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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    Need help with manual blood pressure readings

    ruby_jane replied to joytotheworld21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ^Best advice
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    I need some help

    ruby_jane replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    Find someone else to use as a personal reference. The hospital HR can confirm your presence, status, and length of
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    Clinic Rules

    ruby_jane replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    Google the 12 B's from NASN. It may not be 12. It may be 10. It's guidance for teachers for when to send a student. Make a presentation at the beginning of the year when you hand out band aids to...
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    getting forms from parents

    ruby_jane replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    The fact that you have a mobile dental van is amazing!!! Here's what I chart: Attempt #1 (call home/letter home). Attempt #2 (usually a letter). Attempt #3 - actual phone call to see if there's any...
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    Can I hide for the next few weeks?

    ruby_jane replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    SWEET BABY MOSES. May the odds be ever in your
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    Very Frustrated!

    ruby_jane replied to cretin's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's your answer. Best of
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    Tennessee Nurse RaDonda Vaught - Legal Perspectives of Fatal Medication Error

    ruby_jane replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in General Nursing

    And realizing that the TN Board will not report on action it is investigating (and there still might be SOMETHING there) - what the hey is going on with that? In the presence of the CMS...
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    Losing job due to injury

    ruby_jane replied to JB2014's topic in General Nursing

    But you may qualify for unemployment insurance if they "can't hold your job" for you. So sorry this
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    STOP!!!

    ruby_jane replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    He made it until 2 PM. Bless
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    I need that laugh

    ruby_jane replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    AWWWWW! Sweet Petunia is a lucky lady. @MHDNURSE thank you for the
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    STOP!!!

    ruby_jane replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Y'all- it just happened. A mom walked her kid in here. "He's had a stomach ache but I think it's because of his sinus drainage. But if he comes in today just call me." Who's got the over/under for...
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    Risk Leaving Perm Position for Temp in Better Local?

    ruby_jane replied to frances81's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's your answer. There's no guarantee of renewal of temporary work. If you have a bunch of money saved and no school loans, no kids, no anything that requires some steady financial...
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    Good Kids

    ruby_jane replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    The kid with the invisible rash on the ventral side of her foot declined an ice pack after we both didn't see any rash. "It's OK. I can handle
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    Older nurses...chasing that carrot

    ruby_jane replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    This is AMAZING!! Good for you. If you don't want to move, and you have 13 more years, then you've answered your own question. I'd invite you to join us in school nursing but your retirement won't...
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    Vaseline without parental permission?

    ruby_jane replied to nyy2's topic in School

    That's exactly why I DON'T! "Nurse do you have TAO?" No, I have soap and water. It's
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    Vaseline without parental permission?

    ruby_jane replied to nyy2's topic in School

    You know, I don't hand out mints because I don't believe in them. (Folds hands primly). Mints are a choking hazard here in the elementary. And remember...it's YOUR nursing practice. Don't let anyone...
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    Vaseline without parental permission?

    ruby_jane replied to nyy2's topic in School

    What does your policy say you may do? Ours implies we may do the following: Lotion, Vaseline, mints. I don't do mints and I hate Vaseline but if it keeps a kid in school -
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    what would you do?

    ruby_jane replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    One of US!! (I think that's @SaltineQueen) but I can't remember. Having switched from high school to Prek-7: The littles are more needy, as are their teachers. Check the district's requirement for...
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    Must Have Supplies

    ruby_jane replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    Gloves, Cavicide (kills MRSA and apparently c-diff so it's worth the extra), salt for gargles, tongue depressors (to depress and to also stir the salt into the water), dental rolls (doubles as...
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    Help! Jobs for NICU nurse 1 year experience

    ruby_jane replied to babygirl2014's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Night shift is rough for me, too. If you abandon acute care at this point you may have trouble getting back in. So, I'd do some prioritization. What's most important right now? No night shift or...
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    Is management breaking the law

    ruby_jane replied to Kromeus's topic in General Nursing

    There's legal and then there's ethical. What a horrible
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    Needlestick Accident

    ruby_jane replied to Rkp's topic in General Nursing

    If it was your organization's policy that the patient be asked to submit blood after an occupational exposure, then it's not about you (or her, even). Hang in there and follow the OSHA occupational...
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    Was I Being Lazy?

    ruby_jane replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    ^
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    PCU Nurse Feels "Second Rate"

    ruby_jane replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    So....with the telemetry skills you've gotten some ICU-like care under your belt, no? Investigate whether telemetry is considered under the CCRN "umbrella" as to whether you can test. I'll be honest,...
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    OMG ?

    ruby_jane replied to JenMH88RN's topic in General Nursing

    I love it that I can summon you now, Davey. @JenMH88RN - while what happened to you is hideous and gross...the best way I know to deal with the hideous and gross in my world is to have my freak out...