SchoolRNAmy

SchoolRNAmy

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  1. How 2 get a job when u have stipulations & no one wants 2 give u a chance

    SchoolRNAmy replied to gerryc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's very difficult to take you seriously when you write "2" instead of "to", "u" instead of "you". I truly hope that you use correct grammar in your resume. Just my two

  2. Why Aren't School Nurses Given Due Respect?

    SchoolRNAmy replied to rkozowyk's topic in School

    I get that one too....... gives you the "warm and fuzzies", don't

  3. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    SchoolRNAmy replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also had a nut-zo experience with Reglan! I thought I was literally going to CRAWL out of my skin!! It was the worst thing ever..... talk about "twitchy"!! EEK... I get all skeeved out just...

  4. The crazies are all in my office this week...

    SchoolRNAmy replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Ugh... I've had a couple days like that recently. Hang in there, friend. Break is coming

  5. Why Aren't School Nurses Given Due Respect?

    SchoolRNAmy replied to rkozowyk's topic in School

    "In the end, all that matters to me is that I am happy, healthy, have a roof over my head, and food in my belly. The career path I have chosen is a means to that end, and the fact that others cannot...

  6. Best moment of the week so far

    SchoolRNAmy replied to kegreat's topic in School

    I'm in Connecticut. The second graders in my school are learning how to do interviews.... so, of course, they wanted to interview me. :) I sat with one of the students, and she was clearly very...

  7. Enough already.... no, really

    SchoolRNAmy posted a topic in School

    Just one of those days.... so many kids for very generic things.... had a kid come down for a stomachache that she's had for "weeks", but was miraculously better after I asked her what would make her...

  8. Enough already.... no, really

    SchoolRNAmy replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in School

    I would much rather check injuries like that, so that I can call the parents. It's the days that are filled with students who are clearly just trying to get out of class. It's also very trying when my...

  9. Enough already.... no, really

    SchoolRNAmy replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in School

    Today seems to be much better over here, too. Thankfully. I was ready to pull my hair out... and could not wait for the door to shut behind me as I left yesterday. Hopefully things continue to move...

  10. School Nurse Salary?

    SchoolRNAmy replied to kegreat's topic in School

    CT : I'm in a small private school.... hired as a contract employee for the town. I'm paid by the hour, no benefits like PTO, Insurance... but my rate is pretty good. I work 30 hours a

  11. If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    SchoolRNAmy replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm...... *sigh*. I always wanted to be a veterinarian (so cliche... I know).... received my first degree as a BS Animal Science from UCONN (GO HUSKIES!!). Going to vet school turned out to be a...

  12. At scene of fatal accident yesterday...

    SchoolRNAmy replied to jamieslovingmom's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Hugs)))) to you....... I have been in your shoes a couple times, and it's tough. You get this gut-wrenching feeling that you could have done more, or should have done more, etc. Just know that you...

  13. Nurse Dracula overqualified

    SchoolRNAmy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    LOL.... thanks for the laugh this

  14. TGIF

    SchoolRNAmy replied to 100kids's topic in School

    You aren't kidding!!!

  15. Walkie-talkies

    SchoolRNAmy replied to 100kids's topic in School

    We use Motorola.... I don't know the model, but they are yellow and black. That may not be too helpful.... but we did get some last year, so I would think that they're relatively easy to find. Some...

  16. Walkie-talkies

    SchoolRNAmy replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Hey 100kids... We have walkies here..... one of the walkies goes out with the medical bag, out to recess with the kids. It's very convenient if I need to get in touch with the teacher outside, and...

  17. It's the most wonderful time of the year!

    SchoolRNAmy replied to mc3's topic in School

    10 days left over here..... I'm pre-k -8th.... my 5-8th graders are going on a trip the last week of school!!! Can't

  18. Let the COUNTDOWN begin!

    SchoolRNAmy replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    LOL... Only 35 more days.... but who's counting.

  19. My day today...

    SchoolRNAmy replied to mc3's topic in School

    LOL.... I can sympathize. You're a

  20. Let the COUNTDOWN begin!

    SchoolRNAmy replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Minnie.... I would love a copy of your list as well. This is my first year..... and any help would be wonderful and appreciated!!!

  21. So happy it's Friday!

    SchoolRNAmy replied to 100kids's topic in School

    AWESOME JOB! Every day is a learning experience. I'm in a similar situation as you are.... new school nurse, feeling overwhelmed sometimes.... etc. I love my job too.... love the kids.... but...

  22. What do you go by?

    SchoolRNAmy replied to Flare's topic in School

    I have been referred to as Nurse Amy... or Nurse. I think it's cute when the little ones refer to me as Nurse Amy. This wasn't a choice on my part... the teachers just kind of implemented it on their...

  23. In need of some comfort

    SchoolRNAmy posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello friends... I'm a school nurse (not why I need comfort, lol).... my 31 year old boyfriend had a MI this past weekend. We went to an ER, which stabilized him, and he was shipped out to a cath lab....

  24. In need of some comfort

    SchoolRNAmy replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks! He's stable in the ICU right now, came off the nitro drip, and was put on a nitro patch. Was able to get up and walk around yesterday and today, which has been such a treat for him. Looks...

  25. Questions about school nursing

    SchoolRNAmy replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    @Sudsy... Sometimes, when I think there isn't enough to do (for the brief couple of seconds, lol), I go out and find something to do. I offer help to the office staff (ALWAYS make friends with the...