CoolKidsRN

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1. Older kids and shots

   CoolKidsRN replied to Eltk1219's topic in Pediatric

   Talk to them and distract them while performing the procedure. However, I like to explain the procedure, ask for their preference to count to 3 or just get it done. I also position the child so they...

2. Should I ask for a raise?

   CoolKidsRN replied to OnTheSearch's topic in General Nursing

   As a manager- never discuss salary with your peers. The fact they are making the same as you is unfortunate for you but, using this as an example for a raise will not get you far. Each position has a...

3. Quitting Small Residency for Bigger, Better Residency

   CoolKidsRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   You can mostly likely be assured a spot on the "do not rehire" list if you jump

4. What's utilization management like?

   CoolKidsRN replied to RRRNNN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, it is possible to achieve work life

5. What's utilization management like?

   CoolKidsRN replied to RRRNNN's topic in General Nursing

   Respectfully, a UM manager role on the payer side can be very stressful as you are up against many departments including marketing/sales, compliance, legal, operations, etc. who drive company...

6. What's utilization management like?

   CoolKidsRN replied to RRRNNN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a UM manager and I make sure to have work life balance. But again, that's give and take. There are some weekdays I work long evenings and those weeks I don't work on the weekend, so it highly...

7. Bizarre Med Order

   CoolKidsRN replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

   I agree with caliotter and old dude. Not to sound rude but are you sure you spoke to a nurse and not support staff? Definitely get the doctor on the phone for

8. Advise on transitioning to management

   CoolKidsRN replied to LittleRed84's topic in General Nursing

   I believe the previous posters are referring to the powerful capability of the google search engine. To get into nursing leadership, you need to look for advancement opportunities. It may not readily...

9. Sepsis protocols causing a future superbug??

   CoolKidsRN replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

   I think she is referring to rapid responses called to initiate sepsis protocol for at risk patients. And for the record, the "sepsis code" did save my life. Call me biased, but early detection and...

10. Interviewer doesn't call back when said they would

    CoolKidsRN replied to AJA0112's topic in General Nursing

    Do not make assumptions. Different organizations progress through the hiring process at their own pace. After the interview, did you send a thank you email? If not you may consider sending them one...

11. Advice

    CoolKidsRN replied to JB2007's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep in mind that all positions will be stressful. I work in case management and it is very production based and you will have to pay attention to deadlines. However, some perks are not working...

12. MSN

    CoolKidsRN replied to Cprusack's topic in General Nursing

    Even for an MSN in education or administration, you would need a more competitive GPA.Consider looking up schools that may give you conditional admission to an MSN program of your choosing. I'm not...

13. Christian nursing schools' curriculum very religious, or no?

    CoolKidsRN replied to babychickens's topic in General Students

    I attended a small Methodist university for nursing school. I am not Christian and had a great experience. Also to note, I did not have to attend church or take any religious courses as part of the...

14. Question about RN

    CoolKidsRN replied to Bmike23's topic in General Students

    There is no such thing as an RN degree. There used to be RN diploma programs however, they are being phased out. You either enroll in an ADN (associate) or BSN (bachelor) degree program. Some schools...

15. False accusations

    CoolKidsRN replied to Nurse_mike2016's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, I don't know what to think. This is only one side of the