bell1962

bell1962

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  1. "not himself"

    bell1962 replied to bell1962's topic in School

    I agree . I know sometimes the child is truly ill or has some other issue going on. I do appreciate the TA's imput as they spend much more time with the child than I do. It's just frustrating when...

  2. Why do teachers think they're all that and we're beneath them?

    bell1962 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I also disagree..after 11 yrs is school nursing.. Teachers are very stressed...no doubt, my daughter is one.. however so are we.. it's just a different kind of stress and any stress is not an excuse...

  3. bedside nursing, is it really that bad?

    bell1962 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I really didn't like bedside nursing. I admire those who do ...I found my niches 15 years in a doctor's office and now 11 yrs as a schoolnurse... much better and famly

  4. "not himself"

    bell1962 replied to bell1962's topic in School

    Thank you for the responses. Good to know I'm not

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

    bell1962 replied to Flare's topic in School

    I am so sorry this happened. There really are days when you just can't win. You did all you could

  6. Why do teachers think they're all that and we're beneath them?

    bell1962 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I know what you mean about no breaks. I eat in between kids at my desk. We have no break room on my side of the building and it is literally a 10 minute walk to where there is a small room on the...

  7. Bravo to you school nurses!

    bell1962 replied to sommeil's topic in School

    As a school nurse I can agree some days are crazy! But overall it's a great job to have : mostly healthy, happy kids, regular hours, lots of rewards, and school vacations! It sounds like you must be...

  8. Need Advice - Seizure Issue!!

    bell1962 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    In NYS only a school nurse can administer a med to a student . The exceptions are: Parents may come on field trips or designate someone else(not a school employee) to gave their child the med. Any...

  9. No Coverage for Sick Days

    bell1962 replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    SAme issue here. meds must be given by an RN in my state. The only exceptions are epipens and glucagon that can be given by anyone trained. Per state law students can be self directed to take their...

  10. I have a new respect for familes who lose loved ones

    bell1962 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so sorry for your loss OP. Pets truly are part of the family. I lost my mother 3 yrs ago to cancer that was only diagnosed 2 weeks before she passed. I was the only one present for her actual...

  11. Habits you picked up from work...

    bell1962 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Staring at veins, hospital corners on the beds, good handwashing, and critiquing medical

  12. How has "nursing" helped you at home?

    bell1962 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I was the "mean mom" (also aschool nurse), no vomiting, fever, blood, or broken bones...go to

  13. Elementary vs. High School

    bell1962 replied to tictac's topic in School

    I work in a school that has kids of all ages, k-age 21. We have children with autism ( elem and middle), severely emotionally disturbed children ( all ages), and kids in an alternative jr/sr high. I...

  14. tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    bell1962 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Early 80's...one of my 1st interviews just out of nursing school....talking about clinical rotations.. different medication storage/dispensing methods I encountered. I was stating how strange it was...

  15. Just started clinicals and I almost failed. Do not know anymore.

    bell1962 replied to hopperbunny's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    failed my 1st clinical bed bath. didnt get the "crusties out of my patient's eyes. She didn't open them herself and I didn't think to open them for her when I washed her face. This was 30 yrs ago......

  16. The crazies are all in my office this week...

    bell1962 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you are doing well. Good to know there is hope for him yet! Thanks for the

  17. My Reasons For Avoiding The Acute Care Hospital

    bell1962 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    worked 1 year in med surg, then 15 yrs in family practice, and now 11 yrs as a school nurse. Much prefer family practice and school

  18. Why Aren't School Nurses Given Due Respect?

    bell1962 replied to rkozowyk's topic in School

    my mother-in-law frequently asks why i don't become a "real nurse"

  19. The crazies are all in my office this week...

    bell1962 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    uncompliant teenager with IDDM. ugh... does what he wants when he wants... parent and MD aware... bs in the 400

  20. Nurse prepared for a big headache

    bell1962 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Be sure to let coworkers" take" the meds you have. Do not give them to them, in my state that is dispensing meds without a license and is illegal.I just point them out and they have to actually open...

  21. Top 3 worst halloween costume to wear at work.

    bell1962 replied to nola1202's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not really a Halloween thing... but funny... there was a big, burly male orderly who was always playing practical jokes on coworkers.. Well one night a friend of mine had another nurse zip her in a...

  22. Looking for a new career direction

    bell1962 replied to DeborahK's topic in Nursing Career

    How about a school nurse? You would definitely do alot of teaching, empowering kids to make good decisions. You would work alot with the families as well. Another thought would be an instructor in a...

  23. Nurse hand me the...

    bell1962 replied to mindy1982's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is too funny.. if I recall our tech flipped out a little too

  24. Nurse hand me the...

    bell1962 replied to mindy1982's topic in Nursing Humor

    oops.. I hope it didn't hurt the machine....it was a long time ago...

  25. Nurse hand me the...

    bell1962 replied to mindy1982's topic in Nursing Humor

    mountain dew with a couple drops of blood for a routine urinalysis really fools the lab tech...poor unsuspecting diabetic with a uti or