Songbird,RN

Songbird,RN

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  1. Why do parents get mad when you send their kids home???

    Songbird,RN replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    Cream and Sugar, I wish all my student's parents were like

  2. Noro-virus Blues

    Songbird,RN replied to jadelpn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think it is so funny how some of us, as nurses, are so quick to diagnose ourselves with the worst case scenerios! I have done this so many times, and I think we just have too much information!!! I...

  3. Staff that are frequent fliers

    Songbird,RN replied to schoolnurseamy's topic in School

    In our school district, I am responsible for taking care of our approximately 80 staff members in addition to the students (700). I am glad to help them, as it gives me a chance for some health care...

  4. Parent FYI Calls

    Songbird,RN replied to schoolnurse64's topic in School

    I am in Missouri, and we have the Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education manual for managing school health! Does your state have such? You might contact your Association of School Nursing and...

  5. Writing multiple times?

    Songbird,RN replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't understand someone taking the NCLEX over and over. Maybe I am wrong, but I would not want a nurse taking care of me if they had to do this. I took my NCLEX the morning after the Joplin...

  6. Bravo to you school nurses!

    Songbird,RN replied to sommeil's topic in School

    I love my school nursing job! Yes, I never know what is going to walk through the door whether it be a wound requiring a band aid, a severe head injury, a broken bone, or just a need to talk. That...

  7. OMG Say it correctly!

    Songbird,RN replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey Hygiene Queen, I love your attitude!!! When I was 18 years old, living in Alabama, and visiting California, I could not believe how I was made fun of. Just because of my thick Southern accent,...

  8. Passed cpne at grady!

    Songbird,RN replied to nursemami4's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Jennifer27, CPNE is really really difficult to pass, so many many kudos to nursemami4. I took my CPNE in Madison Wisconsin over 2 yrs ago and passed. Only 2 passed, so here is my recommendation,...

  9. Controlled substances not locked or counted!?

    Songbird,RN replied to ibegyourpardon's topic in General Nursing

    I owned an RCF for almost 20 years and all the medications your have mentioned were counted each shift and doubled locked. We had no

  10. After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

    Songbird,RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    You are very sarcastically funny!!!!!! Why don't you try school nursing? I am closing in on 60 and know I cannot run around and do floor nursing anymore. I was in nursing management in residential...

  11. No, I'm Not a Beauty Shop!

    Songbird,RN replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    I would use that earring oppertunity to make that child feel special and loved! Such a little

  12. For those who had to repeat the CPNE...

    Songbird,RN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed on the first time, but only with the help of Sheri Taylor. Find her easily on the internet. She has 98-99% pass

  13. Respiratory Therapist Bridge to RN through Excelsior

    Songbird,RN replied to adrianmck's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi, I bridged as an LPN with Excelsior and found the program pretty easily done while working. The trick is the CPNE, which is especially difficult. I went through Sheri Taylor in Atlanta for...

  14. I apologize..

    Songbird,RN replied to letsbefriends's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry, you did your very best. And be happy your license still hangs on the

  15. The Slow Code: Justified?

    Songbird,RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well I hope you are my nurse when I am old and cannot make decisions for myself. As an RN, and former hospice nurse, I am so apalled by this, I can hardly speak!! This man had the right as a patient...

  16. Excelsior Grad Nov '12 New RN!

    Songbird,RN replied to nursenora1's topic in Excelsior College

    I thought Excelsior was the way to go for me since I was in my 50's when I graduated!! It was hard, but Study group 101 is what I used and I also used the study guides, picking them apart, making...

  17. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    Songbird,RN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Realmaninuniform, I SHOUT ditto, ditto, and Amen to ALL you have said sooooooo

  18. starting a nursing career in late 30's

    Songbird,RN replied to kkroczek1976's topic in Nursing Career

    I became an LPN in my mid 40's and then an RN at age 58!! Yep, that is a current picture!! I don't plan on retiring at 65 either. I love my job as a school nurse and becoming a nurse is one of the...

  19. Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    Songbird,RN replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    You just MUST tell!!! Worry about passing boards!! Worry about your future patients, that is, if you do pass boards! This counterfeit instructor is stealing your education and you will have to pay...

  20. How did/do you pay for nursing school?

    Songbird,RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I was in my 40's when I went to LPN school and sold my prized antique 1908 Steinway Grand Piano to a doctor in Kansas City, MO. That sell paid all of my tuition then. In my 50's I decided to finish...

  21. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    Songbird,RN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am certainly against universal health care for many, many reasons. MOSTLY, because, when you do the research , you see that it is not working in other countries where the tax rate is astronomical....

  22. Relocation after starting my first nursing job 6 months ago....advice please!

    Songbird,RN replied to KRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have letters and references from your former place of employment? Have you brushed up on your interviewing skills? Something will come along soon, just keep you chin up and keep trying! Ask...

  23. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    Songbird,RN replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I finally decided to go back to school and received my RN at age 58!!! It was not easy, girls, but worth it due to pay raise in the school system. AND if I decide to work a few PRN shift by going...

  24. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    Songbird,RN replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I graduated with my RN at age 58!!! You can do it, girl! Don't wait another

  25. School Nurses: Professional Staff or Support Staff?

    Songbird,RN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Our retirement with our district seems to be the same as the teachers. And we got a very small raise this year, I think 2%. Our district calls us support staff and treats us as that. New nurses are...