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  1. University of Cincinnati FNP spring 2019

    pedseraprn replied to CalishortyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi. I'm in also for spring. Post masters fnp. I'll look up your Facebook group.

  2. Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    pedseraprn replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    My comments for what they are worth. I'm an ED RN in level one trauma. Oh yeah and in general I also like psych patients! there are many Ed nurses who think psych is not real or babysitting at best....

  3. How do you introduce yourself to other health care professionals?

    pedseraprn replied to ital91's topic in General Students

    How about the SBAR? My name is xxx and I'm calling about pt so and so in room xyz. Then roll into SBAR. You clearly need to id yourself as a

  4. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    pedseraprn replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    My school where I taught did not teach students Iv insertion but did teach foleys in second semester. Foley skills are needed, IV insertion is done in many facilities by the IV team in my city. Fake...

  5. I Need YOUR Advice...I'm 43...Before I Jump In!

    pedseraprn replied to missflorida91's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you know what nurses really do and what the job climate is like in FL? I would strongly advise you to do your homework before committing to any program. i agree with the above writers. Do the ADN...

  6. Ice machine use in hospitals

    pedseraprn replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    How about cutting the bottom off a styrofoam cup and using it as a funnel for the ice? The funnel touches the machine. Obviously it can be re used and get gross, but might be an alternative if ok with...

  7. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    pedseraprn replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I have and do splurge a little but only within what I can afford. I'm also single. Mostly I use my moonlighting money for extras. Be smart! A former friend of mine went wild her first year out of...

  8. What's The Best Way to Quit My Job

    pedseraprn replied to Shortcake_BSn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can't quit with six months of time in and expect them to keep you prn. Sorry but I doubt that will work for someone so new. If you don't want to burn your bridges, give the proper notice or have a...

  9. I Should Be in Jail

    pedseraprn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you... Been there and done that. We are with you. 18 month old child who was burned in a ring formation around her peri area with who knows what and whip marks all across her body. The doc was...

  10. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    pedseraprn replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    Level one trauma Er. 3-4:1 for anything other than stab. Stab usually 2 rn's to 1patient. All

  11. New Nurse IV Struggles

    pedseraprn replied to mer015's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Double tourniquets and warm packs work well. In kids who don't walk, go feet. In newborns, scalps if policy allows. In ED, 18 or 20. Trauma equals two lines. Our policy is the same, two sticks and...

  12. Why would you want a DNP?

    pedseraprn replied to Not just a nurse's topic in General Nursing

    In my former academic institution, a DNP would be mildly accepted for educators. We had a couple- neither tenured or on track. The tenure track strongly favored the Ph.D. The major university here...

  13. New RN and now trying to figure out which nursing unit I should start in?

    pedseraprn replied to krodRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    pull in all your nursing contacts and ask them what their shift or floor is like. Some places will let you do a shadow shift once an offer is extended to may sure you like it before they spend the...

  14. 40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    pedseraprn replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If a CNA equals a diaper changer, who do you think does it when there is no CNA? That would be the nurse. I think the poster meant that some CNA experience would help make sure you like what you will...

  15. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

    pedseraprn replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time we don't get to eat in my ER. While I don't carry anything in my pockets, we sometimes cheat at the desk. We aren't supposed to either. As a friend told me, it's a bar in the elevator...

  16. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    pedseraprn replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most university based advanced practice schools are already doctoral or will be

  17. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    pedseraprn replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm in the upper Midwest and hospitals here don't hire ASNs or at least you'd better be in a BSN program and on track. We are also Union. Schools here have transitioned out of ASN and many are going...

  18. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    pedseraprn replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is some truth to what was said. I too have had "a" students who did well and were social and some "a" students who belonged in the lab or other places where they excel. Often, those...

  19. What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    pedseraprn replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    I was an Ed tech in 1988 at a university hospital Ed. Four of us on nights - 2 rns 1 tech 1 huc. Paper charting at its best. Doc slept in the on call room. Same game with the residents who did most of...

  20. Path to ICU

    pedseraprn replied to Fiddlesticks27's topic in Critical Care

    I would get your feet wet somewhere in the hospital like progressive or tele and then move to icu. Oncology or tele are the traditional paths. Or you might try float pool. Get the education and...

  21. Too Old to Enter Critical Care Nursing?

    pedseraprn replied to Fiddlesticks27's topic in Critical Care

    No just do it. Be ready for icu to be mentally tough and emotionally tough and maybe physically tough. Lots to learn but can be

  22. How to think like and ER nurse

    pedseraprn replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    I use a med surg flow sheet for behavioral health but only because my Er separates them out and on a four to one ratio where I am holding them, it helps remind me to do all the hourly stuff....

  23. I didn't get into Nursing School!! Help!!

    pedseraprn replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    I suggest getting a job in healthcare as you retake the classes. May sure you like the job as RN also as you have to do this for a few years prior to grad school. This also shows the school you know...

  24. switch from medical school to nursing?

    pedseraprn replied to gj101's topic in General Students

    I was thinking maybe a month long vacation in the Philippines might provoke an attitude readjustment as a slight reminder of what she has vs they don't. Might be worth the money. Won't be making...

  25. I didn't get into Nursing School!! Help!!

    pedseraprn replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    Those schools may accept her, but they will also take her tuition money and if she doesn't cut it, she's out with a big loan and no degree. She still has to take and pass boards to work. I don't think...