TexasPediRN

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  1. Should We Be Concerned About Vaccine Safety?

    TexasPediRN replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    The concern between autism and vaccinations has been around for a while now. Some say that the mercury in the vaccines causes Austism, and others say that Autism signs begin to show around the age...

  2. Uniforms in peds?!

    TexasPediRN replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work Peds/Med Surg, and I *always* wore peds tops. We had no regulations when it came to what we could wear for scrubs, and I loved that. And let me tell you, every single child LOVED...

  3. salary question

    TexasPediRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have to ask, where in PA are you looking at? WilkesBarre/Scranton Area - anywhere from 18-22 an hour Harrisburg Area- around 22 an hour Philidelphia Area- probably the same, around 22-24 an hour...

  4. New Granddaughter!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to JacqueOCS's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    True, like I said I was hoping there was a much simpler explaination! The story just reminded me so much of these 2 siblings that I had wanted to mention it, because I know what this mom had gone...

  5. New Granddaughter!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to JacqueOCS's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats on the new granddaughter! I'm actually not quite sure if I can answer your question..but your story reminded me a lot of two patients that I cared for last year. They were siblings, brother...

  6. The Cold Shoulder?

    TexasPediRN replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It looks like people have responded to your posts. You have to remember how many people are on allnurses, so there are a ton of different opinions out there. Most posts are answered, but some are...

  7. Can't find a job

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

    Some hospitals in Phili have a new grad program. Ask to speak to the nurse recruiter and see when their new grad program starts. CHOP and Jefferson are 2 hospitals that some of my classmates went to...

  8. syringe question

    TexasPediRN replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I read your post a few times and I think I understand what you meant about the syringes (didnt want to give you incorrect information). If the answer you got was 6.66, I too would of rounded off to...

  9. Pharamacology

    TexasPediRN replied to lisabeth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was actually going to tell you flashcards, until I saw you typed that! Flash cards are def. the way to go. I found writing them for me helped me better then cutting and pasting, and then printing...

  10. hey all, little help with muscle dystonia

    TexasPediRN replied to Dbb82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about doing passive range of motion to decrease risk of contractures or to prevent them from worsening? Dont know much about your patient but..hope that helps. Try doing a google search on muscle...

  11. Moving to the Houston area

    TexasPediRN replied to ERjunkie38's topic in Texas Nursing

    Coming from Pennsylvania myself, be prepared, summers are killer down here!!! I actually miss winter now, it doesnt feel the same being here as it did up North. I live right in Houston, right near...

  12. work during school - aide??

    TexasPediRN replied to sumdae's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most hospitals will also accept students as a nurses aide after you have completed one semester of nursing school(clinical semester). Just something to look into as well. Until then, if a hospital...

  13. Need Help with Case Study Plz.

    TexasPediRN replied to amynahmed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Many of us are hesitant to answer student questions completely. We dont want to do anyones work for them! However, if you let us know what you are thinking, we can steer you in the right direction if...

  14. Help! Advice on kid swallowing a pill...

    TexasPediRN replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend in high school who couldnt swallow pills. All of her medication had to be in liquid form. have you tried practicing with a tic-tac? Some kids just have a hard time swallowing pills. My...

  15. Any advice for a new RN?

    TexasPediRN replied to RNinMay06!'s topic in General Nursing

    The one peice of advice that I can give to any new grad: If you arent sure, ask. Dont ever assume that something is ok to do just because you are scared to ask someone. Remember you have a persons...

  16. Gift for Antepartum unit

    TexasPediRN replied to DeLySh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I agree with the above post, a card with your heartfelt setiments in it would be greatly appreciated. On a side note though, when I worked hospital we had a very sick...

  17. Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    TexasPediRN replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to be different for everyone, so I recommend going and trying them on. Some people swear by Dankso's, Crocs, etc. Personally, I love EasySpriits. I hate NurseMates (made my toes numb,...

  18. did ERI Total testing/or other help with NCLEX

    TexasPediRN replied to littledarlin2626's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have mixed feelings about ERI. Did it help me with taking an "NCLEX like" test on the computer? Yes. Did it help me prepare for the NCLEX? No. Was it a waste of my time? Somedays. Did I use ERI to...

  19. december grad no work history

    TexasPediRN replied to onduty23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You shouldnt have any problem landing a job in a hospital that has a graduate nurse program. Just beware though, some of these programs start their application process early and only accept a limited...

  20. IV Pump question

    TexasPediRN replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've always set the IV pump to less then whats in the bag. If I were to hang a bag of 100ml NS, I would set the VTBI (volume to be infused) at about 985 or so. Now if you prime it manually and loose a...

  21. Birth Shot Records for school??????

    TexasPediRN replied to Renie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can probably ask your Doctor to draw titer levels to see if you still have the antibodies in your blood. Depending on the results, you may have to get the vaccines

  22. taken boards in aother state

    TexasPediRN replied to jefferson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It doesnt matter what state you take boards in, as it is a national exam and the same everywhere. Its not harder in one state then another. It does matter however, that you take boards in the state...

  23. temp jobs in Houston?

    TexasPediRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everyone :) After being down here for almost a month, sad to say I still cant find a job! In another post someone mentioned that they only want new grads in Jan and June..ok..I'm beginning to...

  24. temp jobs in Houston?

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    thanks for the thought but I already have a job since October/November, about a few weeks after I originally posted this thread. Thanks again

  25. Prednisone

    TexasPediRN replied to FLoridarnl's topic in General Nursing

    Even if no harm was done you still need to CYA and fill out a medication error report. Things have a way of coming back and biting us in the butt, even if it was something that didnt harm a...