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    The Flu

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Lots of stomach "flu". I haven's seen any true flu yet and I'm not always sure when I see that they have called off with the flu. Lots of time it is a stomach virus they call the "flu". Hope we don't...
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    What determines school nurse salary?

    luvschoolnursing replied to amberfnp's topic in School

    You need to check with a school nurse in your state. It varies. Here in Pennsylvania, you need a BSN + School Nurse Certification-I think it was about 9 extra credits, maybe 12. You get certified...
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    Applying for 1st School Nursing job

    luvschoolnursing replied to youknowho's topic in School

    Read around to some of our posts on the school nurse forum. I think you'll find most of us get paid less but none of us would want to give up what we do.I love my
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    Is Health Care Rationing Needed in the USA?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    This is a tough one. Once I had a doctor telling me regarding a patient, "She's dead, her body just doesn't know it yet." As nurses, we've seen the ugly end of life, that's why so many of us want DNR...
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    Why coffee with every meal?

    luvschoolnursing replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think when you drink coffee all day (like me!) you get so used to the caffeine, it doesn't affect you. If you never had it a cup before bedtime would probably leave you all buzzed, but for me it's...
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    Nurses & their children..

    luvschoolnursing replied to jellybean321's topic in General Nursing

    I did miss some things as any working mother does. But nursing also gave me the opportunity to be at more things than some mothers. I was able to go part time and then PRN after my children were born....
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    Nurses with a masters don't do beside nursing ?

    luvschoolnursing replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, Firestarter. Regardless of the reasoning it is
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    Great nursing home in Pittsburgh?

    luvschoolnursing replied to catlvr's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Do you want to work only in a nursing home? I think many of the hospitals in Pittsburgh hire LPN's and they may have more flexibility as far as hours go and would probably pay more. What part of Pgh...
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    Nurses with a masters don't do beside nursing ?

    luvschoolnursing replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think often nurses that want to work bedside don't feel motivated to invest in the huge expense of a master's degree when there will be little financial return. I know i did not get my BSN while I...
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    Gay male nurses?

    luvschoolnursing replied to mitakashi's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree with above. I don't see where being gay would be any different. I've never hit on any patient, male or female, and I've never been accused of anything either. Getting through nursing school...
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    Best Nclex review center

    luvschoolnursing replied to pinksunflower's topic in School

    You may wish to post this in the student nurse section. This is the school nurse section-for nurses who work in schools. Good
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    I got a sub today!

    luvschoolnursing replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Wow-a SUB!!! You are lucky. We have AESOP, too, but since we have no subs, we put in the absence, but no one shows up. I usually drag myself to school too if at all possible because if I'm not there,...
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    New Grad wants to be school nurse

    luvschoolnursing replied to crimson and clover's topic in School

    Our school nurses do not teach CPR. Our local EMS comes in and re-certifies us. I know that other local school districts do have nurses that are certified to teach. One of the problems they have is...
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    New Grad wants to be school nurse

    luvschoolnursing replied to crimson and clover's topic in School

    Definitely try and sub if you want to try it. That will give you and idea if you like it. I am making more than I was in the hospital only because I was so miserable there, I only worked 2 days a...
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    Weirdest ailment you have seen in the schools?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I have a couple of girls who are "pregnant" every month. Not sure if they want to be or just want the attention. I usually try and give them some extra attention while not directly addressing the...
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    medically fragile children in cold weather

    luvschoolnursing replied to platinum_garb's topic in School

    If the mother wants to send the child to school, I think you have no choice. You can recommend, but depending on the parent, I would tread carefully on that-they can twist your words and say the nurse...
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    A new phone prank

    luvschoolnursing replied to verper's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't think it is funny:confused: I have a pretty good sense of humor, but if someone did this to me at work, I would be
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    student insurance status

    luvschoolnursing replied to Flare's topic in School

    I'm not sure how happy parents are going to be giving you this information. I have trouble getting them to give me immunization information. I suppose a letter home telling them it was a new state...
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    Emotional Stress - "You're a what?!"

    luvschoolnursing replied to antidote's topic in Health, Stress Management

    And my husband who is an auto mechanic is just a stupid grease monkey whose knuckles drag the ground... What I'm saying is you will get insulted no matter what profession you are in, just be happy if...
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    Sure Has Been Quiet !

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Back to work here. Trying to get the immunization report done for the county. Also trying to finish up the screenings I didn't get done before Christmas. It's good to be back and see the kids
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    Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

    luvschoolnursing replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to justify any behavior but I think people are jealous of thin people. Makes them make rude
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    Teen's right to refuse?

    luvschoolnursing replied to alkaleidi's topic in General Nursing

    I would think you need to check your individual laws. The age of consent varies. It also is different for reproductive and mental health services. Perhaps there is a social worker or someone else in...
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    The gift that keeps on hurting

    luvschoolnursing replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree wit Leslie. Check with your EAP at work. They are there to help. Take a walk, say a prayer, light a candle, whatever you can do. And by all means don't hold it in, find someone to talk to....
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    Seeing mental illness everywhere

    luvschoolnursing replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    I think anyone is mentally ill who is not just like me.:chuckle Seriously, though, don't most of us have some minor traits that if they were exacerbated could be considered mental illness? I keep mine...
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    Lasik Eye Surgery: Whats Everyones Opinion?

    luvschoolnursing replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    My husband and I both had the surgery about 8 years ago. We both wear glasses again but a much lower prescription. I wear them for driving and when I really need sharp vision but for the most part I...