CalNevaMimi LPN, LVN

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    Trust

    CalNevaMimi replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I was an elementary school teacher for several years and now I'm an elementary school site nurse. It's like knowing the secret handshake about who you can trust. There is only ONE person: Head...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    CalNevaMimi replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    "Where is she? She's not there? Are you sure she's not there?"
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    PARENTS say the darnedest things

    CalNevaMimi replied to fetch's topic in School

    Parent came to change her son with pee-pee pants. "He does this a lot because he is not circumcised." Oh,
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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    CalNevaMimi replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Mar 19 by walksfar75 OP-look into school nursing, home health, clinic work...there are other routes that might work for you. School nursing for this OP? Oh, where do I start. How about
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    CalNevaMimi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, I hope your recovery is speedy. You've been
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    One Liners for FF

    CalNevaMimi posted a topic in School

    So, your healthy frequent flier comes in yet again. I had one tell me her ankle hurt because a crab bit it. The beach is not far, but...really??? I used my favorite one-line that my dad coined years...
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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    CalNevaMimi replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Please, don't consider school nursing. We're often the only medical professionals on site. We deal with all things smelly, gooey, chunky,
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    Your Magic Wand

    CalNevaMimi posted a topic in School

    This is an interesting elementary school site and I'm really happy here. We have 3 classes of mod/severe SDC kiddos and other students with serious medical concerns. I frequently have my hands full....
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    forged Dr notes

    CalNevaMimi replied to mycsm's topic in School

    "I weep for the
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    Associates after Bachelors

    CalNevaMimi replied to Infofreak411's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BA in Humanities, then teaching credential...then LVN certificate. No knowledge wasted. You should hear me during
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    Is the concept of respect dead?

    CalNevaMimi replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    I worked at a maximum security prison and at a high school. Guess which one has the most offensive
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    CalNevaMimi replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Sigh...I have a couple. "I think I have a fever because I drank too much milk last night." No fever. Advised that student to take it easy during recess. "I can't because my shoes are organic and make...
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    well, it happened

    CalNevaMimi replied to mycsm's topic in School

    The first time I got christened at a school site was via g-tube after she told me she felt like throwing up, but couldn't (fundo surgery). I seriously had no idea that someone could barf through...
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    well, it happened

    CalNevaMimi replied to mycsm's topic in School

    amb_ram25, Sweetheart, I realize you're new to this message board, but you'll learn quickly to knock off the attitude. It provokes people. By the way, as a seasoned school site nurse, I have been...
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    Your Magic Wand

    CalNevaMimi replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    I'd also like to use the magic wand to make my office's potty self-flushing.
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    degree changers, was nursing harder than your previous degree?

    CalNevaMimi replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    BA major required a ton of reading and special projects. Teaching was K-8. There were very few right or wrong answers. I did much more critical thinking while getting my BA and credential. There was...
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    degree changers, was nursing harder than your previous degree?

    CalNevaMimi replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I had absolutely no science background, my BA and teaching credential programs were much more difficult than my LVN program. Finished first in my class, go figure. Maybe it was due to my...
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    Ativan Administration at School

    CalNevaMimi posted a topic in School

    I work in a California school district that is fortunate to have both LVNs and RNs, but we are spread thin to provide necessary coverage. School sites will have their own LVN if there is one or more...
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    It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    CalNevaMimi posted a topic in School

    Clearly, one of the best things about being a school site nurse is the delightful schedule. I work at an elementary school with plenty going on all day. Just when I'm starting to feel emotionally...
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    mandated overtime?

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

    I quit my well-paying job at a California state prison recently because of mandated overtime. My shift was 2pm-10pm and I had a commute of over an hour. The supervising RN would call us at any time...
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    Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    CalNevaMimi replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    I took a break from my LVN work at school sites and worked at a maximum security prison. One of my inmate/patients needed a regularly scheduled IM injection and I had not given one like it before. It...
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    What area of nursing works well for a mom?

    CalNevaMimi replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing positions I've had in school settings have been wonderful -- fantastic
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    When patients hit close to home

    CalNevaMimi replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Nursing

    I was working for an agency and was asked to work a shift for a patient on home hospice. My dad had a fantastic experience with hospice before he passed, so I was more than willing to take care of...
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    Once upon a time, we were new to nursing.

    CalNevaMimi replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Try very hard not to let a lack of confidence show in front of your patients. Remember, that was you who survived those clinical days, who went to all of those classes when your friends/family were...
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    New Grad with an interview at the prison

    CalNevaMimi replied to olliesmommy1005's topic in Correctional

    Keep your answers focused on safety. Corrections is a blast! I loved