Tina, RN

Tina, RN

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  1. Gave epi today

    Tina, RN replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    I have never given an epi-pen, and this is my 3rd year as a school nurse. *knock on wood* I have read the s/s of anaphylaxis a million times, trying to prepare myself. But it isn't the same as...

  2. Second-guessing myself

    Tina, RN replied to fetch's topic in School

    Those little bones can be tricky! My daughter fell while jumping over the baby gate, when she was in kindergarten. Complained of some arm pain for a few minutes, but nothing crazy. She even laid down...

  3. Getting bored.

    Tina, RN replied to DON2084182's topic in School

    This is my third year of school nursing, in a k-6 elementary school. In my first year, right around November, I was completely fed up! For all of the same reasons OP listed, I was totally disgusted....

  4. What I learned from becoming a nurse...:)

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

    Love

  5. Observation of the day

    Tina, RN replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm going to add my 2 cents... I think that the sicker patients know and understand that there are more important things in life than cold Ginger Ale and fluffy pillows. Maybe that is why they are...

  6. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Tina, RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Whoa, that is the *worst* case of plagiocephaly I have ever, ever

  7. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Tina, RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The fever is the least of his

  8. EMS call what would you do?

    Tina, RN replied to rnjetta12's topic in School

    The mom apologized to the SW?? What about to you, the one she cursed out?? Sheesh... You absolutely did the right thing. I dread it whenever the child of a parent working hours away walks into my...

  9. Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    Tina, RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Hawaii for me! I can only

  10. The nurse who can smile when things go wrong...

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

    That picture looks like the ones they use in scrubs catalogs. The nurses in those pics are delirious with excitement and happiness, leaping in the air and striking odd poses. I always point them out...

  11. "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

    Tina, RN replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That question makes me gag. How cheesy... So, the person that got the job probably played the game and said, "Oh, I searched the entire hospital for chocolate ice cream, because the patient threw the...

  12. Tenure? Probation?

    Tina, RN posted a topic in School

    For my job, I had a 6 month probation period, then I was made "permanent". What did you all have? I know some school nurses are covered under the teachers' union, so I was wondering whether those...

  13. Empty the foley they said...

    Tina, RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I think this cartoon is hilarious! Very cute. I have felt like this before, emptying a super-full

  14. Tenure? Probation?

    Tina, RN replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    Are the nurses usually granted tenure? I was wondering if it's really just a longer "probation", or if it's a nerve-wracking 3 years, wondering if you'll still have a job at the end? I am in a union...

  15. Grrrrr.....

    Tina, RN replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    Aww, that made me sad to read. What a slap in the face... I know it's a kid, so he probably doesn't realize it's a hurtful thing to say. But

  16. Which attire do you feel gives school nurses the most respect?

    Tina, RN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I like the Cherokee Workwear ones. I think they actually call them "flare

  17. Which attire do you feel gives school nurses the most respect?

    Tina, RN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I wear scrubs. I try not to give the pajama vibe, though. I like tops that have some shape to them, instead of the boxy, unisex ones. I like the bootleg scrub pants, instead of the shapeless, straight...

  18. Interested in School Nursing

    Tina, RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    School nursing is awesome (and very frustrating at times)! I love it, and plan to retire as a school nurse many years from now, God willing. Just another salary comment: I am in NY, about 90 minutes...

  19. Recurrent Nightmares About Work

    Tina, RN replied to rnay312's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do! I have nightmares about going through a whole shift, and forgetting to see one of my patients. I also often dream that I've gone through a whole shift, and not gotten vitals on any of my...

  20. Irritating things about being a nurse VENT

    Tina, RN replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  21. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    Tina, RN replied to mc3's topic in School

    Yay! Congrats on landing the job. Honestly, it is a great job, as far as nursing positions go. I have done several types of nursing, and school nursing is by far my favorite. The stress level is...

  22. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    Tina, RN replied to mc3's topic in School

    YES! When I was working per diem at the hospital, one 12 hour shift paid around the same as one week at my school job... But, when you have school aged children at home, you can't beat the...

  23. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    Tina, RN replied to mc3's topic in School

    LisaLPN7, I know you've been really disappointed with your school nursing experience. I was just curious as to whether you have already resigned? If so, what are your plans? Sorry, just being nosey....

  24. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    Tina, RN replied to mc3's topic in School

    To paraphrase the title...Please, let us

  25. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    Tina, RN replied to mc3's topic in School

    Vent away!! I am absolutely feeling the "end of the school year mania". I need summer to come ASAP... I'd also like to add to the list: If a child is passing gas and stinking up your classroom, there...