bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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    I ignored my instincts...

    bsyrn replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry this happened to you.My best advice, next time, just smile and walk away. It leaves them wondering what you are
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    A Graduate Nurse at Last!!!!!!!!!!!

    bsyrn replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    Congratulations....now the real fun
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    Stress, students and stomach aches - a minor rant

    bsyrn replied to Flare's topic in School

    I feel your pain.....You know you did as much as you could so let it go and don't let it ruin your day. Teachers have NO CLUE what we do and probably never
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

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

    He is not a child and I do not feel sorry if he feels scared or alone, I am sure his victims and there families feel scared and alone. Would I take care of him in a professional manner, Yes. Do I care...
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    Carnival style Heath related game?

    bsyrn replied to sks0730's topic in School

    You could come up with some age appropriate health related questions for the kids, for example, how long should you wash your hands for...if they get it right, they get a prize. You may want to...
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    Please help me decide if I should start the LPN program

    bsyrn replied to karenflrz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Honestly, I think you should wait till you have a little less going on in your life. I think it's a great idea to maybe take a class or 2 and get your GPA up. Being a single parent you should also...
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    Can a new, inexperienced grad get a job as a camp nurse?

    bsyrn replied to lillypad274's topic in Camp

    I would not advise a new grad to take a camp nurse position unless you would be working with other seasoned nurses. A lot of camps are in rural areas so emergency care may take a while to get there....
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    Education Topics for Staff Training Week

    bsyrn replied to m0lasses's topic in Camp

    Hi and welcome to the world of camp nursing. Some issues we cover are poison ivy, homesickness, importance of keeping hydrated and using sunscreen, infirmary rules, no medications allowed in the...
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    I miss...

    bsyrn replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I found the arrow...yay
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    Infected Needlestick

    bsyrn replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry this happened to you....I will keep you in my
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    Want to School Nurse...guidance welcome :-)

    bsyrn replied to Wokini1's topic in School

    In order to be a school nurse, you need to have excellent assessment skills and be able to work independently. Your EMT experience will be helpful when dealing with injuries that happen at school....
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    False accusations.

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

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    What type of job do Camp Nurses have throghout the year?

    bsyrn replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    I am a shool nurse and a nursing instructor. I take time off from instructing to work
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    If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    bsyrn replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Different states have different requirements for school nurses, also, there are not many school nurse jobs out there. I would suggest getting on a sub list...I know a few people who landed jobs that...
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    Why are new nurses treated poorly?

    bsyrn replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If 2/3 of the nurses you work with are great, focus on learning from them. For the other 1/3, kill them with kindness, it's very hard to be snarky to someone who is smiling at you and thanking you...
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    bsyrn replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Walmart Greeter
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    Want to be a nurse in Doctor's Office...which degree? ASN or BSN RN?

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

    Most of the offices in my area hire MA's or LPN's. If you need a job soon, go the LPN route, you can always do an LPN to RN bridge if you want to continue
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    Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    bsyrn replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sounds like age discrimination.....get a
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    The moments that make LPN school totally worth it...

    bsyrn replied to nekozuki's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    awwww, I loved
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    Finally feeling human again!!

    bsyrn replied to Salisburysteak's topic in General Nursing

    awesome....best of
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    What school supplies will I need? Erie 1 BOCES

    bsyrn replied to cmm4ever's topic in New York Nursing

    Actually I am an instructor :) I am not sure how Southtowns runs. If your clinical days are Mon/Tues your clinical at the facility would start 1/7. If your clinical is Wed/Thurs....it would start the...
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    What school supplies will I need? Erie 1 BOCES

    bsyrn replied to cmm4ever's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, in PN 1 you will have classroom theory 2 days a week and clinical two days a week. The clinical is in the lab until after the first of the year when you will go to your clinical site. (This will...
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    The Good and Bad

    bsyrn replied to QTNurseBSN's topic in School

    School nursing isn't for everyone. It sounds as though you made the right decision. Good
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    New Grad and New School Nurse...Feeling lost!

    bsyrn replied to Disneygirl23's topic in School

    School nursing is tough and being a new nurse you have a lot to learn. One of the most important things you need to do is set up a network of other school nurses in your district or surrounding...
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    My first patient death

    bsyrn replied to katielam616's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds like you did everything right :hug:. The first death is the