac book that is multi-disciplinary, but...