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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    I need a hug. <slightly off topic>

    ruby_jane replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    NOOGIES!! I have a picture of Bill Murray and Gilda Radner in my head. You took the long way 'round, no doubt. Regarding the fam....whelp, they're just going to need to organize themselves eventually,...
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    CPR question

    ruby_jane replied to bryn25's topic in General Nursing

    ^Good answer^ If you're in the hospital and have the luxury of having additional personnel and an ambu bag...and the person bagging is not in the way...then yes, more than 2 breaths are happening. In...
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    A Nurses Duty to act

    ruby_jane replied to Mellissa81's topic in General Nursing

    Are you the nurse for the person in your home? Or just a prudent layperson? You don't necessarily have a "duty" unless you've accepted assignment. That being said, I agree with per diem....why...
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    Pts refusing to weigh

    ruby_jane replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a medical reason for obtaining the weight, as Okami said? No? Document the refusal and make sure the provider knows. I'd rather document a refusal then the patient's
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    Mandatory Influenza Vaccine

    ruby_jane replied to AllisonMcTigue's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals will let you abstain and wear a mask; some will give you advance notice that you cannot work without a vaccine. If you really feel strongly about it, ask that in an interview and if...
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    Pro Life Beliefs and Nursing

    ruby_jane replied to Tuzla99's topic in General Nursing

    ^ Beautifully written. ^ OP, one of the best benefits of aging (not just nursing) is that if we're lucky enough to achieve a good age, we have the benefit of decades of decisions and wisdom (our own...
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    Privacy violation??

    ruby_jane replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Technically not. There is a broader privacy issue in schools (need to know) but if you're communicating with a doctor's office about a mutual patient (and the doc is willing to do so, because his/her...
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    Pro Life Beliefs and Nursing

    ruby_jane replied to Tuzla99's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my heart. Thank you for working the NICU. I know I could
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    Cdiff disease

    ruby_jane replied to Anahi1love's topic in Patient Education

    Frowning C. Diff disapproves of your glove and gown
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    Concussion Frustration

    ruby_jane replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    AHHH. He can be on his phone and do fine but not the computer, eh? I had one of those. Whelp...that's behavioral. Document the pants off of
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    Concussion Frustration

    ruby_jane replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    If the symptoms are persistent, has anyone assessed for whiplash and CSF leak? True story! I think it's past time for the neuro, but glad they're getting
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    What's the most inappropriate thing you've done that you instantly regretted?

    ruby_jane replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I laughed so hard I spilled my drink and now I think I need a breathing
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    Finally recieved received more communication

    ruby_jane replied to nurse_girlie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AMEN and good job. If I were in your shoes, I am not sure how I would not lose my ever-loving ****
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    Having a rough patch :(

    ruby_jane replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    You always say it so
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    Just how bad was this? (insulin edition)

    ruby_jane replied to UsernameNotFound's topic in General Nursing

    ^Exactly.^ Am I paranoid? Not really. That just...creeped me out. Why not bring the whole vial so everyone could see date, dose, etc? If she had time to go to the other unit, might she have had time...
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    Pro Life Beliefs and Nursing

    ruby_jane replied to Tuzla99's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely LOVE the respectful discussion here, and appreciate every poster who commented. OP - I'm pleased that you're considering nursing after your experience with your dad, because he received...
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    Benefits over passion?

    ruby_jane replied to KJCnango's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY. Passion is overrated, KJCnago. I know your heart is set on one thing...but hear me out: OR nurses are phenomenal. They only learn OR nursing though, and while their assessment skills are...
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    Happy National School Nurse's Day

    ruby_jane replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Week is not over yet....But in all seriousness, I appreciate all your wisdom. You are a kind nurse and your kids are lucky to have
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    Having a rough patch :(

    ruby_jane replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    MAZEL TOV on the bar mitzvah! In our congregation there's a moment when we pass the Torah from the oldest family member to the b'nai mitzvah. And we recognize the relatives that aren't there. Maybe...
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    Are your teachers CPR certified?

    ruby_jane replied to C-HAWK's topic in School

    I have lost the battle for five years. Only my coaches, band director, choir director, cheer coaches and dance team coach are required to have CPR training. It's offered to teachers yearly at their...
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    Happy National School Nurse's Day

    ruby_jane replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Just got an email from one of the administrators to all teachers. Apparently there's a surprise part for the nurse and clinic aide on Friday. Everyone is asked to write me a nice note and maybe...
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    Calling parents

    ruby_jane replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    That's what the triplicate form is for! One for you, one for them, one in
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    Nurses' Week - Upended.

    ruby_jane replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    WHEELS! You made my Nurses Week. Thank you very
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    Calling parents

    ruby_jane replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    OOOOHHH the maths!!! Good job! Seriously....rant worthy, yes. I would use my judgment to interpret minor if this was my directive and I'd also do a lot of emailing or get me a triplicate form with...
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    School Nursing

    ruby_jane replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    I would also add (after talking to one of our nurses who worked in a hospital, came out to work as a school nurse, and is going back to the hospital after a year) - this may be a profoundly...