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    Just let me be...

    mc3 replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Paul in FL, "Thankfully, here in the US, we refuse to be cowed by political correctness......and have the right to express an opinion that hasn't been vetted by the thought police." Really? The...
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    How to get faster at med pass

    mc3 replied to noyesno's topic in Medical-Surgical

    On the same idea......my first job was in rehab and I had a tough time with meds. There were so many! One woman had about 15 meds, and insisted on having a cracker in between each one ("because I...
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    Behavior issues

    mc3 replied to lm1016nurse's topic in School

    The first thing I'd do is ask the parents to provide a few sets of clothing for him..
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    I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    mc3 replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    See italics. Does anyone remember the Seinfeld episode where George was caught making whoopie with the cleaner at his office? Remember he said "You mean, that against office policy? But if I'd known...
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    Best complaint you've heard?

    mc3 replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

    Believe it or not, I always ask the kids with head bumps if they saw birdies or stars! It makes them smile :)
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    When do you call home?

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Thanks, everyone. I've been a little tougher on the little ones. They sure know how to manipulate you, even at that age! Kafergie, I like the note home idea. I'd like to try setting up one....
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    I Just Lost My First LPN Job

    mc3 replied to mejajo08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just as an FYI to all the new nurses: do not assume Home Health is easier or slower....it most definitely is not! You're basically on your own, and the case loads agencies are putting on nurses is...
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    Interview Monday morning for school LPN position

    mc3 replied to LisaLPN7's topic in School

    Congratulations!! If you as lucky as I am, you'll absolutely love it! If you're working part-time, are you eligible for benefits? My insurance is pretty good, and I am on the state pension system....
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    Pulse oximetry in health office?

    mc3 replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    I have been wanting to use my pulse oximeter, and I brought it in initially when I got the job. I wanted it mainly to gauge where the asthmatic student were at, and to rule out "faking". The...
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    Interview Monday morning for school LPN position

    mc3 replied to LisaLPN7's topic in School

    LisaLPN, Congratulations - I hope you get the job. Usually, the pay isn't much but boy is it a fun job! However, you're handling a wide variety of situations, from needing a bandaid to calling 911...
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    What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    mc3 replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The solution is either to contact your local Labor Board, or a good lawyer...
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    What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    mc3 replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps they should supply the proper amount of staff like a nice hotel does? Oh, yah, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! I forgot we were talking about health care.
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    The crazies are all in my office this week...

    mc3 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Gee, and I thought I was the only one!! Headaches, stomachaches, teeth aches, ear aches, everything aches, nausea/vomiting, bead in nose, swallowing the metal part of the eraser end of the pencil....
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    Scents in the Classroom and Respiratory Issues?

    mc3 replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    I have a teacher with the same problem. I'm behind her, and you. Our school district has prohibited any air fresheners, room sprays, scented candles, etc. One teacher even had a kid who's Mom...
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    Enough already.... no, really

    mc3 replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in School

    Sigh....No, teachers are not diagnosing. They are trying to run a classroom and hear umpteen stories every day about headaches, stomachaches, every part of the body aches. How old is your child?...
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    What did you find was the hardest to adjust being a school nurse?

    mc3 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I had a hard time adjusting to the neglect shown by some parents. Believe it or not, I was shocked at the behavior some parents demonstrate. Gigantic adult temper tantrums! I've gotten used to...
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    hot cheetos & GI probs

    mc3 replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    I'm being ignorant here, but what the heck are Hot Cheetos???
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    Would you do this?

    mc3 posted a topic in School

    Say you had a student brought to your clinic w/what you think are the s/sx of anaphylaxis. Your med info sheet says student has no allergies. The students teacher, who brought the child up, said he'd...
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    Nasty Parents and This Opportunity to Vent

    mc3 replied to bleemadden's topic in School

    I didn't take this thread to be about whether or not a lice policy is valid. That's a whole different discussion. Some school districts still do have them, and our policy is dictated by the county...
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    Bad day today..

    mc3 posted a topic in School

    All I can say is, I hate parents. Not all parents, but most of them. Not the children, the parents. It's just been that kind of day. Thank you for letting me vent!
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    Head lice

    mc3 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Yes, head lice is a very touchy subject. Parents do seem to forget that they are the first line defense in checking and treating for lice, not the school. Some have a hard time with this concept!...
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    Exit NLN-PN

    mc3 replied to doubles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used the Saunders NCLEX-PN and I felt it was pretty helpful. Also used some of my textbooks, especially med-surg. I remember our teacher kept saying "always consider safety first - Airway,...
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    Exit NLN-PN

    mc3 replied to doubles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, we had it also. It was an NCLEX style test and was supposed to identify your weakness, as I recall. I do remember I didn't pay much attention to it because it supposedly didn't count for...
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    Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

    mc3 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Yes, I do consider that.. if I'm not sure what's going on, I'll pull them aside and whisper "has anyone hurt your feeling, or made your sad today?" Sometimes the little ones just break down...it...
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    Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

    mc3 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Hey, I like that one! Do you use it on the little kids, or just on the "older"? (3rd graders and up -(I don't consider them "little") I do tend to baby the pre-K, Kg and 1st graders. Second grade -...