bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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    School nursing does not mean nursing school

    bsyrn replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Yay they changed it to school nurses. This should take care of the problem. Thanks moderators
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    Feeling so guilty calling off sick

    bsyrn replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    Don't panic, people are probably upset with the situation of working shorthanded, not at you for being sick. Take care of yourself and when you feel better, go back to work. Nurses really do make the...
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    Looking to go back to work as a substitute school nurse

    bsyrn replied to Molly435's topic in School

    I found the website New York Statewide School Health Services Center when I first became a school nurse, I still use it on a daily basis. Pretty much everything you need to know, you will find there....
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    School nursing does not mean nursing school

    bsyrn replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Great Idea, Submitted it this morning.
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    School nursing does not mean nursing school

    bsyrn replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Since this is continuing to occur, maybe changing the title to school nurses instead of nursing would help.....just a
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    Giving report

    bsyrn replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't really understand this post, what are the nurses doing that is upsetting
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    Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

    bsyrn replied to applesxoranges's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my colorful Danskos and don't feel they are unprofessional at all. Just an FYI the website 6pm.com frequently has them way less than 100.00 and always has free shipping. That's where I get...
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    Do you get recognized at Christmas with a special card or gift...?

    bsyrn replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Nurse ABC...I can do you one better....I actually have to collect for the secretaries kitchen and cleaning staff, then hand out their gifts. Its comical actually but this is a great place to work so I...
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    Is having an ADN really a terrible choice?

    bsyrn replied to Guest757854's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hmmmmmm, I had not heard New York was not hiring ADN's anymore...where exactly did you get that information from? Kind of interesting considering the article you posted is from
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    School Nurses: Who Works a Second Job?

    bsyrn replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I work as a clinical instructor for an LPN program 2 nights/week. I love my school nurse job but the pay doesn't cut it so a 2nd job is
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    Merry Christmas School Nurse

    bsyrn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    LOVE
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    Cops and Nurses

    bsyrn replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got pulled over while in my scrubs and the officer flat out told me he doesn't give tickets to nurses and to have a nice day......and I felt no guilt about it at
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    am I a nurse or home maker???

    bsyrn replied to jack1339's topic in Private Duty

    When I did home care I fixed my pediatric patient's meals and did his laundry. I also kept my working area ( his room and bathroom ) clean. I did not do anything for the rest of the
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    Do you feel that School Nurses are respected in the school system???

    bsyrn replied to Biglos94's topic in School

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    EMS call what would you do?

    bsyrn replied to rnjetta12's topic in School

    You absolutely did the right
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    What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    bsyrn replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I actually did call off twice because my dog was non stop vomiting and I had to take him too the vet, and I hate calling
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    tylenol?

    bsyrn replied to abcnurse77's topic in Camp

    I'm not sure why a child would be responsible for any medication. At my camp the nurses are responsible for all meds. Nothing is administered unless it is in the original container with a written...
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    no dr's order

    bsyrn replied to abcnurse77's topic in Camp

    ]1 - do u give meds with no dr's order in camp? No 2 - such as meds in zip bag ... ? NO 3 - what about over the counter meds ... if kids bring in those meds ... do u give them? We have an OTC sheet...
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    Give meds or not?

    bsyrn replied to abcnurse77's topic in Camp

    1 - If campers come with medication that is not in its original container or is mislabeled AND there's no doctor's order or doctor on staff, what would you do? Would you give the medications after...
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    Ideas for transporting meds/first aide supplies.

    bsyrn replied to woozle1275's topic in Camp

    Can you get an actual rolling cart and put your supplies in
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    Which attire do you feel gives school nurses the most respect?

    bsyrn replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I always wear scrubs, it's easy to know who the nurse is that way
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    I want to do well in nursing school...any advice

    bsyrn replied to loveSBK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Come to school on time, properly dressed and prepared to learn. Keep up with your reading and study every day. Take responsibility for yourself and please don't blame your instructors for everything...
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    Happy School Nurses day

    bsyrn posted a topic in School

    Hi all my partners in crime out there....Just wanted to tell all of you happy school nurses day. I hope you all have a great day and remember, summer vacation is just around the
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    Experienced RNC needs help to create supply list for camp infirmery

    bsyrn replied to Sister Gabrielia's topic in Camp

    Hi, for deer ticks, Off deep woods sportsmen or Cutter backwoods sprays work well. On the bottom of the camp nurse screen, there is a "stickies" I wrote a while back called estimated amounts of...
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    Question about resignation

    bsyrn replied to lilajuli's topic in School

    If at all possible, I would give them notice then finish out the year, it will probably really leave your school in a bind if you leave now. You do not want to burn bridges if you don't absolutely...