TXNurseBSN

TXNurseBSN

School Nurse-ran away from med-surg fast

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  1. Public Health Nursing

    TXNurseBSN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anybody know of any programs in the North Texas area that offer a Masters Degree in Public Health or School Nursing??

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. Texas Nursing School

    TXNurseBSN replied to Princess_WannaBe's topic in Texas Nursing

    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

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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,...

  11. 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...

  12. TWU Fall '07

    TXNurseBSN replied to Lene_625's topic in Texas Nursing

    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

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

    TXNurseBSN replied to secondfiddle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

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

    TXNurseBSN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    TXNurseBSN replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    That makes me soooo mad. I am an RN who is a school nurse. I never diagnose a thing, that is way beyond my scope of practice. I may feel pretty confident that something is "wingworm." However, I refer...

  18. Supposed Illness

    TXNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I don't send anyone home unless they meet the criteria set forth by my school district. I am in a middle school and find that some teachers will send kids to me because they don't know what to else to...

  19. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    TXNurseBSN replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    NO, as a caring parent....I want something better for my

  20. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    TXNurseBSN replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much, get used to it. Clinicals were an eye opening experience for me. This is when I started my disillusionment with the nursing profession. When I graduated last May, I tried the hospital...

  21. New School Nurse- need advice...

    TXNurseBSN replied to mygirlarely's topic in School

    I would find out more about the previous nurse's situation. What really happened? Teachers usually think that the nurse is sitting on her bum twiddling her thumbs waiting for a kid to come in and...

  22. What do you do ???

    TXNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Cry with relief and happiness because that has never happened. At a middle school 1100 non-compliant and low-income kids........I am always

  23. Visits per Day

    TXNurseBSN replied to zenman's topic in School

    Well said! I get a lot of requests for safety pins, rubber bands, styrofoam cups (for teachers coffee). This are related to health and covering a teacher's ***

  24. Switching jobs ???

    TXNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    When I decided to go into school nursing, I really wanted to go to the elementary level. However, I got assignd to a middle school. It suprised me how much I enjoy this age level (6th-8th grade). Yes,...

  25. Why do other floors think OB isn't real work?

    TXNurseBSN replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I dream of the day we can all respect each other for just being a fellow nurse. What does it matter if we are an ADN or BSN, an Ob nurse, an ICU nurse....or in may case an often looked down area in...