cav5

cav5

School Nurse; ICU

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  1. Shutdown

    cav5 replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Government, Military

    I know exactly what you mean. I am working but under an IOU status-meaning I have to work as I am not exempt but I may or may not get paid. My husband isn't getting paid or working at all. We have...

  2. epipen STAT or wait?

    cav5 replied to luckystarRN's topic in School

    You have to follow the doctor's order and if they say CV or respiratory compromise then that is when you give it. Having said that... Mild Nausea and vomiting (in my opinion) is where it became...

  3. Parent Interview

    cav5 replied to skippie090's topic in School

    Parents will make or break a school nurse. That is just a fact. Having said that-if they have given that much power to their parents I would step back and make sure you really really want this job and...

  4. RhoGAM

    cav5 replied to murse23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mother must be RH- and father must be RH+. I do not know about the Coombs test as I was not a nurse for the first 3 and was only a nursing student for the last 2..sorry. On a side note-that shots...

  5. Kinder pooping pants

    cav5 replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    I had a few children with this at my school. I believe the advice is sound-referral to the school counselor or psychologist is good but[COLOR=#003366]mmc51264 is also right on the money-I had a great...

  6. Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD

    cav5 replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    Ixchel-I am married to an man with classic ADHD-got diagnosed late in life and can tell you that what you are saying is the absolute truth, I agree. I would be interested in your article and research...

  7. Jon Stewart Puzzled Why Combat Medics Can't Apply for Nursing Jobs

    cav5 replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

    I'm going to weigh in here as while I am not actived duty I have been overseas serving my country (as a military spouse and then as the sponsor in another capacity) for 25 years. I am very proud of...

  8. Best complaint you've heard?

    cav5 replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

    Child- "I'm blind" (as he walks in just fine) Me "Why" Child "Because my substitute is the devil and I want my teacher back" -OR- Child- "My nose hurts" Me "Why" Child "I stuck an acorn up there"...

  9. Who hires school nurses?

    cav5 replied to monkeysmami/RN's topic in School

    Good luck! Let us know how it

  10. Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD

    cav5 replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    I have been overseas for almost 25 years. I have not lived in France but have lived close by a number of times. There is such a difference in medical care, family life, culture, etc that apples to...

  11. Who hires school nurses?

    cav5 replied to monkeysmami/RN's topic in School

    My advice (don't know how much it is worth but here it goes) is that you are going to be talking with non-medical people for the most part. They think like educators and not nurses. They want to hear...

  12. Engraving on Littmann

    cav5 replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    This seriously made me laugh out loud-too funny and made my

  13. Patients afraid of needles...

    cav5 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I use the IPOD/music system for children, teens, and adults. It is amazing to me that once they start listening to music or are "plugged in" how much can be accomplished without them even realizing...

  14. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    cav5 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Yep, Yep, Yep!!! I use to think this was just elementary and now I work at a

  15. Mass Vision Screening

    cav5 replied to Cackalacky's topic in School

    I print out a class roster or have the teacher bring one and then they hand it to me with the absent crossed out. I put the screening results on that chart and put it in the computer system later. You...

  16. I am the only nurse getting high blood glucose numbers

    cav5 replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to ask-if you cover for the high and the number two hours later is normal then it is not machine nor the technique-it is a true high. I work with kids-the patterns always tell the tale. One...

  17. Stress, students and stomach aches - a minor rant

    cav5 replied to Flare's topic in School

    This is a lot to work through. Right now there is a lot of "blame game" going on, while expected it is not helpful to anybody. You did the best that you could-teenagers especially don't open up. I say...

  18. Mistakes

    cav5 replied to DeeDee_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First off, all of us make mistakes. ALL OF US. The fact that you felt bad about it, learned from it, and the patient was OK in the end are all good news. Second, find a mentor who you can talk to....

  19. Boy, did I mess up :(

    cav5 replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    yep, did the same thing and still not quite sure how I did it but am paranoid now about getting the right student with the right phone number I called a five year old's father to pick up their sick...

  20. Should I go back to the military?

    cav5 replied to panpan's topic in Government, Military

    I am not understaning this-if you have a BSN why would you only be an E5? With that much college you should be an officer...something doesn't sound right. I would definitely go back to the recruiter...

  21. Looking for some guidance!

    cav5 replied to JacSeqsurg's topic in Operating Room

    I would apply for every position that you are interested in-if you get the OR and that is what you love then you have gotten the golden ticket. If not, then you at least tried. Every first year in a...

  22. So I might be going to China...

    cav5 replied to aithril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Option 1, work with ex-pats: Imagine you were an ex-pat with out great language skills, where would you look for healthcare? Where ever that is, they probably have English speaking staff. Look for...

  23. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    cav5 replied to dalgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say take the job that makes you happy. I have never worked med surg and am fine with that. I did do ICU and so I know cardiac, respiratory and those type of things very well. I learned a lot...

  24. Medication Error...KINDA.

    cav5 replied to nursedreamjob's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone makes med errors, good nurses recognize they have done so, make it as right as possilbe, and learn from it. You have done all of those things. I know it is hard but really learn and let it...

  25. School Nurse

    cav5 replied to Nurse inscrubs's topic in Immigration Advice

    I love being a school nurse. You take care of sick children with acute and chronic illnesses, work on prevention and health teaching for staff, families, and students. You give meds, do screenings...