VgsNrs

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1. Help with steps to obtaining stock epi pens for office

   VgsNrs replied to NIURn's topic in School

   Thanks MHDNurse & Flare, unfortunately no I do not have any collaborating MD's associated with the school The prev RN had a friendly relationship with a parent who was a MD so that worked out for her. I am brand new so don't have that and I have...

2. Is it like this every school year?

   VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in School

   Yep, they still start school despite forms turned in. It almost feels like why am I working so hard! But I feel like I have to establish some rule to it even if it's just me 😣 I guess parents may be upset that their child cannot receive any OTC me...

3. Is it like this every school year?

   VgsNrs posted a topic in School

   Hello, I am brand new to school nursing, I was a PICU nurse for 10 years prior. I am sooooo not used to all the admin paperwork, spreadsheets, emails etc. I work at an independent school with about 500 students. We require an annual physical and medi...

4. Help with steps to obtaining stock epi pens for office

   VgsNrs replied to NIURn's topic in School

   Hi! I am actually having an issue with how I will obtain a new script for our stock Epi Pens when they expire soon (I work in an independent school) and we have several sets on campus. How do I find a physician who will write one? The previous nurse ...

5. I am freakin' out!

   VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in NCLEX

   thanks for your vote of confidence! congrats on your boards too. i was just looking at a kaplan book today it seemed really helpful, but i just hate spending money on all these books and i wont ever use them again (hope i wont), after hearing that fr...

6. I am freakin' out!

   VgsNrs posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hey everyone, Just reading everyone's posts and so happy for everyone that has passed! I am taking my NCLEX either Jan/Feb 2005, and I am just freaking out on studying. I feel like I cannot retain anything, and the new format questions are also getti...

7. Is My Only Option Med-Surg??

   VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in New Nurse

   I really appreciate the open and honest responses from everyone. Some have relieved a few of my worries coming into the real world of nursing. I just really want this to be positive experience, it is a little difficult coming into a field where you h...

8. Is My Only Option Med-Surg??

   VgsNrs posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hey there everyone! I am graduating as an RN in December and have had a few interviews to hospitals out here, but the slots for new grad openings are very skimpy, especially when it comes to a specialty area. (I really want to work with peds or maybe...

9. PEDS or PICU?!?

   VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

   Thank you all for your great replies. I really appreciate it! -Erin

10. How long did it take to get a job?

    VgsNrs replied to youknowho's topic in New Nurse

    I just was curious, when you graduate, should you take a few weeks off to study for the NCLEX or have a job secured and study for the test during your massive orientation? What is the smarter thing to do? I feel like I can't decide and I dont wanna s...

11. How long did it take to get a job?

    VgsNrs replied to youknowho's topic in New Nurse

    I just was curious, when you graduate, should you take a few weeks off to study for the NCLEX or have a job secured and study for the test during your massive orientation? What is the smarter thing to do? I feel like I can't decide and I dont wanna s...

12. Breast Milk Policies: MIX UP!

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in NICU

    Thanks so much for some good ideas...

13. Breast Milk Policies: MIX UP!

    VgsNrs posted a topic in NICU

    Here is my concern, I am a nursing student and I need to create a policy on my peds floor regarding standards or a protocol when administering breast milk to the infants. It was suggested to me to go to our NICU to see what standards they went by reg...

14. PEDS or PICU?!?

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

    it really does help to hear things like that believe it or not. i am glad to hear, or more like thankful to hear that it is okay to feel overwhelmed in this type of environment and it is not just me feeling this way. i just think that working here ex...

15. PEDS or PICU?!?

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks LoriA! I have been working in the PICU in my last semester clinical as a student nurse since I wrote the first thread. So far it has been a lot to get used to and I still am trying to get my routine down, but of course, it never fails and I do...