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    Nurses' Week 2008

    luvschoolnursing replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    School Nurses Day is May 7th. (I'm taking in cookies to celebrate myself!) Are any other particular specialities recognized on a particular day? Happy Nurses Week to all my Allnurses...
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    nurses from maintenance point of view

    luvschoolnursing replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta say, sailordave, a couple weeks ago I sent in a request to have the exhaust fan in my health office bathroom fixed. Maintenance showed up and FLIPPED THE LIGHT SWITCH that turned it on:chair: I...
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    I am calling in sick on Monday. I want to quit.

    luvschoolnursing replied to joy09's topic in School

    I'm sorry you feel so unappreciated. The staff I work with does not always understand me or what I do but I feel they treat me with respect and as part of the educational team. As nurses in an...
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    Move to Pittsburgh?

    luvschoolnursing replied to hpcat's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    CB-a Browns fan-OH THE SHAME!!! :chuckle Don't worry-yunz all will be converted 'n at and soon enough you'll love the Stillers, just like the rest of us. :hpygrp:Follow the happy, bouncing Steelers...
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    Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    luvschoolnursing replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    That is one thing i hated when I worked at a hospital. When you tried to call off, you got quizzed about what was wrong with you and then harrassed if they didn't deem your reason worthy. I work for a...
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    Guidelines for teachers

    luvschoolnursing replied to joy09's topic in School

    We have no guidelines and when we tried to give them, the teachers said they are not health professionals and will not make decisions-if a child asks to go to the nurse, they go. (it got sorta ugly) I...
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    staff medication

    luvschoolnursing replied to joy09's topic in School

    I think with allergy shots, a reaction can happen at any time. I would be uncomfortable giving them at school without emergency medication
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    Talking with the principal

    luvschoolnursing replied to joy09's topic in School

    Are you the regular nurse there? You sound like you might not be. If it's not "your" office, I'm not sure what you can do. If it IS yours, you need to start making some changes. Keep track of how many...
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    Well baby nursery at night

    luvschoolnursing replied to akacyndi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gotta say as a mom back in the olden days (my kids are 14 & 16) I was really glad to have the babes in the nursery. I was exhausted and in the case of my son, had had a tubal on the delivery table...
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    For all mums out there

    luvschoolnursing replied to Nicky30's topic in General Nursing

    I'd start talking as soon as they start asking. I'd always tell my kids "just a little more" than what they asked, and I could tell if that was enough or they wanted to hear more. Unfortunately, I had...
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    Do you work when you have The Crud?

    luvschoolnursing replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm off sick today. Worked the last 2 weeks with "the crud" Of course, my job isn't physically demanding. I finally gave in and went to the doc today and have pneumonia-should have called off before...
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    help with 6th grade hygeine discussion

    luvschoolnursing replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in School

    I have found that they do listen when "The Nurse" comes into the classroom. More than they listen to their teacher that they hear every day. I too, tell it like it is. You are growing up and you need...
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    thermometer & ice bags

    luvschoolnursing replied to lilia123's topic in School

    Taking temps is always a good idea anyways. I had a frequent flyer once-came down 3-4 times/week. One time , I was so frustrated with him, I was about to send him back to class without checking him...
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    This Has To Be a Dream

    luvschoolnursing replied to Sweet T's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How frustrating!! Prayers go out to you that this is resolved
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    The union will lower my pay...........

    luvschoolnursing replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I lost both money and benefits when I was forced to
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    Panic attacks

    luvschoolnursing replied to respiratoryqeen's topic in Psychiatric

    Respiratory queen, SO glad to hear from you. I have no idea who you are and of course have no way to get in touch with you, but I was really worried.:uhoh21: I was hoping you got the help you needed....
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    No D.o.n & No A.d.o.n.

    luvschoolnursing replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if you're asking this or not but DON is director of nursing and ADON is assistant director of nursing. If you weren't asking that,
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    MSN at the bedside

    luvschoolnursing replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    If you enjoy the education and you enjoy your job...who cares? Tell 'em leave you
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    To all the "Old School" Nurses

    luvschoolnursing replied to TiggerBelly's topic in General Nursing

    I think patients and families have been told by the hospitals that they should expect a certain level of service and they are more demanding now. Their perception of what is good care often has...
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    Is there a labor shortage in Western Pa Hospitals?

    luvschoolnursing replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ahhh...Thanks! I guess I'm out of the acute care loop! BTW-I also receive postcards from them as well as others often (weekly)wanting me to work for
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    Is there a labor shortage in Western Pa Hospitals?

    luvschoolnursing replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Lifelong Pittsburger here-but I'm not sure what "Darkside" is. COuld someone
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    Panic attacks

    luvschoolnursing replied to respiratoryqeen's topic in Psychiatric

    I am not a psych nurse and of course, we can't give medical advice, but I am a nurse and I have suffered panic attacks. Most terrifying thing I've ever gone through. If you're suffering as much as you...
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    go to nursing school or not?

    luvschoolnursing replied to jen1000's topic in General Nursing

    Re-read your own post. Sounds to me like you're trying to talk yourself out of it. Nursing is a great career if it's what YOU WANT. Follow your
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    Lunch????

    luvschoolnursing replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like floor nursing to
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    Help! I'm about to get married!

    luvschoolnursing replied to tinpanganiban's topic in International Nursing

    Why can't you tell your mom. Don't they kow him or don't they approve of him? I wouldnt get married unless I was SURE I wanted to marry that particular person, but If I was sure, I wouldn't let my...