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  1. dosage for pediatrics? help!

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to JOJI's topic in Pediatric

    we also use

  2. 4 month old with chronic constipation

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to jprn05's topic in Pediatric

    our docs recommend dark kayro syrup in each bottle. but...i do think this child needs a better workup and referral to a peds GI ASAP! If you dont get anything out of your primary pedi..move on and get...

  3. Ampicillin/Cefotaxime in Febrile Neonate

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to luckylucyrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In our ER, we push both of them each over 3-5 min. Most of the docs do 50mg/kg/dose, so the dosages are the same. Our policy for gent is 30 min and Vanc is 1

  4. Yeah Or Neah???

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I got accepted to the RN-BSN program at JSU. I'm so excited. I start classes January

  5. RN's vs LAB

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to chaosRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's always an argument with lab and radiology. At my facility, radiology is worse to deal

  6. Common dosage of child's Motrin/Tylenol

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to willdgate's topic in Pediatric

    Our PR dose of Acetaminophen is the same as PO (15mg/kg). I've never heard of giving more PR. I've gotta look that up, it's got me

  7. Status asthmaticus

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to elthia's topic in Pediatric

    We do albuterol/atrovent, then albuterol x2, in the meanwhile they've already rec'd steroids. If they aren't much improved after the 3rd albuterol, some will try another albuterol and give a prolonged...

  8. phone calls no outsider would believe

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    Well, working in a children's ER shields me from some of the stupid crap people ask, but we still get our share of crap because we also do OB/GYN. I am so tired of people calling asking "Should I...

  9. trachealmalasia

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to peds77's topic in Pediatric

    could be laryngomalacia. Get a referral to a pediatric ENT and have them scope your child. Our ENT will scope in the ER sometimes. He puts lidocaine in the nares and the babies don't seem to mind

  10. Triage

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to tweety55's topic in Emergency

    Our patients are seen initially by the triage nurse and usually sent back out to the waiting room to get a chart made. They only come straight back if their condition warrants it. I couldn't imagine...

  11. Fevers in children

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to patriotnurse's topic in Pediatric

    I was thinking of MONO

  12. Roll Call

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Another guy here, glad to have the

  13. Anyone from JACKSONVILE???

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I rec'd my letter of acceptance to JSU last week, so I guess that means I'll be starting classes in January..I'm so

  14. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lori, Congrats on your new job. I also enjoyed working with the elderly in the past, but have found my new love in Peds, couldn't imagine working with any other population ever again. Hope you enjoy...

  15. hi! i am looking for a pediatrics nurse

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to 1234kat's topic in Pediatric

    Please post your questions or send a PM. Will be glad to help if I

  16. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck Lori from a fellow Alabamian!! I am sorry you have had to go through what you have. Let us know how your interview goes. Is it also in LTC? Best of luck to you. I will be getting to work at...

  17. How Do You Feel About New Grads In The E.r.?

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to RN1263's topic in Emergency

    I'm about to start precepting a new grad. I've never had a new grad before. Everyone seems to think that this one doesn't have what it takes, but I want to give him/her the benefit of the doubt and...

  18. Where were u 9/11/01?

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I was on a travel assignment about 40 or so miles outside of NYC (Long Island). I was sleeping in preparation for night shift. When my wife woke me up that pm is when she told me she had something to...

  19. Anyone from JACKSONVILE???

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Dr.****** was actually the program director of my ADN program and she was always great!! I look forward to having her as an instructor

  20. BD instye autoguard angiocaths- difficulty

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I consider myself a "good stick" and have experienced problems threading these flimsy caths!! Other co-workers have had the same problems. Will try Tazzi's recommendation and see if it helps on those...

  21. What can you say about the competency in pediatric nursing skills of nursing students

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to nomoreblues's topic in Pediatric

    My Peds clinical faculty was very competent. Did I get enough experience to think I wanted to be a Peds nurse at that time, NO. I didn't even get to attempt an IV or blood draw on a kiddo (truth be...

  22. Need help w/ cathing female peds

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to tm2400's topic in Pediatric

    We don't papoose. We have the parents stand at the head of the bed and hold the childs hands (and love on the kid) and another person holds the legs. It goes pretty well this way. Holding the legs in...

  23. Organizational skills

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to am4182's topic in Emergency

    Bill and Jennifer said almost exactly what I would've said. I am always one step ahead of the doctor. If I get a patient with a Lac that needs suturing, I assess the pt, go draw up the Lidocaine, get...

  24. Anyone from JACKSONVILE???

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am supposed to start the online RN to BSN program in January at JSU, does that count? I am very excited!! Can't hardly

  25. Just wondering....

    Pedi-ER-RN replied to tytab357's topic in Alabama Nursing

    There should be a training program at one of the hospitals in town, since you only worked with a temp license for a max of 90 days..You should still be considered a new grad. Have you looked into...