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  1. Wants to Quit RN to be an MA

    pbuttercups replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree that there are so many different specialties you could go into that will be completely different than the hospital setting. I would also suggest school nursing to you!! When I first became...

  2. What does your username mean?

    pbuttercups replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Peanut butter cups are the best snacks when you are on the run! I live on them some

  3. School Nurses - Does Their Compensation Match Their True Worth?

    pbuttercups replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in School

    I agree!!!! We need full time professional school nurses in each school every day! There are way too many children who have chronic health needs. When a school district has just one nurse who...

  4. What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

    pbuttercups replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    I wear scrubs and tennis shoes because they are just way more comfortable than dress clothes. I'm constantly running around and getting down on the floor or the ground to help someone. I enjoy...

  5. New nurse struggling

    pbuttercups replied to texasBSN15's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you ever considered school nursing? That may be a good fit since you are most comfortable in a school setting with kids and teachers. It would also give you all the perks that you gave up...

  6. New graduate desperate for a job

    pbuttercups replied to name0808's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe go through a temp agency to find your first

  7. Can a Nurse Practitioner be a school nurse

    pbuttercups replied to jhopkins4774's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in Ohio you must be certified as well, along with at least a

  8. Mom takes forever to pickup

    pbuttercups replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Oh my goodness! This is my biggest pet peeve! Parents (who don't even work) take forever to pick up their kids. Sometimes, the child has a high fever, is vomiting, has diarrhea, etc and the child...

  9. Administer OTC medications or No?

    pbuttercups replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    I work in elementary schools and our policy is every medication (including OTC) must have the Dr and the parent sign administration forms. However I know our middle school will allow OTC with only...

  10. Too old for school nursing??

    pbuttercups replied to rnbran's topic in School

    You would make a fabulous school nurse with your wealth of experience!! The main prerequisite really besides nursing knowledge, is to have a love of children of all ages. I've learned that as long...

  11. Trying to find my "niche", School Nurse or Case Management

    pbuttercups posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been licensed now for about a year and a half. I've been blessed with the opportunity to TRY a few different specialties. I've done psych, school nursing, public health, and case management....

  12. School Nurse Salary?

    pbuttercups replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Ohio

  13. 2 job offers...help!!!!!!!!

    pbuttercups posted a topic in School

    I never imagined this happening.... I have 2 job offers on the table. One is FINALLY a hospital position BUT it's only part time. But there would be opportunities for bidding on full time in the...

  14. Dr office vs. hospital for first job

    pbuttercups replied to snappycindy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think any experience is helpful and can be beneficial for future job opportunities. After getting experience at a Drs office, you could always get a position in an OBGYN clinic and not the...

  15. 2 job offers...help!!!!!!!!

    pbuttercups replied to pbuttercups's topic in School

    I am strongly leaning towards school nursing... I just think it would be so rewarding and would fit into my life better at this time. I have 2 children. I thought about what you said...and thought...

  16. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    pbuttercups replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! I have 2 job offers on the table. One is FINALLY a hospital position BUT it's only part time. But there would be opportunities for bidding on full time in the future. It's pretty much...

  17. Enjoying my day off. Are you?

    pbuttercups replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I agree. On my days off I'm always playing "catch up" with chores that need done....I wish I could just sit back and relax and read a book, or do something else enjoyable

  18. Have you ever been asked to bring something to an interview?

    pbuttercups replied to pbuttercups's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm sorry i'm just now getting back to you. Havent been on the site. Did you have your interview

  19. Have you ever been asked to bring something to an interview?

    pbuttercups posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have just been called back for a 2nd interview, and they said to bring something to "show" who I am as a person. They said it could be a project or report I did in school. I just wanted to see if...

  20. Have you ever been asked to bring something to an interview?

    pbuttercups replied to pbuttercups's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    YES!!! I just got the job!! I'm soooo

  21. Have you ever been asked to bring something to an interview?

    pbuttercups replied to pbuttercups's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can't figure out how to a put a pic on here. But I will describe it. On one side I have pics of my family and pets...one side has words cut out that describe me...one side has my hobbies and...

  22. Which is better RN cert. from a community college or BSN

    pbuttercups replied to wchelsea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    An RN license is an RN license....you both take the same test to get it. That's what I could never

  23. How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    pbuttercups replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I work about 45 min. away, 32 mi. one way. All highway...not too bad...never alot of

  24. Have you ever been asked to bring something to an interview?

    pbuttercups replied to pbuttercups's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well it went very well actually!! I took in the "Therapeutic Art Box" and they absolutely loved it! They said they didn't have anything in particular in mind when they asked me to bring something....

  25. Got the Job!!! (Health Dept.)

    pbuttercups replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hello, I just had my 2nd interview at a county health dept. today and am so excited about the prospect of getting this job! Especially after reading everyone else's comments about how great it is to...