bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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    Best prep to become a camp nurse?

    bsyrn replied to Luv2paint2's topic in Camp

    Kfransesca, I am confused as to why you are called a camp nurse when you have no nursing degree. Not all camps require a nurse however, they should not be calling you a nurse
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    First aid kits

    bsyrn replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Camp

    hi, we also include CPR face shield, tissues, hand sanitizer...we do not have calamine, aloe, matches,needles or alcohol in our kits. I am curious, what is the needle for? Hopefully not sliver...
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    High school students with tattoos

    bsyrn replied to kegmom's topic in School

    I usually keep A & D on hand for new tatoo's...never
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    Looking for the perfect nursing diagnosis & care plan book!

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

    Try the Sparks and Taylor Nursing Diagnosis reference manual I am not sure which is the most current edition but it is a great reference book. You can get it on
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    Rashes

    bsyrn replied to andrea8302's topic in School

    Hardin MD : Medical Information + Pictures LOVE this website!!!!! its great for all derm
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    New Rn as camp supervisor

    bsyrn replied to bambam1288's topic in Camp

    My biggest piece of advice...learn from the more experienced nurses, they can be your biggest allies or your worst enemies depending on how they are treated. Camp nursing is great but you really need...
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    Any advice for a nurse in limbo?

    bsyrn replied to nursalicious's topic in General Nursing

    If you could get your current employer to as another poster said, tweek your duties then I would stay with the current job. When and if you decide to have kids....the schedule will work great for...
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    Camp nurse uniform

    bsyrn replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Camp

    The nurses at my camp pretty much wear whatever we want.... just no hoochie mama
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    Natural remedies and school nursing

    bsyrn replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in School

    I use aloe all the time however I have a bottle in my fridge...not a plant, I do like the idea but it would probably die in my office. You would need to be very careful with aromatherapy or scentsy...
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    School Nursing Emergency Medication Administration

    bsyrn replied to nursingsfun's topic in School

    You should have a school or district medical director, check with them. At this time, we do not have any non pt specific meds at my
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    Do you keep your door open or closed?

    bsyrn replied to 100kids's topic in School

    closed , with a big sign that says knock before
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    What do you go by?

    bsyrn replied to Flare's topic in School

    I go by Mrs. last name or nurse last name
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    Crap!

    bsyrn replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a serious post or a bad
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    Sad state of affairs!

    bsyrn replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I have excellent insurance but horrible pay as a school nurse. The only reason I have the benefits is because I am in the teacher's union. I wish I was on their pay
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    Im so New to This

    bsyrn replied to frencheeek's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you try volunteering, it's a goood way to get your feet wet. If you want to become a CNA, some facilities will pay for your training, or train you in house.
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    It's over! No more NCLEX for me!

    bsyrn replied to Kiwi82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats
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    New to Camp Nursing

    bsyrn replied to JenTheRN88's topic in Camp

    At my camp we have a sheet for OTC meds including tylenol, motrin, benadryl, claritin, cough drops, tums, calamine lotion, sunscreen, bug spray, bactine and neosporin. This has to be signed by the...
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    What does your camp pay for RN sub coverage?

    bsyrn replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in Camp

    our rate is 90.00/day (8hrs) for per diem
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    Oh crap...I can't believe I forgot...

    bsyrn replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    no advice just
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    Here's my I wear my scrubs anywhere I feel like it, I also wear sweats. No, I don't think I am cool, No I don't really care what anyone around me wears, and no I don't feel like I am contaminating...
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    Not everyday is going to be a bad day

    bsyrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    It will be a better day
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    Is it worth the little pay?

    bsyrn replied to NurseMeganLPN's topic in School

    yes its worth it and no, I would not ask for a higher salary. Good luck
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    SCALE DRAMA

    bsyrn replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I must side with the patients on this one....I personally think scales are
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    Wow They Are Really Serious - smokers not hired

    bsyrn replied to LemonIndiscretion's topic in General Nursing

    While I do not agree with not hiring smokers, I fully support non-smoking health facilities/campuses. If people want to smoke on their own time, no problem. I don't feel patients or other staff should...
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    Question about weird clinical hours

    bsyrn replied to gc1010's topic in General Students

    Yes, when I was in school we had to go the night before and get all the info on our 2-3 patients. We also had to look up all the meds/labs and do nursing care plans prior to clinical. They called it...