Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. Chronic "accidents"

    Wave Watcher replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    Potty accidents are not a nursing issue. I don't get involved. Now, there is always an exception. If there was a child sitting in urine or poo and there was absolutely no one around to help....yes, I...

  2. What cracked me up today

    Wave Watcher replied to Flare's topic in School

    I work at a magnet school and the kids can out smart me sometimes. I had two kindergartners in my clinic. I asked the first one who I should call first to come pick her up. She told me all about how...

  3. Ever feel lonely?

    Wave Watcher replied to SeattleNurse2b's topic in School

    That's what I love about school nursing.....no docs, supervisors or other nurses. Now, I love my fellow school nurses in my district. We talk by email/text or call when needed. We also have meetings...

  4. Countdown....

    Wave Watcher replied to fetch's topic in School

    I bet they notice when you are NOT there! Ruffles my feathers when they don't take one day and at least say, "Thank

  5. Countdown....

    Wave Watcher replied to fetch's topic in School

    So sorry! I enjoy snow days but not when it runs us into our summer break.

  6. Countdown....

    Wave Watcher replied to fetch's topic in School

    Holy Mother of Pearl. Before we know it school will literally be year round. No summers left. I don't think kids are any smarter since the

  7. Why do parents get mad when you send their kids home???

    Wave Watcher replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    I meet each year with the new Kindergarten parents. I always tell them that if they send their child to school sick then they might as well park in the parking lot and wait because they will be...

  8. Countdown....

    Wave Watcher replied to fetch's topic in School

    Our first day back for staff is July 29. I want to know what happened to the summers that were almost 3 months long? When I was in school we got out in May and didn't go back till after Labor Day.

  9. Countdown....

    Wave Watcher replied to fetch's topic in School

    12 more school days!!! Kids get out the 21st and staff are off the 23rd. I am at the end of my emotional rope this time of year and so are the staff and kids. Today I had a 2nd grader hit me with his...

  10. asthma compliance/management

    Wave Watcher replied to Graciehope's topic in School

    I have to be proactive and not reactive with one of my asthmatics. It is high allergy season here and he has hit a rough patch with his wheezing. I give his inhaler 15 min before recess or gym. I only...

  11. Interview questions I should ask?

    Wave Watcher replied to BackyardGardener's topic in School

    Are you required to stay for inservice days that are for teachers/staff? Some nurses are considered separate from the staff so they are not required to stay those "half days" or the inservice days...

  12. IV rate calc. HELP PLESE!!

    Wave Watcher replied to wish41dayRTR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Esme12 that was my first thought. They give you information that does not apply to the question/answer. I think the 130mls NGT is to throw you

  13. Worked with EXPIRED LPN license for 5 days and didn't know

    Wave Watcher replied to Aluvforheels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know when my license expires like the back of my hand. It's just a date that sticks with

  14. HIV+/hepC+ fingerstick

    Wave Watcher replied to sfrn90's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with HIV/Hep C patients and have friends who are HIV+. No need to double glove. Sorry about your stick. Been there done that. All was

  15. Going to med/surg!!!

    Wave Watcher replied to Ebony2013's topic in General Students

    I learned to walk into a room and listen to the room also. Meaning....look around at the patient/room...what do you see? IV, chest tube, foley, hearing aids on a side table, HOH sign above bed, fall...

  16. Just failed out of the nursing program..advice on next step?

    Wave Watcher replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    I have a friend who was in 1st semester nursing with me. She failed out due to study habits. It wasn't that she couldn't grasp the concepts but she was "studying wrong" for her learning personality....

  17. Conflicted about job, help!

    Wave Watcher replied to Curious1alwys's topic in School

    [video=youtube;kfXjTfQDj-k] What happens at the bus stop.....stays at the bus stop!! LOL Ain't nobody got time for

  18. CPR Renewal

    Wave Watcher replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    All of our nurses have to be BLS Instructor certified. We have an outside source come in and recertify all of us at the same time. The district pays for

  19. Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Wave Watcher replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha!! Someone should have said, "Hey! Lets stick a quarter up your butt and get this party farted." I'm so juvenile! I love my 5 year old self

  20. Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Wave Watcher replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently, you just plug them into the wall and they stop. Crazy ain't it? Although, I'm not saying what part of the body that plug comes from! Totally up to you. :-)

  21. Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Wave Watcher replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Patient with IV pump that keeps beeping over and over and over again (night shift). Try everything from priming the line, turn it off, turn it on, reset the pump, complain about how out of date our...

  22. fainting

    Wave Watcher replied to NurseSN45696's topic in General Students

    I can only imagine the background music to someone fainting is Johnny Cash, "I hear a train a com'n, it's com'n round the bend". Or the Dave Matthews band, "Crash Into Me" lyrics.

  23. Where are they?

    Wave Watcher replied to ceebeejay's topic in School

    Our district has an open application. Although, they may not be hiring at the time....you can still apply for future

  24. New Grad

    Wave Watcher replied to Loxam10's topic in School

    I agree about the mini-ER. I seriously had 3 students at one time that.......... Student #1 broke her finger, Student #2 having allergic reaction to Lord knows what and tongue was numb and slightly...

  25. help, bedside nursing not for me?

    Wave Watcher replied to nurse.j.'s topic in Health, Stress Management

    2 years - I worked on an Ortho/Neuro floor, prison nursing and supervisor at a LTC. I actually enjoyed prison nursing but we moved due to my husbands job to another