PediLove2147 BSN, RN

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    Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    PediLove2147 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did not realize nurses could intubate, my
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    Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    PediLove2147 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I watch(ed) Scrubs, House, Grey's, Nurse Jackie, and countless other medical shows. Yes, they are usually inaccurate but they are entertaining and I still enjoy the medical aspect of it. Some...
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    Unfamiliar territory with no orientation

    PediLove2147 replied to ratgirl63's topic in Private Duty

    When I did home care it was a clean procedure. I didn't even wear gloves during suctioning. The home is a whole different ball game than the hospital and people are sometimes surprised how different...
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    What do you take for lunch?

    PediLove2147 replied to Eleven011's topic in Private Duty

    I went to school with my patient so I ate when he ate. I always packed a sandwich, fruit of some sort, and a dessert. It got old FAST but I didn't really have a choice. There wasn't a microwave in the...
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    Transfer question

    PediLove2147 replied to txrn87's topic in Nursing Career

    I wish we didn't have to speak with the manager until all was said and done but we have to "the talk" before we have an interview with HR for the new position. In some cases though it can be helpful...
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    Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

    PediLove2147 replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Everyday, haha! I am seriously clumsy, I can't count the number of times my patients have asked ME if I am okay. It's never caused any harm to the patient, usually just
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    Transfer question

    PediLove2147 replied to txrn87's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd love to hear some advice on this too. I've been on my unit for 15 months and would love to transfer to the pediatric unit but I am nervous about the same thing. I guess if your (our) managers...
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    Anyone working during Nemo?

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have to be at work for 7pm but I am on my way in now (3pm) because the MBTA closes soon. A lot of my coworkers that are on tomorrow are staying in a hotel tonight. I am hoping my husband will be...
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    Anyone working during Nemo?

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I took a picture of my work badge (half kiddingly) so he could show it to the cop if he was stopped. I don't have a car so he was picking me up. He ended up getting snowed in so it didn't matter...
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    Senior in NICU! Phone interview...

    PediLove2147 replied to doublehelix's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats! I am sure you will rock your phone interview. Having your preceptorship there will hopefully be a good stepping stone into getting into a NICU post-graduation. Make nice with the
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    Blood alcohol

    PediLove2147 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    We are the trauma floor so we get falls and MVAs r/t ETOH and I've seen some high numbers, I think 500 or so was the highest. I have always wondered what that meant in terms of BAC so this was very...
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    I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    PediLove2147 replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

    Go for the level 1 trauma ER. You state you have never done nights, maybe you'll love it! I just think it would be crazy to pass up a job, your *dream* job because of the shift. I am very fortunate...
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    3 or 4 siderails?

    PediLove2147 replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I would put up 3. At my facility 4 side rails is considered a restraint, although I do sometimes see it. Along with side rails: bed alarm, low bed (all low beds have mat where I am) and maybe a lap...
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    I would like to hear form those that have refused the mandatory Flu Shot.

    PediLove2147 replied to Anniehow's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You have to wear a mask at my facility if you refuse the flu vaccine. I know of one nurse on my floor that has done so. She wore the mask for maybe a week and I haven't seen it since. I know it is...
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    Looks like I will be joining the ranks!

    PediLove2147 replied to Twinmom06's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats! Focus on graduating and passing the
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    What Are The Rationales for these two treatments?

    PediLove2147 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I was going to say Fioricet too. Our patients LOVE Dilaudid
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    Med surg nursing getting more exhausting

    PediLove2147 replied to stylishgurl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Out of 24 patients today 11 were confused, one with a sitter and three in restraints. Most are incontinent requiring complete bed changes more than once a shift. It is awful. We didn't use to be like...
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    Psych or NICU job - HELP!!

    PediLove2147 replied to athena123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This a very personal decision. I would pick the NICU but that is because psych does not interest me. They are the same shift so maybe look at benefits? I am not sure.. I wish I had better advice. I...
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    Thank You cards: what's the etiquette

    PediLove2147 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you send them the day of your interview (or even day after) they should be there within a few days which is fine. If you live close and would rather hand deliver them, that works too! I know I...
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    Co-signature for Insulin administration

    PediLove2147 replied to MissRN7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I did my practicum at a hospital that required insulin to be double checked, I now work at a hospital that doesn't. I am so happy for that! I am capable of checking my own insulin and ensuring it is...
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    Fluids to help a vomiting patient?

    PediLove2147 replied to nurs1ng's topic in Patient Medications

    Maybe I am mistaken but the fluids aren't helping with the vomiting, they are preventing dehydration related to the vomiting. The patient needs medication to help prevent that or figure out why...
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    Wanting to work at Children's Hospital

    PediLove2147 replied to StarrnskyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As soon as possible in my opinion. If the children's hospital is where you want to be, then get there. I don't know if you will necessarily get an interview right away but it doesn't hurt to apply to...
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    Two questions...

    PediLove2147 replied to LauraLiz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated in May, took the NCLEX at the end of June, had a job in
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    What do you love most about your floor/specialty?

    PediLove2147 replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I love my coworkers. The patient population isn't bad (surgery) but I would like to be in
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    When children die

    PediLove2147 replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    I totally understand what you are saying. When I worked PDN I took care of a 10 year-old girl with a severe neurological disorder. She was a very happy little girl but when she was sick, she was SICK...