MollyJ

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  1. Marijuana and type 2 Diabetic / school nursing

    MollyJ replied to XXXX5's topic in School

    Re: dogs in the building well, maybe I'm old but I've seen this. Problems: Drug sniffing dogs get nose fatigue just like you and I would if we went on a perfume sniffing mission. They are only good...

  2. Thinking about quitting nursing school

    MollyJ replied to LucyJan's topic in General Nursing

    You are very young and when I see young people admitted to nursing school, I wonder at the wisdom. But you're there. Here's the news: You are going to have to take at least some of what she said "to...

  3. How do you shake off the horrible?

    MollyJ replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are reacting to the parent-child dynamic here. The pain of a mom who could not "make it better" (even before this time) for her child. You might try writing out your thoughts. _Pretend_...

  4. Paper vs Computer

    MollyJ replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    Perhaps we can form a support group. I'm using ours under duress. No one would ever think that ours was put together in consultation with nurses but many nurses obviously think the computer is the...

  5. Marijuana and type 2 Diabetic / school nursing

    MollyJ replied to XXXX5's topic in School

    In the state I live in we use a drug recognition protocol that is based on field sobriety tests. I think the results are iffy at best. I also believe that in our community parents can request from...

  6. I HATE Nurse Practitioners

    MollyJ replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jules, I would like your comment "twice" if I

  7. Does where you received your BSN matter?

    MollyJ replied to brian.lansing's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think possibly what matters is what your goals are for getting the BSN and what you want it to do for you. The place I got my BSN from was a State University and I feel I can "take my degree...

  8. Denver II Screening Tool

    MollyJ replied to AbbyNurse55's topic in General Nursing

    AbbyNurse, The test is done using a standardized kit and while you "could" cobble the kit together, I would say that surely in your community there is a kit you can borrow. The manual with the kit is...

  9. Can't get a hold of BRN

    MollyJ replied to Satsun's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I think I would also consider calling my state rep or senator and telling them I cannot get the BRN to call me back. The more I think about it, the more outrageous I think it is that it is...

  10. One Liners for FF

    MollyJ replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    I use "all bleeding eventually stops" but more often with teachers than kids. I'm in an elementary building. But how about those nose bleeds? You would think they needed T & C 2 units

  11. seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    MollyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    NanaPoo, I had a kindergartener whose mom is a teacher in the building. And the kindergarten teacher was telling her that at the beginning of the school year, some kindergartener was crying after...

  12. Is subbing better than being permanent staff?

    MollyJ replied to Curious1alwys's topic in School

    Subbing is a good way to get to know the building(s) and to try on the job. It also is a way for staff to decide if they like you. However, nothing beats the long term relationship with kids, staff...

  13. I HATE Nurse Practitioners

    MollyJ replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jules, the APRN's and PA's I refer to mostly work (but not exclusively) for community mental health center's. Their supervising MD is retired and lives 3 hours away by car. They do not for the most...

  14. I HATE Nurse Practitioners

    MollyJ replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BostonFNP, I am not talking about kids who are well managed and doing well on the prescribed regimen. I am talking about outliers, tough cases. But these are individuals whose less than optimal...

  15. I HATE Nurse Practitioners

    MollyJ replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BostonFNP, I am not trying to get into a fight here. Surely, everyone has a patient they say about, "They needed someone; I decided it was someone smarter than me." This just looks more like APRN's...

  16. I HATE Nurse Practitioners

    MollyJ replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jules, I like the APRN's and PA's I work with just fine. They are nice people. They do help people. But my school building has some really complex kids with ODD tendencies along with ASD and these...

  17. Senior Practicum topic ideas

    MollyJ replied to nurseKM42791's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in knowing how you picked L & D for your senior practicum, which to me should be a capstone experience. Are you wanting to become an L & D nurse? If the answer is yes, then...

  18. What hurts about CPD/CE?

    MollyJ replied to guest 6/6/15's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming we mean continuing ed here. I do sometimes leave it to the end of my relicensure period but frankly managing it is easier than ever with on-line offerings. In the olden days, you had...

  19. I'm starting to feel like I'm done

    MollyJ replied to TheOldestNurseOnUnit's topic in General Nursing

    I was a messy young nurse. I had some older nurses tell me that I needed to leave my patient rooms in better shape and I'd like to think I got better at it. But I really think that you are just...

  20. nuero checks

    MollyJ replied to vikivail26's topic in School

    I will generally record pupils, extremity strength and can do BP and pulse for "bigger" hits. I look for signs of trauma (scalp abrasions). I like to just observe kids. Just walk away and "let them...

  21. Can't get a hold of BRN

    MollyJ replied to Satsun's topic in General Nursing

    My state no longer issues cards but you can go on line and print out a proof of licensure. My BON has a site that you can log on to as a nurse and so you are getting info you are entitled to only. I...

  22. I HATE Nurse Practitioners

    MollyJ replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in a psychiatrically underserved area and the bulk of psych care given to _children_ in our area is given by mid-levels. God bless them. This is what I will say. My mid-level colleagues do help...

  23. Faking dizziness

    MollyJ replied to arlorenz27's topic in School

    Arlorenz, can't help but notice that this is your first post and Flare's question is pertinent and by no means an indictment of you, your parenting or your child. I would be inclined to work with a...

  24. seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    MollyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    Love the comments! I have a few teachers who send kids to me for "TLC". If they do it rarely or occasionally, I am fine with that but if it's routinely I can get a little stern. I do not believe in...

  25. One Liners for FF

    MollyJ replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    I use this a lot with my FF's but also with a lot of kids, "Keep going but listen to your body. If your body hurts during activity reduce the intensity of your activity but keep going. If the...