NutmeggeRN BSN

NutmeggeRN has 41 years experience as a BSN and specializes in kids.

Latest Activity

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   New School Nurse-feeling isolated

   NutmeggeRN replied to Catlover628's topic in School

   I encourage you to join your state and NASN school nurse associations! They may be able to help you get a mentor. You could take this time to really review the files and it will take work and is not always easy, but try and engage the office staff. ...
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   President Biden thread

   NutmeggeRN replied to Beerman's topic in Talk Politics

   Are we in alternate universe? The number of stations is EXACTLY what the discussion referred to. 🤷‍♀️🤔
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   President Biden thread

   NutmeggeRN replied to Beerman's topic in Talk Politics

   A quick Google search... https://www.cars.com/articles/which-states-have-the-most-public-ev-chargers-483072/ a quick total is almost 40,000....a few more than 7
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   Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

   NutmeggeRN replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

   DAvey, you never disappoint!
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   Health office P&P guide help

   NutmeggeRN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

   Policy and Procedures, I would think
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   President Biden thread

   NutmeggeRN replied to Beerman's topic in Talk Politics

   I think given the NBA men do bring in more money than the woman, it wasn't the perfect example. What does it hurt to point out the inequities that exist in so many other places? Look at the difference in viewership for the two championships? Despite...
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   President Biden thread

   NutmeggeRN replied to Beerman's topic in Talk Politics

   Yep! and I paid $3.49 for gas....I guess raising gas prices in an election year by the incumbent is a Democratic vote getting scheme/s
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   School Nurse Certifications/Programs/Advanced Degrees?

   NutmeggeRN replied to RNJacques's topic in School

   You have taken a great step forward by subbing. BLS, FA and CPR, continuing education offered by Maine School Nurse Association. Join them and NASN. Maine has their conference at the beginning of May. As a member of NASN, there are tons of free CEU ...
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   Controlled meds on field trips

   NutmeggeRN replied to Achevy's topic in School

   I sure as heck would not give them a whole bottle!! In my state, we can send one dose and I ask the parents to prove another bottle that is labeled appropriately. Only what is needed is sent. I hope this helps.
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    Is it possible to lose my license for this error?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Tali56's topic in School

    I highly doubt it. You did made an error, reported it , and now is the time to review, reflect and move on. That is one of those errors you will m probably never make again!
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    Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

    NutmeggeRN replied to NoFly-4645's topic in General Students

    Yup. People lie to achieve their need. Or, in my experience, to pacify a new spouse who does not believe in vaccinations. I have had plenty of kids who all their primary vaccines with no noted issue. Then there is a new adult in the home, and all of ...
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    Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

    NutmeggeRN replied to NoFly-4645's topic in General Students

    To be fair, there are truly only one or two religions that have specific exemptions against vaccination. As a school nurse of 30 years, I have seen this term thrown around very loosely in my experience. I believe it is the seventh-day Adventists and ...
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    Anyone attended/starting Salve Regina DNP?

    NutmeggeRN replied to rn3052's topic in Doctoral

    I cannot speak to this program but I got a fabulous education when it was Salve Regina College....I'm 41 years into my career and love my career!
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    Crusty Old Bats

    NutmeggeRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    yep
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    vomiting students?

    NutmeggeRN replied to KATT RN's topic in School

    I'm in HS and it depends... How do they look? Do they have a fever? What did they eat or drink prior? DId they take a med on an empty stomach? Is it a new med? Is anyone else sick at home? Do they feel better? What is the stress/drama factor? ...