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  1. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    michigooseBSN replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Many many alcoholics do not drink daily, never drink in the morning and do not have withdrawal symptoms. BUT, and this is a big but, most "problem drinkers (i.e alcoholics) will eventually progress to...

  2. Starting School, Do I disclose my status???

    michigooseBSN replied to mummasheesh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I do believe it is a personal decision but like Mummasheesh, I did disclose for my own personal reason. When I got sober 16 years ago I promised myself that I would never again be in the position of...

  3. Thats It!! Im Calling The State!!

    michigooseBSN replied to zimsaint's topic in General Nursing

    Call the DSS (Department of Social Services) and report Elder Abuse. You are a mandated reported if elder abuse is occurring and at least in Massachusetts it is the same as Child

  4. Thinking about school nursing..

    michigooseBSN replied to bknyrn's topic in School

    When I began subbing as a school nurse many years ago my formal nursing experience also was med-surg but like you I was an experienced mother. Eight years ago I began working full time as an...

  5. what do you love or hate about being a school nurse

    michigooseBSN replied to holiday2525's topic in School

    I'm never bored and often feel overutilized. And certainly valued. I love working with a team. I think school nursing satisfaction might be dependent upon school district. In my town, I am well paid,...

  6. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    michigooseBSN replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    KayCee, I've never heard a better description of alcoholism but if the label bothers you, don't use it. Just say "I have a drinking problem" or "I can't stop drinking" or even "I want to stop...

  7. How Old ???

    michigooseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I'm turning 68 later this summer and I'm pretty sure next year will be my last. I'm tired! But after a summer off, who knows? When I do retire I know I'll sign on in my town as a

  8. Allergy Alert!

    michigooseBSN replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    Eight years ago my school system instituted an strict Life Threatening Allergy Policy (signed by the School Committee) and over the ensuing years we have tightened it. No nuts in the cafeteria food....

  9. fecal painting

    michigooseBSN posted a topic in School

    Has anyone had experience with in-school fecal smearing (in the girl's bathroom)? We are having a horrible time identifying the responsible party so she can get help. Any suggestions would be...

  10. Nasn?

    michigooseBSN replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    Yes I am and yes it is ( the journal I mean). I also feel it is part of being a professional to belong to one's professional

  11. Nasn?

    michigooseBSN replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    Yes I am and yes it is (the journal, that is). I also feel it part of being a professional to belong to one's professional

  12. NEW school nurse!

    michigooseBSN replied to mom2hp's topic in School

    One word to the wise. Check fire regulations in your town before you spend money on posters and decorations. In my community they are very strict regarding how much and what type of paper can be on...

  13. 25 years clean in June - and work doesnt know!

    michigooseBSN replied to Fairlythere's topic in Nurses Recovery

    After 52 years of putting on a facade to the world and living in fear that I would be found out (this was both before and during my active disease), when I got sober I promised myself I would never...

  14. consequences

    michigooseBSN replied to Diamond Nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You got me. I'm originally from Illinois but went to the Univ. of Michigan for both undergrad and grad school. The nic came from being a female Michigander, in other words, a Michigoose. We've lived...

  15. Summer Break !!

    michigooseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Not until June 17th. Seems a long way

  16. consequences

    michigooseBSN replied to Diamond Nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome to recovery. I remember that before I got sober (16 years ago in 20 days) when asked who I was I always responded "I am a nurse" first. Now I know that I am a "lovable fallible child of God"...

  17. respidal side effects

    michigooseBSN replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Glolilly, Sounds like a real mess to me. I don't wonder you're questioning yourself. I think you were handling it well. I'm not sure what you could have done about your supervisor taking over but I...

  18. annual PIP professional improvement plan

    michigooseBSN replied to babies3's topic in School

    Pandemic preparedness courses were one thing I did. Also EMI (Empowering Multicultural Initiatives) courses to learn more about other cultures and their impact on health, illness and treatment. This...

  19. Dwarfism in Elementary Schools--ADA

    michigooseBSN posted a topic in School

    Has anyone had experience with the American Disabilities Act and modifications made in an elementary school for a child with achondroplastic dwarfism? I have a kindergartener at my school and it has...

  20. My name is Alli.. and I'm an addict.

    michigooseBSN replied to tachybradyRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I. also, am sorry for your bitterness., Longhorn. That must feel really awful. I remember midway through my state's 5 year SARP (substance abuse rehab program), complaining to my AA sponsor about some...

  21. Boredom on the job

    michigooseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    That's when I got to this website and read entries.

  22. ouch! need help!

    michigooseBSN replied to daisy62's topic in General Nursing

    Could you gently pinch his nose? This works with kids to make them open their mouth under similar circumstances. I know you can probably still breath with the teeth clenched in a bite but the usual...

  23. Obesity

    michigooseBSN replied to gingerbreadhouse's topic in School

    Have you considered a call to the pediatrician? HIPAA may prevent his telling you anything without parental permission but it doesn't prevent him from listening to your concerns. I did this once with...

  24. fecal painting

    michigooseBSN replied to michigooseBSN's topic in School

    Thought you might like an update. It took the combined efforts of many staff members and many meetings but we finally identified the child. She was one of several suspected girls who have known...

  25. thermometer & ice bags

    michigooseBSN replied to lilia123's topic in School

    I too use reusable icepacks except for ice cubes in a ziblock snack bag for lips. And I always take a temp for a H/A except for known migraine kids. In an elementary school I find that a headache is...