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Yes, was definitely a much needed break! Although it was still a "work from day", I'll take that anyday over the physical hell of being under roof.

Swap the lotion out for capsaicin cream. That should get his attention when he tries to rub one out again in your office.

I come from a medic/EMS background so am used to carrying lots of things in my "war chest". May or may not be overkill but I'd rather have it and not need it than vice versa. All of this surprising fits into a very manageable sized bag. It's all in the packing! hemostatstrauma shearstweezerspenlighttongue depressors/bitestick5x9 trauma pads4x4 gauzeBand AidsTelfarolled gauze ("cling")12x30 trauma dressingcat tourniqueteye wash solutionsmall bottle sterile H2Oace wrapcobancotton tip applicatorscravatscold packstapealcohol prep padsSAM splintglovesbp cuff & stethoscopepulse oximeteroral airway sethand sanitizerCPR barrierfacemask w/eye shieldbvmglucose tablets/pastechewable diphenhydramineEpipenSharpie marker

Honestly, that's pretty much the way it is anywhere. After a while, you'll just become "immuned" to it, although there will always be times when something just gets under your skin and makes you want to run your head through a wall. When you have those moments just remind yourself of the work schedule, summers off, etc! If you find yourself still getting frazzled, pick up some PRN med-surg or LTC shifts. That will make you run to the school!

Miss bedside nursing? Not in a million years! Have never looked back or questioned my decision to move on. I would go back to working on the ambulance for half the money before I would even consider going back to bedside. School nursing pay, on the average, isn't up to what "hospital" pay may be, but if you factor in hours, holidays/weekends off and summers off and break it down hours worked for for hours worked, the pay isn't that far off.

We have mandatory in-service training and meetings on "student off" days, but they are actually relaxing compared to the days with 1500 kids under the roof.

Call home.

Positively no phones or computers. An exception is, like mentioned, to allow a student to look up an alternative contact number, or to use the cellphone to call home. You'll find it amazing the amount of parents that won't answer the phone when they see it is the school on caller ID.

I try to use items for double and triple duty in effort to maximize storage space as well as to stay within the ever important budget constraints. For instance, at one point we had triple antibiotic ointment, Bacitracin, Bactine, Cool Jel, alcohol (prep pads and bottle) and peroxide (in addition to the time tested and proven soap and water). Another example was alcohol prep pads, sting swabs, Caladryl and Calamine. Are your clinic supplies basic or do you have the whole gamut such as described?

Welcome to the Hotel California, I mean school nursing world.....you can checkout but you can never leave.?

This definitely hits the proverbial nail on the head!! I reside in my batcave and await for the bat phone to ring or the bat light to illuminate overhead?

Ah, yes, that was, as the saying goes, back in the good 'ol days. Fast forward to today's society where instant gratification, ZERO coping skills, and no responsibility are the norms and everybody gets a trophy!!

"Another kid sat on my head and farted". I wish I could say I am joking but....... And the chief complaint was not head pain, but rather "my nose burns now".

Anybody know what the deal is with Cherokee big sized (4X/5X) tall scrub tops? I'm a big guy (6'3", 300+) and for years have worn the Cherokee 4876T in 4X or 5X Tall in Navy. My current supply is just about worn out to pajama status. I set out to order some new tops and the tops that I am looking to purchase (Cherokee 4876T or WW695T), I cannot find anywhere in Navy blue in size 4X Tall or 5X Tall. Any suggestions or anybody know who has these IN STOCK and/or what the deal is with Cherokee?

Usually do summer school if it's offered. Also do some weekend shifts throughout the year and pick up more shifts during the summer on the Psych unit.