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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    Being a nurse in clinic setting

    ruby_jane replied to nurseka3na's topic in General Nursing

    You're spot on about the acuity level. Think about what you know about hyperglycemia - could some of the signs/sx be related? At any rate - never allow another nurse to second guess your nursing...
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    New School Nurse!

    ruby_jane replied to Mr.Nurse190's topic in School

    Check out the instructions for Wednesdays and good
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    Essential oils in hospitals

    ruby_jane replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how that's working out for you, and hoping Davey Do comes up with a
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    It's your fault that my child broke her glasses!

    ruby_jane replied to Amethya's topic in School

    OY vey. Foreign exchange student came in happier than a bird with a French fry when she got her $40 eye glasses (and the exam) from our friendly local optometrist. She seriously thought the black...
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    A day in the life of Infection Control

    ruby_jane replied to pandaburr's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes, 1000X. Just responding as a former public health nurse who had to backtrack and contact trace a TB case through the bronchoscopy suite (no TB precautions in that room) and through a rural...
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    Help :(

    ruby_jane replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    ^Brilliant. You really are
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    It's your fault that my child broke her glasses!

    ruby_jane replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This is an issue for which the teacher felt the need to send kid to the clinic? WHY? I am not the glasses fairy....I don't even have duct
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    I can't make this stuff up

    ruby_jane replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    HAHHAHAHA!! HAH!
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    Chorus tips?

    ruby_jane replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    For me, it's ROTC: standing in formation or the dreaded "run as fast as you can while you're out of shape" days. The kids are likely being told to eat breakfast (they don't). They're likely being told...
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    starting new job without written offer.

    ruby_jane replied to huyenchau's topic in General Nursing

    In school nursing, my hiring was contingent on the school board blanket approving all new hires (it's policy). So I couldn't give my two weeks until I had the approval, which essentially added a month...
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    Essential oils in hospitals

    ruby_jane replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    Essential oils cannot be applied by a nurse in my state because our BON frowns upon me administering anything off-label, anything that hasn't been through a clinical trial, etc. So, from that aspect,...
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    Help :(

    ruby_jane replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE THIS!! And I second UT Tyler (good school, good nursing program, attached to good hospital). There is a hospital in Athens as well, and one in Navarro County that I remember responded well when...
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    Can you give a lesser dose than prescribed without an order?

    ruby_jane replied to Faith1234567's topic in General Nursing

    ^That^ Also consider what Celexa is, and how it works. Is it a new RX? An increase? Was the pt just put on the med? Does he/she know how it works and why taking less may not be the best? Is it making...
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    I nearly lost my cool this morning...

    ruby_jane replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I love you, TriciaJ. I just don't think that fast. Good
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    Another Tragedy

    ruby_jane replied to OldDude's topic in School

    That first statement staggers me...I'm so sorry for you. You know that's not how it "should" be - hence, the job search. Good luck. And yes to that second statement. Parents (especially this year)...
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    It's for me

    ruby_jane replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    It's not funny...just the way you write it. I spewed iced tea and laughed. I guess it would be funnier if it wasn't
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    SOON TO BE NURSE

    ruby_jane replied to lexibowen23's topic in General Nursing

    The Baylor hospital system has a "weekend plan" where you only work 2 weekend days. However, until you get trained up and comfortable, I would encourage you to put in the time you need to get trained...
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    Getting adn while stationed overseas

    ruby_jane replied to JessiU's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Grand Canyon University. They cater to military folk. Not sure that they'll provide your whole nursing degree (and not sure I trust a nursing program that's on-line only) but it may be a...
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    New grad struggling to find jobs

    ruby_jane replied to Tanny22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Continue to apply with a new cover letter each time that says you want EXACTLY what they have open - whatever that is. Make no mistake - "I would be happy in med surg" and then full stop is probably...
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    Not lice but what?!

    ruby_jane replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Holy gravy, MHDNurse!! I learn something new every
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    Teacher assessments

    ruby_jane replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Yup. You have to keep the visit open or make a new
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    I nearly lost my cool this morning...

    ruby_jane replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Document the hearsay that a teacher allegedly found a maggot on a backpack?? "Sure. I'll get right on that." Bless. Her.
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    Another Tragedy

    ruby_jane replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Dear God indeed. And sounds like the injured are being transported to Galveston. I treated a teacher this AM - Santa Fe is the teacher's hometown and the teacher has friends there who
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    Tearing my hair out over noncompliant DM2 patients!

    ruby_jane replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ^Yes.^ You are obviously frustrated because you KNOW where this ends. And frankly, they probably know it, too. Research motivational interviewing (in your spare time, right? I know). The theory...
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    Help! I missed the grade cutoff

    ruby_jane replied to 2manybooks's topic in General Students

    What are your