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    "substitute-itis"

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Perhaps we should notify the CDC? My new stomachache rule is, if you didn't vomit, back to class/if the teacher or I didn't see it, you're going back (if no fever, of course! :)
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    Started my new job and just loving it!!!

    mc3 posted a topic in School

    So far, so good. I'm just so happy!!!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah: Thank you all for you advise and encouragement :redpinkhe
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    Trifling, tricky, 2 faced cnas!!. what to do what to do??

    mc3 replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Gee, after reading your post I thought it sounded like the cattiness involved in junior high school. So, my advise is what others have said - rise above it, be professional and go about your...
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    Keep your fingers crossed!

    mc3 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    As a brand new elementary school nurse (am loving it! :redpinkhe) I hope you are as lucky as I am in getting the job. Will keep my fingers crossed! mc3, new
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    Looking for a school nurse "buddy"

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Thank you, Martha!!
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    Looking for a school nurse "buddy"

    mc3 posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone, I recently accepted a job as a school nurse, and am now looking to see if anyone would like to exchange e-mails or private mail. I am very happy, but also very nervous, about this job as...
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    Please help me understand a 60 days recert vs 90 day hospice benefit

    mc3 replied to Momto3CT's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When the pt is first admitted, they are on 2 90-day period recerts, then 60 day recerts thereafter. You don't really need a new order at each recert, you need to have your team physician sign the...
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    Looking for a school nurse "buddy"

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Thanks, everyone. I figured I'd just bore you all with my questions - that's why I was looking for a "buddy". However, you all seem to fit the bill! As I said, it's not the little stuff, it's the...
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    Cheyne-Stokes and haldol?

    mc3 replied to cmonkey's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Haldol is generally in the comfort kit in case of severe terminal restlessness/agitation. I've rarely had to use it but glad it was there when I did.
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    A&O - orientated or oriented?

    mc3 replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, drives me nuts, too. So does "disrespected" " as in "I was disrespected" versus "disrespectful" as in "she is disrespectful to her elders". Don't know why, it just bugs me...
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    46 too old to start nusring school?

    mc3 replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I started school at 45, and I had a friend in class who was 50. The class that graduated the year before had a former nun and school principal, who was 64 when she started class! Never ran into...
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    Looking for a school nurse "buddy"

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in School

    No, I'm an LPN and my title is "school nurse". I took the P&P manual home with me over vacation. Don't officially start until mid-January. They did say they have a staff member appointed as a...
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    I got the job!!!

    mc3 posted a topic in School

    I got the job as an elementary school nurse!! I'm so excited, and scared at the same time because I'm afraid there may be a situation where I won't know what to do - for example, if a child is...
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    I got the job!!!

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Thank you everyone. I will look up the resources mentioned!
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    what to expect on an interview...

    mc3 posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone, I have an interview for a school nurse position early next week. My experience of 6 yrs has been in home health/hospice, but I would love the opportunity to work as a school nurse....
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    LVN......applying for CNA jobs

    mc3 replied to BA.LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hmmh, I was thinking about doing the same thing, only trying for a medical assistant position. I want to work in an MD's office, and here they only seem to hire MA's. My concern is, though, what if...
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    Anyone watching 'WWII in HD' on History Channel?

    mc3 replied to PageRespiratory!'s topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I have been watching, too. It really does depict the gritty, cruelty of humanity that is war. I felt the same way - we have no idea what sacrifice really is. No wonder they're called...
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    I need to vent!! :

    mc3 posted a topic in Home Health

    I just need to get this off my chest... Am trying to schedule my visits for tomorrow. Note I drive approximately 100 miles per day in 3 counties. I have been told the following by my patients 1. I...
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    I don't think I can do this anymore...

    mc3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I can be a nurse anymore. I am tired, tired, tired of all the B__S__. I did hospice work for 6 years, then took a short break to help take care of my sister who was diagnosed with...
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    Coolest medical/nursing website

    mc3 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    This one!
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    I don't think I can do this anymore...

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I will take a very deep breath..... Now. You are not a nurse yet. You may think you know, but you have no clue, I repeat, none, about what nurses go through on a daily basis. Try having...
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    I don't think I can do this anymore...

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Leslie, I haven't been on the hospice board for a while, since I left there, actually. (The postings made me miss you all too much..) I left hospice because they did away with the RN/LPN team...
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    I don't think I can do this anymore...

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    Well, everyone, I did give my very short notice. I had to - I was afraid I was going to blow a gasket or something. It was better to go out on a somewhat high note. Hubby and I will be very, very...
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    I don't think I can do this anymore...

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh. I never expected all the responses I got! I am sitting here with tears running down my face. Thank you all so, so much for your understanding, caring and suggestions. I think you're...
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    Medical Assistants and MD orders

    mc3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you do when a Medical Assistant relays an MD order? Probably 99% of the MD's I deal with use only MA's, not nurses. When I get an order from these MD's, it's usually given to me by "Susie",...