Needsmorechocolate

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 love.

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 income? Thanks!

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 have any product they have used with success? We do have a behavioral specialist assisting with this student. Thanks!

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 support!

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 too!

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 have everything you need; 2. Be prepared for tons of questions from the people getting injections, some will be relevant, some not; 3. Have on hand orders and meds in the event of a reaction (usually Benadryl); 4. Have extra pens, they always seem to walk away; 5. Once you do a few clients, you will get yourself into a routine that works for you. Yes you will be fine. Enjoy!! :)

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

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

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 told you he would marry you when you weighed 100 lbs!!

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 idea of not having to purchase probe covers which I seem to run out of very quickly. I just found an old thread on the Exergen Temporal Scanner. Any new feeback on that one? Thanks in advance.

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

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

Congratulations!!

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 Tuesday.

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 market. The benefits of being part of AN allows nurses to draw on the experience and assistance from other nurses. We are here to support each other and grow. I wish you the best of luck in your job search.