bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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    Few questions from a newbie

    bsyrn replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I agree , if the ear pain returned, call Mom. I always call if there is any head injury. It takes 2 seconds and is the right thing to do. You will get your groove , my philosophy is if I have any...
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    What is your year-round job?

    bsyrn replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Camp

    I work now as a school nurse however when I first started as a camp nurse, I used my vacation
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    HOLLAH!!!

    bsyrn replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Students

    Congrats....best of luck on your boards
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    My worst fear come true.

    bsyrn replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    You made a mistake, you learned from it and you will be a better nurse because of it....nuff
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    Experience needed to be a school nurse?

    bsyrn replied to carolina.RN's topic in School

    I had emergency and peds experience...I would think peds would be a better fit if you want to become a school
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    I really need some advice ASAP

    bsyrn replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    bottom line, the cna was wrong. there is no excuse for verbally abusing a patient.this cna needs to be disciplined for her
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    ok....here comes a vent

    bsyrn posted a topic in School

    Can anyone tell me why it is ok for teachers to be downright rude to school nurses and question almost everything we do? I don't tell them how to teach, I wish they would not tell me how to take care...
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    Ops! Things that make you go huh!

    bsyrn replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Nursing

    yikes...can't we all just get along
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    Only 5 units of insulin per injection site??

    bsyrn replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    simply not
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    right or wrong or in between?

    bsyrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I would not have under any circumstance put a child in my private vehicle. As for orders, if you have stock meds and standing orders to use them, you did not administer meds without an order. I truly...
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    Is it illegal to initial when.....

    bsyrn replied to onthemark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you did not complete the treatment yourself, or at least check to make sure it was done (and done correctly), then I would advise you not to sign it. I would not risk my license for
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    Today I'm thankful for...

    bsyrn replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for the fall....it's my favorite time of year. I am thankful for my husband who still loves me even though there is more of me to love then when we first met. I am thankful for my child...
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    I failed my patient

    bsyrn replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    While I truly do not feel like you did anything wrong, nurses get gut feelings for a reason, next time follow your instincts. Don't beat your self up....keep learning and improving. You sound like a...
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    How do I get back up on my feet

    bsyrn replied to SMA57's topic in General Nursing

    A good counselor and support system go a long way. On this site you will find a lot of caring people and a few, well... not so much.....utilize the good and disregard the bad. Best of luck
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    Epistaxis - doing anything different?

    bsyrn replied to Flare's topic in School

    I use pressure and ice although I use the ice on the bridge of the nose as well as behind the neck. Flare, what do you use vaseline for? Just
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    thinking of asking for more money

    bsyrn replied to nursekaylpn's topic in School

    School Nurse positions are very few and far between. That being said, you can try and ask for more money but I am quite sure there will be plenty of nurses willing to work for what they offer. I took...
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    Dilemma... How to leave gracefully

    bsyrn replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Turn in a resignation letter, give two weeks notice, thank them for the opportunity then leave and don't look back. Good luck with your dream job
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    ok....here comes a vent

    bsyrn replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    Thanks everyone
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    night shift LPN woes

    bsyrn replied to nurse_autumn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Formulate a written action plan and have her sign it. That way there will be no confusion on what the expectations are. If she doesn't follow it, start the disciplinary
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    hard time dealing with the nurse who is orienting me

    bsyrn replied to clgannon's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on getting back into the world of nursing. If talking to her or your nurse manager doesn't change things, do the best you can because orientaion doesn't last for ever. Soon you will be on...
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    Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    bsyrn replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I live in Buffalo...Get an SUV with 4 wheel drive and you will be fine
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    Ahhh, shouldn't have done that....

    bsyrn replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Be happy and thankful you were able to make a difference in her life. Obviously the family thought a lot of you and the rest of the staff....that is what nursing is about
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    You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    bsyrn replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    nope, I think you hit the nail on the head
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    I am officially a school nurse.

    bsyrn replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    congrats on the position but I would hope you would get a longer orientation....at least a week....push for
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    After termination: A Great Update

    bsyrn replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy for