I interviewed and was hired last year. The district gave me 6 scenarios and I was to choose 3 and then give my answer. I don't really remember any of then other then 1 of them and that was .... a known and usually medicated ADHD/ADD child is sent t...
HHMM? I'm wondering at both the elementary school and the High school I've been at we do keep some OTC (mainly motrin and triple ABX ointment)... but I don't administer it to anyone - more if a teacher/staff member come in and ask for it they are sh...
My comment is to first speak with your nurse manager and the nurse educator and your preceptor. If nothing changes I then look for a new job - but you do need to speak up for yourself and say what you need.
Yes meshing with the principal then skills second may seem backwards but welcome to school nursing. I'm still a pretty new school nurse (only starting my 2nd year) but you work for the principal in their school. You need to believe in their philoso...
Have a question that came up. I volunteer as a Day Camp nurse for Girl Scout Day camp. I'm in a new geographical location and they are wanting me (an RN) to administer OTC with only parent permission - I've said No I don't think so but I will chec...
Thanks for the input. I did call the BON and got the word from them. No nurses can NOT administer meds without MD order unless waivers are signed by parents but BON said even then it is questionable. So that is the position I'm staying with..... ...
Ask your manager about a leave of absence, it that doesn't work ask about changing to per diem (you would have some good experience to make per diem work for you)... and if all else fails, there is agency nursing. And have fun traveling around!
I used to just apply to a few at a time and see what came... Now my approach is much more aggressive. I send a resume to EVERYWHERE I WANT TO WORK. Even If there is a hiring freeze, sometimes if the right candiate comes along they will find a way ...
I always give ventro gluteal. I learned it in school and have found in practice that most nurses use dorso gluteal so I continue using ventro d/t site rotation. My pts always comment that it doesn't hurt when I give IM vs my collegues. I think if...
When I lived in TX we had a HUGE ice storm (six inches of ice over night). My employer didn't expect anyone to risk their life for work but to make it in if they could. I drove home the 1st night of the storm then was scheduled off for 3 days. But...
Well I don't know what in nursing is Glam! But I do love being a nurse! As for ortho... I love it give it a try. When ever I manage to get back to hospital nursing I will be back in ortho. :chuckle Ortho does give you lots of "nursing" experience...
It depends on why you are unsure? I've taken jobs for the hours and was tenative about the job then loved it! But have taken jobs that I was sure I wanted then HATED the job and regretted it. I think it really depends on what you are unsure of!
Just had to respond... Sorry about your day! And yes take it as learning experience. Now you know how you want to be in the real world of nursing. Sounds like you did a GREAT job of communicating with the family and trying to advocate for the pat...
Well we had a nurse retire last year at the place I used to work. They took a collection and bought her a gold watch WITHOUT a second hand (no more counting resp and pulse). When my Grandmother retired from working at the hospital. They had a VERY ...
Hello to all you school nurses. I don't usually post but had a burning question. I applied for a school nurse position and NOW I have an interview. I actually didn't think I was a good candidate as I don't have a BSN. I've heard the pros and cons ...
Well thanks for your reply. Your answers are pretty much what my answers were.... And I DID get the position... I start on Tues! It is a split position.... 2 full days at an elementary school, 1/2 day at the high school And if the funding is found...
I had the interview on Friday. It was a panel of 6 people. 3 principals, 1 school nurse, and the assistant superintendent. It was definantly stressfull. They said they were interviewing 4 people for the position and would have a decision by at th...
Have you asked the MD about something for spasms.... that would help with the leaking possibly. At least it has in my experience. Also read an article that said going bigger in size often aggrevates the bladder causing more leaking.... what size cat...
I actually took that refresher course.... It was good but it is to get you thinking like a nurse again. Nursing process... assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. There was some hands on but that is really stuff that is quick to pick up i...
Was it a 1 step or a 2 step? I had an weird reaction to the 2nd step. Itching, and redness but NO wheel. The MD and NP that looked at it both decided that it was neg. I've since had 1 step tests be completely negative.
When I worked in the hospital there was no policy per se. The hospital did provide scrubs for the OR staff only. But for my own practice I don't wear my scrubs (or work shoes) out in public for infection control reasons. One is I don't want to ta...
The last hospital I worked at it was every other weekend for FTE. And no that didn't change EVER unless you swapped with someone from the opposite W/E because that way you could look out at your schedule 6months out to see "Yeah I have ___ W/E off" ...
YES 4 days of orientation as a new grad is unrealistic!!!! I would say atleast a month of orientation. Even though you know the floor from your preceptorship as a new nurse you will be responsible for you patients, the CNAs, etc. And you won't hav...