CalNevaMimi LPN, LVN

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    LVN Burnout

    CalNevaMimi replied to dodiewayne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work at school sites. It's all day, 5 days a week, but no weekends. When I start feeling sick of myself, boom, there's a vacation or 3-day weekend. School nursing positions for LVN's are plentiful...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    CalNevaMimi replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I have a few random thoughts about leaving district nursing next week (going to work as more of a 1:1 in schools instead). Want to guess what some of them are? I'll get you started: 1) no more head...
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    Principal Issues

    CalNevaMimi replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    We have a huge immunization non-compliance problem at this district, mostly due to principals being wishy-washy about excluding kids (ADA, anyone?). The nurses are stepping in to get everything...
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    Annoyed -just a vent

    CalNevaMimi replied to Flare's topic in School

    How could I have missed this? I'm just now learning about
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    CalNevaMimi replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pleeeeease don't let this thread die. You all crack me up. I need
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    First year as a school nurse....feeling disrespected as the only nurse in the building.

    CalNevaMimi replied to Skips's topic in School

    I'm all for passive-agressive responses. You can always ask them where they went to nursing
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    TGIF

    CalNevaMimi replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Long week, folks. Woke up every morning wondering why I am doing this. I'm not handling being out of SPED nursing very well...I miss those kiddos so much. Waiting for some clarity to hit me. We'll...
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    Elevated blood sugar

    CalNevaMimi replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Thank you for this, OP. Many of us are dealing with the same thing and it's always great to read the comments. I believe that some parents see certain emergency situations as "normal" for their kid,...
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    Psych/ Anxiety

    CalNevaMimi replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yep, dealt with both teachers and middle/high schoolers with anxiety. I'm just grateful that I can spot a panic attack. But still, last week I had to call 911 because the student was also hunched over...
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    What are doctors thinking?

    CalNevaMimi replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Anxiety? How about cognitive therapy, especially for a child? I'm not an expert, but I don't understand how that poor child can learn any coping skills while being so drugged up. Perhaps there is a...
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    3rd Grader Pooping Pants to go Home

    CalNevaMimi replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I was a teacher in another life. Taught 3rd grade twice. It's weird for a 3rd grader to be pooping their pants without a medical
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    Interview

    CalNevaMimi replied to Waitingonparadise's topic in School

    I remember questions mostly regarding triage and safety. Good luck and I wish you
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    Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    CalNevaMimi replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yesterday I had a female high schooler come in here with 99.1 temp and "weird pain" below belly button, off to one side. After asking some female timeline questions, I told her she probably was...
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    TGIF

    CalNevaMimi replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    A spot became available at one of our high schools, so I jumped right on that one. Couldn't get out of the elementary school I was assigned to fast enough! Not an appropriate placement for an LVN at...
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    Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    CalNevaMimi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    We have a winner.
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    Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    CalNevaMimi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gawd...glad I ate first! You learn not to eat or drink anything while reading this
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    Pros & Con's of baby making while in nursing school.

    CalNevaMimi replied to 1naturalhealer2016's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't even consider getting a pet during nursing school. Or a
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    New school nurse starting a new program

    CalNevaMimi replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    You're certainly in the right place. Welcome! Using the search feature here will come in handy if you have a specific question. Otherwise, there are amazing people to help you. I have learned a great...
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    Unlicensed Teacher Subs

    CalNevaMimi replied to guest83140's topic in School

    No subs here. We're so short on nurses in my district. It's possible that if more than one of us calls in, kids will not be able to stay in school that day if they have meds that require a nurse's...
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    Do You have a WebPage on your school website?

    CalNevaMimi replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    This district doesn't even have a website for Health Services. All of the support services have one though. Says a lot, doesn't
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    I need your help!!

    CalNevaMimi replied to Amg563's topic in School

    Parents either provide clothing or pick-up the child...or it's reported, period. In order for the situation to improve, there needs to be a consequence for the parent(s). Informing the parent over the...
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    School Holidays/Days Off

    CalNevaMimi replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Love
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    School Holidays/Days Off

    CalNevaMimi replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm thinking about having my own holiday on Monday. Just don't know what to name it
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    TGIF

    CalNevaMimi replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Have a peaceful day, everyone! Do something just for you this weekend. Have a good
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    Thoughts on the "doctor's stethoscope"

    CalNevaMimi replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I'm sure the family of my patient who passed away at home remembers my stethoscope, as I tried my darndest to get that apical. More importantly, it is nice to see nurses band together to support each...