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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    Down to single digits....

    ruby_jane replied to KatmamaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there. ALMOST
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    RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    ruby_jane replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    From the article: "A spokesperson for the health department declined to comment on the case or explain why the agency reversed this decision." (Because there's no justification OR they did not do...
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    504 plan for interstitial cystitis--I'm stumped!

    ruby_jane replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    I was reminded last week by a lovely, calm, SPED professional that we can provide all the things mom is requesting ONCE we get the Dr's note about dx and treatment. Because all of us were hop-to-ing...
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    SOS! Should I withdraw???

    ruby_jane replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Why are you withdrawing? Is it because you're making a B instead of an A or a C instead of an
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    Failed -- unacceptable reason

    ruby_jane replied to yolonono's topic in General Students

    The real tea being poured here may sound unsympathetic, and I'm sorry you're miserable. It stinks to want something and to have a roadblock in your way. You will likely not get this overturned. What...
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    Fired for saying i might file safe harbor

    ruby_jane replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking that. OP if you can prove you called Safe Harbor and that this is retaliation, your chances may be good. Two CNAs and three nurses for how many patients? Definitely worth a consult...
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    Schools medical policy?

    ruby_jane replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    There's your
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    504 plan for interstitial cystitis--I'm stumped!

    ruby_jane replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    You need a formal diagnosis for a 504 (I assume that interstitial cystitis is from the doc?) Is the doc worried about it? What did the doc say? Unlimited RR access? May have and consume water in...
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    Sleeping in the infirmary

    ruby_jane replied to LAP's topic in School

    20 minute limit on my cot unless there's a darn good reason (like: someone's picking you up). I have let kids rest after lunch if they've eaten something (still less than 30 minutes). I just never...
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    Making the switch from Elementary to High School?

    ruby_jane replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    I did the reverse (HS to prek-8) and it didn't bother me one bit! There is a sea change in how you react to the kids. You don't need to be as sweet and nice to a HS kid. They will have already...
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    Unwilling link in the enabling chain...

    ruby_jane replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    We appreciate and value your support!!! Your special appreciation prize from my clinic (a Dora the Explorer pencil, saltine crackers, and an ice pack) is on its way to you from the
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    Schools medical policy?

    ruby_jane replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    Holy H-e-doublehockeystics... Whether it's HIPAA or just plain privacy because not everyone needs to know - this is not OK. I wish you luck in changing
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    What tricks do you have for nausea?

    ruby_jane replied to tining's topic in School

    YES! It's the Cracker Tolerance Test (CTT) - a highly specialized test done only in school nursing where you actually win if you don't throw up but you also win if you do throw up (go on home, sweet...
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    Caring for a neighbor?

    ruby_jane replied to antesignani's topic in General Nursing

    Our neighbors know I'm there for emergencies. Not total home care. Hang in
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    formal complaint filed, how to handle it

    ruby_jane replied to nurse.etc's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We cannot give legal advice. You might consider asking a lawyer. Until the restriction hits your license, though, there is technically nothing to tell your employer (as they already know about the...
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    Do you scrub the hub of a PICC between each medication?

    ruby_jane replied to Kara Hoffman's topic in General Nursing

    What does the policy say? As an aside, when I did scrub hubs I did so between med doses because I was absolutely, positively freaked out about infection (because I was trained to see sepsis and...
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    Down time (HA, sure...)

    ruby_jane replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Medscape for free CEs. I halfheartedly attempt to
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    FMLA/Maternity Summer? Question!

    ruby_jane replied to Avill's topic in School

    I am contracted for 187 days of work with an option to renew the contract each May. I sign something but in reality I have until July 15-ish to decide I don't want to return. My first day back in the...
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    Hello

    ruby_jane replied to OldDude's topic in School

    My best to you and Sweet Petunia. Keep safe out of those tropical
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    Bad day, Bad year

    ruby_jane replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I am late to your party but I am sending hugs from the NTX. You've had a crap year. Also you left hospice but all the feels have apparently followed you to the new job. There's an old song by The...
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    Holiday Decor

    ruby_jane replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    OD, we missed you SO
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    what to do if you disagree with PA's treatment

    ruby_jane replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    What is your district policy on ringworm? I believe ours is "covered may return to class" - and I don't know how you'd cover a scalp in a way that did not subject the student to ridicule. Providers...
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    Large numbers of prescriptions are being lost!

    ruby_jane replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Holy H-E-doublehockeysticks. I don't have an answer and I am sorry this is happening to
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    How was your Nurse Residency Experience

    ruby_jane replied to etakstat's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for saying so. I don't think on it much anymore but I felt horrible for three months trying to make it
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    Appropriate use of AED?

    ruby_jane replied to SoCal student's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt, and lacking a true code team....I'd have done the same. You never, ever have to justify yourself to an EMT.