jpicurn

jpicurn

PICU, peds, nursing instructor

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  1. How far can hospital go?

    jpicurn replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    I think the areas are vastly different, and would not be comfortable as a peds RN going to post partum, or vice versa. I would also worry about cross contamination; as a new mom with a newborn, I...

  2. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    jpicurn replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree with a lot of the posters listed here. I have been a nurse for over 23 years; when I started, fresh out of school @ 21 years old, I was going to "make a difference!" Earn a decent living....

  3. Covid-19: The Guilt of the Work From Home Nurse

    jpicurn replied to maybug's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was super happy to read this! I recently left hospital/bedside nursing in December 2019. I started orientation with the health department as a public health nurse, working in immunizations and TB...

  4. Is this nursing burnout?

    jpicurn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have been struggling a bit lately. I have been a nurse for a long time (20+ years) and have worked in many areas throughout my career. I currently work in a PACU and have "tried" to love it...

  5. Is this nursing burnout?

    jpicurn replied to jpicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies ..... To further answer some questions, I am working part time currently (two 12 hr shifts) but working full time hours most weeks. My home life is busy and I have two teenage...

  6. Dry, Cracked Hands

    jpicurn replied to newnurselearningtheropes's topic in General Nursing

    I will swear by (but probably can't spell it right) L'Occitane hand cream, it is pricey but worth it! I buy it on amazon every few months and keep it in my work

  7. Day 7: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    jpicurn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "Wait, did you say my wife is in the hallway? So is my girlfriend!" DUM DUM

  8. How much is a normal raise

    jpicurn replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    We used to get raises anywhere from 2%-6% depending on the year from 2000-2008. From 2008-2012, we had pay freezes and no raises, no bonuses, no extra anything. In 2013, we got a one time "bonus"...

  9. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    jpicurn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1. Night shift, no matter how long you have worked it, even your entire career....is not normal. 2. Getting on the phone=guarantee call light going off in 3....2....1.... 3. A "q-word" night will...

  10. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    jpicurn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "ANOTHER raise this year?" No, you're too

  11. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    jpicurn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    A family member armed with a laptop and

  12. Scrubs: Are Colorful Ones Unprofessional?

    jpicurn replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have worked peds for 12+ years, and we all wear colorful, fun prints, and cartoons, and I like it. That being said, my first experience as a nursing clinical instructor (in pediatrics) and having an...

  13. Why would you give this up??

    jpicurn replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    I have no idea why you would want to do this; I am trying my best to get out of working nights and bedside and INTO school nursing, not for the hours or pay, but so that my schedule will align with my...

  14. do babies frequent your PICU?

    jpicurn replied to tinybbynurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    In our PICU, winter/RSV/resp season we see lots of babies. Most of our patients are under a year old at any given time; that being said, spring/summer, we see lots of traumas and teenage girl...

  15. Regular hours?

    jpicurn replied to maco1's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering the same thing....I have done nights for almost ten years now, and not sure if I would enjoy a regular schedule. I like having some days off during the week when husband and kiddos are...

  16. Would this be a good fit for me? (School nurse vs. inpatient hospital nursing)

    jpicurn posted a topic in School

    Hello to all, I am looking for some guidance/help with my experience and possibly interviewing for a school nurse position.... I am currently a PICU RN in a suburban hospital, we have a small unit (8...

  17. Student Starting Pediatric Rotation, Any tips?

    jpicurn replied to HBgirl's topic in Pediatric

    Hi! I am a peds clinical instructor, so here are my helpful hints... Brush up on pediatric meds and doses, and know how to calculate a safe dose for the basic peds meds (Tyenol, Motrin, antibiotics...

  18. How many days do you work in a row?

    jpicurn replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    We work 12 hour shifts, so I try to keep mine together as much as possible....2 on, 3 off, 1 on, for example, or 3-4 on, followed by 5-6 days off, depending on weekend requirements, holidays, etc....

  19. Calling all PICU and/or NICU Nurses

    jpicurn replied to auson16's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am a current PICU nurse, and it is a specialty that is unlike most others...we can see everything from a newborn to an 18 year old in a given shift, and it can be non critical kids (asthma...

  20. Should I become a nurse

    jpicurn replied to atorenherrinton's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on what field you are currently working in, and what your current lifestyle/job is like. Coming from someone with 19 years experience, would I become a nurse again? Maybe. I will say...

  21. Help with nursing career choices....pros/cons?

    jpicurn posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi to everyone, I am new to allnurses as a member; have been coming on here and reading for a long time, but usually do not post or submit articles... My big (nursing and life!) dilemma is options for...

  22. Help with nursing career choices....pros/cons?

    jpicurn replied to jpicurn's topic in School, College Programs

    I need to add as well... My "dream job" would probably be as a school nurse, or working somehow with kids/teens outside of a

  23. 2016 Salary thread

    jpicurn replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    1) Michigan 2) Work nights in PICU at suburban hospital. $38.32 per hour base/ $1.00 charge pay per hour/$3.00 shift diff nights/$2.00 per hour weekends 2) Teaching job is $31.00 per hour/contact...