bell1962
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Hi Nurse Beth Looking for a bit of advice.. I've been working as a school nurse for the last 15 years. I like the kids, but things are changing and not for the better. The job is pretty stressful (a lot of severely emotionally disturbed kids and the administration is not very supportive.) Anyway I have a job offer in an adult med clinic working 8:00-4:30 Mon- Fri.The days go an hour later than I work now, but I no longer need the school schedule as my kids are grown and don't have sports,etc any more. The new job is affiliated with a state hospital and so my state retirement will stay the same. I have worked in family practice for many years in the past so I kind of know what to expect. I would have to give up the school breaks but I can't count summer because I"ve been working summers most of the time (either the summer school program or at the doctor's office.) It's hard to start over but the pay is much better. approximately 30 K / year. Just wondering what you think Thank you
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Exactly!!
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It's the same here. I have 30 daily meds and just "love" finding out about field trips just before they happen!
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Me too! Sorry forgot to quote. I document everything too, but occasionally I get a "fly by" too
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about 300 special needs students K-12 28 daily meds, a few prn's 20 or so other students for illness/ injuries
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I'm back. !st day of staff development today. Kids start next Wednesday
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How scary! I'm sorry that happened to you...
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Nope. will not spend my own money anymore. learned the hard way on this one.
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I have very dry skin. Usually use Olay body wash. For a lotion I use Lac-hydrin, but is a prescription. The very best hand cream I've found is "O'Keefe's Working hands." That prevents my hands from cracking better than anything else I've tried in over 30 years of nursing
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you did fine.
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wow! Only behavior issues here, Oh and a pretty bad seizure
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My only nurse t shirt is one for Halloween, it's black and orange with a Halloween design and says "This is my Scary Halloween School Nurse Costume". I don't feel it's necessary to advertise I'm a nurse in public.
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Not this year!!! Our program is an extended year for the students with special needs from many districts. It is way more hectic than regular school. !st time off in over 10 years! just working a little at my prn office job (way less stress)!