A&Ox6 MSN, RN

Pediatrics/Developmental Pediatrics/Research/psych

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    BREAKS?????? You've gotta be kidding!

    A&Ox6 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Probably not according to labor
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    Paranoid pts and meds

    A&Ox6 replied to Scarlettz's topic in Psychiatric

    On an outpatient basis, it can be helpful to give the client a few pictures of the seroquel variations. As an aside, many psych patients do not know their medications by name, only by appearance. This...
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    In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    A&Ox6 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Lemon Bars, Nursing school was a culture shock for me as well. I currently work as a psych nurse. Often the psychiatrists and medical consults will quote the nurses notes and assessments in their...
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    I Hate Psych

    A&Ox6 replied to b52RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Far, as a former school nurse, this may help... You know the difference between the student who comes to you for a headache because they were cutting class and want a note to avoid an unexcused...
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    A&Ox6 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in eighth grade, we took a two day trip to D.C. We went to the holocaust museum the first afternoon. Immediately afterwards, we had a debriefing session that included a staff member with...
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    School Nurse Lifehacks!

    A&Ox6 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Sorry. I was unclear. The ice pack is just dishwashing soap. Something about the soap prevents it from getting too hard. If you see my other post about buddy tape, I think that tape can be used for...
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    School Nurse Lifehacks!

    A&Ox6 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Also, buddy tape fingers, always buddy
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    School Nurse Lifehacks!

    A&Ox6 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Pour dishwashing soap in a ziplock bag and lay it flat in the freezer. It makes a great flexible ice pack. You can do them in different colors. You can even add glitter if it floats your boat. If you...
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    "School Nurse" Pilot

    A&Ox6 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    That's great. It will be an immersive therapy as
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    Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    A&Ox6 replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I did too. What is this world coming
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    "School Nurse" Pilot

    A&Ox6 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I vote that we sign a petition for some of the school nurses from AN.com (I'm looking at you, old dude and far) consult and or perform on this show. Let's show them the real world of school nurses....
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    Post-masters psychiatric NP program at Stonybrook, Summer 2016

    A&Ox6 replied to vinsmuffin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Glad to hear that your interview went well. I am eagerly awaiting answers. I too was glad to see the Hilton. It is a long
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    Problems with q15 rounds

    A&Ox6 replied to AustinPower's topic in Psychiatric

    My unit has 15 beds and supposed to have two nurses and at least one PCP at all times. We have had more than one patient on 1:1 at a time and not gotten any PCP. The next morning, we were admonished...
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    A&Ox6 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I am considered an anomaly in that I volunteer over 400 hours per year. I was shocked to hear that most people don't know how to find volunteer opportunities in an area of interest. I...
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    Counselor, too?

    A&Ox6 replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    DEgalRN, I don't want hack, but I would encourage you to check out SPRC.org Suicide Prevention Resource Center has great resources including those for school
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    A&Ox6 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Actually, our contract states that the weekend requirement for full time staff is every other weekend two shifts in a row. So Friday/Saturday or Saturday Sunday for nights or just Saturday/Sunday on...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    A&Ox6 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Thanks. I'll wave to you on the
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    BSN RN in NYC can't find a job. HELP!

    A&Ox6 replied to akb0220's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I applied to 1000 jobs after graduating in 2013 with an AAS. I got the 1000th job which was a part time school nurse position exactly one year post licensure. I now have a BSN and am working in a...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    A&Ox6 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Even with a grad school interview tomorrow, I will be wearing a black dress (professional look) with a pink
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    A&Ox6 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am not against unions per se, but I know that at my institution the union does get in the way at times. First of all, because the union is not nursing specific, concerns regarding staffing and...
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    A&Ox6 replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked on the medical team at the NYC marathon, only the nurses, resident physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians were allowed to distribute APAP, ibuprofen and the...
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    Post-masters psychiatric NP program at Stonybrook, Summer 2016

    A&Ox6 replied to vinsmuffin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Cool. Good
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    1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    A&Ox6 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    It kind of helps that I am the new gal. I need to make a good
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    1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    A&Ox6 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Aw, thanks Far. I just got home. It took me four hours to get to work last night and three hours to get home this
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    1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    A&Ox6 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned that even with 30" of snow I am on my way to work to cover a nurse who's commute is half the distance of