bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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    Help what would you do?

    bsyrn replied to Lucy776's topic in School

    I took almost a 1/2 pay cut to become a school nurse. The hours, time off, retirement and insurance made it all worth
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    Please help, almost 2 years and no job!

    bsyrn replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried home care agencies? Hospice? Psych? Good luck
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    How many have actually had to administer epi?

    bsyrn replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I have used epi pens on students both as a school nurse and camp nurse. Each time 911 was called and they were transported to the ER. Luckily, our EMS crews are close by so I did not have to give 2nd...
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    Thermometers

    bsyrn replied to czab's topic in School

    Filac 3000 Ez Love
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    Summer jobs?

    bsyrn replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Camp Nurse in the Summer
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    Recently terminated

    bsyrn replied to beausilk74's topic in Patient Medications

    That definitely was poor practice but I am sorry you were fired. I am all for
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    working during a nursing program?

    bsyrn replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    My school was the same way but I worked full time. Luckily, my job was flexible that I could schedule my time around school. It can be done but it's not easy. BTW, I just told them I was working...
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    Tell me about the shifts you work

    bsyrn replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

    4 residential nurses for each 10 day session. 2 nurses work 7-230 2 work 230-1030 one day shift nurse comes back to the infirmary from 9p-11p the is on call till 7a. That nurse would then work...
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    Suicide

    bsyrn replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    So happy your student is Ok hugs
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    Am I qualified?

    bsyrn replied to babyNP.'s topic in Camp

    I'm guessing at a girl scout camp most of your kids are healthy so passing daily meds and basic first aid is probably all you will need to worry about. Camp Nursing is great, I have done it the last...
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    what age did you decide to become a nurse

    bsyrn replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I Knew I wanted to be a nurse at age 5, my Mom is a nurse. Got a little sidetracked in my 20's and was a paramedic for many years. Became an RN at age 36
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    Standing Orders

    bsyrn replied to 100kids's topic in School

    besides epi pens, Bacitracin, Benadryl cream and cough drops
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    Teachers and staff medical info and emergency contact number

    bsyrn replied to Elixer's topic in School

    I have a form I give to all the school employees on which they list all their emergency contact information and medical information. This is voluntary but so far everyone has filled it out. I keep the...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    bsyrn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, sending thoughts, prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery! Get well soon and God bless
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    I'm just as good as you...

    bsyrn replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    I feel your pain, I used to work Peds homecare. Now I am a school nurse and people think I sit around and give out band aids all day....ya can't
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    bsyrn replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This definitely needs to be reported but I would not confront this instructor. I would however call the nursing school directly. As a clinical instructor myself, I would never tolerate this
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    bsyrn replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Yesterday I was told, from a high school Junior "my stomach hurts because I ate 20 cookies then ran in gym" Kids, gotta love
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    Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    bsyrn replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    To complete nursing school and work as a nurse you really do need thick skin. You may want to re-think this as a career choice. Best of luck in what ever you
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    Goodbye...

    bsyrn replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't let the haters get you down.....I have found many good things about this site and have seen MANY attention seeking posters. I hope you come back, I enjoy your posts.
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    Got an interview but...I'm not so excited anymore

    bsyrn replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

    Think of it this way, you will be opening up a spot for another new nurse :) best of
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    If you could go back and choose....

    bsyrn replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a self made billionaire. Then I would open animal rescues all over so every animal would have a happy
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    Dr office or school nurse

    bsyrn replied to litebrightgirl's topic in School

    I took a huge pay cut to become a school nurse but it was worth every dollar I lost. Being on the same schedule as my child was great and we saved on day care costs. Also, the benefit package is...
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    Wrapping Injuries

    bsyrn replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    I do not ever ace wrap at school, if it is that bad, they need to be
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    Did I do the right thing?

    bsyrn replied to rainydaysRN's topic in School

    I would have recommended the ER just based on the mechanism of injury and the fact she passed out. don't beat yourself up about this. Live and learn, it's what we all do
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    head laceration

    bsyrn replied to garfieldrn's topic in School

    I think you did just fine! We stopped using steri strips here because we found the parents were not following up with medical care once we applied them. They figured if we closed the wound and stopped...