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  1. Student with very severe eczema

    CoolKidsRN replied to hope4673's topic in School

    I've always admired school nurses and have had great successes collaborating with them to increase vaccine compliance. My background is in peds and my old co-worker once shared the magical cure for...

  2. International Physician - include in RESUME?

    CoolKidsRN replied to meesarjarjar's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on your high achievements however, I have to disagree. As a nurse manager, I've seen multiple resumes and applications with international physician experience. Though you are an RN,...

  3. Hippa violation? ??

    CoolKidsRN replied to Chewysmama's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Agree with previous posts, not a HIPAA violation. OP, Why do you think it's a

  4. Multi-State Licensure, CEUs, & Practice Regulations

    CoolKidsRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, All: I'm seeking guidance for work. Just want to make sure that I have a good understanding of concepts. 1) In order to maintain multiple state licensures we complete CEUs. For example if...

  5. Multi-State Licensure, CEUs, & Practice Regulations

    CoolKidsRN replied to CoolKidsRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Just as I expected. Thank you for

  6. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner but no peds experience

    CoolKidsRN replied to FruitSalad13's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with PP. I'm a peds nurse and love it! I strongly advise Peds Med Surg and/or primary care experience to broaden your

  7. Laid back nursing job

    CoolKidsRN replied to FutureNP357932's topic in Nursing Career

    In most traditional nursing jobs, you have to interact with doctors. In this day and age multi-disciplinary communication is extremely important. In addition, non-traditional jobs outside the hospital...

  8. Fill In The Blank...

    CoolKidsRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    In this case, it's what the parent says...because I'm a peds nurse :) "My baby's daycare said he has impetigo and not to come back without taking

  9. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    CoolKidsRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    While following up via phone regarding a 5 year old patient with a staph infection... Me: How is the little one doing? Mom: He is taking his antibiotics and he is feeling much better.... Meanwhile,...

  10. Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam

    CoolKidsRN replied to Briana810's topic in Pediatric

    Visit the PNCB website - they have everything you are looking for, I.e. Content outline, list of

  11. Illinois eligibility for nclex -rn

    CoolKidsRN replied to janes36's topic in Nurse Registration

    The Illinois BON in general is slow in processing licenses. I would contact them regarding exact timeline and what to

  12. Working as an RN while in FNP school

    CoolKidsRN replied to yoganurse22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I currently work in an outpatient setting and have hired NP students for part-time positions. My staff typically works 10 hour days. Though now, we are trying to get away from hiring NP students...

  13. Help Accepting Low Job Offer

    CoolKidsRN replied to Rweiss93's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with BeachyRN2Be. There is nothing wrong with accepting a clinic job at the beginning of your nursing career. You can always go back to acute care. Your nursing career is based on what you...

  14. About to fail BSN program. What now?

    CoolKidsRN replied to ca614129's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear that you are going through a rough time. At the end of the day, you will have to make the final decision about the next steps, based on what is right for you. Just so you are aware,...

  15. Should I accept a position as a nurse manager?

    CoolKidsRN replied to donia_sadaf's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't necessarily turn down the position. Being a manager does have increased responsibility. I would first re-evaluate your professional goals. Do not be discouraged because you do not have...

  16. I am not proud of my track record.

    CoolKidsRN replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me I am fully aware that what OP has done is commit fraud and should not be allowed to practice nursing. I was merely responding to her statement about making

  17. What do you like/dislike about working pediatrics?

    CoolKidsRN replied to Louise44's topic in Pediatric

    I am a peds nurse and peds is all I know! I really enjoy caring for the little ones, they are so innocent and it melts my heart seeing them smile. I also have experience working with terminally ill...

  18. I am not proud of my track record.

    CoolKidsRN replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, we have all made mistakes. The bigger question here is what have you learned from all your mistakes? What have you done to avoid repeating the same mistakes? It is easy to have self-pity but...

  19. IL Endorsement

    CoolKidsRN replied to oncpalnurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It does take forever to get your license endorsed in IL. The whole process took me about 4-5 months. Rather than emailing the board, I would call them. If you aren't applying for the temp license you...

  20. Is taking first job in an office a bad career decision?

    CoolKidsRN replied to ktm89rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I just want to say it is not impossible to transition from an office position to a hospital position. I did it myself! I worked for a year in a pediatric office and then accepted a position at a...

  21. Just venting here!

    CoolKidsRN replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can get an immediate online copy of the wage and income statement for free. I recently did this to verify

  22. LVN new Grad resume Critique

    CoolKidsRN replied to NurseSammy90's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. First and foremost, I would make sure your education section is listed on top. 2. What is a fire safety card? I don't think that needs to be listed under your license and certification section....

  23. Fishing for a baby vein?

    CoolKidsRN replied to sassynerd's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Our unit just purchased the vein illuminator and it is extremely useful. Mostly it takes experience and practice to stick these babies. On our unit for IV starts, we go for the saphenous vein and 7/10...

  24. Just venting here!

    CoolKidsRN replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can get your wage and income statement online for free on the IRS website (Get Transcript). Have you tried that? That should definitely have your 1st employer information to verify that you...

  25. New Grad - Peds Resume Critique

    CoolKidsRN replied to lizpedsrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What do you mean by special experience? You can take PALS anytime. All you need is an up to date BLS card. In addition you should be able to do high quality CPR, rhythm interpretation, know your...