analee23

analee23

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  1. How long a needle for IM in a non-walking 2.5 yo?

    analee23 replied to yogastudentRN's topic in Pediatric

    I know you posted this a bit ago, but I worked in a pediatric doctor's office for awhile and we always used 25g 5/8". If the kid was very heavy, we would use a 1", still 25g... It's really just a...

  2. how much experience did you have before becoming an ER nurse?

    analee23 replied to liljsmom02's topic in Emergency

    Worked a month and a half in as an office nurse and then moved (out of state) to a level 1 Peds ER... and LOVE IT. Currently in an extensive 5 month orientation that has helped a ton. Just make sure...

  3. er nurses: what kinds of teaching do you do

    analee23 replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Emergency

    I work in a Peds ER, and it seems like we've just been seeing rotavirus for MONTHS, so it's pretty much the same thing over and over again. Tylenol/motrin dosing, oral rehydration, hand washing,...

  4. First Exam Result

    analee23 replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of times when you get into a new class with a new professor, a lot of what goes on with the first test is just basically understanding how the professor tests... Going in and discussing the...

  5. Sore feet! And what's a "corn" anyway?

    analee23 replied to vampireslayer's topic in General Nursing

    I have numerous foot problems, I develloped a similar problem on my little toe... solution? I went to a podiatrist, he made me some custom orthotics and shaved down the bump and I wore the orthotics...

  6. Whadja Get For Xmas From Hubbie?

    analee23 replied to grad2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a couple sets of scrubs, a nice big ski jacket (We just moved from AZ to VA and I needed it!), and an ultrascope stethoscope with a pediatric and adult head! Just starting in the Peds ED and...

  7. Decub's starting in the ED

    analee23 replied to Aneroo's topic in Emergency

    People naturally move to relieve pressure, thus preventing decubs.... I'd only worry about it with a sedated, diabetic, elderly, or parapalegic pt. But, still... 26 hours on a hard, narrow stretcher...

  8. New Grad will be 5 months pregnant.

    analee23 replied to NYC44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had major foot surgery right after boards... was on strong pain meds and unable to work, My husband and I then moved about 1 1/2 months after I was cleared to work (cross-country). In the interim...

  9. Banner thunderbird Hospital AZ-Phoenix!

    analee23 replied to sweetpea839's topic in Travel

    I have friends that work for the banner system and really love it! I'm sure you'll have a great time too... Glendale is pretty good sized and there's a nice big mall there, plus... I know the...

  10. How do you give a painless injection

    analee23 replied to guzzebear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked in a pediatric office for a few months where all I did was give shots. These are my tricks: Rub hard with the alcohol before giving the shot Allow alcohol to DRY COMPLETELY before giving...

  11. I finally Cracked...

    analee23 replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    as long as you keep the attitude "tomorrow will be better" it will! I know that nursing can be extremely stressful and time consuming... but everyone EVERYONE needs help sometimes, no matter how much...

  12. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    analee23 replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    This one I wish I could've written. 1. Don't run naked outside through cactus patch, it will hurt and the "lucky" student nurse will have to pull ALL those stickers out of you

  13. Can't work til February.... what to do?

    analee23 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK, so I just got offered a job that I really REALLY want in the Pediatric ED at a very good, big magnet hospital. The issue is, they're telling me I can't start until february. My husband and I...

  14. Can't work til February.... what to do?

    analee23 replied to analee23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks to everyone for their responses... UPDATE: I spoke to the recruiter that hired me and she said she'd try and work something out. She called me the next day to tell me that she spoke to the...

  15. How can I set myself apart from other BSN applicants ?

    analee23 replied to elizabetta's topic in General Students

    You sound like you live in Tucson! That's the case with U of A and the large comm college in the area.... It's hard to get into U of A, but there's a HUGE waiting list for the comm college. This is...

  16. I want out of floor nursing! HELP!

    analee23 replied to satisfymee03's topic in General Nursing

    Try a smaller hospital. I know of a few in the DC area as I recently moved here and interviewed with quite a few hospitals on the VA side of things, so if you want to work in VA, send me a personal...

  17. 9 mo. old anemic breastfed. What foods?

    analee23 replied to Agnus's topic in Pediatric

    I worked at a pediatric office for a few months, and we tested all of our 9 mo. old's blood because they are growing so quickly at this age that they are often anemic. If their hematocrit wasn't...

  18. Can't work til February.... what to do?

    analee23 replied to analee23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First off, thanks so much to everyone for responding so quickly!! OK, so I just got ANOTHER call from the same hospital offering me a general Peds position that'd start at the same time. I have...

  19. All You Lefty's Out there....

    analee23 replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    I'm HOPELESSLY left handed! Ohhh man, can't do anything with my right. I play basketball for a local team and they always give me a hard time about not being able to do ANYTHING with my right......

  20. Heart Healthy Recipes?

    analee23 replied to Gigglesforall's topic in General Nursing

    I use http://www.recipezaar.com. I've found quite a few healthy recipes for my husband that is a semi-professional athlete and is very picky about his food, so I'm sure you'll be able to find some...

  21. Nursing programs with NO WAITLISTS!

    analee23 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ doesn't have a waitlist.. http://www.nursing.arizona.edu Hope that helps!

  22. Question about Trachs

    analee23 replied to mpbc25's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I actually know a PNP that has a metal trach and uses silver polish on it! (She cleans it daily with a trach kit as well!) People are always asking about her "necklace". She's been...

  23. Did you find it difficult to get hired into the speciality you wanted as a new grad?

    analee23 replied to rn in 3 years's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school in AZ and I have quite a few friends that got positions in NICU, PICU, Peds ER, OB, etc. without any problem. I know with critical care, they are currently doing an...

  24. Painful Feet, Please Help!

    analee23 replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I guess you could say I'm somewhat experienced with foot problems, being that I have had 4 surgeries, two that were quite big, on my feet to correct a problem with the tendons in my arches...

  25. Moving to Tucson again

    analee23 replied to DryMarsh's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The ratios at UMC only apply to Medical Surgical patients. Other units do not have staffing rations (post partum is one I can think of). SO, you can get more than 4 patients, but usually they follow...