ruby_jane BSN, RN

ICU/community health/school nursing

"Living life on far too little sleep" - Jason Boland.<br /> "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkein. Except middle schoolers...sometimes they wander until they get lost.

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    A problem that is also a solution

    ruby_jane replied to guest464345's topic in School

    You do not lack grit. You've done the best you can. Also you are a real ****ing nurse and we love you. Good luck with the
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    Help with a head injury

    ruby_jane replied to nursex23's topic in School

    My Spidey senses are tingling on this one. So yay, you've already had a convo with the social worker. Loop the Administration in. A 504 needs a doctor's orders. So you have a name of a doctor. I'd...
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    Potential new employer trying to rush me into accepting job offer.

    ruby_jane replied to sjukskoterska2020's topic in General Nursing

    It takes our HR at least a week to do their dillegence about references, so no, this is not normal. As you're waiting to find the right fit, consider working for one of those companies who goes out...
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    Hard Time Finding a Job

    ruby_jane replied to Nursetravel246's topic in General Nursing

    You are starting over, apparently in an area where there is no real nursing shortage. Given that, I second Nurse SMS's excellent points. The good news is that you have experience. In the meantime,...
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    Snack Time

    ruby_jane replied to WineRN's topic in School

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    question---How many?

    ruby_jane replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    You have assessed 1300 students? Do you have a huge number of diabetics? Or other chronically ill children who need meds? Are you counting those 550 screenings in that 1300? By my math that's around...
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    Tired kids!

    ruby_jane replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    One size will never fit all, Keeper. And unfortunately any potential benefit gained from sending the handout will be mitigated by 1) the number of parents who don't read it and 2) the number of...
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    Vent Sesh

    ruby_jane replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    At the risk of overwhelming him, I wish t @Davey Do could articulate this vent with
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    Recognition

    ruby_jane replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I am I recognize Johnny Fever years
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    CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    ruby_jane replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would check that out with the entity that licenses CMAs in your state but it has been my lived experience that they can accept a doctor's delegation as long as the doc deems them competent to do the...
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    Annual Dog & Pony Show

    ruby_jane replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    You're HEEERE. I will say that I was not looking forward to the Dog and Pony Show when we got back to school but I did learn a thing. We had Stop the Bleed Training (my third or fourth) BUT - it was...
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    How do you deal with 5th disease and rashes at your school?

    ruby_jane replied to NurseAlice's topic in School

    I stink at Name That Rash. Follow the district or Health Department
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    Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    ruby_jane replied to nursex23's topic in School

    STAY STRONG. If this is because of another nurse's behavior, pointing out the amount of missed class time to all and sundry might help. Also when I had time and I wasn't going to provide ice, I would...
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    Tired kids!

    ruby_jane replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    You are a kind nurse. I believe in natural consequences, but also in a disco nap at lunch or recess if the cot is available. I also call a parent and let the student explain why s/he chose to leave...
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    New Normal Temp

    ruby_jane replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I was just about to add that. No, even when my normal is 97.9, a fever is still 100.0 in my district. I do however notice it when I am at 99.8, though. Bless. Her.
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    Really Sick

    ruby_jane replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    Once a year I get really sick. That's usually when I've forgotten my general rule - I never touch what they touch. I keep my own pen and only use it and never share. Lysol wipes will probably kill me...
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    Vent Sesh

    ruby_jane replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    YOU WIN THE VENT SESH AWARD. Seriously. Who thinks the nurse's office is the right place for a printer? Also, I quit giving out tissue. And if you can't tell me what's wrong I can't treat it. Also...
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    Snack Time

    ruby_jane replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I want a snack... But seriously, I know there are some students who need snack. And some who don't. And some for whom no matter what you say, parents will provide peanut-laced granola. Good
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    Pennsylvania RN with first dui help with PNAP

    ruby_jane replied to Jhope41831's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wonder if @SpankedInPittsburgh might weigh in
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    Stop the Bleed training

    ruby_jane posted a topic in School

    Several of our districts up here in the NTX have done Stop the Bleed workshops for school staff. We are now required to "offer" training to certain age groups and teachers (not required for them to...
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    Packet for incoming Kindergarten students

    ruby_jane replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    You've been given carte blanche to develop a packet!! WOOHOO! Our health data from parents is collected via the computer but if yours is not put that health form in. I have separate allergy forms to...
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    OB Unit for Male Student

    ruby_jane replied to nurse2bguy555's topic in General Students

    Hang in there. Mr. Ruby Jane found the same kind of "treatment" back in the 90s when he was becoming an ADN. At least the hospital at which he did his clinicals let him on the floor. He could not...
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    Addressing Student Body Odor

    ruby_jane replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    No, it needs to come from YOU. I am happy to help YOU,
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    When do I tell them?

    ruby_jane replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    What's the policy? Ours is a polite ask by manager during the spring eval, a harder date contract in May, and you can still resign by July without penalty. In a contract situation you're under no...
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    Addressing Student Body Odor

    ruby_jane replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    My least favorite topic. Why is this being asked of you? Is it someone with whom you have a lot of contact and a friendly relationship? If this bothers a teacher and the teacher is asking you for...