cowboysandangels BSN

cowboysandangels has 25 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Peds.

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1. Cost Estimates for an Agency Nurse

   cowboysandangels replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

   I would forgo the agency since they are EXPENSIVE and hire a sub. You can pay a sub much less and they don't have to be there everyday. Our subs get paid the same as a teacher

2. Appropriate assignment/caseload

   cowboysandangels replied to MountainRN's topic in School

   In our district the agency is responsible for coverage. If the agency nurse is out, they must find a sub. If no sub available the student cannot attend. Up to the

3. New school nurse

   cowboysandangels replied to sistasoul's topic in School

   Same! I have seen it all here at my school as well. I came from a pediatric hospital and the hardest part was not being able to "fix" it. I would also love to be able to complete a strep or flu...

4. Per-diem ghosted us...

   cowboysandangels replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

   My motto is if you have to chase them they are not worth it. If she isn't reliable then you do not want her

5. New school nurse

   cowboysandangels replied to sistasoul's topic in School

   Trachs, feeding tubes, catheters, etc. I have it all at my school. I would say the hardest part is not being able to test for things like strep and flu or to get an x

6. RN work as an LVN mil spouse

   cowboysandangels replied to nsyncope's topic in General Nursing

   My experience is a one of caution. I was an LPN for many years and as soon as I completed by RN my manager had to tell me to find an RN position as soon as possible because they could not keep me in...

7. Licensed NP but want to work as an RN

   cowboysandangels replied to Kelsey LaFayette's topic in Nursing Career

   I was in a similar situation as well. I went back to school to just better myself and because I enjoy learning. I loved my job and my position there so I had not planned on making any changes in my...

8. Example Tooth Loss Form

   cowboysandangels replied to Nurse Trini's topic in School

   Adorable! I just had to send home a similar letter for the tooth fairy last week. Poor student was in hysterics over losing her lost tooth. One little note and she calmed right down and skipped to...

9. Degree as related to salary

   cowboysandangels replied to nursewhatshername's topic in School

   Check with your state. In our state, we are paid on the teacher's scale and the only increase we get is with the completion of our National School Nurse Certification (which is

10. CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

    cowboysandangels replied to Kirsten Creator's topic in General Nursing

    I trust and rely on CNAs heavily and I have worked with some amazing CNAs. As the RN, you know that your trust worthy CNA will do the right thing and notify you when something is off. A CNA is an...

11. Thoughts on nurses who became physicians

    cowboysandangels replied to NurseMcMuffin's topic in General Nursing

    I think having a nursing background is the best case scenario for a med student. You already have experience in medicine, you understand the relationships between doctor and nurse, and clearly you...

12. Should I talk to my manager?

    cowboysandangels replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with evreyone else. If it is not a great fit for you then you need to look at options. No failure in that. I work with a co-worker that hates their position. She is a wonderful nurse but...

13. RN - LPN Power Struggle

    cowboysandangels replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

    I get it. I was an LPN for 10 years before I became an RN and the reason I did so was because I was so limited in positions. My only options were nursing homes and physician offices. All of the...

14. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I am getting the same answer from my admin. "don't change anything" But.....that is not what the law

15. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    We are in NC. They go into affect on Jan 1