LACA BSN, LPN, RN

Med Office, Home Health, School Nurse

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    Meds that you give most often

    LACA replied to abc456's topic in School

    I do Ritalin, Adderall, Clonidine, Seroquel, and Concerta on a daily basis. Behavioral meds are pretty much the only prescription meds I give. I do have a few kids who have EpiPens and Diastat, but...
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    patient friend request on Facebook

    LACA replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    If you're responsible in the first place and don't put anything stupid on FB like "getting drinks with co-workers" etc, then it shouldn't be a problem. Posting embarrassing pictures and statuses is...
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    patient friend request on Facebook

    LACA replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous posters that a patient being a FB friend probably isn't the best idea...BUT with the exception of, there isn't anything on my FB profile that is extremely "personal", so I...
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    Should I be a HighSchool SN ?

    LACA replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I agree with the above posts...I've done home health and doctor's offices, and now I'm an elementary school nurse. I've never worked in a hospital or LTC facility, but I have no desire to. If at some...
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    Should I be a HighSchool SN ?

    LACA replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    That's quite possible....I don't think you will have many FF, but you will have more serious situations to deal with. I don't come across as firm in the least, but when I'm at work, the kiddos know to...
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    Broken Collarbone?!

    LACA posted a topic in School

    3rd grade kiddo came into the clinic yesterday afternoon @ 3:10 (first bell rings at 3:15). he had been outside playing football and another child landed on his shoulder. he was crying at the time. i...
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    Should I be a HighSchool SN ?

    LACA replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I'm just like you, except I'm 23 and in an elementary school, although I do have to deal with the high schoolers when the middle school nurse isn't available (we split duty at the HS.) I think the...
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    end of year questions

    LACA replied to d3nis3's topic in School

    I can handle a little dry reading if it helps me with doing careplans!! Thanks so
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    end of year questions

    LACA replied to d3nis3's topic in School

    Hey, I sent you a message with my address, let me know if you get it!
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    end of year questions

    LACA replied to d3nis3's topic in School

    I would love to have that book but it's $170 and there is no way that my district will give me that kind of money to spend on a book. Even out of the $400 of county money I get each year, I can't...
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    end of year questions

    LACA replied to d3nis3's topic in School

    As far as the medications, it's against our district policy to keep them from year to year. I am sending a note home early next week that any meds need to be picked up the last day of school (it's a...
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    Broken Collarbone?!

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    He was red faced, but he had been outside playing. He was crying, but he was pointing to the back part of his shoulder. His posture was fine, he was completely symmetrical. The only abnormal thing was...
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    Broken Collarbone?!

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    Yeah, he had pretty good ROM. I originally thought maybe his shoulder had popped or something- never thought it would be a collarbone
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    Facebook question

    LACA replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    No, it just shows that as a member of FB, you are a fan of AN. I don't think it even tells if you actually "belong" to
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    Facebook question

    LACA replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Your FB info would be visible to anyone on FB, but it wouldn't actually connect your FB profile with any of your AN information. The two accounts would remain completely
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    end of year!

    LACA replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    It's definitely seeming to get more stressful as the year comes to an end...this is my first "end of the year" too...and since I started in late September, come August it will be my first "beginning...
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    Cross Post: Accepting Job Offer while Pregnant

    LACA replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    I would think she would have to tell them after she was offered the job and accepted...it's not something she should really continue to hide is
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    Cross Post: Accepting Job Offer while Pregnant

    LACA replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should definitely let them know, after they offer you the job. I'm not sure who you would need to talk to, probably someone in HR or managment. I don't think delaying telling them is a...
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    A Father's Tears

    LACA replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My first child was stillborn at 23 weeks, there is no pain that is equal to that. I'm sitting here at my desk, holding back the tears, because I have first handedly felt the anguish that goes along...
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    Nurses Day...are you forgotten ?

    LACA replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I was so surprised this morning and throughout the day! The third grade teachers went together and got me a Starbucks travel mug and giftcard, a 2nd grade teacher got me a gorgeous necklace and...
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    What copier do you use?

    LACA replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I have to assume all responsibility for my 3-n-1. I buy my ink and everything on my own. I can use the school's paper
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    what is the shortest amount of time you've lasted at a nursing job?

    LACA replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a home health company as a private duty LPN shortly out of nursing school. They hired me (KNOWING I was an LPN) and I worked for about a month and a half. Busted my rear end because they...
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    What copier do you use?

    LACA replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Glolily, I went onto craigslist and found a Lexmark 5000 series 3-in-1 and I LOVE it. I bought it with my own money and it sits right beside my computer. I scan in all notes home and correspondence...
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    Budget-Cuts my Butt!

    LACA replied to HeroOfNone's topic in General Nursing

    Be darn thankful that you have a job and a nice breakroom to take your breaks in (even considering that you aren't a nurse but you call yourself one, and that's illegal). You obviously have no idea of...
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    summer?

    LACA replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I will be spending the summer with my darling 16 month old daughter (well, she'll be 18 months old in June...), I have a couple of inservices to go to for school, but other than that, we will be...