NanaPoo

NanaPoo

School Nursing, Hospice,Med-Surg

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  1. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    NanaPoo replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I know, right?? And to think how boring I am to just sit around in my free time watching TV and reading books. I'll NEVER get my own reality show at this

  2. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    NanaPoo replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient that swallowed a long wooden spoon and a plastic door stop

  3. Awesome Parents!

    NanaPoo replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    The parent that answers their phone when they see that the school nurse is

  4. Thoughts on the "doctor's stethoscope"

    NanaPoo replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I'm just thankful there's no doctor around to steal my "doctor's

  5. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    NanaPoo replied to ixchel's topic in Nursing Humor

    But think of the poor souls that would have to spend an entire shift with Joy Behar or, God Forbid, Raven Symone!! I don't know if I can

  6. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    NanaPoo replied to ixchel's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh, so we have to LISTEN. WE have to PAY ATTENTION. Basically, the remainder of the hosts jumped in to make asses of themselves. Good job, The

  7. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    NanaPoo replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Oh, bless your heart! I'll take kindergarten and art anytime over

  8. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    NanaPoo replied to ixchel's topic in Nursing Humor

    Golly Geez! As a school nurse I don't even work with a doctor so how will I ever find me a stethoscope?? It's too bad because all these kids with asthma are just keeling over left and right and I have...

  9. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    NanaPoo replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    So, do you hear repeated phrases from certain teachers over and over again until you hear them at home or in your sleep? I am on the Kindergarten hall and one teacher says repeatedly: I love the way...

  10. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Ugggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh....the "I don't feel good" has me rolling my eyes eternally into the recesses of my brain this afternoon! I always follow that with the "well, WHAT exactly doesn't feel...

  11. Head lice...costly treatment

    NanaPoo replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Preventing? I've heard a lot of positive things about Tea Tree Oil as far as preventing lice. I'm not sure if it really works but I wash and condition my hair every single day with Paul Mitchell's...

  12. Guidance for Teachers (traffic control)

    NanaPoo replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    I have a certain grade of teachers that sends students "en masse." Particularly after recess. I honestly believe they end recess and say, "raise your hand if you need to see the nurse!" Hands raise,...

  13. School Nurse: Can you become one without "hospital" experience

    NanaPoo replied to angelofmusicRN's topic in School

    I had 3 years of med-surg then TWELVE years of hospice before subbing at my daughter's school as the school nurse. Things fell through for the full-time school nurse there and the administration...

  14. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    My fingers hurt because my mom clipped my fingernails too short last night. Oh, yeah and... My left ear feels funny when I blink my

  15. School Holidays/Days Off

    NanaPoo replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in a Christian (Baptist) school so we don't get Jewish holidays. We get out on: Labor Day Fall Break (4 day weekend in October) Thanksgiving (1 full week in Nov) Christmas & New Yr Holiday...

  16. What to do when you fear going to work?

    NanaPoo replied to ChronicSG's topic in General Nursing

    I remember feeling that way as a new nurse on the Med-Surg unit. I went into this fear/survival/anxiety mode the day before my shift started. It was awful. But once my orientation was over, I realized...

  17. Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    NanaPoo replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    DH and I live on the Dave Ramsey concept. We live only on his income and sock all of mine away. Of course, DD goes to college in 7 years so we must be prepared. AND we started later in life on...

  18. Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    NanaPoo replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not bashing you, I guess. But I am saying this: This makes me very, very sad. Like, a lot. Withholding affection or compassion that you would give to any other patient simply because of a disease...

  19. If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    NanaPoo replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    ABSOLUTELY! Nursing was my 2nd degree so, if I could go back, I'd have majored in nursing my first time in college so I could start

  20. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    NanaPoo replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yes, it's amazing how that statement from a student vs a patient makes such a

  21. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    NanaPoo replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    AND the first 3 weeks of school have been, "I just don't feel right" theme. They just can't put a finger on it, though. No stomach pain, no headache, no fever, no specific pain or problem. THEY JUST...

  22. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    NanaPoo replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I had "broke my pencil lead off in my leg week" once. One time I had a few little puddings I couldn't get rid of at home so I threw them in my snack basket at work. Boy, was that a mistake. Once word...

  23. Should I give up scrubs?

    NanaPoo replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    OldDude, is your closet like Homer Simpson's? All blue pants on one side, all red shirts on the

  24. Parent/Nurse Boundar

    NanaPoo replied to ob-rnc's topic in School

    I get it! I work in a small school (362 kids, K-8) that is connected to a church. Many of us are members of the church AND school. I have sorta become the school AND church nurse. I often get weekend...

  25. Should I give up scrubs?

    NanaPoo replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Since the day I was projectile vomited on by a student the same size as me, I have not questioned my decision to wear scrubs every. single. day. I refuse to wear my street clothes into a place where I...