cowboysandangels BSN

cowboysandangels has 24 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Peds.

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1. 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 anyway.

2. 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 ray.

3. 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 an LPN position for liability reasons. The pay th...

4. Licensed NP but want to work as an RN

   cowboysandangels replied to Kelsey LaFayette's topic in Career Support

   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 s...

5. 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 class. I did call home to let the parent know of ...

6. 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 mandatory).

7. 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 RNs first line person. That RN may have not seen th...

8. 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 have a passion for it and are moving forward. I am ...

9. 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 it shows that she is unhappy here. It would best f...

10. 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 hospitals in my area were going Magnet and all nursin...

11. 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 says

12. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

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

13. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I believe it is state specific but most states are adopting one. Ours goes into affect Jan 1. Thank you! I also feel like more are coming but it is so vague that I worry we will have a mishap without even knowing. I thought screenings wer...

14. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels posted a topic in School

    Is anyone making changes to their clinic practice due to the Parental Bill of Rights? Curious how other places are doing.

15. Excused or Unexcused absence

    cowboysandangels replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    That is crazy! You cannot punish a student for abiding to policy. No kiddo should return until 24 hours after vomiting. We are trying to keep the illnesses to a minimal, not spread the wealth!