Tina, RN

Tina, RN

Acute Care, CM, School Nursing

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  1. Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    Tina, RN replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That is an awesome

  2. "Gift" Ideas

    Tina, RN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    This is what I do, too. Less "ick

  3. Dwindling faith in this profession

    Tina, RN replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hear you... I don't have any fantastic advice, but I am sending you hugs.

  4. New York City, You make me so happy and so so sad

    Tina, RN replied to Matt89's topic in New York Nursing

    Enjoy your vacation!

  5. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    Tina, RN replied to Kittery's topic in School

    Good list! ? Also, keeping track of all immunizations and physicals. Nagging doctors and parents for same... Perfecting the art of "mommy-ing" balanced with a little bit of tough

  6. sick (pardon the pun) of teachers

    Tina, RN replied to mycsm's topic in School

    I hear you... Oh man, I am SO READY for Christmas

  7. family issues

    Tina, RN replied to canoehead's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just wanted to second this... Big hugs to

  8. I never would have thought of that...

    Tina, RN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am IV challenged... I bolded the part I had a question about. I'm not in acute care anymore, but I was still curious. So, when you say uncap the catheter, you mean just slide it out of the...

  9. blue tubex injector

    Tina, RN replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    Awww, I remember those. :) I used mine constantly when I first started working, back in 1998. I can't remember where I got it. I was surprised to see that nobody used them when I returned to bedside...

  10. Why is Nursing not in the top ten most stressful jobs for 2014!

    Tina, RN replied to chiefaics's topic in General Nursing

    ME, TOO!!!! I can't even guess how many times I've had this dream. It's terrifying every single time...

  11. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Tina, RN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    OMG, this happens to me constantly!! I'll ask what the problem is, and the child says, "I have a bloody nose." But, absolutely no blood in sight! Teachers go nuts over a perceived nose

  12. Hospital Case Management?

    Tina, RN posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi everyone! I'm feeling a bit torn, and wanted to pick some brains. :) I have my CCM, and was doing workers comp case management prior to having my children. I loved it! Then, I stayed home for...

  13. Hooray

    Tina, RN replied to bell1962's topic in School

    Oh, wow... I wish I could say I'm shocked at this behavior, but unfortunately I'm

  14. Hear that eerie taunt? "Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat."

    Tina, RN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    You don't have to tell me twice! I'll have the sharpest mind, ever...

  15. School Nurse sued under 4th Amendment

    Tina, RN replied to feelix's topic in School

    I would handle it the same way as Flare posted above. I always refuse when a staff member wants me to check out private areas of students. I will ask the child to go in my bathroom, and tell me what...

  16. Hooray

    Tina, RN replied to bell1962's topic in School

    Oh, you have to elaborate on that!! Aggressive? Competitive? We need details!

  17. Hear that eerie taunt? "Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat."

    Tina, RN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    We have sooo much candy left over, besides what my kids brought home! We can never judge how many trick-or-treaters we'll get. Last year, we were cleaned out of candy. This year we have a ton left...

  18. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    Tina, RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I appreciate it.

  19. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    Tina, RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Come on over to the perky side! We have rainbows and unicorns here...

  20. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    Tina, RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, I now understand that, thanks! I'm referring to the Ebola info, as I am already convinced that the Earth is not flat. It also wasn't something I ever declared to be true/fact. I simply didn't...

  21. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    Tina, RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    OK, let's dissect my post. My initial post: "What happens if she goes to a crowded movie theater, feeling great, on day 19. A lot can happen in 2 hours. What if she leaves that theater with a high...

  22. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    Tina, RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Then, maybe you shouldn't add the word "then" to the end of your sentences, then. There. Now we're both being rude for the sake of it, then. No wonder people are getting disgusted with this site. The...

  23. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    Tina, RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yeah, I guess so. Stupid of me to think I might be able to join a discussion here, to try and learn something... I'll just read from now on here, and not add anything, since I can't be useful to the...

  24. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    Tina, RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm mostly just talking about the development of symptoms, not that exact scenario. I worded it wrong, sorry. I was under the impression that symptoms could develop at any time during the 21 day...

  25. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    Tina, RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What happens if she goes to a crowded movie theater, feeling great, on day 19. A lot can happen in 2 hours. What if she leaves that theater with a high fever, feeling like crap? What if she feels so...