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    Where do you stand on "Nurses don't get paid enough"?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that most, if not all, nurses do. I have for the past 39 years... 100 per
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    Burnout or Overwhelmed?

    NutmeggeRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I got away for the weekend to the coast and felt so much better upon return. I personally feel
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    Anyone have their masters?

    NutmeggeRN replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    I got mine in Health Care Administration in 2011...thinking I would use it post school career...if I survive the next 5-6 years, it will be a miracle and hopefully I will just enjoy retirement. But...
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    Portuguese Vaccine Record Translation

    NutmeggeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Try the pink book from the CDC used to have translation info, not sure if it still does https://www.CDC.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/appdx-full-b.pdf Pg
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    Do you get annoyed when people ask you about your job outside of work?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I'm honest. I'm a school nurse is a small town and most everybody knows my name. When they ask "how are things are going?" l tell them, Some days suck, some days are awesome. Covid is hard on...
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    Do you ever wonder...

    NutmeggeRN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    When I saw my transcript, I thought...hmmmmm, not sure how they let me stay?? 'Course this was back in the late 70's early 80's. I have stellar career with an advanced degree and certification in my...
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    Scope of Practice Question

    NutmeggeRN replied to kjones1982's topic in General Nursing

    In the LTC facility I do per diem at, they are adamant about no cross over from units, due to how the regs are written for each level of care. If this is typically given at home, is it because the...
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    Basic Life Support for Nurses' Mental Health

    NutmeggeRN replied to Nurse Writing Nook's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Great read, thx!! We all need to remember that self care is GOOD for
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    Anyone get their Booster yet?

    NutmeggeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Moderna on Sat, feeling good! (other than some site
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    If you didn't have to bite your tongue?

    NutmeggeRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't understand...and most of my parents are pretty well educated and want the best for their
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    Anyone get their Booster yet?

    NutmeggeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Just scheduled
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    If you didn't have to bite your tongue?

    NutmeggeRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you think that just because your child is in high school, you do not need to supply me with medication orders, seizure action plans, allergy action plans...really???????? What changed???
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    If you didn't have to bite your tongue?

    NutmeggeRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed....Live Free or Die, I
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    If you didn't have to bite your tongue?

    NutmeggeRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you idiot, COVID is real and YOUR policy to do NOTHING about it is why we have positive tests here!!!! No mitigation strategies
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    Name title

    NutmeggeRN replied to madz0212's topic in Patient Education

    Mine is MS, BSN, RN-NCSN MS in health care administration BSN RN National School Nurse
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    Body Odor

    NutmeggeRN replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

    Well, as a school nurse of 28 years, there are often many reasons, other than bad hygiene, that contribute to this issue. 1) No water...
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    Any nurses NOT responsible for contact tracing?

    NutmeggeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We are not tracing in school per se (like last year), but we are responsible to report clusters (3 related) and outbreaks (2+ clusters that are not related) to the state. Pain in my
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    Halloween: Are you prepared?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I put out fall decorations Sept 1, Halloween Oct 1 and Thanksgiving on Nov 1...I ;like it, there is a certain rhythm to my schedule when I go back in school. Never had any trick or treaters...
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    What was your motivation that made you become a Nurse?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Ohh it was sooooo long ago...My mom, aunt and grandmother were nurses. I loved Cherry Ames, I did well in sciences...it seemed like a perfect fit! In my 39th year, and relatively happy (last 28 in...
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    All covid, all day

    NutmeggeRN replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Same here...soooo
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    Grants for nursing equipment?

    NutmeggeRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    That
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    Grants for nursing equipment?

    NutmeggeRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    Should be part of your
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    All covid, all day

    NutmeggeRN replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Oye... My first day back after medical leave. Holy guacamole! Had a whole bunch of positive pop up over the weekend. What was more frustrating were the kids that came in to my office symptomatic, had...
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    From WFH to School nurse?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Lake Lover's topic in School

    I would definitely shadow for a few days if you can do that. Also get yourself on a sub list. It is a complex, difficult job on any given day. Think type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Diabetics with...
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    Best Inservices you've had

    NutmeggeRN replied to momsnurse1's topic in School

    Care of and working with the LGBTQIA