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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    You just can't make this stuff up!

    ruby_jane replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you were unsuccessful. I am glad they made you go to treatment. Most of all I'm glad your sense of humor is
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    You just can't make this stuff up!

    ruby_jane replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my bananas, Hppy. That is a lot. A LOT. I couldn't even....I mean, my eyebrows and facial expressions alone would get me fired from
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    Urgent question

    ruby_jane replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    For the next time - can you file for Safe Harbor? If the assignment is unsafe, there's federal (I think it's federal) paperwork that allows you to register a protest, which will likely shield your...
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    ruby_jane replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Wow. Just...wow. So - how does the kid appear
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    Hearing Test Help

    ruby_jane replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    This is fascinating!! I learned a new thing! Back to the original question - is there any reason NOT to use the Pure Tone if it's been
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    Splinters

    ruby_jane replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    AWESOME. I like them,
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    ruby_jane replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    This is a lot. And you care so very much about this kid, and I salute you for it. Google "Motivational Interviewing." You cannot care about this more than the kid/family does but if the kid has normal...
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    Fired for bad leadership - board of nursing investigating

    ruby_jane replied to jjoechezzz's topic in General Nursing

    You beat me to it. That sounds so fishy - all terminations? Really? We are prohibited from giving advice (as previously stated). You cannot afford not to get a lawyer (as previously stated). Good...
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    horrible immunization compliance rate

    ruby_jane replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    AHHH. Ok, then. Print a copy of the state law, hand it to them. Put it in writing that they're violating state law and your recommendation is that Monday (or whatever day you choose) all students not...
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    Probation friendly RN to BSN Schools

    ruby_jane replied to maciekv7's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are you using school in lieu of telling a workplace about the probation? Because your contract will stipulate whether you can or cannot do this; depending on the stipulations, you may have to work...
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    L & D

    ruby_jane replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Students

    I loved L&D. I actually got to scrub in for a procedure. The L&D nurses were very caring, professional, and insistent that they were the nurse and I was the student. However, there were a lot...
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    Caring for a Home Health Patient in my home?

    ruby_jane replied to Mojotown's topic in General Nursing

    BON question there. Is it advisable even if it turns out not to be illegal? Whole lotta boundaries being crossed there. You're her nurse, not her legal guardian; even if temporary guardianship could...
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    Which areas in hospital least physically demanding?

    ruby_jane replied to TinyDancer01's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I think I'm not challenged enough, BAM! The universe calls the equivalent of a code in my school clinic. Have you considered ambulatory care (those doc in the boxes), public health? You...
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    New grad dealing with mixed feelings not sure what to do

    ruby_jane replied to nursex23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is, and they're right. You don't have to love what you're doing. You just have to get to be a competent nurse. Focus on what you're learning and transitioning into safe practice. You may have to...
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    Call a waaaaambulance!

    ruby_jane replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Every. Dang. Day. I call the waaambulance. Sometimes on myself. Thank you for reminding me that life is often absurd and the ability to laugh at yourself is an important life
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    Advice on becoming school nurse

    ruby_jane replied to MomRN2018's topic in School

    Welcome! Most of us left the hospital for various reasons (some brave souls still work PRN) so I get it. However, without working in acute care, you will never have a chance to see what's not normal,...
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    C'Mon Now!

    ruby_jane replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    :no:
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    Nurse Imposters

    ruby_jane replied to Nursemccaleb's topic in General Nursing

    You're not wrong and you have a right to be
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    Vaccine schedules got me like:

    ruby_jane replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Stay strong, Mr.Nurse. Stay strong. They've had three dadgum months (plus summer). You are
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    Mondays

    ruby_jane replied to Amethya's topic in School

    WHINITIS! I learned a new thing. It's a term I will carry with me forever. Thank you
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    Nurse Imposters

    ruby_jane replied to Nursemccaleb's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby beat me to it. With that additional information: She legally should not be referring to herself as a nurse (as has been validated here); This is an issue for her employer; It could now be...
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    C'Mon Now!

    ruby_jane replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I laughed so hard at this I spit tea. The secretary's wondering what's wrong with me
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    Seed allergy

    ruby_jane replied to RN4kids18's topic in School

    I learned a new thing today! Seeds are a thing. Wow. I would love to see the allergy
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    ruby_jane replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Curiouser and
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    Looking to pick school nurses brains..

    ruby_jane replied to nickysdestiny's topic in School

    I would be very surprised if a medical director was available. Most of us (public and parochial) work with standard policies and orders from an individual physician as appropriate. If you're offered a...