TexasPediRN

TexasPediRN

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  1. HATE Peds Nursing??

    TexasPediRN replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in Pediatric

    ditto to all of the above. i love my job, i love my patients, i love the experience i am getting and all that i am learning.. i hate the political bs that goes on at my hospital. we are not...

  2. Pediatric Nurse Educator, needs help

    TexasPediRN replied to msutton's topic in General Nursing

    I think the MD can figure out that part themselves :) We have a computer based system, so all I&O's are documented there. Diapers are weighed and recording, and intake is recorded as well. At the...

  3. What is rhabdomyositis?

    TexasPediRN replied to small_potato's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Have you tried a google search yet? I've found quite a few articles on it - try

  4. Tube Feedings

    TexasPediRN replied to caprisgoddess's topic in General Students

    Or Total formula needed for 4 hours: 75ml x 4hrs = 300 ml. Now, 1/4 of that needs to be water. 300/4 = 75. So, 75 cc of water. 300-75 = 225 ensure Does that help?

  5. ROYALLY screwed by my school... Rant and Advice Needed

    TexasPediRN replied to snelly808's topic in General Students

    Hate to be the downer here, but why are people so sue happy over something that is not guaranteed in the first place?? It was a mistake, thats it. Its also a scholarship - there is no guarantee that...

  6. Does anyone else get tired of the meetings?

    TexasPediRN replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in General Nursing

    I stopped going.. I'm sick of them, and the times suck. 6a-7a or 6p-7p. I'm not coming in early, and im not driving to the hospital late at night. Or, if im working, there is no guarantee I can make...

  7. Chest compressions on breathing patient.

    TexasPediRN replied to AimeeJo RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, at least you know she doesnt hesitate to jump into

  8. Pediatric IV's?

    TexasPediRN replied to Jen2002's topic in Pediatric

    If the vein is good enough for a 20, then thats what I'd put in. (can draw blood back most times!) Had a kid the other day with a 20 in. The thing drew back like a brand new central line, without...

  9. HELP! I got dismissed from my nursing school

    TexasPediRN replied to basid786's topic in General Students

    basid: I find it interesting that nobody has addressed this yet (unless I missed it) so i'm going to. As a nursing student, you are expected to act like a nurse, and be professional, even though you...

  10. Peanut butter allergic reaction?

    TexasPediRN replied to mondkmondk's topic in Pediatric

    It all depends on how severe the allergy is..there is no standard for a peanut allergy reaction. Depends on the child.. anything from hives to anaphylactic

  11. suctioning the intubated pt...1 nurse/RT, or 2?

    TexasPediRN replied to kessadawn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Dont you have inline suction on your trachs/ett? Its sterile suction each time, so no need for 2 people- one is perfectly fine. I've never waited for another person to suction the pt..

  12. Can I get a nursing degree with a felony?

    TexasPediRN replied to savkelchr's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Do a google search to find your board of nursing for your state, and contact them. They would have the final say. Kudos to you for being clean and sober for 3 years! What a wonderful

  13. question on oral fluids?

    TexasPediRN replied to ranglervol's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your patient has a urinary tract infection. Why do you think you would want to increase her fluid intake? What system is involved? What does that system do with extra fluid? Why would that be...

  14. glamouring resume to get high $$$ job.

    TexasPediRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Um..no. You cant lie. And to have a friend lie for you? Thats even worse. What goes around comes around, and this will come back to bite

  15. Better nurse

    TexasPediRN replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    Neither. Its the one who is compassionate about nursing, who knows when to ask questions, who realizes what is best for the patient, who monitors their patient and calls the MD if something just looks...

  16. Trach pt./J tube/Heartrate ?

    TexasPediRN replied to momofthree's topic in Pulmonary

    I have never fed anyone through a Jtube that fast. (now mind you, I only do pedi but still..200cc an hour is FAST) Are you sure its a JTube and not a G-tube?? The Jtube bypasses the stomach to the...

  17. NICU Parent Discharge Education

    TexasPediRN replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is CPR required by all of your parents?? If not, thats a great place to

  18. Is living green healthier

    TexasPediRN replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm going to say yes too. I buy eco friendly/green products now for cleaning, and prefer them better then the other ones. I have tote bags for the grocery store so that I dont waste plastic bags. I...

  19. Adult was told her brain is too large for her skull

    TexasPediRN replied to Shell_Shell's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Google chiari malformation

  20. i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    TexasPediRN replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    Just wait until you being using purell 25+ times a shift - that stuff BURNS on cuts horribly.. Honestly though - I bite my fingernails daily and have since I was little. Cant get rid of the habit, and...

  21. How many failed IV attempts for new grad?

    TexasPediRN replied to anononurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    2 IV attempts max per nurse, then you must get someone else. On the babies, I do it once - then get another nurse. She really shouldnt be doing it that many times on anyone - twice is the normal max...

  22. Flu shot in arm for 8 month old?

    TexasPediRN replied to YogiBSN's topic in Pediatric

    Nope..leg only ..that nurse was wrong! Reminds me of the time I went with my best friend to her babies dr's appt and he would need 5 shots and the oral med.. The Med. Assistant came in by herself, and...

  23. Nursing School stress

    TexasPediRN replied to liv4nurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Exercising is always a good one - go for a walk, go to the gym (most college campuses have one free of charge).. Try scrapbooking, taking pictures, going to a local park - anything that will help you...

  24. PSA: Uncircumsized infants and care

    TexasPediRN replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in Pediatric

    I'm sure for your situation a bagged urine was fine, but other times you need a straight cath and it does not harm the patient to retract the foreskin to do so. Also, there is no reason why you cant...

  25. Mrsa

    TexasPediRN replied to philippians4:13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Was it MRSA in the Urine or no? Most people are colonized with MRSA of the nares, as long as its not an active infection and its not being treated, there is no need for isolation. If you swabbed me,...