Needsmorechocolate

Needsmorechocolate ASN

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  1. Traps, stumbling blocks and cancer scares defeated...end is nigh.

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! You deserve it. Your story is truly

  2. a nurses request

    Needsmorechocolate replied to rockenmomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very well written. Thank you for

  3. Teacher's Union?

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Same here as with Purple. I am at a new school and in the process of joining the Teacher's Union. I will have dues deducted each pay period from my check. I was given a choice on whether I wanted to...

  4. Flu without fever?

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Please keep us posted on your student. I am curious to hear the outcome. I agree, as nurses, we can understand the phrase "looks

  5. Older diabetic students

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in School

    Hi Luvschoolnursing: Your advice was perfect. I called the student's father today and he told me that at times student is off on his calculations and requested that I supervise him. I spoke with the...

  6. Older diabetic students

    Needsmorechocolate posted a topic in School

    Hi all: I just started today in a new school and I have my first diabetic student that is in 7th grade. He does carb counting and correction factors. He came in before lunch chatted and then tested...

  7. Okay School Nurse's......Check in !!!

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Hi Praiser: I start on Monday at a new school (grades K - 8 ) and I am very excited. Hope you have a good school year.

  8. School nurse liability

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    I purchased my policy through NSO about five years ago. The rates are based on what state you live in and a few other criteria (new grad, full or part time employment, time period licensed, etc)....

  9. School nurse liability

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    I have mine through Nurses Service Organization and it cost about $100 per year. The website is www.nso.com. I would never be without it. Good luck in your new

  10. Stumped by an interview question....."Tell me about an "Ah-ha!" moment

    Needsmorechocolate replied to valeriecathleen's topic in School

    I was asked this question recently in a school nurse interview also. The question was asked specifically to school nursing and what my a-ha moment was. After thinking for a moment I said my answer was...

  11. interview next week for school nurse position! Advice?

    Needsmorechocolate replied to LanaBanana's topic in School

    I recently interviewed for an elementary school nurse position and I was asked what would I do if I had a student that presented with signs/symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction but the student had no...

  12. Let's All Celebrate for nursing student 19 !

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I always enjoyed reading your posts nursing student 19! Though I didn't often get a chance to respond, I learned a lot from your questions and I even got quite a few laughs. Best of luck in your...

  13. I'm So Happy I Could Cry!

    Needsmorechocolate replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I hope you enjoyed your well deserved day

  14. Complaint of the day

    Needsmorechocolate replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    My complaint of the day was a first grade girl that complained of a scratchy throat. No temp, throat benign and very chatty. She admitted that she was eating grass on the playground at recess a few...

  15. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    Needsmorechocolate replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient once told me he was allergic to cocaine. When I asked what his reaction was he replied "it makes me

  16. LNA Credits??

    Needsmorechocolate replied to staceylaura's topic in General Nursing

    Just do a search on the internet for free LNA CEU's. That should give you some options. Good

  17. What do you wear to work

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Rilia2's topic in School

    Couldn't have said it better, me too!

  18. Peroxide usage

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    No offense taken here. Thanks for your explanation Fireflies. I realize that there is always something new to learn so I was happy to jump in this discussion.

  19. Peroxide usage

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I also use Peroxide to clean the cuts on my students. What information have you heard about peroxide use?

  20. Nervous about first year in nursing school with an infant son.

    Needsmorechocolate replied to katybee's topic in General Nursing

    When I started nursing school my youngest was 3 months and I also had a 2 year old and a 3 1/2 year old. As another poster said, consider school your full time job. Great advice! When the baby naps or...

  21. little rant - questioning my judgement!!

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Flare's topic in School

    firefightingRN you did exactly what I would have done! It is not the place of the substitute to challenge your assessment and treatment plan after you clearly explained the past history of the...

  22. Which first, SN Certificate or experience?

    Needsmorechocolate replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    It is my understanding that in order to take the test to become a certified school nurse you must have worked as a school nurse for 3 years. Maybe another school nurse can post a reply with the...

  23. Well I don't have an ethical issue but I need to discuss one !

    Needsmorechocolate replied to aphi~gn's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago in my nursing class a group of students did a presentation on buying prescription drugs from Canada. It was an interesting topic that created a lot of discussion. Best of luck to

  24. Summer Break !!

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Congrats firefightingRN on your upcoming journey into parenthood. Enjoy, it's the toughest job you will ever

  25. Summer Break !!

    Needsmorechocolate replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    June 18th for me and I am really looking forward to