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  1. why dont i care like i should?

    rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    thanks to all of you for taking the time to write. very insightful to say the least. i am going to give this much thought...... Thank God, being a school nurse, i have the summer off to spend time...

  2. why dont i care like i should?

    rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    ty

  3. Don't know how to react...

    rdsxfnrn replied to ParvulusPuella's topic in School

    You can only do just what you did.... comfort her and let her know someone/you will be available if they need to talk. I have been in your shoes. I never make the decision to call DCF lightly, but I...

  4. Wound Cleanser info needed

    rdsxfnrn replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    hydrogen

  5. Advice for (hopeful) newbie?

    rdsxfnrn replied to KrystinaRN's topic in School

    No advice, really, just wanted to wish you good luck! It sounds as though you have a good background, and at this point you know what you know. Everything else can be learned, as long as someone is...

  6. support/help needed

    rdsxfnrn posted a topic in School

    I'll keep this short and sweet. Yesterday was field day here.... 400+ students running around. Kid comes to see me ~ 10 or so, fell, hurt his arm. Did assessment etc, gave ice, monitered, for around...

  7. support/help needed

    rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    Thank you!!!! I need to be more vigilent about cya...... my sis is always telling me this! ( i know it is my weakest area) as a follow up, right after this happened, another student got hurt. said...

  8. Irritated!! (Vent)

    rdsxfnrn replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I understand completely! In fact this happened again yesterday to me. Teacher did not even send student to me, just called mom for pickup. The only reason I know is because I heard mom ranting in the...

  9. no no no and more no!

    rdsxfnrn posted a topic in School

    Allergy season here in beautiful New England! Along with that comes..... allergies! Not matter how many times I tell the parents here, they still don't get it! GIVE YOUR KID THEIR MEDS BEFORE...

  10. Medications through an ileostomy?

    rdsxfnrn replied to onewithhospiceheart's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If I am not mistaken the hospice (for my dad) had the pharmacy mix up a paste that we applied q4 and wrapped c saran wrap........ decadron, valium, and something else that slips my mind. The pharmacy...

  11. Over the Counter Meds at School

    rdsxfnrn replied to Allie911's topic in School

    Absolutely no meds, otc or rx, given w/o doc order and parental consent. (and brought in with original container/ script) This is CT. It is outside of my scope of

  12. Flu season?

    rdsxfnrn replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    My son just got over the flu, a nasty bout indeed. This is in CT. @mandm97, where in CT are you???? I work in Hartford, live in Manchester. We might be

  13. Teacher dismissed for soiled underwear incident

    rdsxfnrn replied to LOLLYGAGGER's topic in School

    I NEVER check underwear, etc, for that specific reason. Too easy for it to blow way out of proportion! BTW, not sure why the teacher did this.... what was he looking for?????? Was he looking to punish...

  14. Does Pearson VUe provide scratch paper

    rdsxfnrn replied to wecan11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If I am not mistaken, I was given a dry erase board and a

  15. Death stories?

    rdsxfnrn replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Here is my story..... my dad had stage 4 lung CA. We were taking care of him at home. A cpl weeks before he died, he started asking where his suitcases were, was his good suit pressed, shoes shined,...

  16. Spring Bread can't get here soon enough!! (vent)

    rdsxfnrn replied to millhouse's topic in School

    My spring break came and went, i spent it taking care of my mom. :) s/p shoulder rplt surgery. Come on Good

  17. Sexually active students

    rdsxfnrn replied to LOLLYGAGGER's topic in School

    In CT, I do believe that is considered statuatory rape. Does not matter if the 14 y/o consented...... better

  18. Am I the only one? (Vent)

    rdsxfnrn replied to raidermom's topic in School

    sometimes its the only thing you can do to save your sanity....

  19. Non Hospice RN

    rdsxfnrn replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am unsure how contract nsg works....... however, if you can get up there, THEN GET UP THERE! You will not regret it. I dont think you will ever look back and tell yourself "i wish i hadnt gone up...

  20. Restrictions for student on hemodialysis

    rdsxfnrn replied to nightie-night nurse's topic in School

    Good for you for caring about this little fella, and good for mom for understanding what it means to be a little boy!

  21. Restrictions for student on hemodialysis

    rdsxfnrn replied to nightie-night nurse's topic in School

    I am guessing that the teacher is questioning your judgement because he/she does not want to be responsible for this child on the field trip. Educate the teacher and also let them know that students...

  22. blood pressure cuff allergy

    rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    bilateral..... usually itchy and red for a cpl

  23. blood pressure cuff allergy

    rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    Even when they put it over her clothes, wrap it in something, etc, she gets a bright red itchy ring on her

  24. blood pressure cuff allergy

    rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for help. thats what I thought but no matter where I bring my mom, and a reaction happens, the docs/ nurses/etc act suprised and have never heard of it! appreciate your

  25. Graduated 12 years ago, never passed the NCLEX - Advise to get back into the field

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

    Follow your