SchoolNurseLaura

SchoolNurseLaura specializes in Geriatric, Pediatrics.

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1. Shoes that don't wear out by 3 months?

   SchoolNurseLaura replied to Meg, RN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I was having the same problem...so...I just got my first pair of Dansko's. They can be pretty pricey, but came with great reviews. I am on my feet for 16hrs a DAY!...and 8hrs on weekends! So far they have been very comfortable. They are a little roo...

2. Contact precaution question

   SchoolNurseLaura replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in General Nursing

   It was not about saving 10sec., it was asking what is okay to do in that situation. As you can see several others have done the same in the situation, and I am sure that has nothing to do with our leadership abilities.

3. Contact precaution question

   SchoolNurseLaura replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in General Nursing

   No idea.

4. Contact precaution question

   SchoolNurseLaura posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a stupid question, but I want to see what others would do. I have a pt with mrsa in a wound, who is therefore on contact precautions, they say they want glove, gown and mask...they as in the wound specailists...well she also has a PICC line. I...

5. Most annoying things when starting as a nurse or a nurse in a new place?

   SchoolNurseLaura posted a topic in General Nursing

   As nurses we all have crazy experiences when starting as a nurse in a new place....today was soo annoying. I am working in a school as a school nurse with another wonderful school nurse. However, I have been constantly called an "Intern". Also...the ...

6. I'm seriously starting to doubt that nursing is right for me!

   SchoolNurseLaura replied to llaura's topic in Pre-Nursing

   HAHA...well...as I have experienced so far, most of those books show pictures of the worst situation. Have you tried volunteering in a nursing home or hospital? Sometimes you are able to get a little bit of a taste for what you might see...some thing...

7. Are nurses allowed to wear "doctor-like" lab coats?

   SchoolNurseLaura replied to lalalalexi's topic in Professionalism

   I wear them, and not only can they keep you a little warmer, but they look very professional! I have had patients and other co-workers tell me that. There are so many different styles of them, they work with everything. I think it is perfectly fine.....

8. What would you do??!

   SchoolNurseLaura replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

   HAHA..this is all to familiar!! However...my situation was a little different...my family was friends with the people I got hired by! Well what I was told over and over, do what is best for you! I was told by one job that I interviewed with, to quit ...

9. new to site, assignment for school

   SchoolNurseLaura replied to Seichb01's topic in General Students

   As a new nurse, it is great to use this site!! It is great to see how others would deal with issues, problems others are having, and a way to connect with other nurses. Nursing is a career where we must all work as a team, and use our heads together....

10. new nurse who needs advice

    SchoolNurseLaura replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

    IT IS NORMAL! Stick with it, you are not super-woman, eventhough you are expected to be. One thing at a time, one day at a time!! Completely normal!! You are doing the best you can, they hired you for a reason! Because you are GREAT! Keep up the good...

11. For the Student or for the Teacher

    SchoolNurseLaura replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in Activism

    Well according to the other school nurse, this has happened on several occasions...SICK! I guess teachers and nurses see things differently. They see a classroom, we see individuals all of which have individual needs. However building/keeping a rappo...

12. Felt like a complete idiot at work yesterday

    SchoolNurseLaura replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Better to be safe than sorry...I've felt worse...and it is always great when someone has to point it out..."Well so and so says it is not what you said..." Just better to be safe than sorry, shrug it off...you learned for next time!! Now when you are...

13. For the Student or for the Teacher

    SchoolNurseLaura replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in Activism

    Thank you all for replying. I hope I get more responses! The state has been alerted about the mother, and been fined on several occasions. Splitting is when a nurse gets inbetween both parties and turns them against eachother...which was not my inten...

14. Will you help welcome an RN to New York, USA?!

    SchoolNurseLaura replied to thmpr's topic in New York

    ALWAYS! We were all given assistance when starting out, so I would love to carry on the tradition!! and look forward to adding another RN to the US!!

15. For the Student or for the Teacher

    SchoolNurseLaura posted a topic in Activism

    Let me start out by saying, this is my first official job as an RN, and four years of nursing school could have never lead to me to the correct answer. I have talked to two different people about this situation and both have different opinions. I am ...