Artistyc1

Artistyc1

School Nurse, Maternal Newborn

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  1. "But for me, 98.4 means I have a fever...."

    Artistyc1 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. Also, without a number, you have nothing tangible to go on. There is a great difference between what one would do for a low grade 100.4 and a much higher 103. No physician would...

  2. "But for me, 98.4 means I have a fever...."

    Artistyc1 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    It wouldn't matter- perhaps it is something other than the "high 98's" that makes you feel icky. Fever is not the only indication of illness, a person can be very ill and show no temperature...

  3. Is it worth the little pay?

    Artistyc1 replied to NurseMeganLPN's topic in School

    When I started in School Nursing in 2003 AS AN RN WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, I was getting 16,000 per year. You want to know what? It was the best career move I ever made. I worked at that low...

  4. Did I handle this wrong?

    Artistyc1 replied to Talljt05's topic in School

    I can "feel your pain". I am in one of these situations myself. This is a complaint that often comes up from many school nurses. There will be a parent that is possibly unstable themselves, that will...

  5. Did I handle this wrong?

    Artistyc1 replied to Talljt05's topic in School

    You know what is most upsetting to me as a nurse? We mostly work on the "customer service" model. In an attempt to empower our families to do right by their children, some have taken it as a license...

  6. personal days/sick days?

    Artistyc1 replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I get 10 sick, 5 family sick leave, and 3 personal. Not that I ever get to take any- getting subs to cover for me is very

  7. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    Artistyc1 replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Some people seem to believe that PP drags women in off of the street, rather than the women are seeking a service. This is often without the benefit of genuine experience or having visited one of...

  8. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    Artistyc1 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    I worked Mother Baby for a lot of years, it can be very difficult. Some hospitals get a lot of crack mothers, and addicts to other drugs these days, and they often have enough difficulty taking care...

  9. What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    Artistyc1 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Edited to add: I have taken care of many retired nurses. They all say the same thing; that nursing has REALLY changed since they were working. People are sicker, there are more medications and...

  10. What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    Artistyc1 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy your cigar,BUT- to be obligated to facilitate REQUIRED certifications and competencies is NOT the same as what the OP was lamenting that she was not getting! What is REQUIRED is usually pretty...

  11. What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    Artistyc1 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    SORRY, NO CIGAR. If you are expecting your facility to be the ones putting all the effort into your learning process, you are sadly barking up the wrong tree. I DO MINE AT HOME. I don't have any...

  12. What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    Artistyc1 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    a little learning is a dang'rous thing; drink deep, or taste not the pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again." .... pope *◦.✰ proud...

  13. What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    Artistyc1 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Who says that you have to? Don't you do more on the side when it comes to learning? I always have my nose in a medical book, online nursing sites, nursing journals, etc. I didn't expect to have it...

  14. Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    Artistyc1 replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i disagree, children don't need to be educated on breast feeding. there is no need to put it on a kids show. nothing wrong with breastfeeding, but it's preschool learning and the last time i checked...

  15. vision screenings

    Artistyc1 replied to mycsm's topic in School

    duct

  16. Tummy Ache ideas??!?!?

    Artistyc1 replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    It seems that most of the stomachaches I see are due to kids not spending enough time in the bathroom. I always explain to them what I mean- and it is not to take 30 seconds, and only urinate! Many...

  17. Things you wish you could say to parents.....

    Artistyc1 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Some people should just not be allowed to

  18. ok....here comes a vent

    Artistyc1 replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    You just wait- EVERYONE is a doctor, until there is blood or body fluids to deal with. Then, they all behave like the waters did for

  19. What do you do when parent refuses to pick up student for a pink eye?

    Artistyc1 replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    As many cases of pinkeye are caused by the same virus that causes the common cold, my district does not exclude for pinkeye. Our district pediatrician states that as viral pinkeye, bacterial pinkeye,...

  20. I got the job!

    Artistyc1 replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    There is no certification requirement in the state of NY. However, after several years of practice, you will be eligible to sit for the NBCSN examination, a national certification program. How about...

  21. Reccomended Background for school nursing?

    Artistyc1 replied to mslove's topic in School

    NY state has fewer school nurse teachers than they did in the past. There are fewer academic programs that offer it, and the schools often do not pay their school nurses on the teachers scale, so...

  22. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    Artistyc1 replied to ahintonRN's topic in School

    I have become rather attached to mine, as well.

  23. Wound Cleanser info needed

    Artistyc1 replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    Soap and

  24. Irritated!! (Vent)

    Artistyc1 replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I refuse to release them if I have not assessed them as "ill" as well. I had a similar experience just 3 days ago. A young child that very frequently refuses to go to class on a GOOD day "threw up",...

  25. Questions about school nursing

    Artistyc1 replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    I love the kids, and I love my job; but sometimes its the staff that can make you crazy. In my building, it is the aides. It seems on some days, everyone and anyone has a better idea of how you...