Needsmorechocolate ASN

Needsmorechocolate has 20 years experience as a ASN and specializes in Pediatrics, Oncology, Triage and Med/Surg.

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1. Leaving Nursing

   Needsmorechocolate replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in Nursing Career

   Great questions! You made a valid point that I never thought about with respect to salary. To me decent is $80k >. I guess I need to think more about what I truly

2. Leaving Nursing

   Needsmorechocolate posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I am thinking of leaving nursing but still need/want to work full time and would love to use my knowledge. Has anyone used a career counselor or found something they love and still make a decent...

3. Bite Protection

   Needsmorechocolate posted a topic in School

   We have a new non-verbal elementary student with a history of biting staff members on the arms. We purchased Kevlar sleeves recently but have found out that they are not puncture proof. Does anyone...

4. What supplies do you take during a fire drill?

   Needsmorechocolate posted a topic in School

   I was just wondering what supplies everyone normally takes with them during a fire drill. Sometimes I feel like I am taking everything but the refrigerator. Thanks everyone for your wisdom and...

5. And they say School nursing isn't stressful...

   Needsmorechocolate replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

   I get so frustrated with parents sometimes! I hope this little guy is ok. Most importantly, I hope tommorrow is a better day for you. p.s. I am wishing for summer vacation

6. I should be ok.... right ?

   Needsmorechocolate replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   The responses so far have been great. I have a few to add as I have done flu clinics in the past: 1. Check all your supplies before you get started, nothing stinks more than finding out you don't...

7. A Lesson in Family, Ethics and End of Life

   Needsmorechocolate replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   Gentle {HUGS} and prayers for you and your family during this difficult

8. Menstrual talks, tampons/pads the only option?

   Needsmorechocolate replied to jane a white's topic in School

   School Nurse here. I have never heard of a moon cup but I would be curious to learn more about

9. What advise would you give to your younger self?

   Needsmorechocolate replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

   I would say tell family members how much you love and appreciate them because they are sometimes taken away too early, things always happen for a reason and lastly....good job dumping the jerk who...

10. thermometer feedback

    Needsmorechocolate posted a topic in School

    Does anyone have any feedback good or bad on a Thermofocus Non-Contact Thermometer? It works by aiming a light beam at the forehead. I am in the process of purchasing a new thermomter and like the...

11. Thank You. For Everything.

    Needsmorechocolate replied to EmrgncyRN05's topic in School

    Thank you for your kind words! Afer a hectic few weeks at school, you made my day.

12. funny office visit

    Needsmorechocolate replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    My funniest visit was "my heart hurts" while holding her right hip!!! She was A&O x 3 and in no obvious

13. School nurse and pregnancy

    Needsmorechocolate replied to pvtschoolnurse's topic in School

    Congratulations!!

14. Happy Thanksgiving Break!

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I agree with Praiser, it is so nice to be away from the hospital. Happy Thanksgiving to all! My last day of school before the break is

15. Annoying or showing determination???

    Needsmorechocolate replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly do not think LLG was trying to be sarcastic. I think LLG was trying to show the reality of what happens to managers when there are many applicants for only a few jobs in a tight job...