boomerfriend

boomerfriend has 3 years experience and specializes in Pediatric ICU.

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1. Stethoscope Question

   boomerfriend replied to throughCHRISTalone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Remember, that in patient's rooms on contact precautions, you won't be able to use your own stethoscope anyway (or at least you shouldn't without cleaning it before and after). I found that my...

2. Dealing with emotion during patient care.

   boomerfriend replied to Mary Hicks's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Wow Janfrn. Great post. I too work in a pediatric ICU. We see far too many deaths for my taste. I wonder how long I can continue to work in this environment. We have a great support staff for the...

3. What is the dress code at Phoenix Children's?

   boomerfriend replied to cindyloowho's topic in Arizona Nursing

   No restrictions. Most nurses wear scrub tops in their choice of color/print. Some floors wear t-shirts with scrub

4. Phoenix children's hospital

   boomerfriend replied to studentwifey's topic in Arizona Nursing

   There's no set dress code at PCH. Some floors have t-shirts they wear with their scrub pants. I know in the ICU, we only wear scrub tops (no t-shirts) but no restriction on colors/patterns, etc....

5. CNA Doing Sterile Dressing Change

   boomerfriend replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I had to look this up for myself (particularly because I didn't know the SOP for CNAs).... It reads: 16.3 Assists with care of residents with special needs. A. Observes and reports the condition of...

6. GAPP at PCH - graduating Dec 2010

   boomerfriend replied to babradsh's topic in Arizona Nursing

   There's nothing posted because as of right now, there probably isn't a GAPP class scheduled. Just keep checking the website. Each care area posts openings for the GAPP class. They haven't been...

7. How hard is being an RN?

   boomerfriend replied to twinieten's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I graduated from nursing school at the tender age of 43 ~ It is NOT for the faint of heart, or anyone that doesn't like body fluids, icky and smelly things. However, the benefits are endless. Yes,...

8. NP jobs in AZ?

   boomerfriend replied to Kim2's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I know that Phoenix Children's Hospital employs NPs. Family practice may not be quite the fit but worth a try. It's located in downtown Phoenix but recommend living in the East or West valley as...

9. Phoenix Children's

   boomerfriend replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Unfortunately, that is how jobs are filled nowadays - it seems like agencies always refer you to the "website". I've encountered that multiple times... As far as I know, there may be some departments...

10. "Student" applying to hospital's. Should I tell them...

    boomerfriend replied to toppermost's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't know how you'd include that in your resume but I'd definitely bring it up in the interview - if you get

11. Need some advice: NAU vs GCU for RN to BSN program

    boomerfriend replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just completed my BSN through GCU in July of this year. I'm pleased with the program although the administration was a bit difficult to work through. I graduated from Phoenix College with an ADN...

12. Curious about the new grads not finding jobs?

    boomerfriend replied to bubbly_nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think there's a shortage of jobs period. I have a friend that graduated in December 09' and she's still unemployed - waiting for a new grad program at a hospital. There's few job postings at the...

13. What would you do in my position? Phoenix Spanish Rn program or this job?

    boomerfriend replied to NUR151's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You need to evaluate where you see yourself working in the next 5, 10, 20 years. What education, experience, etc. do you need to get there? Don't be short-sighted and look at the $$$ today and miss...

14. How to get ped's experience?

    boomerfriend replied to Jdahl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    We are always thankful for anyone that spends their time as a volunteer at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Here's the link to get started:...

15. Phoenix children's hospital

    boomerfriend replied to studentwifey's topic in Arizona Nursing

    A couple more points: the St. Joe's nurses will be given the opportunity to interview for a position at PCH - it's not a guaranteed job change. Also, little known fact is that PCH has a NICU at the...