Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. When are you too old to start Nursing school?

    Wave Watcher replied to bluedawg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated 3 yrs ago. Our oldest grade was 65yrs old and is working full time in hospice.

  2. Will I be in over my head? Advice please!

    Wave Watcher replied to FutureNurseNYC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are the one who made the A's. Your girlfriend may have tutored you but she didn't take the tests for you. You deserved the A's because you are smart, you are teachable, and you are excited to...

  3. School nurse interview! PLEASE HELP!!!

    Wave Watcher replied to k.jones1119's topic in School

    I work full time as a school nurse but before that I worked 2yrs as a temp school nurse prn. My interview for my position now was a lot of "What if's and what would you do in "xyz" type of...

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

    Wave Watcher replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    A

  5. Online BSN - Is it taken seriously?

    Wave Watcher replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Please make sure your state recognizes the degree from whichever school you decide on. For example: I called UOP and asked about their online BSN degree and they said Tennessee did not recognize their...

  6. what area of nursing is 9-5, no w/e and whats the pay like? NY

    Wave Watcher replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    I am a school nurse so... 8:30 to 3:30, mon thru fri, no weekends, no holidays, summers off and still get paid. I started out working for a temp company doing prn school nursing and finally landed...

  7. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    Wave Watcher replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! No reason to feel like a bad or lazy nurse. This is your decision and yours only. I made the same choice 2yrs ago. Left floor nursing and never turned back. My health was more important...

  8. When parents should keep their child home.

    Wave Watcher replied to tanna898's topic in School

    I agree with others. The parents are normally aware of their child not feeling well when they leave for school. I always ask the child, "How long have you had xyz?". Normally they tell me before they...

  9. What are you really good at?

    Wave Watcher replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I excellent at giving injections! I don't feel a thing!

  10. Do you have a set schedule?

    Wave Watcher replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Set schedule. Mon-Fri 8am to 3:30pm. No weekends, no holidays, summers off and still have paycheck. = School Nurse.

  11. Just Soap and Water

    Wave Watcher replied to duckieRN's topic in School

    Insect sting = Ice. Rash = Depending on if it looks suspicious/contagious or not....otherwise we are allowed to use anti-itch

  12. Hourly wage with "normal" hours (South)

    Wave Watcher replied to oldeddieboy's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I live in Nashville, TN. Daytime hours/floor nursing $21-$25

  13. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    Wave Watcher replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No. Although, I am happy with my job now I wish I would have majored in something else. I can not see myself to continue nursing for 10 more years. Not sure where I will be but probably won't be in...

  14. Total nursing failure. Don't judge. I am a totally incompetent nurse

    Wave Watcher replied to allycat49's topic in General Nursing

    You already have one of the qualities of a good nurse. You are able to recognize and admit the areas where you need improvement. You are not pointing fingers at someone else, you are concerned for...

  15. Parents of diabetic students

    Wave Watcher replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    I have 3 diabetics. One is on an Omnipod, one is on a medtronic, and the other is good ole' draw it up syringe. 2 of my parents want text messages every time I check blood sugar, set pumps for...

  16. Lice Policies/Help Please!

    Wave Watcher replied to dta815's topic in School

    We have a "no-nit" policy (420 students, grades K-6) which I do not believe should be followed in all cases. Although, we have a "no-nit" policy we are allowed to use our own judgment as to when a...

  17. School Nurse Salary?

    Wave Watcher replied to kegreat's topic in School

    State: TN Salary: Mon - Friday, no weekends, all holidays off, no summers, working with beautiful kids =

  18. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    Wave Watcher replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    I have "googled" myself to death tonight! lol Very

  19. What works for you as a door sign?

    Wave Watcher replied to 100kids's topic in School

    How about just a Red Stop sign, or Green Go

  20. Is your clinic......

    Wave Watcher replied to Wave Watcher's topic in School

    Thank you guys so much for comments and advise! Confidentiality is one of my main concerns. I guess I'll just have to talk with my supervisor about trying to figure out a way to provide more

  21. Is your clinic......

    Wave Watcher replied to Wave Watcher's topic in School

    I meant to add but my computer is acting up......I was having a child with a heart rate of 214 bpm, only complaint was "My heart is beating fast", no other symptoms.....I was trying to get a BP and...

  22. Need major advice about several things relating to clinical!

    Wave Watcher replied to madareebrahim's topic in General Students

    Okay, I can relate to issue #2. I am 40yrs old and have stuttered all my life. I never went to ST because my parents didn't want me to feel "different". They wanted me to grow into who I was without...

  23. CNA

    Wave Watcher replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LEGALLY, you can not do the job of an LPN/LVN or

  24. Nurses~

    Wave Watcher replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got pink eye for nurses week. So, apparently the little student that was complaining of her eye being itchy with no redness, whom I decided to send back to class with a smile on my face.....gave it...

  25. I'm choosing to persevere!!

    Wave Watcher replied to WKredz5's topic in General Nursing