RuralMOSchoolRN

RuralMOSchoolRN ADN, RN

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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 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...

  12. 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...

  13. Vaccine Database/Parents Providing Vax List

    RuralMOSchoolRN posted a topic in School

    I wish that all state's health department's online immunization databases were accessible. I can look up on my state's database for vaccinations when the parent doesn't send in the form but any out...

  14. What Does My 2022-2023 Wishlist Need?

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    I would LOVE one of those table top ice

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. ...Was I being insensitive??

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Delia37's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did everything correct. When I worked in the ER, I had a miscarriage. My coworkers knew. My charge gave me two weeks without miscarriage/pregnant patients. But we were a level 1...

  18. Nursing with medical marijuana card...

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to youenjoymyself's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Until it becomes federally legal, the nursing board says that any facility taking federal money (medicaid or medicare payments) has to have a zero tolerance marijuana policy. Also, in Missouri you...

  19. Nurse Jobs/Jobs I could do given my situation.

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Mikeya's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't know what your disease and medication is but I'm on an immuno-suppressant (xeljanz) and work as a school nurse-so around a lot of illness. My rheumatologist just requests that I get yearly...

  20. I hate my clinical professor, would this be a good idea to ask her?

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to cookie123d's topic in General Students

    I would take this is a good experience to learn to do what is necessary to get the job done. If you think you won't have a boss, floor supervisor, or education nurse be tough on you, you're wrong....

  21. Dismissed from ABSN program

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to nursingstudent_2021's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends why you were dropped. Was it due to grades, test average, etc? The grades you listed seemed fine so not sure why you were

  22. Had my first bad clinical experience - L&D

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Even if it was a teaching hospital, the clinical instructors for your school should have been on the floor helping facilitate your experience and doing the teaching. Floor nurses in any department...

  23. Double Time Pay

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Elleteedee226's topic in Operating Room

    That's BS. You couldn't have gone home and had any amount of sleep or down time with a two hour break. I guess I would talk to HR or nurse staffing regarding future issues and if you're comfortable,...

  24. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to Kittery's topic in School

    This right here! I have a certain group of kids at each school that have awful home lives and need a "mom". Whether that is a middle schooler asking question/talking out issues or an elementary kid...

  25. 18 year old student will not share info

    RuralMOSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Hopefully the documentation given to you was thorough enough to make it safe for you to medicate/observe at school. To the other poster concerned about privacy--Obviously if a kid indicates that...