bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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  1. bsyrn

    Need job advise PLEASE HELP ME

    bsyrn replied to JenniferA428's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Go for the SNF job, better hours and better work environment. Best of
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    Did I handle this wrong?

    bsyrn replied to Talljt05's topic in School

    You did nothing wrong. It is the parents responsibility to keep updated numbers on file. Just an FYI, I never leave any type of detailed message on a voice mail. If I cannot get in touch with a...
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    Took the NCLEX-RN today

    bsyrn replied to Cayles1102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats :cheers: sounds like you
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    How Do I tell my current job that I need time off for 1 month to work as a camp nurse

    bsyrn replied to careo180's topic in Nursing Career

    If you like Peds and want to do camp nursing, you may want to try and get a school nurse position otherwise, you can pretty well forget getting a month off in the
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    From a nursing student to nurses...

    bsyrn replied to Staragate's topic in General Nursing

    Loved your post and your enthusiasm....we need more of that in this field. I wish all of my students were like
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    Camper to Nurse ratio?

    bsyrn replied to Sudsy's topic in Camp

    We have 4 nurses for approx 250 campers and staff but we have a lot of special needs kids with lots of meds. It sounds like 1 nurse and an assistant would be fine for 130 healthy kids and staff. As...
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    UGH! May have missed something

    bsyrn replied to 100kids's topic in School

    i would not worry about it at all. you did a good assessment and treated appropriately. maybe next time just call the parent. flare- how do you use a tuning fork to help rulw out a fracture? i never...
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    DWI and taking the NCLEX..

    bsyrn replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. While I in NO WAY condone drinking and driving, I think the OP has figured out what she has done and the potential consequences of her actions...
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    What else do you do at camp besides be a nurse?

    bsyrn replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    During my free time at camp I like to get involved with whatever the campers are doing, I also like to just walk around camp and since we are on a beach, beach walking is fun too. The nurses...
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    I PASSED!!

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

    yay for
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    How to describe school nurse job on resume

    bsyrn replied to ansci2RN's topic in School

    You may want to re word your resume a bit. For example, you do assess a sick child, you don't normally perform first aid on a sick child,. Also, I would just list school nurse, xxx elementary then...
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    personal days/sick days?

    bsyrn replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I get 14 sick days, 1 goes to the sick bank so actually 13 and 4 personal
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    what to do when pts aren't nice?

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

    I never, ever take anything a patient says to me personally. I realize that although they may be directing their anger at me, it isn't about me. Whether in a hospital or nursing home setting, people...
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    canker sores

    bsyrn replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    Salt water swishes seem to help. Other than that, not much can be done at
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    ACCEPTED!!

    bsyrn replied to CABGx4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Doing the happy dance for you!!!
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    Nurse's vent!

    bsyrn replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

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    Joined your ranks today!

    bsyrn replied to Student Mom to Three's topic in School

    I hope you have another nurse in your district or surrounding districts to bounce things off of. Being a brand new nurse, I am sure you will have some questions. Best of luck and welcome to school...
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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    bsyrn replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    If you truly liked this job, why not see if you can talk to him about it. While it is no excuse whatsoever, sometimes people (myself included) fly off the handle and make very poor decisions.Since...
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    oh lice!

    bsyrn replied to Flare's topic in School

    I totally agree, notify the parent and let them take care of it when the child gets home. Kids have a hard enough time at school, without being ostracized for having lice. It really is time to let go...
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    Camp nurse good experience for school nursing?

    bsyrn replied to adpiRN's topic in Camp

    Yes, camp nursing will be great experience if your goal is to someday be a school nurse. As far as part time goes, check around, most places are willing to work around nurses work schedules. Good luck...
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    accepted to bsn @ suny-b, but what about my job?!

    bsyrn replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Students

    Just give your notice, you do not need to state the reason why you are leaving. They may make it easy on you and just let you go, if not, finish your four weeks and get on with it. Enjoy nursing...
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    Considering a LPN Program - but have a few q's!

    bsyrn replied to bugandbee22's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, you can do this. The key is great time management and a good support system. Since you already have a BA, have you looked into an accelerated BSN program? In NY there is a 1 year full time...
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    My NCLEX Story, Please read to be inspired!

    bsyrn replied to JoeRN2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats
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    Ancillary Workers; What we can do to help

    bsyrn replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    To the nasty's, kill em with kindness and walk away with your head held high...it gets them every
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    Liability of RN who accompanies a patient during a transport to another facility

    bsyrn replied to shsteer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You need to get written protocols to follow...if anything happens I would guess you would probably be hung out to dry. Our Children's hospital has an ICN transport team and they follow strict...