2015Kayla

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1. Working as a peds nurse pregnant?

   2015Kayla replied to 2015Kayla's topic in PICU

   Maybe I should reword and say I wrote this when I wasn’t happy about work. When we give immunization. For tend to lay them on the bed. Have parents hold the hands and just be up by their face so they can see them. We like to give shots at the same ti...

2. Working as a peds nurse pregnant?

   2015Kayla replied to 2015Kayla's topic in PICU

   No! It’s just the parents don’t help hold. We are a regular peds clinic doing immunization and sick visits.

3. Working as a peds nurse pregnant?

   2015Kayla posted a topic in PICU

   Okay so this may be long but I would love some insight on what you would do! Currently I work in a peds clinic. We tend to get some very aggressive kids who want to fight you. If we do anything from swabs to injections, for the safely of both the pt ...

4. Books for peds

   2015Kayla replied to 2015Kayla's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks! When I went into nursing school I said I wanted to work peds from the start as well. Sadly I took the first job that was offered. I convinced myself it was were I needed to start (better hours,less critical pts, had the weekends off etc.) but...

5. Books for peds

   2015Kayla posted a topic in Pediatric

   So I recently graduated, got my dream job as a peds nurse! It's not been roses and sunshine like I thought it was but I was somewhere else before hand and I would still consider this a dream job! While in high school I read a book called something ...

6. First job

   2015Kayla posted a topic in New Nurse

   I just graduated less than a month ago, had a job waiting and already passed my boards. I started this week and with all the classes I have to go to for the hospital (stupid non helpful classes) I only worked for 2 and half days in my office. I feel ...

7. Float pool right out of school?

   2015Kayla posted a topic in Job Hunt

   So I'm precepting with a lady who works in the float pool. So far I like it but I think it's for the simple fact she has made that connection with other people in the hospital. She has already talked to her boss about hiring me on out if school. I'm ...

8. First nursing test#

   2015Kayla posted a topic in Student Assist

   My first fundamental test is coming up this week and I don't know how to study for this type of test. She said it would be nclex style questions. Its over the first 2 chapters. The first chapter is like the history of nursing then the second one talk...

9. 2nd day of school!

   2015Kayla posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I went in my first day of nursing school so excited and even left more excited knowing I picked the right school. Now it's day 2 and I'm nervous? I had 5 chapters I had to read before today which I done but I'm afraid I didn't understand it like I sh...

10. Verification for FASFA

    2015Kayla posted a topic in General Students

    Okay so I'm not sure if this is the right place to be asking but I need help ASAP!!! I started nursing school this week but I feel like everything is falling apart already! I was chosen for verification so I already done the paper work but I was unde...

11. Stethoscope for nursing students!

    2015Kayla replied to 2015Kayla's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone for your input! Come to find out my dad had an littmann classic II from when he worked in the medical field. I'm going to use it till I can buy a newer one. :)

12. Stethoscope for nursing students!

    2015Kayla posted a topic in General Students

    I start school in 2 weeks and didn't realize I needed a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. I need to order one ASAP but don't know what kind is the best! I need to stay under $50 at least till I get my schooling money in and I can buy a better one!...