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What To Expect At The 1st Visit To The Pediatric Rheumatologist?

Pediatrics Question — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:36:53 +0000

My son who is 4 has to see a Ped. Rheumatologist on Friday at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for possible Lupus. His ANA and Fed rate tests came back borderline high. What can I expect them to do upon his 1st visit. How rough is this gonna be if he does have Lupus which is what his pediatrician thinks he has?? Thanks

Cavities In Kids?

Pediatrics Question — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:41:58 +0000

When I told my 8 year old daughter to brush her teeth tonight she started crying and said that her teeth hurt. I looked in her mouth and was shocked to find what appears to be large cavities in three of her teeth. I don’t allow her to eat sweets or drink soda, so I don’t know how she got the cavities.
I explained to her that she would have to go to the dentist and get fillings, but she’s terrified about going. I have a cavity in my own tooth that I’m aware of and I was thinking about letting her watch me have it filled……but I’m not sure whether seeing the needles and drills would scare her more. Any ideas?
Also, I’m slightly concerned over the worries of amalgam fillings, but we can’t afford to go private unless it’s absolutely necessary – is there really a risk associated with amalgam?
Thanks in advance for your help. (I’m in the UK by the way, and I don’t think we have specialist paediatric dentists over here)

Can Ross Pediatric Disposable Bottles And Nipples Be Reused?

Pediatrics Question — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:36:29 +0000

The packaging recommends they be disposed of after one use. However, I’d like to wash them and get a few (3-5) more uses out of them. Is this safe as long as I get them good and real clean?
*I also known that I should NOT boil the nipples and bottles, per multiple nurses at the hospital. They all adamantly told me never boil the nipples.

Strange News: “9-year-old Girl’s Twin Is Found Inside Her Stomach”…?

Pediatrics Question — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:37:20 +0000

(The Associated Press)
ATHENS, Greece – A 9-year-old girl who went to hospital in central Greece suffering from stomach pains was found to be carrying her embryonic twin, doctors said Thursday.
Andreas Markou, head of the hospital’s pediatric department, said the embryo was a formed fetus with a head, hair and eyes, but no brain or umbilical cord.
Markou said cases where one of a set of twins absorbs the other in the womb occurs in one of 500,000 live births.
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Freaky, no??!!
It’s been years since I’d heard of this phenomena & I find it really eerie!!! Imagine, poor girl!!!

How Many Years Do U Need To Attend College To Become A Pediatric Nurse?

Pediatrics Question — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:34:04 +0000

After you receive your 2 year degree in registered nursing, can than choose what part of the hospital you want to work in?

Do Nurses With Aa Degrees Have A Hard Time Finding A Job?

Pediatrics Question — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:35:26 +0000

I’m taking pre-requisites to enter the Nursing program at my community college which offers an associates degree. I want to find a job after this, like in pediactrics, and then continue working on my bachelor’s degree.
Does that degree do anything or have a title when you get it? Are you able to get a job in a hospital and finish school to get your bachelors?? I guess I am wondering if there are different types of nurses and different schooling to complete them. I was hoping I can get a job in a hospital as something with my AA in nursing, and continue my education so I can get my bachlors. Does anyone know how this all works? Is getting your bachlor degree in nursing the same as nursing school?? What kinda of jobs can I get with an AA in nursing or is there a title for that position?? How much would I start out as with an AA in nursing and eventually get paid when I become a nurse. I am interested in being a pediatric nurse as I love working with children.

What Do They Do During A Pediatric Sleep Study?

Pediatrics Question — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:38:37 +0000

My 3 year old son is doing one in a couple of days because I think he has sleep apnea. They want us there at 2:30 in the afternoon. What do they do between then and bedtime, just lay in the hospital bed? I am trying to determine how necessary this really is, as I reallly dont want him to have to undergo any surgeries later (they didnt work for his father). What was your experience? Thanks!

Best Sonography School?

Pediatrics Question — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:37:04 +0000

I’ve done my share of search. It seems the more I look into it the more confused I get. I want to become a Sonographer. I’ve heard in order to become one I will have to go to a Radiology school first then pursue Sonography. I live in Northern San Diego County, and would like to know if there are any schools out here anyone recommends. I’m not quite sure what I want to go for in terms of being a sonographer, I know there are different fields….I’m leaning more towards pediatric, or maternity….I wouldn’t mind being an X-Ray tech as well…I do want an Associates, not a certificate! I’ve already graduated High School. I’ve been putting off my education for a while, I got married and had a child. So it seems like the perfect time to get back on the saddle . I want to be able to go to a school that is hands on, and the is Accredited. My husband is in the Service so I need a school that has Recognition, in order for us not to have a problem with me finding a job if we had to move. Thank you in advance, and please I would prefer only people in the field answer my question. I’ve done research myself, at this point I’d rather get advice from someone in the field. Thanks

Can An Lpn Work In A Hospital In The Er Room?

Pediatrics Question — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:36:33 +0000

I want to become a pediatric nurse but my first main step will probably be to become an LPN because i can do that through my local community college. So can i work in a hospital helping patients? And what would i be able to do? Can i call the patients back and ask them their symptoms, take their temp and all? And can i work night shifts and stuff? Thanks

Question About Becoming A Pediatric Nurse?

Pediatrics Question — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:34:38 +0000

I’m thinking of becoming a pediatric nurse, but I only want to work in a doctor’s office. Would I have to work in a hospital starting out? And also, to choose nursing as my major do I pick nursing or pre nursing?