Finally2008

Finally2008

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  1. Help me out here.........

    Finally2008 replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    Absolutely agree! Most doctors and patients misbelieve that a nebulizer is more effective than an inhaler for

  2. New School Nurse

    Finally2008 replied to AllInRN's topic in School

    Congratulations! Yes, this is a great place for learning, support, and encouragement! Hope you will love your new

  3. Health Promotion Ideas

    Finally2008 posted a topic in School

    What kind of things do you do for your school besides seeing students in the clinic? I've been a school nurse for a little over 2 years and I feel like I could be doing more than just taking care of...

  4. Health Promotion Ideas

    Finally2008 replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    Haha! I saw the sex nurse and thought, "Well, I know we nurses can do a lot in our

  5. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Finally2008 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    My school nurse friend and I send each other silly reasons to see the nurse each day. Hers today was a good one--student came in the clinic and said "my butt hurts". After questioning him, he said it...

  6. Asthma treatment

    Finally2008 replied to Leegc's topic in School

    I am having this problem with a student at my school. The Albuterol (inhaler or via nebulizer) is not touching his coughing and wheezing. Today, his mother told me that the ER doc told her--"He's fine...

  7. It's August!! Who is going back soon??

    Finally2008 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I've been back at work since July 27th! The kids started school on Aug. 3rd. I'm worn out

  8. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    Finally2008 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yesterday was "fall in the mud"

  9. How large is your school?

    Finally2008 replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    I have about 430 kids (Pre-K - 5th). I see anywhere from 25-50 students daily. And, about 3-5 staff members

  10. Countdown Time

    Finally2008 replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Tomorrow is my last day!! We don't have my post-planning days, so I am DONE at 2:15

  11. Field Day

    Finally2008 posted a topic in School

    We will be having our school-wide field day in May. The gym teacher and I have decided to have a tent outside for me this year (last year I ran back and forth from the field to the clinic all day, and...

  12. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Finally2008 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I had a child come to the clinic and said, "I can't see very well. Everything is blurry." I had him take his glasses off, cleaned them for him (filthy), and when he put them back on he said, "I can...

  13. 7 months and I can't do this anymore.

    Finally2008 replied to nursetobe2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, try not to give up! You are not a failure. I, too, felt that way, but I was able to find a nursing position that I loved. Just keep looking and applying for positions and hopefully, you will be...

  14. Public Health Nurse for Health Dept

    Finally2008 replied to NickiJules's topic in Public, Community Health

    I had 7 months experience when I left the hospital for a PHN position. I found that our health department was very willing to take on new nurses (with a

  15. Ice bags

    Finally2008 replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    I found some perfect ziplock bags at Hobby Lobby that are about 3" x 4". They hold well and they are a bit more sturdy than the store ziplocks (for about the same price). I wrap them in a paper towel...

  16. 7 months and I can't do this anymore.

    Finally2008 replied to nursetobe2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I, too, could have written that same exact post after 7 months of working in the hospital. I left the hospital after 7 months to work for the Public Health department and worked there for 4 years as a...

  17. What NON Nursing jobs are you "expected" to do?

    Finally2008 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    This thread made me laugh! I shared it with one of my school nurse coworkers and she said, "This must have come from the emails that we send back and forth to each other!" I think my favorite "non...

  18. Free EpiPen and Auvi-Q

    Finally2008 replied to fetch's topic in School

    I have tried this for my students with allergies, but it says "the maximum benefit is $100" A 2-pack costs $350 at the pharmacy. :(So, does anyone have ideas of why it says there is a $0 co-pay? And,...

  19. Parents that are nurses

    Finally2008 replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Oh my, yes, I get yelled at almost daily! I've toughened up (I'm a first year school nurse), but I still hate it when I'm yelled at. Today, I was yelled at for calling a mom to pick up her child...

  20. New School Nurse: Forgot a medication yesterday

    Finally2008 posted a topic in School

    I have been a school nurse for 2 months now. I am trying to develop a better organization system when it comes to my medications. I missed this medication yesterday because the child typically comes...

  21. You can't fix stupid!

    Finally2008 replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    I understand completely! I had a student come to the clinic yesterday because the heel of her shoe was broken:no: I did fix it with duct tape so she wouldn't fall and sprain an

  22. Difficult Parents...

    Finally2008 posted a topic in School

    I have been a school nurse for 2 months now. I have had real difficulty with one parent lately. The order on her son's inhaler was written (on the box) as "Take 5 times daily for cough while running"...

  23. Silly question about asthma

    Finally2008 replied to mc3's topic in School

    I have two little girls who present exactly as this girl seems to be. They both sit nicely and calmly and all their vitals and breath sounds are fine, but they tell me their inhalers didn't help. As...

  24. Fall 2011 Graduate School ROLL CALL

    Finally2008 replied to missvictoriat's topic in Post Graduate Students

    1. Kennesaw state University 2. MSN in Advanced Care Management & Leadership Education 3. Working part-time (3 days a week) 4. Full time at school (every other weekend) 5. I sure hope to be able...

  25. Sharing Prescription Drugs

    Finally2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know that I should know the answer to this... I was on a trip with some of my friends recently and heard something that really concerned me and made me wonder what my obligation was, as an RN....