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  1. What supplies do I need for med-surg?

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was hired for a med-surg job but I've been out of the hospital for 20 yrs so I have no idea what I need. Do I need my own stethescope? Pen light? Bandage scissors? I didn't think to ask and since...

  2. What supplies do I need for med-surg?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's not a nightmare- just very busy with lots of patients and a lot to learn ( or re-learn). If you have that much hospital experience already ( even though it was a long time ago) you will be fine....

  3. What supplies do I need for med-surg?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I did start and everything is going fine and I felt prepared with everyone's

  4. Just applied!

    Nurse ABC replied to bjaeram's topic in School

    Sorry you are on the school nursing board! :) I'm sure you've read through it some to get lots of info. I'll keep my fingers crossed for

  5. Just applied!

    Nurse ABC replied to bjaeram's topic in School

    You're ER background will be an asset! The school district will give you all their policies on your responsibilities and how often to do screenings etc when you're hired so don't worry about that. If...

  6. Help i"m overwhelmed and scared

    Nurse ABC replied to julimom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I totally understand what you're going through! I've been away from the hospital for abt 20 yrs and am in orientation for med-surg and my preceptor is the same way. What helps me is...

  7. What supplies do I need for med-surg?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you so much for all the great answers! That helps me out a

  8. Should I quit my other nursing job?

    Nurse ABC replied to treeye's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't see how working at a nursing home in addition to the hospital would look any better on your resume. It might look like you weren't really loyal to any one place. I'd definately quit, esp if...

  9. What supplies do I need for med-surg?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks a bunch! Didn't think about the reading glasses! Good

  10. Childhood Obesity jobs

    Nurse ABC replied to Akeos's topic in General Nursing

    One of our school nurses was able to get a grant to employ her full-time while she did research and screenings on all the kids in the district for childhood obesity. They found a lot of kids with high...

  11. What types of nurses work their own hours?

    Nurse ABC replied to Aongroup1990's topic in General Nursing

    When I substitute as a school nurse I can pick which days I want to work and not work. Not exactly the same thing you'r talking about, esp since there are no guarantees of how many hours you will get...

  12. Return to hospital??? Anyone actually like working there?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Purple Scrubs-I think that's a really good idea esp in this day and age! I wish they offered refresher courses in my area but they don't so to get my skills up I have to return to the hospital. If I...

  13. Return to hospital??? Anyone actually like working there?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replies! It gives me good encouragement to try something new. I will still be subbing as a school nurse occasionally to keep my foot in the door because I agree it's good to keep...

  14. Kind of pathetic I have a "vent" and I haven't even gotten the job yet

    Nurse ABC replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in School

    Yes this is one aspect of being a school nurse I really hate! However, there are a lot of good ones so just remember

  15. Are there any introverted/shy nurses that can give me some advice?

    Nurse ABC replied to chariot's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to be the same way! I had the hardes time with smalltalk and old grumpy people terrified me! LOL! Anyway, I've learned to be nice and respectful no matter what. Also, people love to talk about...

  16. Stupid teachers/principals (vent)!!!

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in School

    I'm so frustrated and upset right now! Lunchtime was busy and crazy as usual and I heard one of the office staff say I'm grabbing a bag of ice for a student as she reached in the freezer and took one....

  17. How do you answer this question?

    Nurse ABC replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    S/1011-I can't send you any messages-it says your box is too full! Sorry! You can look up on the internet interview questions and example answers-there's lots on there. Yes, the summers off are...

  18. Which homehealth agencies are the best to work for?

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in Home Health

    We have several in our area such as Amedisys, Genesis, Interim, Housecalls, Servcare, etc and they all sound great but everytime I read something on here about one of them it's always bad news. Where...

  19. How do you answer this question?

    Nurse ABC replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    Scenario questions I had were things like what would you do if you had a diabetic student feeling low, another student passed out and a teacher yelling at you to run to their room because it was an...

  20. What do you and don't you like?

    Nurse ABC replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in School

    You're pretty much right about everything. You are autonomous which I do love but it can become isolating after a while never having another medical person in the building to talk to. I do love...

  21. Should I go back to the floor?

    Nurse ABC replied to lostNneuro's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat. I have a bachelor's degree and sub as a school nurse. I would like to find something a little different in addition part-time where I can use more clinical skills or even teach...

  22. Do you keep your door open or closed?

    Nurse ABC replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Depends on the school. Some schools the door is always open since the office is in the main office and it's usually pretty quiet and there's not students constantly walking by. If the office is off a...

  23. How do you answer this question?

    Nurse ABC replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    Everything you said sounds good. You have to like working with kids to be good at this job so make sure you say that for sure. Promoting wellness in your school with the staff is always looked upon...

  24. Is nursing what you thought it would be?

    Nurse ABC replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all what I thought. I never realized beforehand the way nurses were treated by doctors, patients, and other nurses and just expected to take it. I also never realized how many patients they...

  25. How many applicants??

    Nurse ABC replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    Much smaller and in our district they usually hire from the school nurse subs. However, there are usually a lot less nurse positions than teacher ones so it probably evens out about the same. I was...