NanaPoo

NanaPoo

School Nursing, Hospice,Med-Surg

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  1. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    NanaPoo replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in a private Christian school so I decided to take a bathroom break while most of the kids were in Chapel Wednesday morning. That's when I almost always get 30 or so minutes of complete peace and...

  2. Nurse Clueless

    NanaPoo replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    I was hospitalized last week for 4 days because of low potassium levels. While I was getting IV and PO potassium, lab was drawing frequent levels to see if it was going up. My nurses were great about...

  3. A real Lunch Break!

    NanaPoo replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I have an "open air" office that is by the cafeteria. Everyone passes me on the way to lunch and seeing me seems to trigger their sick bone...they suddenly need to see the nurse when they pass by the...

  4. A real Lunch Break!

    NanaPoo replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Nope, no real lunch break here. I eat in my clinic while still seeing students. I've tried to eat during a "non-busy" time but it's like the kids have lunch radar. As soon as I get situated, fork in...

  5. Over It (already?!)

    NanaPoo replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School

    Thank you for asking this...I've felt the same way the past couple of months and this is my first year, too. There have been some great answers here. My first year has been tough because I've picked...

  6. seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    NanaPoo replied to Flare's topic in School

    I have a K5 teacher that uses me for TLC, particularly at the beginning of the school year when kids are missing mom. Sadly I'm not a warm cozy type but I push through that personal barrier and do my...

  7. forged Dr notes

    NanaPoo replied to mycsm's topic in School

    I also had a parent write-in new immunizations on an old vaccination record. It was painfully obvious. She wrote in new vaccination dates in the wrong spaces and the form was signed and dated YEARS...

  8. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    How do you treat a clapping injury? I would go with "ice pack." Always go with ice pack. Did I mention the student that came to me because she'd been carrying heavy bags of candy on her arms? Yeah, I...

  9. Associates after Bachelors

    NanaPoo replied to Infofreak411's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I disagree. I had a BA in Spanish prior to becoming a nurse and my employers liked that A LOT. A bilingual nurse on the floor? What's not to

  10. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    That's fantastic! I have a kindergartener who used to say, "my new pajamas make my va-jay-jay itchy." Someone's been watching to much Oprah!! I also had a 3rd grade girl come from the cafeteria with...

  11. well, it happened

    NanaPoo replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Well, clearly she's just wise beyond her

  12. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Resurrecting this thread because: A 5th grader just came with the complaint that "my teeth are really sharp and they're scratching my tongue." Have a seat and let me file those puppies down for ya!...

  13. Your Magic Wand

    NanaPoo replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    I would *poof* away every frequent flyer as I see him/her approaching the clinic for the umpteenth time

  14. well, it happened

    NanaPoo replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Well, Sweetheart, after 16 years of nursing experience it sure is good to be forewarned about what we might get into as nurses. Thanks for the

  15. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    NanaPoo replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    When I did home hospice, I learned that it IS possible to eat chicken wings while driving... My current weakness is going to Chicken Salad Chick and getting a pound of the Kickin' Kay Lynne. Then...

  16. 10 weeks pregnant

    NanaPoo replied to Ellie90's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my. Relax and enjoy your

  17. Help? I regret this career choice?

    NanaPoo replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    Wow. I'm a nurse and I work M-F, 7:45-3:15 and have summers off. It doesn't get much better than that but I still do miss those three 12's/week sometimes. I loved having 4 days off to myself. I...

  18. Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain....

    NanaPoo replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I am in the middle of the kindergarten hall with no windows, also! We had Dr Seuss celebrations earlier this week. When I want to see what's happening outside, I have to walk down to the lower grade...

  19. Year 1 as a School Nurse

    NanaPoo posted a topic in School

    I'm in my first year as a school nurse (I previously spent 15 years in hospice or hospital nursing) and I am SICK all the time. I've NEVER been sick like this! I spent 2 days out last week with yet...

  20. Year 1 as a School Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I have one very run down army cot in an tiny closet. How I'd love to have a bigger cot space (but I realize more cots would mean more kids taking full advantage of the clinic). What I'd really love is...

  21. Year 1 as a School Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Yes I do take a Probiotic and I am known for my heavy cleaning. Once when I arrive in the morning, again after the lunch rush and again at the end of the day. I clean all surfaces: countertops,...

  22. Year 1 as a School Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I don't like beer...how about a nice

  23. Year 1 as a School Nurse

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    A preschool teacher told me she drinks grape juice (and so does everyone at home) when stomach bugs are going around at school. Interesting. And worth a

  24. Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    NanaPoo replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a great husband whose job has allowed me to choose whether or not I want to work or not for many years. I supported him through college so he is good to me now! His job now allows me to choose...

  25. Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    NanaPoo replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    AND my school nursing position doesn't require a BSN. I plan to stay here a good 10 years and retire when I hit 50 or