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    Nasty Parents and This Opportunity to Vent

    mc3 replied to bleemadden's topic in School

    Ah, yes. Crazy Moms.... Such a delight, huh? Have had several such encounters, although not as nasty as yours sounds. We're VERY fortunate in our school district. We have a "Civility Policy" in...
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    When parents should keep their child home.

    mc3 replied to tanna898's topic in School

    I was going to say the same thing as Jolie. Most parents know full well to keep their child home if they vomited, had diarrhea, or had some condition that morning that warrants medication, but chose...
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    When you were a CNA or Student did anyone ever say anything offensive to you

    mc3 replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember the first time I was a student on a med-surg floor. There was a younger RN in there (I was 45) and I remember she said to me "Oh, LPN huh? You know what that means, don't you - little...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    mc3 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I know! When I questioned it, that's when I was told "no, it's OK". That's about when I quit.
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    mc3 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't want to buy my car insurance from the government,
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    mc3 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I used to have to travel 25 miles one-way to check a Coumadin level on a patient that played golf, went to the movies, went golfing and drove his wife to the airport. And he can't drive to a lab to...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    mc3 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I worked for a "reputable" home health agency in Florida. I left after two months due to the absolutely wasteful practices and policies. It was disgusting, but I was told "well, we can do it, so we...
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    LPN Hospice Certification question

    mc3 replied to Patton1514's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I was very, very lucky to have a great hospice mentor and supervisor. I didn't have any problem whatsoever. I think it was because I knew in my heart that it was what I wanted to do. I totally...
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    LPN Hospice Certification question

    mc3 replied to Patton1514's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took it a little over a year after I started working at hospice, and I started hospice right out of nursing school. HPNA does only "suggest" it. If you're comfortable, go for it! I passed with...
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    Parents of diabetic students

    mc3 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    Spidey's mom, I have the documents in PDF format. If you want to PM your e-mail address, I'll send them to you.
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    RN School Nurse replaced with LPN. When will NYS mandate an RN in every school?!

    mc3 replied to jhendoRN's topic in School

    Shows you just how things vary from state to state. I worked in Massachusetts and Florida, and oversight did not mandate an RN be in the building, they could be anywhere...see my posting..
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    RN School Nurse replaced with LPN. When will NYS mandate an RN in every school?!

    mc3 replied to jhendoRN's topic in School

    Just so you're aware, I'm an LPN in Florida, and I work at an elementary school of 950+ students and 60+ staff. I was taught to assess in nursing school (yes, head to toe assessment), and...
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    Parents of diabetic students

    mc3 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    If you'd like, I can see if the Pump Care Plan form can be scanned so I can PM you. Just let me know. Pat
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    Parents of diabetic students

    mc3 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    Wave Watcher, I had a similar situation, but not nearly as bad. I will text parents if requested, but I ask them to call me after 1:00 (lunches are done and numbers logged) if they don't use texting,...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    mc3 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh no, the race card! I was wondering when this would happen.................
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    mc3 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you're directing this to me, how do you even know what my perspective is???
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    The "Nursing Games" claims it's first victims...

    mc3 replied to Klimpys's topic in General Students

    I didn't see your original blog, but I LOVE the analogy. It's so true!!! I've been a nurse for 10 years and I still remember the fear. Sad, isn't it?
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    mc3 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    Another soiled clothing vent

    mc3 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    In response to caregiver 1977, yes the teacher's aides are responsible for changing the kids at our school....
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    How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    mc3 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Another soiled clothing vent

    mc3 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    What really gets me is the teacher that sends the child to the clinic, with their extra clothes in hand! Is my bathroom more special than yours? geesh! The little kids have a Teachers Aide in each...
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    How do you manage your clinic?

    mc3 posted a topic in School

    Our school has about 1000 kids and 60 staff. I see about 50-60 kids/day. It's just me in the clinic. The old receptionist was wonderful in helping me out, and further back up was a call away, but...
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    I'm burned out

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

    A few years ago, I knew all about burnout, but didn't think it would affect me. (Hah!) This article validated everything I was feeling at my previous employer. Sometimes, the expectations really are...
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    Strike nursing

    mc3 replied to trulefty's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Lindarn, I've looked on the NNOC site you're referring to....evidently they don't want LPN's!....How come?
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    Loose teeth letter - thought I'd share...

    mc3 replied to Marlene39's topic in School

    .................sigh.............