jagalu100305

jagalu100305 has 7 years experience and specializes in School Nurse, NICU.

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1. Nursery and NICU

   jagalu100305 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I couldn't find a nursery forum so I posted this here and the NICU forum. Hello all I need some advice. I have been a NICU nurse for the past 7 years. 4 years I worked full time in a small level 3 and level 2 NICU and then 3 part time agency work. I ...

2. Nursery and NICU

   jagalu100305 replied to jagalu100305's topic in NICU

   I agree 100 percent. I know both specialties work very hard having done both. For us the incidents are not isolated it's every time I or anyone else walks through the doors. The past few times for me I have not even gotten report when I get commen...

3. Nursery and NICU

   jagalu100305 posted a topic in NICU

   Hello all I need some advice. I have been a NICU nurse for the past 7 years. 4 years I worked full time in a small level 3 and level 2 NICU and then 3 part time agency work. I decided to go back to the hospital full time and went back to the hospi...

4. Questioning myself

   jagalu100305 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I agree with all that was said---i feel I have a GREAT relationship with the students---i am very nice to all of them but do not coddle and am very firm about who I send home--you have to be that way or you WILL get walked all over!! esp in junior/h...

5. PARENTS!!!!

   jagalu100305 replied to lovepink's topic in School

   that' not very nice---they aren't losers they just have a different job with different benefits to them...sounds like to me you are looking down on them for choosing a job with shift work as well.......we should as nurses and people respect eachother...

6. Question about breaking contracts.......

   jagalu100305 replied to valeriecathleen's topic in School

   yeah i am not sure what the point of the contract is....i have seen nurses teachers and para's quit mid year,quit mid semester, quit at beginning of school year!! No penalty was ever mentioned!

7. Grandparents avoiding us....and the problem!

   jagalu100305 replied to LACA's topic in School

   Problem is you can't force them to medicate her........so do what you can........

8. Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

   jagalu100305 replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

   I subbed for a year before I became a school nurse and I think you get a very good picture of what life as a school nurse is like. (try it more than one day though.....you may have subbed on a busy day) That being said I am leaving this year becaus...

9. What's your fav school nurse day gift

   jagalu100305 replied to frann's topic in School

   i got a really cute crystal heart key chain from hallmark store that you could put little charms in and she put nurse's charms--that was probably my favorite sentimental gift--i also call my self a "soap snob" so I just loooove to get antibacterial s...

10. Nurses Day...are you forgotten ?

    jagalu100305 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have gotten a small token each year from my principal/or staff--not big kudos but enough--I will tell you though my children's school nurses are remembered by me!! :)

11. nights!!!

    jagalu100305 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Got a job offer this week!! Woohoo!! pulmonary/endocrine floor at awesome children's hospital. I have to work nights for the first time ever!!--i have 4 years of NICU experience (days) and have been a school nurse for the past 3 years. In theory i ...

12. BLAH!!

    jagalu100305 replied to Nursemo210's topic in School

    I feel your pain--i had a previous thread with your same issues. This is my third year--2nd school--from elementary to junior high. i have 700 students i see 20-30 a day--I have one diabetic and 7 students with medication--i am up to date on ALL my...

13. specialties?

    jagalu100305 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Curious what different specialties are on this forum? I applied at the biggest/best Children's Hospital in my city (maybe even state)--it can be difficult to get your foot in the door. I got an interview for a renal unit and pulmonary unit--both so...

14. Pet Peeve

    jagalu100305 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    i love wearing scrubs!! I am a jeans and t-shirts kinda gal so the more comfy i can be at work the better!! :)

15. Job Fair Advice Re School Nurse

    jagalu100305 replied to momof4nurse's topic in School

    Go ahead and go to fair but the best way to get your foot in the door is to substitute for the nurses--they are the best reference afterall!!