pbuttercups

pbuttercups specializes in School Nursing.

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1. Wants to Quit RN to be an MA

   pbuttercups replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I agree that there are so many different specialties you could go into that will be completely different than the hospital setting. I would also suggest school nursing to you!! When I first became an RN, I struggled also finding my place in the nu...

2. What does your username mean?

   pbuttercups replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   Peanut butter cups are the best snacks when you are on the run! I live on them some days.

3. School Nurses - Does Their Compensation Match Their True Worth?

   pbuttercups replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in School

   I agree!!!! We need full time professional school nurses in each school every day! There are way too many children who have chronic health needs. When a school district has just one nurse who travels to different schools every day, mainly just doi...

4. What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

   pbuttercups replied to verdeacres's topic in School

   I wear scrubs and tennis shoes because they are just way more comfortable than dress clothes. I'm constantly running around and getting down on the floor or the ground to help someone. I enjoy having pockets to put all of my keys and phone. It jus...

5. New nurse struggling

   pbuttercups replied to texasBSN15's topic in Career Support

   Have you ever considered school nursing? That may be a good fit since you are most comfortable in a school setting with kids and teachers. It would also give you all the perks that you gave up (holidays off, spring break off, summers off) You would...

6. New graduate desperate for a job

   pbuttercups replied to name0808's topic in Career Support

   Maybe go through a temp agency to find your first job.

7. Can a Nurse Practitioner be a school nurse

   pbuttercups replied to jhopkins4774's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, in Ohio you must be certified as well, along with at least a BSN.

8. Mom takes forever to pickup

   pbuttercups replied to stephrooth's topic in School

   Oh my goodness! This is my biggest pet peeve! Parents (who don't even work) take forever to pick up their kids. Sometimes, the child has a high fever, is vomiting, has diarrhea, etc and the child is absolutely miserable, and the parent takes sever...

9. Administer OTC medications or No?

   pbuttercups replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

   I work in elementary schools and our policy is every medication (including OTC) must have the Dr and the parent sign administration forms. However I know our middle school will allow OTC with only the parent signing off on it.

10. Too old for school nursing??

    pbuttercups replied to rnbran's topic in School

    You would make a fabulous school nurse with your wealth of experience!! The main prerequisite really besides nursing knowledge, is to have a love of children of all ages. I've learned that as long as you are compassionate, you can pretty much get ...

11. Trying to find my "niche", School Nurse or Case Management

    pbuttercups posted a topic in Career Support

    I've been licensed now for about a year and a half. I've been blessed with the opportunity to TRY a few different specialties. I've done psych, school nursing, public health, and case management. I have learned important things from each of them....

12. School Nurse Salary?

    pbuttercups replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Ohio $24/hr

13. Dr office vs. hospital for first job

    pbuttercups replied to snappycindy's topic in Job Hunt

    I think any experience is helpful and can be beneficial for future job opportunities. After getting experience at a Drs office, you could always get a position in an OBGYN clinic and not the hospital....you may like it better. Who knows! That's ...

14. 2 job offers...help!!!!!!!!

    pbuttercups replied to pbuttercups's topic in School

    I am strongly leaning towards school nursing... I just think it would be so rewarding and would fit into my life better at this time. I have 2 children. I thought about what you said...and thought WHAT IF I took a per diem job at hospital? That ma...

15. 2 job offers...help!!!!!!!!

    pbuttercups posted a topic in School

    I never imagined this happening.... I have 2 job offers on the table. One is FINALLY a hospital position BUT it's only part time. But there would be opportunities for bidding on full time in the future. It's pretty much a "foot in the door"...some...