nurse elaine

nurse elaine has 35 years experience and specializes in school nurse, hospice, OB.

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1. How do I stop being so emotional as a new nurse?

   nurse elaine replied to ModeratelyObscure's topic in New Nurse

   That is such a great question! After 32 years of nursing, I still tear up sometimes. I think it is a sign of having compassion. It is easier for me now than when I was a younger, newer nurse, but I am a crier anyhow. A couple of things that...

2. Is this anxiety or should I quit nursing?

   nurse elaine replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I can relate so much to what you have experienced. After 32 years of much frustration and not feeling sure if I should even continue on as being a nurse, I realized that I have ADHD and anxiety and depression. Now that I understand why I have strug...

3. Medication Error in School

   nurse elaine replied to uofanurse's topic in School

   It is indeed a sad state that nurses are in. Any one of us can, and will, make a mistake. Any other profession allows for human error, and most professionals have some type of representation or someone to back them up. I have had multiple bad expe...

4. Medication Error in School

   nurse elaine replied to uofanurse's topic in School

   I made a decision early on in my career (will be 32 years in May) that I would not live in fear of litigation. That being said, I have been fired twice and once 2 coworkers tried to get me fired by lying. I have been very close to not working as a ...

5. Medication Error in School

   nurse elaine replied to uofanurse's topic in School

   This kind of treatment is not rare, and it is the reason why we lose wonderful nurses every day. Ridiculous that this kind of stuff even happens. I am ashamed of where the medical profession has gone and how poorly nurses are treated.

6. Medication Error in School

   nurse elaine replied to uofanurse's topic in School

   very unfortunate. It could happen to anyone, and if that were me, I would not have seen that either. The supervisor did not need to go so far, a write up with no suspension and definitely no report to board would have been more than adequate. Unfo...

7. Frequent Flyers

   nurse elaine replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

   yes, good one for sure!

8. Using music to teach healthy habits

   nurse elaine replied to nurse elaine's topic in School

   I have made enemies far and wide.....sorry but hopefully the kids will remember....like that annoying commercial jinge

9. Using music to teach healthy habits

   nurse elaine replied to nurse elaine's topic in School

   thank you!

10. Using music to teach healthy habits

    nurse elaine posted a topic in School

    I am so pleased to share a project our school did this year. I worked with our music teacher and a friend who owns a production studio. We used the tune to "Baby Shark" and recorded a handwashing song which shows the kids how to wash their hands an...

11. Frequent Flyers

    nurse elaine replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

    Yes! Totally agree. I know that little kids are excellent actors, I know they do try to take advantage of situations to get out of class, homework, etc. but the memories I have of teachers and school is remembering feeling loved and accepted, right...

12. Frequent Flyers

    nurse elaine replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

    I let the kids come in initially until I get to know them, then if they are coming in frequently I first want to ask the "why". I have lots of kids who are frequently in my office, but most of the time there is a reason why- often not physical in na...