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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    POTS/Dysautonomia

    ruby_jane replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    It's real...but like any disorder, the degree of disorder vs. avoidance of work may be magnified per each child. And by that I mean: do your full vitals assessment but don't be surprised if...
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    buying supplies with your own money

    ruby_jane replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Actually, we can. I am about to ask for spare pants for preK-2. I have already bought stuff from Goodwill AND asked our PTSA (who gave me some pants). I wish you luck, and @OldDude is right... you're...
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    NCSN are you certified?

    ruby_jane replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I did. Three years in. There was no bump in pay but at the time it made a difference to my principal, who was all about going for certification. So that alone bought me street cred, but the cost...
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    Happy dance!

    ruby_jane replied to audreysmagic's topic in Pediatric

    That's awesome! The small people missed
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    Latex Balloons

    ruby_jane replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    The bears are noticing that, too!!! In seriousness, I learned a thing
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    How can I BE a better preceptor?

    ruby_jane replied to SarHat17's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you. I have my first nursing student (she's awesome) but Monday (our first day) I spent waaaay too much time talking her through what I did. Tuesday was better because she's a self starter....
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    I'm a junior in high school and I want to be a nurse....but I've never been vaccinated. What can I do?

    ruby_jane replied to sasha91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are right...it's not. I worked in a public school with a large percentage of refugees, often from those areas. Prek-5, and staff are wiping up after the kiddos. I think I'd hedge my
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    ADVICE PLEASE,

    ruby_jane replied to RNfindingherway's topic in General Nursing

    You might go search the specialty section, cardiac specialty
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    RN with stipulations for a minor incident looking for a job in DFW

    ruby_jane replied to RNLuvv81's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can one of the moderators move to the recovery forum? OP might get better answers there. Unless I'm totally misunderstanding and the indirect supervision isn't related to recovery....even then, though...
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    C'Mon Now!

    ruby_jane replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I'm just laughing at the way you said it, not at what happened. I have the following discussion at least once a week when sweet baby does not appear to want to do work. Me: Well, s/he is acutely well...
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    Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    ruby_jane replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Someone in the Chicagoland area paid for 70 unsheltered folks to stay at a hotel. My grinchy heart grew three
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    Lead School Nurse vs Health Services Director

    ruby_jane replied to Meekie J.'s topic in School

    I don't have any better answers but it sounds like district is eliminating an FTE and trying to cover one position with a part of another position (and that position is already busy). They did this in...
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    Pacer Test (May the odds be ever in my favor)

    ruby_jane replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Sounds like
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    Latex Balloons

    ruby_jane replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    You're my hero,
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    C'Mon Now!

    ruby_jane replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    BWHAHAHAHA!!!!!
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    Pacer Test (May the odds be ever in my favor)

    ruby_jane replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I REMEMBER. And again, laughing under my
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    Latex Balloons

    ruby_jane replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    BEARS are NOTICING!!! Where is @Davey Do when I need him???? And I'm laughing under my desk again. Swimming, swimming, just keep
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    Threatened by employer

    ruby_jane replied to wengee's topic in General Nursing

    I never had individual nursing malpractice insurance until I worked for a boss whom I believed would never stand behind me. Might be a good idea for you to investigate as you look for a new job. I...
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    **** I've seen

    ruby_jane replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got nothing like this. Ever. But I look forward to peeping in here to see what everyone else has
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    Latex Balloons

    ruby_jane replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Bananas, strawberries, maybe kiwi.... you're right. Bears
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    Pacer Test (May the odds be ever in my favor)

    ruby_jane replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I am laughing so hard under my desk right
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    Make Up Your Mind Please!!!

    ruby_jane replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    I believe this is the most genius thing today and I will be using
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    Pacer Test (May the odds be ever in my favor)

    ruby_jane replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    What I want to say: You're not dying, sweet pea. You're deconditioned. What I am saying: Here, have some
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    Asthmatic emergency

    ruby_jane replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    It's job
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    Latex Balloons

    ruby_jane replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    So...lemme get this right....kid with allergy severe enough that s/he cannot be around balloons has no EpiPen??? Hmmm.