Jenniferocious

Jenniferocious

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  1. Am I too old for bedside nursing?

    Jenniferocious posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 47 years old and have been working as a school nurse for the last 5 years. I love my job , I love the kids , and I love the people I work with… the pay is not the best , but I get summers off...

  2. Am I too old for bedside nursing?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! You actually described how I really feel to a T. I posted this a few weeks ago. In the meantime I declined the second interview and decided to stick out my school job and keep looking for...

  3. Am I too old for bedside nursing?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t think we’re too old … maybe I worded my post incorrectly. I think it’s more is it worth it? I’m pretty settled but not satisfied. IDK In your case I would keep applying if...

  4. Am I too old for bedside nursing?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your honesty. I think I know it would be a huge adjustment on me, my family , my body , lifestyle etc. I guess part of me feels like I have something to prove and being a school nurse...

  5. Harassment in Nursing School

    Jenniferocious replied to JJWiley's topic in General Students

    I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. If you can stick it out until after you’re done, I would try and then raise some serious

  6. How do you get a sub?

    Jenniferocious posted a topic in School

    I'm just curious what everyone else does if they are sick and cannot come into work. We have an online system we can call into, but if a sub doesn't pick up then I have no one to cover for me. I end...

  7. How do you get a sub?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

    65.00 an hour! I'm in the wrong job! LOL We pay $25.91/hour for subs which I think is decent but it's only higher because we agreed to give back 2 of our holidays to increase the hourly wage making...

  8. How do you get a sub?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

    That poor supervisor! That must be

  9. How do you get a sub?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

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  10. How do you get a sub?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

    I agree it is so stressful worrying about it. I have some pretty severe cases here and not just "anyone" can step in and cover me. I'm trying to put together a plan for our negotiations this Summer...

  11. How many students do you see per day?

    Jenniferocious replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    We have about 950 students (grades 6-8) . I have seen 5,684 as of today. However, as the other poster commented, I don't chart on the little things (bandaid for stubbed toe, lol). I have 5 diabetics,...

  12. What's the oddest thing you've done for a student?

    Jenniferocious replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Cut apart a poor plastic recessive Annie mannequin head to remove a kids finger that was stuck in her mouth...

  13. Do you run any special groups?

    Jenniferocious posted a topic in School

    Hello, This is my 2nd and 1/2 year as a full time middle school nurse. I am currently a tri-leader of an LGBTQ group that takes place every other week here (but I run it with two other teachers). I...

  14. Do you run any special groups?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

    Good news! My principal is on board and I'm going to start a group for the diabetics plus another one for students with other health issues they'd like to get some support with. We have a morning...

  15. Do you run any special groups?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

    Well thank you very much!!

  16. Do you run any special groups?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

    Wow! Oh my goodness you guys.. You are all way to kind. I guess I just thought it would be a good idea as I have one diabetic 8th grader that was not feeling the love here and switched schools (I...

  17. Sub for my school left a mess

    Jenniferocious replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I had one a couple of weeks ago that arranged my meds. I was like.. yeah … no. I have them in there organized by name/grade/time etc. Please don't mess with

  18. Vaping

    Jenniferocious replied to "nursy"'s topic in School

    Hello ? I've been a member of allnurses forever but I haven't posted much. I am a school nurse now on my second full year (I was a sub prior to that). I work with 6-8 grade. We have a serious vaping...

  19. New grad RN and going to school?

    Jenniferocious posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone... question for you all. I am a new grad RN with my ADN. I graduated in May, and I am starting a new overnight position on a cardiac/med-surg unit in about 2 weeks. I have been accepted...

  20. New grad RN and going to school?

    Jenniferocious replied to Jenniferocious's topic in General Nursing

    Ok.. Thanks all for your thoughts. I wouldn't be quitting my position, just pushing back the start date of the program. I guess i have a lot to think about in the next few days (tuition for fall is...

  21. An NCLEX question for you.

    Jenniferocious replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    Hurst review always says, "Pain never killed anyone" Always choose the killing

  22. Associates or Bachelors??

    Jenniferocious replied to Xar25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello! Here's my personal experience. I have a Bachelors degree in another field. I just graduated in May with my ADN. I applied for a lot of positions (even "new grad" positions), only to be told...

  23. New Grad/New Nurse/Feel Stuck- Need Advice

    Jenniferocious replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my advice... (and it came straight from both of my parents and I am 41 years old...) In 50 years.. even in 20 years.. Is the hospital going to be in dire straights because you left? Probably...

  24. at loss........

    Jenniferocious replied to RNatloss's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for posting this. I was offered a LTC position and I declined it because I really want to work acute care. Now I'm having a hard time even getting an interview. I only passed the...

  25. ADVICE!!! (Hurst)

    Jenniferocious replied to KAC123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the Hurst review. Passed the NCLEX in 150 questions or so. I also did the Qbank from Kaplan. The format was similar to the NCLEX so it was nice to see that. I really concentrated on the Hurst...