cowboysandangels

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 sub.

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 agency

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 test to be sure. Almost everyday I need xray vision!

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 anyway.

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 ray.

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 an LPN position for liability reasons. The pay they are offering is low because it is a LVN position and not for an RN and you will have to be cautious to stay in the LVN scope while in that position. Legal ramifications can be a problem if you overstep with your knowledge. Good luck in your adventure!

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 actually career. The day I passed my exam I was so excited and was telling everyone at work that had been supportive. That afternoon I was called into the manager's office and told I had 2 weeks to find another position because of the liability of role confusion. I even sought out legal advice and there was nothing I could do. I lost a job I loved. In the end I have found another job that I love in my new role but it was like getting divorced from someone you still loved. It was hard but in the end it was for the best.

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 class. I did call home to let the parent know of the need to accept the letter. LOL!! Great day at work!

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 mandatory).

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 RNs first line person. That RN may have not seen the vitals until it was time to see her patient for meds or otherwise and that is when it was noted. It would have worried me too. She may have approached you harshly but remember that having an RN that trusts you with her patients is a huge deal and we respect our CNAs greatly.

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 have a passion for it and are moving forward. I am happy and excited for you. You will never please everyone. Take it like a duck coming out of water and let it roll down your back.

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 it shows that she is unhappy here. It would best for her to move to a position more suited for her and, honestly, for us as well because we need someone that really wants to be in this spot. As a manager, I would welcome your honestly and try my best to work with you to get you back to where you flourished.

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 hospitals in my area were going Magnet and all nursing staff were required to go back to school and complete it in 3 years or jobless. I have worked with many wonderful LPNs and loved being one myself. But..... as an LPN I recognized that the RN was my superior.

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

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