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    Asking for help...

    luvschoolnursing replied to kaitsmama's topic in School

    Hi, I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. What supplies are communal? If your daughter is in early grades K-1 some things like toys, etc will be shared by all. Usually clothing like jackets are...
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    New School Nurse!!!

    luvschoolnursing replied to BreezieRN's topic in School

    Hey Breezie! Just got back from the school board meeting and I was hired for the full time position!!!:w00t:I'm so excited. I've been working in school nursing for about 6 years but until recently I...
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    Why be a school nurse?

    luvschoolnursing replied to natrgrrl's topic in School

    After working many years in the hospital, I have found that school nursing is an area where I can really "make a difference" We follow the kids and their families long term, know what they are going...
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    New School Nurse!!!

    luvschoolnursing replied to BreezieRN's topic in School

    Yippie Breezie!!:balloons: I am working in a 1/2 time position and the full time position I want in my local school district is being voted on tonight.:idea:Wish me well. You'll find that the paycut...
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    Teacher List's

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We were tole last year to no longer give out any types of lists. Our computer program has a medical symbol that the teacher can click on and it gives info about kids with serious medical problems. The...
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    New School Nurse Interview

    luvschoolnursing replied to rusticmoose's topic in School

    Don't know what it's like in your state, but in Pennsylvania, if you're being hired as an "assistant nurse" you will be working with an experienced certified school nurse. That's how I got into school...
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    NURSING LINKS... post your best

    luvschoolnursing replied to tater.jake's topic in General Nursing

    I always like http://www.mayoclinic.com to give to neighbors/friends who ask me for medical advice I don't want to give. (you all know the ones I'm talking about) It isn't so much for nurses but for...
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    "I don't want to clean up dirt!"

    luvschoolnursing replied to narcissistic's topic in General Nursing

    Off the topic of poop but, since I switched to school nursing I hear all the time how I'm not a "real" nurse anymore and I get paid to put on bandaids. I just smile and tell them I'm one lucky gal to...
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    Are You Satisfied With Your Income?

    luvschoolnursing replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    When I left the hospital for school nursing, I had to go back to school and get my BSN, then I had to go another year to get my School Nurse Certification, now I need an additional 24 college credits...
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    Wheres God?

    luvschoolnursing replied to derngrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    derngrad06, I'm so sorry for the way you are feeling. I don't know what to tell you as far as the NCLEX, but I can say, there are many times in life where God has seemed like he was far away. He...
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    Where Are You School Nurses !

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Still here. Going back Aug 26th. I'm ready to go back. Did a couple weeks volunteering as nurse at our church camp. Loved
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    Has anyone here wore a dress as a uniform?

    luvschoolnursing replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I used to wear dresses when I 1st got out of school-many years ago-but they can be a bit of a hassle when you're crawling under beds to get lost dentures, etc. Try getting your pants from a catalog,...
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    That DREAMY First Check!

    luvschoolnursing replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    It was 1986. I was making $8.58/hr. I bought a new TV and a grill. Didn't have any money left to cook anything on the grill-but I was 20 years old, didn't
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    would you do it?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    When I went from med-surg to school nursing (read-mostly healthy kids) there was a HUGE learning curve. I can't imagine doing it with trached/vented kids without further orientation. Kids are...
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    How many evenings is a part-time BSN?

    luvschoolnursing replied to ssheila's topic in General Nursing

    Are you already an RN? I had my diploma when I went back for my BSN part time and I went 1 night/week from 4:30-10PM Long night, but got it all over in 1 day. Took me 2 years. I also had to take...
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    What should I do?

    luvschoolnursing replied to ladydame's topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to work evenings and holidays? Do you need the extra money? Would you be happier in the hospital? Is the stress in the Dr. office less? These are the issues only you can answer. Sometimes...
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    School Nuse Certification question

    luvschoolnursing replied to Mahalo00's topic in School

    I found my school nurse certification classes to be some of the most interesting I took. The workload wasn't overwhelming especially since I was already working in a school (I was only considered an...
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    CA RN-license question

    luvschoolnursing replied to EDnurse2009's topic in California Nursing

    Excuse my stupidity, but I'm confused. I thought your RN license just said "Registered Professional Nurse" I didn't know it said anything about your degree. BTW I was a diploma grad and I now have my...
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    Is anyone happy they chose nursing?

    luvschoolnursing replied to ohyeah's topic in General Nursing

    Good career choice for me. I did med surg for many years, liked it at first and after a while began to hate it.Worked perfectly when my kids were little, though and I needed flexible hours. (I worked...
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    Is this unprofessional?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Emma123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would wear dress clothes and stop and change into scrubs somewhere along the way to
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    pt abuse vs pt satisfaction

    luvschoolnursing replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I never did ER. Did med surg for many years though. I have walked out on patients who are verbally abusive, cursing, screaming at me. I have told them "I am here to help you and i want to help you,...
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    I Had An Anxiety Attack In Math Class Today!

    luvschoolnursing replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    I had to take statistics as part of my BSN program. I had been out of nursing school 17 years, out of high school 20. I was lousy at math clear back then. Things were so bad, I would sometimes get up...
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    Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    luvschoolnursing replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I am a school nurse. In Pennsylvania, you need a BSN plus a school nurse certificate which requires some extra classes. Our salary is based on the teacher's pay scale. I love what I do. It can be...
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    Would you mind answering some questions for my school paper?

    luvschoolnursing replied to YoGiDaBeAr's topic in General Nursing

    Hope this
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    Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    luvschoolnursing replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm waiting to hear from an interview for a job that I REALLY,REALLY,REALLY want. Could I use these ideas, too. It might be better than the ulcer I'm giving