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    I am giving up

    luvschoolnursing replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did years of med surg and it got to the point where I was near tears before each shift and worse yet, my family couldn't stand me. I now make about 1/2 of what I could make in the hospital, but I...
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    Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    luvschoolnursing replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hijacking the guys thread here. My husband is an auto mechanic so infection control would not be an issue, but he does wear his everyday. Maybe that's why he's on his 2nd band and getting ready for...
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    Woud this sound "demanding?"

    luvschoolnursing replied to Krissiana's topic in General Nursing

    Even when I go for blood draws, I always tell them where the "good" vein is, because I'm a hard stick. I think most nurses or in the case of outpatient blood draws phlebotomists, appreciate this....
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    Pediatric Vaccinations

    luvschoolnursing replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Our health department has a "catch-up" schedule that should be followed to make sure all the immunizations are given and properly
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    How much experience before school nursing?

    luvschoolnursing replied to EricJRN's topic in School

    16 years med surg before school nursing. Also mom of 2. I think at least a couple years experience is a good idea because you are really on your
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    There is no real nurse shortage?

    luvschoolnursing replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a high school. It is VERY hard to get a job as a school nurse around here. The pay is about 1/2 of what you could make in the hospital but the hours are great, the working conditions are...
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    Would you do it?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Hooligan's topic in School

    If you go for the interview, see if you are being hired as a nurse or "nurses aid" Make sure of the pay. In my school district, we have RN's who are considered aids and the pay isn't great and there...
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    School Nurses cover more than one school?

    luvschoolnursing replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    Depending on what state you are in, it varies how many nurses you will have. In Pennsylvania, where I work, the ratio is 1 nurse for 1,500 students. If a district had 15 schools with 100 kids each...
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    All I Want For Xmas

    luvschoolnursing replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    English Nurse-I wish I wish for you a VISA!
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    All I Want For Xmas

    luvschoolnursing replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    I'd like a new kitchen. You all can PM me and I'll tell you where to send the money if you'd like to
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    I would like to try camp nursing

    luvschoolnursing replied to mamunsey's topic in Camp

    I volunteer at our local church camp for a couple weeks each summer. I'm the only nurse there because there are only about 60 campers/week. I wouldn't miss it!!! They are the best weeks of my summer....
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    Statistics Curriculum Concern

    luvschoolnursing replied to abooker's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I had to take statistics for my BSN. Took it from a math instructor at the local community college. (my BSN program was great about accepting as many credits as it was able from the CC) Nearly killed...
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    Hoodia for Weight Loss?

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

    I've tried hoodia with minimal difference. Just spent a lot of money. Right now my health is my main motivator. My last a1c was 6.4 and I'd really like it below 6. I know my problem is weight related...
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    Whats is it like to be a school nurse?

    luvschoolnursing replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Pumpkin, I've been in school nursing for about 5 years. This is my first year as a "real nurse" because it's hard to get a job in SN around here so I was hired as an aide. As an aide, you need to...
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    Relationship based care/Playing the game

    luvschoolnursing replied to Firefly RN's topic in General Nursing

    Would you like some of our EXCELLENT pain medication? Would you like to use our EXCELLENT potty? Could I help you get into an EXCELLENT position? I need you to sign this EXCELLENT advance directive....
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    Does EVERY LIFE really count??

    luvschoolnursing replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Not really sure I've seen what you're talking about but getting my name up so I'll see when this thread is updated. Sounds like a tough topic. I may throw in my .02 later in the day when I'm more...
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    What percentage of your students are on ADD/ADHD meds?

    luvschoolnursing replied to rph3664's topic in School

    In my school of 1000, I actually give no ADHD meds. Like michigoose said, most are given in the morning, before school. I know of quite a few that are on them, but we really don't track them, so I...
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    Why does everyone in healthcare not like their jobs?

    luvschoolnursing replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    HATED what I did till I switched to School Nursing. If I had to go back to med-surg, I don't know what I'd do, for all the reasons listed
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    gift ideas for christmas to co-workers

    luvschoolnursing replied to Ms.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One year I made tissue box covers out of Christmas fabric. Made it in the shape of the small square type and put elastic at the top with some ribbon, etc. Cost VERY little, a little fabric and a box...
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    stressing over lice

    luvschoolnursing replied to jacjon's topic in School

    Once you see 'em, you'll get used to 'em! You didn't do any thing wrong. If a kid has one or 2 lice you may miss them and before you know it, well, the little suckers breed fast. In the school...
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    High School Hopefull

    luvschoolnursing replied to essarache's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't know your situation, so can't give you defanate advice, but keep in mind that the community colleges generally offer very good nursing programs at much less cost and at least our local one...
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    How Many People Really Love Their Nursing Job And Why?

    luvschoolnursing replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Loved it for a few years, got discouraged, hated it, went back to get my BSN and school nurse certification, got a school nurse job, love it again. I guess what I'm saying is the field is so broad...
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    What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    luvschoolnursing replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being pregnant. I wasn't written up but reprimanded because myself and another nurse were making a bed and she joked that if I got much bigger, I wouldn't be able to reach the bed. I was told we were...
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    If you could go back, what would you change??

    luvschoolnursing replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Tweety. BSN earlier on. Although I think I appreciated it more getting it when I was
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    HH is showing me a side of the death process I'd never even thought about

    luvschoolnursing replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Taz, I know most of the above posters said it all, but just know that I am thinking about you and the adjustments you are making. If you are able to do this, I know from your previous posts that you...