Pedi-ER-RN RN

we also use .1mg/kg/dose.

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 in with a specialist.

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 hr.

I got accepted to the RN-BSN program at JSU. I'm so excited. I start classes January 4th

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

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 curious.

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 tx. If that doesn't work, they get Mag and cont t...

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 bring my baby (8yrs) in??", I start off my answer with...

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 it.

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 taking pts straight back (would be a big HA where I...

I was thinking of MONO too.

Another guy here, glad to have the forum.

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 excited.

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 this new job. Let us know how your first day goes!!

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

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 the time of your interview and will be wishing yo...

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 try to give them the best orientation experience po...

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 tell me and then she turned the TV back on for me....

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

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 hard to thread ones.

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 known, I was probably too scared to do anything but ...

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 a lithotomy position works best for little girls. ...

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 the Lac tray& some Neosporin. All the MD has ...

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 wait.

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 anything at UAB? I believe they have several types of ...