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Well, I turned down the job, not because of the child, but because it was only 3 days a week, with 2 hours a day. I would spend so much money for daycare and travel for just those measely hours it would not be worth it. They did say they would keep me in mind for other jobs though. Thank you again for all of your advice!

Hello, I recently applied for a school nurse position in my area and found out today that the position had already been filled. I was told though that there may be another position available to me. I guess there is a preschooler with special needs (I am not sure what they are yet) who will need a nurse present with them during their time in the head start program. I guess they initially were going to have a para special ed with this child but decided that would not be enough. I have been a nurse for 8 years, I have worked in several different areas but only have a small amount of experience with pediatrics (other than my own 4 kids). The thought of being responsible for someone else's sick little one scares me a bit! I have med surg experience, some clinic, some ER/urgent care, and inpatient rehab. Is there anyone else who has done this kind of thing who can give me an idea as to what may be involved? Thank you! I wish I had more info on the child, but the person I spoke with said she would call when she learned more.

Wow, I am a bit surprised at some of these posts. Yes, there are many parents who do not know as much as we think they should, but humiliating them, and making them feel ignorant and stupid definitely does not help. Like a prior post said, it only causes more shame and embarrassment and worry in people who are already feeling over their heads to begin with. Maybe a change in jobs is in order?

Thankyou for your encouragement. =) I agree time will help....

I am an RN, casual is an unscheduled or resource position.

Hello, I guess I am looking for some encouragment...advice... I have been a nurse for 3 years. Worked at a large hospital for 1 yr in Neuro vascular, and Oncology, then I took 6 months off while I had a baby and we moved. Then I worked for another year in a very small rural hospital, where we only had 2 nurses on at a time to cover ER, OB and 12 bed Med/surg. (talk about stress) but somehow I made it through. Towards the end of that year I worked at the clinic next to the hospital and loved it. However, my 1 yr old started to have asthma symptoms so I made the decision to stay home with him and did that for 7 months. Well, we just moved again, my son who is now 2 is no longer having asthma problems, so I decided to get a casual position at the local hospital (med/surg). That way I can work 1-2 eve or noc shifts a week and still be home with my 2 yr old and 2 other kids (9yr and 12 yr) during the day. I have just finished a month of orientation and computer training classes, and am about to be on regular shifts this week (on my own) But I am feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. I know I have enough experience, but I tend to over worry about things, I over check things, I am constantly worrying that I will make a mistake. The patients are so sick, and the computer charting is so lengthy and time consuming and I just feel inadequate and overwhelmed! Standing on the outside looking in, and from the feedback I get, I believe I am a good nurse, I am observant and always double check, but I still feel so scared. I often think I would be so much better suited to an office job, administration or clinic work, but I don't think I can do that and be able to stay home with my kids and the pay cut would be much less than my night shift casual pay. I guess I am just looking for some way to cope for now, some way to feel good enough and not feel so scared. Sorry this is so long. Any input, advice or similar experience would be appreciated.

The condition of the foley is VERY important as a prior poster said, it is nurses responsibility to make sure she knows if any was left in the patient. Also though I am wondering something else, you mentioned the urologist ordered a 1:1, how did the patient get into the bathroom by himself? Is this part of what you are worried about?

Hello, Obviously it is dangerous for the kids....but...the mom is there at the clinic, and she is getting her kids checked out. There are a lot of moms out there who don't do that much. Do you have any literature you could give her? Maybe give her the information to catch her eye without coming down too hard on her? What you don't want to do is scare her off from bringing her kids to get health care, because the providers look down on her. The world is not ideal as we are taught in nursing school there are millions of kids in much worse situations, I would just do the best you can to help without doing harm. =) Julie VB, RN BSN