mustlovepoodles

mustlovepoodles RN

OB/GYN, Peds, School Nurse, DD

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  1. Last night put doubt in my mind if this is what I want to do...

    mustlovepoodles replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Don't discount nursing because of this experience. I think it's pretty normal to feel out of control and even sick when you're dealing with a loved one. When my father was dying my nursing experience...

  2. What are different things I could specialize in as a RN

    mustlovepoodles replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    When I came out of school I thought I loved L&D. I really do love women's health, but after 2yrs in L&D I just didn't want to do it anymore. I did a lot of things,med-surg, ER,&...

  3. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    mustlovepoodles replied to collegegirl209's topic in General Nursing

    My mother entered RN school at age 46. She worked full-time in L&D and was quite in demand for her caring and competent demeanor. She retired at 62, but she still keeps her license current. She...

  4. How do you feel about the pay?

    mustlovepoodles replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I work part-time and get no benefits. I am paid about $19/hr, way below the typical pay scale for my area. But the trade off is the better hours, low intensity work, the great sense of appreciation...

  5. How "intense" is it?

    mustlovepoodles replied to melissa_rn's topic in School

    I'm in a small elementary school, about 400 students. My day is not usually very intense at all. Lots of boo-boos, ADHD meds, vomiting, loose teeth, and benign stomachaches, with the occasional minor...

  6. I'm not rude and assertive so I wouldn't survive at work...right?

    mustlovepoodles replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've never been rude and it offends me greatly when people choose not to be civil. Even in emergencies, there is no need to be rude. Firm, assertive, yes. Sarcastic, mean, no. I hope no one has ever...

  7. Privacy in school nurse's office

    mustlovepoodles replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in School

    That's ridiculous! I have a very small clinic, the size of your bathroom, but I can provide privacy to my kids. I have a garden bench outside in the hall and the kids know that if the door is closed...

  8. I <3 my staff!

    mustlovepoodles replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    The culture of the school comes from the top down. My last school was violent, aggressive and chaotic all day. I took care of several kids daily who had been in fights, serious fights, at school. My...

  9. Frustration these First Few Weeks of School

    mustlovepoodles replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Oh, I see you took the job at my old school. Now you see why I left. Seriously, the culture of the school comes from the top down. Your prinicipal has the power to make all this stuff stop, if he/she...

  10. What to give a nurse when they retire?

    mustlovepoodles replied to psychnurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My first thought was to give her a Spa Day, or at least a gift certificate for a massage or two. i personally do not like trophies and plaques. When my mother retired at age 62 after 25yrs of nursing...

  11. Can a shy student become an effective nurse?

    mustlovepoodles replied to sunshine5889's topic in General Students

    I have a lot of anxiety in new situations and nursing school tried my very last nerve. I would have to lean up against the wall and calm myself before i entered each patients room. And sometimes I...

  12. Vision/Hearing Screenings

    mustlovepoodles replied to millhouse's topic in School

    Ugh. I have to get on my H/V screenings. It's not even that I have to do so many--just the 3rd & 5th grades. A total of 5 classes, about 120 students.Plus our 3 classes of autistic students ( very...

  13. Advice on entering school nursing

    mustlovepoodles replied to potomacpedsRN's topic in School

    Good

  14. After school activities

    mustlovepoodles replied to Nurse_Ziba's topic in School

    Nope, not unless it is principal approved AND paid time AND I actually want to do it. A few years ago my DD went to Disney World with the band. Her best friend has type 1 diabetes, so they were...

  15. Dear, dear student...

    mustlovepoodles posted a topic in School

    Please, PLEASE do not eat the shaving cream your teacher gave you to draw your letters in. Poison Control is getting sick of hearing from

  16. Nurses with depression

    mustlovepoodles replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah, well mania isn't all its cracked up to be. I have much more depression than mania and my episodes of depression can be very debilitating. I used to feel like a failure all the time. Like, if I...

  17. Nurses with depression

    mustlovepoodles replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yup. I consider depression a chronic illness, just like any other chronic illness. I have type 2 diabetes too. I put on my big girl panties every morning but I also inject the Byetta. Better living...

  18. Nurses with depression

    mustlovepoodles replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah, cuz that would totally talk me off the cliff. I've suffered with depression for about 38 years. It took two serious hospitalizations to get me stabilized. I take my drugs pretty much happily...

  19. Tips for Tummy Aches.

    mustlovepoodles replied to watsonRN's topic in School

    All of the above. I don't use crackers or anything. I tell the kids "I"m going to give you some of my special ice water. Drink up!" Then I send them to the bathroom. One of two things will happen:...

  20. Dear, dear student...

    mustlovepoodles replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    I keep the number posted on my phone. One of these days they're gonna say "Hey guys! it's Cathy! Haven't heard from you in what, 2-3

  21. PREGNANT 18 YR with no legal guardian!!! HELP

    mustlovepoodles replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    Can you get the guidance counselor involved? A lot of times they have more community resources than I have. This girl definitely needs prenatal care and a plan for caring for the baby. Is she...

  22. Advice on 12 hour shifts

    mustlovepoodles replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have worn New Balance shoes for-just-about-ever. I have post-tibial tendon dysfunction, which causes pretty severe pain in my arch and inside ankle. I can no longer be on my feet for 12 hours, or...

  23. Possible Meningitis...

    mustlovepoodles replied to LACA's topic in School

    Yeah, I wouldn't say anything to the parents until you know what you're dealing with. They're going to panic no matter what you say. You can call the Health Dept for guidance, or look at the CDC...

  24. Back to school~

    mustlovepoodles posted a topic in School

    Today was the first day back and what a mess~ they came in a stripped the floor over the summer, which is great, except all the furniture was stuck to the floor. Every flat surface in my clinic is...

  25. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    mustlovepoodles replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    Hah! not me. I'm a part-time school nurse in a poor district. I've been a nurse 34 years. There are probably secretaries making more than me. I live in a starter-type home, 1500 sq ft, cedar siding,...