SnowyJ RN

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    Grumpy

    Yeah, I "tried them" for 25 years solid. Night shift. In charge. Yes, I now have weekends and holidays off. But guess what? I make less than HALF of what I did at the hospital. So I guess it is a...
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    Grumpy

    Yes! Pack it up! It will help you realize how close you are to Summer. Treat yourself to an iced coffee, or whatever you like. If it helps, I notice everyone in my building is crabby! (Including me.)...
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    MrNurse(x2) the Benevolent

    It gets so hot in our classrooms, one teacher had a 105 reading on her thermometer. It also gets humid. the kids feel dizzy, and have even vomited from the heat. (In the classroom!) It's ridiculous...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    LOL!!! 9 more school days and I will be breaking out the pink PJs myself! Until my summer job starts in
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    FAR
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    I want to not be dressed yet. Wait, that didn't sound
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    I made a mistake... anyone left?

    I once had a parent mad that I didn't call her for some minor issue. She said "I want you to call me ANY time one of my children crosses your threshold for ANY reason." So I did. It took about 3...
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    Manners......Over it !

    Yeah, well that part isn't
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    AND on pink Wed, we also get a BOGO Burrito, bowl, or taco. (Norovirus optional.) Chipotle — Nurse
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    Manners......Over it !

    I have to laugh because even the principal here has no manners/social skills. he likes to come in and bark orders at me. I am SO close to saying "Hello to you too" next time he busts in like the...
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    Parent and school nurse

    I just laugh and tell the parents I have ZERO jurisdiction over any of it. Which is
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    I made a mistake... anyone left?

    Don't feel bad, I have been there too. When you don't get the whole story, it is hard to fully assess the
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    Summer School Anyone?

    School based summer "camp" through
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    Who's Left ??

    You win,
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    Who's Left ??

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    Who's Left ??

    June
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    Hot dogs and ramen,summer budget

    Marriages go through stages. I had the same issue with Mr. Spend-O-Rama for a long time. We have evolved out of
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    Here It Is..

    Chest pain, diaphoresis, shortness of breath, feeling that death is imminent, pleading for mercy, bargaining, dizziness, flushed face, twisted limbs, the drama THE PAIN!!! HAVE MERCY!!! The new...
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    Hot dogs and ramen,summer budget

    if I kept money out of my paycheck every 2 weeks, I would be eating Ramen all year.
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    Hot dogs and ramen,summer budget

    Go on day trips that are free like to State Parks, etc. We have a ton of free options around here! Eat at home more than going out. Movie nights at home Shop only with a food list to avoid impulse...
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    I have a nagging dilemma regarding an accident

    To be clear, we do NOT share incident reports with parents. It is against school policy. Probably to protect from litigation. If a parent knows what happened, they can report to the treating...
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    I have a nagging dilemma regarding an accident

    In our district, and child with a fracture or other ER/Urgent care worthy issue gets insurance forms since we are covered for injuries that happened at school. I also file an incident report that is...
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    My daughter's arm...

    Hoping for a quick surgery and speedy recovery for your
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    "I stepped on Poo"

    You did the right thing. Only when we set reasonable boundaries will the staff "get it." Poop on a shoe is not a medical issue. Nor is the hem of a dress coming loose. Nor are broken glasses. (I am...