Wanderlust, RN replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in School
I would be so touched to receive this gift. I am an elementary school nurse and rarely receive a "thank you" much less an appreciation gift. It sounds like this nurse is making a difference in your...
Wanderlust, RN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School
Two sisters at 0730: Sister #1- "My nose is bleeding." No active bleeding; no blood in nasal passage. Me- "I think you will be fine. If it starts back, [insert nose bleed stoppage directions here]...
Wanderlust, RN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School
I am having a huge problem with this as well, particularly at one of my schools. From what I understand (as I am not there every day and do not attend staff meetings there since this is not my home...
Wanderlust, RN replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School
HEADLICE, Teacher MD's, and rude parents... just to name a few!! But I would also use it to poof IN new phone numbers for the parent numbers that have been disconnected since the beginning of the...
Wanderlust, RN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School
In my district school nurses are like toilet paper... We catch all the crap and nobody appreciates us unless they are in a real bind!! I do feel rather left out and unappreciated during Christmas as...
I have heard new salary amounts varying from $18.00-24.00 in and around NO. If you plan to become a school nurse, you would need to determine which type of degree you are interested in, Licensed...
Are you a new grad or an experienced RN? With today's saturated market of new grads, I thought it best to make myself as marketable as possible. I included a cover letter, resume, copies of diplomas,...
Wanderlust, RN replied to readytowork2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing
And just think... a few years ago, hospitals were paying off student loans, sending RN's back to school, etc to get us to come work for them... We totally got the shaft. "Nursing shortage" my foot! I...
Wanderlust, RN replied to readytowork2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing
Thanks Metry. I've seen a couple of these listed & wondered if they were similiar to nurse extern positions or more geared toward graduate nurses. You've helped answer my questions.
Wanderlust, RN replied to readytowork2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing
I feel your pain, Jobless. I graduated in Dec & passed the NCLEX Friday, but I have gotten 2 callbacks from the MANY applications & resumes I have sent out... Maybe you will have better luck...
Wanderlust, RN replied to Christine43's topic in General Students
nursing school can be challenging during the best of circumstances, but i have found that the best students are those who are older with children (myself included). the added responsibility gives us...
First of all, I am 28 & I do not think that I am old. I will finish my BSN in Dec 09 & I can tell you that, based on my experience, I would use every little second to absorb every bit of...
Wanderlust, RN replied to Wanderlust, RN's topic in Louisiana Nursing
Yes, I agree. They do have a very solid program. Their instructors are excellent (knowledgable, friendly, approachable; yet still drive students to do better). There have been very few complaints...
I think that a significant problem is the nature of nursing programs in general combined with certain types of students, that make up a huge population of people who are interested in being a nurse....