bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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    Survived my first week

    The first year is the hardest. Every day you will get better at figuring things out. You definitely can do this!! Just some quick advice, I would not use your own picture on here. lots of people are...
  2. I worked as a Paramedic
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    Nasty nurses

    I think it may be time to take a good hard look at yourself and what you are doing. Stop blaming other people and get on with it. I find it hard to believe you were fired 3 times in 1 year and it was...
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    Help...Interview tomorrow

    I remember they asked me to tell them something about myself that they didn't read on my resume. Walk in with a smile, give firm hand shakes when you arrive and when you leave and remember to thank...
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    Need Advice For My New School Nurse Job

    My one piece of advice, contact the other school nurses in your district. They will be an invaluable resource to you. :) good
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    Is this a common attendace policy?

    This whole situation is nauseating....prayers to your
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    The Face of a Medical Error...

    Thank you for sharing, I hope they do take the non- punitive route, many more errors would be reported if there was less fear of punishment. Mistakes happen, even to the best nurses, this too shall...
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    A concerned LPN!

    Everyone who posted gave you good information, the only thing I can add is if that is you in the picture, you should change it to something that doesn't identify you
  9. I would not do it, there is way more too this than just giving insulin before meals. You are held to a higher standard then just a friend who isn't an RN. Not worth putting yourself at
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    Happy School Nurse Day!!!!

    Thanks
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    To my favorite profession

    :) aww
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    Ever feel lonely?

    Hi, honestly, I am too busy to be lonely. I do feel like a 2nd class citizen sometimes because I am "just a nurse, not a
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    What did you get for nurses week?

    that
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    Happy School Nurses day

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to say Happy School Nurses Day to all of us. We work hard and some of us probably won't be acknowledged today so let's just celebrate ourselves Yay for School Nurses...
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    What did you get for nurses week?

    Not a damn thing ...oh
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    Start tomorrow!

    Top 10 things you should know: signs of an allergic/anaphylactic reaction and how to use an epi pen, vomiting doesn't count unless witnessed by an adult, band aids and ice packs heal most things,...
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    Might not graduate over FB

    I am happy and relieved you will be able to graduate. Thank you for sharing your story, hopefully others will also learn from
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    Other Side of the "Clinicals" Coin

    Actually, nothing I read appeared to express distain, I think she gave some good, honest advice. Instead of being upset, take what she wrote and use it to your
  19. Have you thought about seeing a counselor about your anxiety? There are a lot of calming techniques that might help you if this is indeed the reason you aren't passing the test. Also, you might want...
  20. Call your Dept. of Health, they can steer you in the right direction. After the reporting is done, leave and don't look back. There is more to worry about here than just your
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    CPR Renewal

    All of our nurses have the same expiration date, our recert is completed during staff
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    Conflicted about job, help!

    School Nursing is difficult at times and it would be better if you did have some pediatric or emergency experience. That being said, with a good support system of other nurses in your district, your...
  23. The term "nurses eat their young" needs to be put to rest.....in every single career path, you will find people who aren't willing to help you succeed....it's not just a nursing issue and I for one am...
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    still having trouble.

    Honesty is the best
  25. Honestly, it would not bother me at all. Most of the people I work with are pretty open minded but there probably will be a few eyebrows raised. Who cares what other people think, you need to be...