LikeTheDeadSea MSN, RN

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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Unfortunately it's primarily news stations broadcasting the bad stuff. I was out and about right after they won and didn't see anything but appropriate celebrating. Although, you couldn't pay me...
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    Supervisor Eval

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I agree with calling and asking her. My default for growth-related stuff is always continuing education to expand knowledge on evidenced-based practice. Everyone can always
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We ended up having a Snow Day yesterday, thus my disappearance. I'm currently sitting at the head of the Didn't-Get-Off-To-Go-To-Eagles-Parade table decked in Eagles Green and Black. Anyone gonna...
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    Advice for Medication Administration

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    Is there a behavior plan of any type in place? A reward system he works for that this can be added to as a "task to complete"? Does he do the same amount of refusal at
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    Students under the influence at school

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to NurseVal93's topic in School

    For ortho stuff: "I don't have x-ray vision." For drug stuff: "I don't have a lab." I'm always flattered that people think my office has a trap door to all these fun diagnostic tools. If I say there...
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    NASN School Nurse Conference 2018

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I don't think mine does, but not this year as I've already got plans. In the future for sure, though. I like any excuse to travel. Bonus points if I get pens that write
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    Why your avatar?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I am loving this season of Ink Master. I was an avid ink-less watcher for years, and finally pulled the tattoo trigger over the summer. I think watching all the shows made me super mentally prepared...
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    The hamster is loose.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Thank you for directing me to this story. I love it! BUMPing for any other newbies to this crowd since its last
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    BMI Screenings totally depress me

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I hate BMI. I'm a size 2/4 and pretty tall. Regularly referred to as being lean. If I fluctuate 5lbs up, I fall into overweight. Lots of muscle mass on this frame; lifting stuff is my favorite hobby....
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    Need some good vibes for a fellow SN

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Throwing good vibes over. Let me know when you get them!
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    When is it appropriate to wear scrubs?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to drd18's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work in public health in an array of of settings. I am clinical, but I wear business casual because that is the expectation of my setting. I keep a spare outfit in my car. I keep the business...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Currently wearing a pink Eagles jersey, bonus points of a sports obsessed administration in my building. Dress down day schedule has become one giant "you can wear football stuff" blur thanks to an...
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    Who is your boss?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Whenever I feel like things get "dicey" I hook up my nursing coordinator and principal. "Hey, you guys want to fight over my whereabouts, cool, duke it out, but let me know the final say of...
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    Protocol for diabetic Stomach ache.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Be careful of your scope of practice. Changing a site is an invasive procedure. I'd have a parent do it without a doctor
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    Onions....

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to dd_txrn's topic in School

    I seriously love essential oils and use them all the time, but this is a little
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    Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I had to stop reading comments on this thread because I try really hard to not cry at my desk. What an amazing group of people in this little niche forum. I would suggest contacting a local parish...
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    Elementary- Food Precautions

    LikeTheDeadSea posted a topic in School

    Our district is looking at becoming more uniform among the schools on our food restrictions. We have buildings that say no food for birthdays and holiday parties, ones that say only for holiday...
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    Vitals question

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    My pulse ox has a little battery picture in the middle like a cell phone that says when it is low, the previous nurse in my building was a little bit of a supply hoarder, so I have lots of batteries,...
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    Vitals question

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    In my state, MAs can be delegated to take vital information, but cannot interpret the numbers. They are given guidelines for when to get a staff member for immediate assessment/interpretation. From...
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    Inappropriate to ask teachers to stop sending kids after a certain time?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Scorchednurse's topic in School

    I sent an e-mail, after discussing it with admin and other nurses in my district. I specifically didn't say "No/limit visits" I said something along the lines of: FYI, No medication is given within...
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    Peds Video Interview

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MackenzieG707's topic in Pediatric

    In my experience it is as if you went into an office to interview, except if you frame it right, you can wear pajama pants instead of dress pants! (I was interviewing out of state.) I wouldn't say...
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    Christmas break, when do you start yours?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to mag426's topic in School

    This last 45 minutes is killing me. I can't wait to see the buses start lining
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    Christmas break, when do you start yours?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to mag426's topic in School

    T-Minus 7 hours for
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    Holiday presents rolling in already!

    LikeTheDeadSea posted a topic in School

    I've spent the last 4 years working with students with severe medical issues in very low-income settings. (Many of the students I had previously live in facilities with varying degrees of parent...
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    The mile run-- hold me!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Fellow Crossfitting School Nurse over