RatherBHiking BSN, RN

Med-Surg, Oncology, School Nursing, OB

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About RatherBHiking

RatherBHiking has 32 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg, Oncology, School Nursing, OB.


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  1. RatherBHiking

    Interested in L&D, but worried I won't be a "good fit"

    "I've had patients tell me that I am friendly, caring, and a good listener,” These are great qualities to have for L&D. I'm not high energy or extroverted either but have been complimented on my ability to remain calm in high stress situa...
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    Leaving School Nursing

    Best wishes to you! I completely understand because I just did the same thing! 😁It worked out great for me while I had kids at home but now that they've all moved on it was time for me to move on as well. I spent most of my career in school nursing a...
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    What does everyone wear?

    This past school year we had so many spirit days with special t shirts all staff was to wear that I gave up scrub tops and wore tshirts with my scrub pants. Then we had a month of staff wearing jeans so I did as well. I've never liked scrub top...
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    Teachers and Staff Want To Be Taken Care Of

    I can relate and used to get asked for advice (or diagnoses or reassurance they weren't dying) A LOT! And nothing annoys me more than some teacher thinking they can literally interrupt an assessment of a child to get their non-emergent blood pressure...
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    School Wellness Committee

    We didn't have a template or official meetings. However every school had to come up with some type of wellness activity/program. Things that were done in the county included family wellness nights (where families could come and play in the gym variou...
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    Evacuation of School Building

    I bought an XL bag (I think it locks too) that will fit all my meds in case of an actual evacuation from one of the school nurse supply companies. (I don't mess with it for a known drill.)
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    Faking sick

    Haha I love this!😂
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    CPR Fraud?

    You remain not certified and we will tell on you if you try to dispute this. We will also put you on a "do not certify list.” 😂🙄😂 Oh OK then! Double dog dare you! That's like Walmart saying if you don't show up to pick up your order we will not ...
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    CPR Fraud?

    There are a lot of these online CPR certification sites. Yes they can "certify" you and give you a card by doing everything online but healthcare workers are held to a higher standard and must be certified through the AHA and they only allow a hands ...
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    School Nurse Interview Questions?

    We are on the same contract as teachers but definitely not part of the administration. I've lost count how many times a teacher has tried to boss me around and I put my foot down and explain why that's not best or I agree or want to do that to have t...
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    School Nurse Interview Questions?

    I'd look up diabetic management and treatment in the schools (many have omnipods and dexcoms but newer diabetics won't. Look at how to carb count, figure out insulin to carb ratios, algorithms for insulin (the Dr will give). Also glucagon treatment. ...
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    Things I should not have to say...

    PINCH you nose if it’s bleeding! Catching the blood in your hands does not stop it. 🙄
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    Used and Abused

    I’ve been there. Schools are a whole different arena. As nurses we are used to being paid for every minute of work. It’s not that way in the education system. Teachers aren’t getting paid for after hours programs usually. Teachers spend many hours at...
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    New Grad Just Want to Throw Up: Should I quit?

    Six weeks is common around here unfortunately. I’m glad they want to give you a couple more at least. The first thing I’d do is talk to the manager and be honest that you’re feeling overwhelmed and maybe in addition to extra time they could give you ...
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    Any tips for constant coughing?

    I’ve never found anything that we are allowed to use that helps. If they can’t stop coughing and it’s constant or making them vomit I just send them home. Some kids end up needing an inhaler or steroids so I always recommend Dr follow up if they don...