TrishaMatthews

TrishaMatthews specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. red and raw bottom

   TrishaMatthews replied to bellcollector's topic in Pediatric

   We use Sensicare (Red cap), it's super thick & so moisturizing. It literally will cling to her bottom and help a lot. We have had patients with terrible diaper rash and it tends to work really well.

2. Currently in school for NNP - unsure if I should continue or switch to FNP. Any advice?

   TrishaMatthews replied to jessoutside's topic in NP Students

   My mom is an NNP and I can honestly say that if you're looking to get weekends off & be there for your child, a career as a NNP would not be the best. My mom had to work 24 hour shifts & rotating weekends as an NNP. Best of luck to you! [/CO...

3. How did you decide your specialty?

   TrishaMatthews replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

   Hey!! I'm in the DFW area too! I knew I wanted to do Pediatrics when I had my leadership clinical in adult oncology (absolutely hated taking care of adult patients who didn't want to take any responsibility...& I also hated wiping butts ). I was ...

4. Should I quit if the job doesn't fit??

   TrishaMatthews replied to RoadRN's topic in Advanced

   My aunt is an FNP and she was in a similar situation like yours. I would recommend that you work for a year before you apply for other jobs. It's probably not the advice you want to hear but it may be to your benefit since employers like to see that ...

5. Unit Manager Demands I Cut My Hair

   TrishaMatthews replied to Nurse Cookie Swirl's topic in Relations

   Hmm...Is your hair sweeping the floor? If so, then you might have to possibly cut your hair since it could be a safety/tripping hazard. I do have to say, that this scenario is quite uncommon. I would ask fellow nurses and check facility policy on wh...

6. DNP

   TrishaMatthews replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Doctoral

   That's awesome!! Congrats! What school did you graduate from?

7. What do you hate most about your job?

   TrishaMatthews replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

   1) Lack of respect from family members from family members. 2) Poor management treating us like slaves.

8. Nurse forced to work as a CNA

   TrishaMatthews replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

   I don't see why they can't work as an aide. There were times when we had 1 too many nurses on staff & one of them became a resource nurse. We love being resource nurse because it's so easy. Think about it, you get paid like a nurse to work a lot ...

9. Nurses Share Your Empowering Scriptures :)

   TrishaMatthews replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Spirituality

   This is the verse that carried me through nursing school and I still read it before I start my day at work! Romans 8:28 " And we know that in all things, GOD works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." It...

10. Usa dnp applicants spring 2017

    TrishaMatthews posted a topic in NP Students

    Anyone possibly applying? Please let me know! Any past graduates? Any advice regarding application process, interviews, resume? All suggestions/helpful topics are welcome. I am hoping to get into their PNP program :)

11. What Makes a Great Nurse

    TrishaMatthews replied to nkochrn's topic in Rock

    Great article. But as much as I would like to say nurses need to possess virtues of kindness and compassion, grades do matter. As nurses in today's society, we are valued and respected by patients and their families. Our opinions do matter and reflec...