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rdsxfnrn

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  1. Stress, students and stomach aches - a minor rant

    rdsxfnrn replied to Flare's topic in School

    Shame on that teacher! WTH is wrong with her, trying to place blame like that? There is no way you could have known.............. trust me, someone I am very close to and talk to on a daily basis...

  2. New School New Overwhelmed

    rdsxfnrn replied to projectsarah's topic in School

    Nobody gets a prn inhaler from me unless 1. I have spoken with mom,or 2. i checked lungs sounds and they sound like crap. Then I give it and call mom. In this situation, I would have all students sit...

  3. Would wearing a sexy nursing outfit to a party disrespect the profession?

    rdsxfnrn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am confused about said party............ a lingerie party at a hotel, general public invited, and you are supposed to wear your lingerie to attend? What kind of party is this, and what are you going...

  4. gift suggestions for ltc staff

    rdsxfnrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am looking for ideas for gifts for the staff where my mom is residing. (ltc)I am thinking food of some sort, but how to stretch that over a 24 hr period? Edible Arrangements,cookies, coffee? Pizza?...

  5. Rounding on patients at night

    rdsxfnrn replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ty for the info. They are no longer doing

  6. Rounding on patients at night

    rdsxfnrn replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Curious as to what all of you would do in this situation IF the pt was pretty much non verbal, hospice and cmo. Would you let the patient go for 10 hrs without any (prn) pain and anti anxiety

  7. Possible appendicitis

    rdsxfnrn replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    Sorry, I should have been more clear. I would have done what I wrote IF there were positive signs of appendicitis. IF NOT, I would have done what you and Flare have suggested, moniter throughout the...

  8. Sleeping Nurse = No Agency?

    rdsxfnrn replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    They are getting paid to work, not to sleep. How would that fly if everyone that was at work decided they were going to sleep on shift? No, You did not

  9. Possible appendicitis

    rdsxfnrn replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    I would have stressed to the parents that if she is not picked up and brought to doctor appt that I was going to call 911. I understand that sometimes folks do not have a way of getting somewhere, but...

  10. Should I try or just let go?

    rdsxfnrn replied to Dcmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I understand that you have your hands full but seriously, just study and take the test. Even if you can not study take the test as you already paid for it. You seem to have a list of excuses why you...

  11. Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

    rdsxfnrn replied to DoeRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We had to wear clinical uniform. No exceptions due to the fact that we were still "guests" at the facility and were expected to be professional at all

  12. Asthma issues and sending kids home....

    rdsxfnrn replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    Yup, usually a 911 call will do the trick. Kid's safe, parent's get a wake up call. Gotta protect the little ones, that is why we are

  13. Do CNA's in a union ever get fired?

    rdsxfnrn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I used to work at a group home, we were in a union. Higher up's were often given reports about verbal abuse, physical abuse, stealing food, money, and on and on. Nothing was ever done. "THEY"...

  14. New School Nurse has Loved and Hated the Job

    rdsxfnrn replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    Same here, nursing school to school nursing. Trial by fire really. Ask anything you can think of, there are many here that will be glad to help

  15. Halloween.....

    rdsxfnrn replied to SouthernSweetheart16's topic in School

    We are not allowed to celebrate or dress up. The students can have a party but it is called an autumn celebration. I am unsure why this is. I am in a major city, low income charter school in

  16. Just Soap and Water

    rdsxfnrn replied to duckieRN's topic in School

    In the health room here, no stock OTC meds. All meds must have doc orders and parental permission.(parent must provide) It makes things a lot easier, due to the fact that diagnosing ANYTHING is out...

  17. Anybody know a good tech school with a LPN course in Connecticut?

    rdsxfnrn replied to DDy Forb's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If I am not mistaken, Cheney Tech in Manchester offers a LPN program. I believe it is taught at the Asnuntuck CC in Enfield. Also one in Hartford, Lincoln Tech maybe....... Whatever you do do not go...

  18. Assistive devices without an Rx/order

    rdsxfnrn replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in School

    IMHO, no note = no school. That doctor's note absolves you and the school of any liability if something happens to the student while on school property. Without it, you and the school are on the hook...

  19. New School nurse sub - advice??

    rdsxfnrn replied to photomom's topic in School

    You'll be fine, promise! I went from nursing school to school nursing. I am the only nurse in my district. I have learned by trial and error. Most of it is common sense. Follow doctor's orders, if you...

  20. RE: on-call and alcohol/etiquette at social function

    rdsxfnrn replied to DuckFan23's topic in Advanced Practice

    No way! Also, the issue of driving.......... bad bad idea all

  21. the flu

    rdsxfnrn posted a topic in School

    I am in central Connecticut. According to the CDC, we are having a flu outbreak NOW, as is much of the country. There are multiple students ill with fls, which is why I checked. Anyone

  22. the flu

    rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    omgoodness, no thank you! it seems to be localized to one classroom, one of the K classes. particularrly nasty bug from what i have seen. sent one little one home last thurs with a temp of 102. she...

  23. Hygiene video

    rdsxfnrn replied to oceanwarrior's topic in School

    I just want to bring up the fact that you are on an island! Jealous!

  24. 7 days to go.... :)

    rdsxfnrn posted a topic in School

    and today was ab INSANE! I saw dozens of students with serious complaints. Halfway thru the day my computer went nuts.......... cant sign in no matter what I do. So for q parent I need to call I had...

  25. Rashes

    rdsxfnrn replied to andrea8302's topic in School

    disclaimer: i realize some sites are totally bogus.....goggle pics of rashes and compare what u see, or make use of your peds book. after a while you will know them by sight. it also is very helpful...