TXNurseBSN

TXNurseBSN has 2 years experience and specializes in School Nurse-ran away from med-surg fast.

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1. Thinking about school nursing..

   TXNurseBSN replied to bknyrn's topic in School

   I graduated nursing school with my BSN in May 2006 - I worked adult med-surg for only 3 months and then went right into school nursing. I have a middle school of about 1100 high needs kids. I jumped in feet first and have no regrets. Although alone a...

2. Finding your nich outside the hospital

   TXNurseBSN replied to AHJRN's topic in School

   You may see me complaining frequently on these boards. However, my wost day at my school beats any day working med-surg. pros 1. no nights / weekends / holidays 2. lots of time off 3. autonomy (you run your clinic the way you want) 4. The kids will...

3. Frustration is mounting

   TXNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

   Yes - there is some immigration issues there. However, many times I notice these same families driving brand new SUV's, getting their nails done weekly, having i-pods and expensive cell phones. To me it is more about mixed up priorities.

4. What is your BIGGEST pet peve about school nursing ?

   TXNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I don't think anyone here has a chip on their shoulder. We all just need a place to vent is all. If you notice, almost none of the posts state that the children we care for are our pet peeve. The frusration lies with parents / staff who want us to be...

5. Texas Nursing School

   TXNurseBSN replied to Princess_WannaBe's topic in Texas

   For many, the decision comes down to cost. TWU is cheaper than Baylor. I think you will get a good education no matter what you choose! PM me if you have any more questions. TWU Grad - May 06!!!

6. What is your BIGGEST pet peve about school nursing ?

   TXNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I am tired of seeing kids who have tiny boo-boos that they received at home and the parents already know about. What else do you want me to do???? Getting a child into a free vision clinic or working hard to get them a voucher......and yep, they no ...

7. Quick Question School Nurses

   TXNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I agree with the above posters - do not disturb something that was placed by a physician. I will look, redress, etc. if it was did at home. However, I will only do this once. The staff / parents at my school think I should follow every kid with every...

8. Use of Inhaler

   TXNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I do baseline peak flows on all of my asthma kids. Then, I do another one when they come in for their rescue inhaler. I am in middle school and many of my kids use their inhaler to get out of class, get an excused tardy, etc. When the child AND paren...

9. Come on...share your silly clinic visits

   TXNurseBSN posted a topic in School

   What kinds of silly / unnecessary things do your teachers send to your clinic. Here are some of mine. Actual notes from teachers. 1. He was driving me crazy 2. She said she had a nosebleed last week 3. I have sent x student to help translate becaus...

10. Feeling blue about new job

    TXNurseBSN replied to MelissaJaneRN's topic in School

    I so feel your pain. This is my second "first year" as a school nurse. Last school year, I started late and went on maternity leave early...so this my first complete year. I am at a middle school with 6-8 graders. Low income, primarily hispanic. I ha...

11. TWU Fall '07

    TXNurseBSN replied to Lene_625's topic in Texas

    Congrats to all! It is soooo hard to believe that I was waiting with bated breath 3 years ago this month for my letter. Now, I am a graduate almost a year out. PM me with any questions!

12. Need advice: graduating in May and newly pregnant - what to do?

    TXNurseBSN replied to secondfiddle's topic in New Nurse

    Being a new grad is very stressful. Being pregnant (especially for the first time) is pretty stressful. My advice......take your NCLEX right away while the info is fresh. Worry about work after the baby is born if money is not a huge issue. Last year...

13. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    TXNurseBSN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in New Nurse

    Keep in mind....many of those pre-nursing students never make it into a program because space is so limited!

14. Admits after 6:00 pm? Does your hospital do this?

    TXNurseBSN replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. Nursing is a 24 hour job. However, that doesn't mean that one nurse can work 24 hours straight. It should be teamwork between shifts. That is why there is 2 shifts. I threw in the towel because I was sick of staying until 9:00pm. At the fl...

15. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    TXNurseBSN replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY!! CMA's, CNA's, etc. are all an integral part of the health care system. HOWEVER, only those that have went to the proper educational program, pass the NCLEX, and hold a license from their state board are NURSES. As an RN with a BS degree, I ...