ConnecticutMassRN

ConnecticutMassRN

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  1. Advise needed from UM or DON/DNS

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to Glycerine82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This is a great question and I'm personally glad you asked it. There isn't an easy answer, unfortunately. First, I would consider your DNS and Administrator's characters. Have you been privy...

  2. Blister on bunion

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to Dolo the nurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I believe you do have to call it a DTI because you are unable to assess the damage to the underlying

  3. Getting out just in time!

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    What?!?!?!?! I just want to know what in the name of God happened that made some super intelligent administrators decide this is a good

  4. Do You Remember...

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    I have had to become very selective with who I lend clothes out to. My supply dwindled down to almost nothing and I can’t believe the stuff the teachers and kids will come to me looking for a change...

  5. How many students do you see per day?

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    I have 688 students (pre-K - 6) and we average 60 visits a day (this includes daily meds. I have no diabetics). 5,059 visits this year to date. This is an improvement from 60-80 visits a day when I...

  6. Managing allergy symptoms

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to ConnecticutMassRN's topic in School

    That's hilarious! I think it will give a few lol's

  7. Managing allergy symptoms

    ConnecticutMassRN posted a topic in School

    Spring allergies are not even in full effect in my part of the Northeast yet we are starting to see the kids (some come in right off the bus in the morning) with allergy symptoms. Mostly itchy, red...

  8. Psych or LTC less Stressful?

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Psychiatric

    LTC has a large psych component but without the specialized training, resources and most importantly, staffing. I've done both and found LTC to be 10x more

  9. hot glue guns

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Feeling grateful that I've never encountered a hot glue gun injury

  10. Poor planning

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to ana010's topic in School

    I don't understand how this is a nurse dismissal? If the student has opted to call their parents, rather than present to the health office for an assessment, this is not a nurse dismissal (in my...

  11. I just can't

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    You've got this! 40 more days. I love the advice of the poster above - write it all down while it's fresh. Then, once it's dumped out on paper, breathe deep and let it go for today. We've all...

  12. Managing allergy symptoms

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to ConnecticutMassRN's topic in School

    I thought I'd just recap some of my favorite visits from today: * Had a 4th grader come in 3 times with mild redness (more like, light pink) bilateral sclera. No swelling, no tears. C/o itching....

  13. Family Behavior during a code

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to cm8816's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder this

  14. Managing allergy symptoms

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to ConnecticutMassRN's topic in School

    Fantastic idea! Thank

  15. "Heating Pads"

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    I'm in elementary school, so I rarely have girls who request them for cramps. But, I do find they come in handy for some ailments (ear pain, neck pain). They are not allowed to leave my office with...

  16. Parent wants to stay all day

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to NurseInTheHall's topic in School

    I've been through a similar situation. My experience was that once the parents were confident with my ability to care for their child, they went from that same type of need for total and absolute...

  17. Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    Heartbroken for this nurse and her

  18. Complaint of the Day

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    This mother...is my hero

  19. Parents keep medicating their febrile kids in the morning

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Daily occurrence here...It usually starts around 11:30; tylenol/advil wears off and the kid feels like poo. I once had a student cry and tell me 'not to call his mom' because she threatened him with...

  20. student extracurricular activities

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    What is your district policy on providing a nurse for field trips? Ours is, every effort will be made for a nurse to attend (where needed, i.e.: diabetic management) or, parents. Parents do not have...

  21. Lab Coat or No

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to Buckaroo93's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    As a nursing director, I was expected to wear a lab coat over my clothes. I am a fan of this look. I have my name and title embroidered on the left pocket. I think it's polished and professional...

  22. Did I make the right choice?

    ConnecticutMassRN replied to Toaster's topic in General Nursing

    Toaster, you did the right thing. The nature of agency nursing is to be ready to cover when and where needed, without much notice. You will not receive any orientation. You will be called to...