RuralMOSchoolRN ADN, RN

RuralMOSchoolRN has 19 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in ER/School/Rural Nursing/Health Department.

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1. Failed random drug test for thc

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Lou_mama88's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I've been told that since it is still Federally illegal any nurse that works with patients/hospitals/clinics getting federal money (Medicaid and Medicare are the biggies) cannot partake even if it is...

2. Frustrated with New Manager

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Nursing Career

   I think you need to talk to the person above him/HR and lay out everything you said here. Yes, everyone was new once, but it sounds like you are doing everything the manager is supposed to be...

3. Fast-Food Ads Target Minority Youth

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   I love the idea of more school-run gardens. They wouldn't take a lot of time or money to put together especially if the kids rotate weeding, watering, picking, etc. People have gotten so detached...

4. Making Mistake During My Orientation

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Starburst's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I can be hard to leave the safety blanket of a preceptor. Honestly half way through you probably have the knowledge and ability to take care of your two patients. If you have specific questions,...

5. Reporting a Patient to Police?

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

   Prison isn't the only option. The nurse could talk with the prosecutor and ask that a plea with suspended sentence is attempted with a therapy requirement, anger management classes, etc. I...

6. Accidentally tested for MRSA???

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to lwill_40's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Recent statistics say that 30% of the population is a carrier of staph. aureus. but only about 1% of the population is a carrier of MRSA. I think that is where the "everyone has it" comes from--the...

7. Personal Cellphone Reliance at School?

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

   I would request a work phone and use the rationale regarding the phone being used as evidence in any possible lawsuits and you don't want your personal phone available for that type of

8. Question About Vaccines

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, that sounds unethical--people shouldn't need a doctor's visit to get their vaccine. I work at a local health department and we have a standing order to give each vaccine we offer by our medical...

9. THE BOARD AND HOSPITAL

   RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Guest 1064378's topic in Nursing Career

   You, yourself, know if you did something... Have you been arrested, investigated, associated with a crime? If not, then you are fine. If you did something as a youth and the record was expunged, I...

10. Personal Cellphone Reliance at School?

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I agree. They need to either give you a work cell phone or prorate your cell plan for the data used during school and reimburse you each

11. What Does My 2022-2023 Wishlist Need?

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    I never thought of hibiclens--I bet that does do a good job. And perfect for the elementary kids who are a tad more dramatic about minor abrasions ? I love love the splinter-outs. I got them...

12. What Does My 2022-2023 Wishlist Need?

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    I would LOVE one of those table top ice

13. Failed 3 Exams

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to emilynuhwin's topic in General Students

    Are you given a study guide? Class time review? How specific is your instructor on what the exam will cover? What are you having trouble with? Memorizing the info, test anxiety, understanding the...

14. What Does My 2022-2023 Wishlist Need?

    RuralMOSchoolRN posted a topic in School

    What are some of the things you have in your health room that you can't live without? Not the normal bandaids, Tylenol, peppermints, and ice packs. But the stuff you didn't realize you'd use all the...

15. Is there anything you wished your work bag had?

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to michelle2021's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a school nurse with three different schools so I carry alot with me. I wish my bag had dividers in it. I keep files for each school plus a binder for my CEU, printouts, lessons, etc. But I also...