AussiePupOwner

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  1. Hospice nurse orientation

    AussiePupOwner replied to RNmommynk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congratulations on your new job! I've been a nurse for five years years and just started with a home hospice company and like it so far. As far as training goes: I spent several days learning...

  2. A nurse but not hospice or geriatric nurse

    AussiePupOwner replied to imenid37's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am so sorry you are going through so much right now. As a former poster mentioned, it may be a good time to get hospice involved so that more support may be provided for your family. Please take...

  3. I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

    AussiePupOwner replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Not so much with the doctor; however, I am that way with the emergency

  4. RNs who guide nursing students during clinicals (and do a dang good job of it!)

    AussiePupOwner replied to sarahdanielle14's topic in Nurses Rock

    I love when I have students because I love

  5. Joining Hospice

    AussiePupOwner posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good afternoon everyone. I've been reading your posts for quite some time and they've assisted in my decision to accept a job offer as a hospice case manager. My background is oncology and school...

  6. Joining Hospice

    AussiePupOwner replied to AussiePupOwner's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the input

  7. Just a bad shift...

    AussiePupOwner replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Days like that can feel so demoralizing. Add to that a nasty doctor or two, meetings about patient satisfaction (warmed up food or getting trays for family members), and staffing cuts and its enough...

  8. CNA second job interview help

    AussiePupOwner replied to pinknails's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi PinkNails! Congratulations on getting called back for another interview. My first suggestion is to concentrate on questions you may be asked during your interview and practice your responses....

  9. Chronic "accidents"

    AussiePupOwner replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    The spec ed teacher or aides take care of them. I already have to deal with the the kids who are NOT spec ed that wet/soil

  10. Testing Snacks

    AussiePupOwner replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    Our school pretty much sticks with bottled water, pretzels, and mints. My diabetics are told to stay away from the testing snacks and stick with their scheduled snacks. The first day of testing,...

  11. HIPAA or FERPA - Privacy Issues at School

    AussiePupOwner replied to OldDude's topic in School

    When I do an IHP for a student with, let's say, a peanut allergy; my care plan includes informing and educating all the staff members John Q. Student will come in contact with on a regular basis. The...

  12. Parents that are nurses

    AussiePupOwner replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Sounds to me like this mother was bullying you to get her way. Stick to your guns and get the forms you legally need to have on file. Unfortunately, I have also been verbally abused and I've been...

  13. Playground equipment and bees

    AussiePupOwner replied to Massmagic's topic in School

    Last time we had a problem, I emailed all the teachers and had them keep in our insect sting allergy kiddos. The principal then called in a work order to have our playground treated. Honestly, I...

  14. Happy Field Day!

    AussiePupOwner replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    Personally, I stay inside and have the injured come into the clinic because I have pretty severe environmental allergies (pollen, etc.). Sometimes, my assistant will go out with some bandages and...

  15. Happy Field Day!

    AussiePupOwner replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    My only vent about field day: It seems all my kids whose parents have come up with all kinds of physician notes and excuses and/or raised a ruckus with the superintendent's office to have little...

  16. Why do parents get mad when you send their kids home???

    AussiePupOwner replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    I HATE that because then I have to battle them the next day. Our district policy is the student has to be fever free w/o the use of NSAIDS for 24 hours before they can return to school. Basically,...

  17. Nursing Student to Shadow Me

    AussiePupOwner replied to Cackalacky's topic in School

    I've had my students teach the kids about hand washing. I have them assess the children that come into the clinic (I double-check of course). I give them oral case studies, for example: If a child...

  18. A new argument against lice checks in school

    AussiePupOwner replied to fetch's topic in School

    http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/schools.ht Because of the latest news from the CDC, starting next year, we may not even be able to send them home. Usually, the child is pretty uncomfortable...

  19. "The Bra Talk"??

    AussiePupOwner replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    I've had to ask administration about this. I also work at an elementary school. We cannot insist that a student wear a bra, so I would have to discuss it with my principal if it was creating a...

  20. Teachers and odors

    AussiePupOwner replied to griffabilly's topic in School

    When a student is sent to me for odor, I try to address it with the student first. I discuss washing, deodorant, etc. I have them go into the clinic restroom and wash their underarms and apply...

  21. Food insecurity in your schools?

    AussiePupOwner replied to GemTwist's topic in School

    Our school has the "Backpack Buddy"

  22. Nose Pickers

    AussiePupOwner replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    Since it's not really a "medical" issue, I would tell the teacher since she is so bothered by it, she should call the parent. Kids will be kids. This would not be on my list of priorities at all. I...

  23. Elementary school & harassment

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

    I am at the elementary level and, so far, the touching and exposing issues go right to the principal and counselor. It would be good information to have on hand though. Good luck to

  24. Working through burnout

    AussiePupOwner replied to daisysun's topic in School

    So sorry you are feeling so burnt out lately. I think we all go through it from time to time. There are times when the clinic is full and overflowing and I'm frustrated. There are charts to be...

  25. Staff that are frequent fliers

    AussiePupOwner replied to schoolnurseamy's topic in School

    Sometimes, one cannot be tactful. After several friendly reminders that did not work, I ended up posing the following question just this last Thursday, "Now, listen, Ms. Teacher, do I walk through...