DistrictNurse19

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  1. RN/MA role in ob/gyn clinic

    DistrictNurse19 replied to donnab1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hello, I have worked ambulatory care in the past. The MAs did the rooming and such things as immunizations, vital signs, etc. RNs did the triage, phone calls, and injectable meds such as pain meds,...

  2. Pseudo Seizures

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have had a female teen who has had several pseudoseizures--all occur when she is upset or just looking for attention. They look so real

  3. Self Harm Patients

    DistrictNurse19 replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Taped tp the bottom of their feet; in their mouth, and unfortunately in the lady

  4. Nurse patient ratio

    DistrictNurse19 replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

    We have an adult unit with 57 patients. Nurses take anywhere from 12-17 patients--way too many but we are so short-staffed. Our adolescent unit has 23 patients, each nurse has 7-8 patients each. We...

  5. Triage Nursing in Family Practice

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Marisette's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hello...I worked as a Family Practice triage nurse for about 13 months, it got boring fast, and sitting in a chair all day drove me crazy, not to mention I gained some weight. Seemed like we always...

  6. Quitting... physician office and giving notice

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Oedgar's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hopefully all worked out well, not only for you but also the co-workers you were worried about. You have to remember that they have choices to make as well--nobody holding a gun to their head forcing...

  7. Do you miss face to face?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to LevitateMe's topic in Telephone Triage

    I found myself disliking the amount of hours I just "sat" on the phone, not to mention the weight I gained from lack of exercise during the work day. I left telephone triage after 15 months as I...

  8. Does a Contracted Nurse Position Need Malpractice Insurance?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Cataholic's topic in School

    I agree with fellow posters--I would not dare practice nursing in any setting without my own malpractice insurance. We live in a sue-happy society and I would not want to trust that my employer would...

  9. Speaking of Head Lice...

    DistrictNurse19 posted a topic in School

    My supervisor (non-nurse) does not feel it is appropriate to notify classmates families when a student in a classroom has active head lice. I disagree. As a parent, I would want to know if my...

  10. MSN Educator to CNS or NP

    DistrictNurse19 replied to radoncnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think you should go for the NP degree as NP's can always teach, but a nurse educator cannot be a NP. Besides, chances are you will earn more salary with NP credentials than with educator...

  11. mom with pancreatic cancer and fractured hip...help!

    DistrictNurse19 posted a topic in Oncology

    I am an RN (School health) and my mother diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April 2010. She is not a candidate for whipple procedure, and radiation/chemo has been awful. Several in-patient...

  12. What was your first "paying" job???

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Worked as a hostess/waitress at a local family-owned restaurant. Worked my butt off for $3.35/hr and less when I waitressed. But I learned alot...like some people are never pleased no matter what...

  13. Help!-What can we feed this kid?

    DistrictNurse19 posted a topic in School

    We have a young child with allergies to milk, soy, and eggs. Have you noticed how most foods have at least one of these ingredients in it? What can we feed this child? Special bread from the health...

  14. Help!-What can we feed this kid?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to DistrictNurse19's topic in School

    Thanks to all for your "brainstorming"...this child qualifies for free lunch so by law we have to provide the food. The parent has threatened to "sue" the school district so administrators are...

  15. Week before break - how's your office today?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Norovirus outbreak here in Michigan...the smell of barf is every where! One elementary school has over 100 out with this crud today. Hope Santa washes his hands often when he visits our

  16. Any ideas for disposable ice packs?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to allstarnurse's topic in School

    Our local hospital wets a sanitary napkin or panty liner, places it in a plastic bag and freezes it...for women with episiotomy discomfort! How's that for a home-made ice pack??

  17. Lots of FLEAS!!

    DistrictNurse19 posted a topic in School

    During a head check for lice, I found 6 (big!) fleas in this little girls hair, along with "flea dirt". I captured a couple fleas and had a nearby veterinarian verify that indeed the insects are...

  18. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    My hsuband and I were in a motorcycle accident when we were dating. We are lucky to be alive. No more motorcycles for us, and I pray to God that my children will never express an

  19. work days per year

    DistrictNurse19 replied to rmoreno's topic in School

    I work 204 days per year. I work one week after the kids are released in June (to tidy things up) and come back 3 weeks before students do (staff CPR trainings, BBP trainings, meetings, preparing for...

  20. New School Nurse... help!

    DistrictNurse19 replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    Brush up on common childhood diseases/illnesses/conditions such as head lice, ringworm, scabies, pinkeye, etc and know the exclusion policies/treatment recommendations. Become familiar with...

  21. District nurse interview! Need advice!

    DistrictNurse19 replied to jerzie0820's topic in School

    I am a District Nurse serving over 8,000 students. During my job interview, I was asked if I am familiar with the district's health education curriculum. I was asked what would I consider a "good day"...

  22. Annual NASN Conference

    DistrictNurse19 posted a topic in School

    Hi...Are any of you school nurses planning to attend the annual National Association of School Nurses conference in June taking place in Chicago? I would love to go...I have my break-out sessions...

  23. summer?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    It may seem like there is alot of time in "summer" but before you know it, it is time to go back to work (school!). Try not to think so hard and just enjoy each day as it

  24. post-planning

    DistrictNurse19 replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    I'm glad someone brought up this subject! I am not on the teacher's contract or schedule-I am considered a support person. I will be working for one week after school ends (teachers and students are...

  25. It waits 'til the last day!

    DistrictNurse19 replied to LACA's topic in School

    All I can say is Document, Document, Document...then put the pen away and go have a nice