bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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  1. bsyrn

    Help im having IV problems

    try this, after getting the initial flash continue to insert the angio cath (needle still intact) just slightly further before advancing the plastic cath. sometimes you just aren't quite far enough...
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    Who's in violation of Hipaa?

    Nope, it does not seem to be a HIPAA
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    Where can I get my certifications????

    For PALS and ACLS check with your local ambulance company, the one near where I live offers
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    seeing a patient in the newspaper

    Nope, don't do it, never a good
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    What would you change about nursing?

    Better pay and more respect for school nurses. Well, all nurses for that
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    My feet hurt!

    Faith, I have had the Bistro's much longer but the few times I have worn the Mercy, they are comfortable. I really like them
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    Child signature on MAR

    It is not a bad idea but they can also lie and say that they did not initial it so I don't think this will solve
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    This is enough to drive me out of School Nursing

    Sorry this happened to you, at my school I don't get a sub so the asst principal handles any emergencies. I hope your "critter" is OK...My pup is family
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    Birth Control

    We keep and administer all meds with a written order, no meds, not even tylenol can be kept in the
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    PINK EYE

    Nope, keep him in
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    Possible finger fx and no answer at home

    Does he have any emergency contact #'s you can try? Also, I find that if a student calls from their own cell phone, sometimes the parent will answer.If not, Ice and splint...that's all you can
  12. I guess it would depend on where you work but for my school nurse job I wear holiday scrubs for all of the holidays. I think they are really cute and the students seem to like them
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    In need of some peer support...

    hiya supernurse, here are my thoughts on this. it sounds like you do the best you can do for your patients and no one including yourself can expect more than that. no one can be in two places at the...
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    Feeling discouraged & scared. HELP!!

    If nursing is something you feel you want to do then go for it. I have been a nurse for 11 years and love it. Don't worry about the job market, it has it's ups and downs but there are jobs to be had....
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    Need some advice

    Since you already talked to your boss, you will just have to see how this plays out. If it happens again, I would just talk to him and see what's going on. Sometimes with co-workers it's easier just...
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    Is this okay/legal?

    Certain facilities allow this if they are as Mandychelle stated, med pass
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    My feet hurt!

    I :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat my Crocs. I have tried various styles but the mercy work and bistro styles are the most comfortable for long hours on your feet. The bonus with Crocs is you can wash...
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    IMs and aspirating blood

    Of the thousands ( literally, I do flu and hep shots) of IM injections I have given, I aspirated blood once. In that circumstance, I pulled out the syringe and just started over with a new one. It...
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    Giving residents non-prescribed meds?

    Bad practice, illegal and yes it is crazy and a good way to lose your nursing license...run the other way if someone suggets you do
  20. Wow I sure hope this was not aimed at me...I sure didn't see anyone with a "fixation" over a couple of skills... this post is kind of
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    A patient made me cry.....

    Well, You just made me cry...what you did is what nursing is all about!!! Awesome
  22. I also was a Paramedic for many years before becoming an RN and I did find the transition kind of difficult. As a Medic, I did follow standing orders written not only by the physician but by an entire...
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    Help! New nurse jitters?

    Hi and welcome to the world of nursing. What you are going through is very normal and it does get better with time. Sometimes being a little nervous keeps you on your toes. As for making...
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    Did i do something wrong? CPR question

    Broken ribs are a very common occurance during chest compressions. As a Paramedic I broke many ribs. Please know you did nothing wrong...it just is part of CPR...unfortunately, it will happen again...
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    Personalizing Stethoscopes?

    I also got mine engraved, the little tags can be easily removed. I don't use a