lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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    Parents STILL Sending Sick Kids to School

    lifelearningrn posted a topic in School

    This is so frustrating. It's like we never experienced the pandemic. Parents still drop off sick kids (who pass the temp screening) with coughs, sore throats, headaches, sinus congestion, etc... And...
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    Frequent Flyers

    lifelearningrn replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

    If there is nothing wrong with them back to class and let the teacher deal with their
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    Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    lifelearningrn replied to Cattz's topic in School

    We are getting these in my district in Texas as well. I'd love to hear how other schools have set up this testing
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    Parents STILL Sending Sick Kids to School

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I am a parent so I see it from both perspectives. Sick kids belong at home. I understand parents have to work, but school isn't there for free childcare, and it's never been allowed to send kids with...
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    Is PPE really helping?

    lifelearningrn replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Maybe both? I mean, lots of nurses were reusing PPE for days even
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    Called 911 - anything I could have done better?

    lifelearningrn replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    It sounds like they need to do some testing on
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    Are you calling 911?

    lifelearningrn replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    As a parent, I'd be thanking you for over
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    Are you calling 911?

    lifelearningrn replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    I think you did everything right. Sometimes the spo2 dips if you're not taking deep enough breaths. Was her breathing labored? Lips blue? It seems all her vitals were fine except the occasional...
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    This week's laugh

    lifelearningrn replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    I have got kids who can throw up on demand. Others who will throw up if another student says something
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    How is covid in your area?

    lifelearningrn replied to johnjohn1981's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The Texas Medical Center has about 87% of ICU beds full. That is a vast improvement from July when they were all full and almost all the phase II beds were full. The cases have been coming down since...
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    Not rehirable

    lifelearningrn replied to KMULL002's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what state you're in, in Texas 2 weeks is the 'required' notice unless you're on a contract. Did you give any notice at all? You might want to talk to someone in HR. As far as...
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    Stay at home mom

    lifelearningrn replied to anoor16's topic in General Nursing

    https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2006/01001/state_by_state_guide_for_rn_license_renewal.10.aspx It depends on your state. Check for renewal requirements. If you decide to be a stay at...
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    lifelearningrn replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got it in August, just like I do every year. I have no issues with the flu shot and recommend it to
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    What are they teaching?

    lifelearningrn replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    I use NSO and have never had any problems. I'm not surprised they didn't advise you to have your own. They like to throw nurses under the bus in malpractice suits, often they'll tell you not to get it...
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    What are they teaching?

    lifelearningrn replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious if in any of those class sessions, did they advice you to get your own malpractice insurance? If not, get it, if only for peace of mind. It's not expensive (I think I pay $120 a...
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    Blacklisted from HCA

    lifelearningrn replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    All corporations have a "not eligible for rehire" or "do not rehire" options. Quitting a job without proper notice, breaking a contract, and being fired will almost always get you flagged as 'not...
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    CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1

    lifelearningrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am generally provaccine, but I will not be in line for a vaccine in November. There is simply no way it can be proven safe and/or even effective that quickly.
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    Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

    lifelearningrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank
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    Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

    lifelearningrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    How do I use that feature?? I'm done with the those that refuse to look at this disease from a medical and scientific perspective. This is a nursing site, not facebook. It shouldn't be
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    Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

    lifelearningrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I came on this site before I took my first prereq for nursing. It was very useful ever step of my journey, and I've been a nurse for 6.5 years now! Welcome to
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    Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

    lifelearningrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have wondered about this myself. Anyone can say they're an RN here, there is no verification process, is there? I am reluctant to believe some posters here are nurses at
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    Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

    lifelearningrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Reference back to my shoe
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    Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

    lifelearningrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    These stats are indisputable. Any medical person in Houston, TX that wants to pretend all is well in the world and this is just common cold/influenza like illness, is being WILLFULLY obtuse. This...
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    HELP PLEASE!! ER Nurse with Newborn at Home/COVID 19

    lifelearningrn replied to helllonurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you could make it work staying at home and keeping your family in a safe bubble, I'd do that. Take care of your family, the healthcare system isn't exactly taking care of their nurses right now....
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    Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

    lifelearningrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This made me LOL. Please forgive us Texans. Dallas/Fort Worth is as natural to us as NYC and LA are to the rest of the