cynmrn

cynmrn

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  1. Length of Nursing Shifts

    cynmrn replied to KeitanTaylor's topic in General Students

    When I worked at the hospital full time, I worked 3 12 hour shifts (7p-7a) and in general, liked it. I don't think I'd be able to deal with night shift if I had to do it 5 days of the week. I...

  2. School Nurse Salary?

    cynmrn replied to kegreat's topic in School

    We're on the teacher's pay scale. I started out on Step 2 without a bachelor's degree and came out with around $31,000 (180ish days). Next year, with my bachelor's, I'll be at a Step 3 and that will...

  3. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    cynmrn replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    While cleaning up incontinent patients is obviously part of the job description, and not my favorite thing to do by any means, I think you should give it some time. I didn't have any experience prior...

  4. Am I out of line?

    cynmrn replied to dowhatthouwilt's topic in General Students

    I felt the same way when I asked for an extension for some paper that I was writing. Our instructors always encouraged us to let them know ahead of time if there were unforseen circumstances that...

  5. New Grad Nurse: Help on Job Offer Dilemma

    cynmrn replied to sassynerd's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd be nervous about signing a contract that penalized me for leaving . . . understandable that they encourage people to stay because of all the training and time they put into getting you up to...

  6. Sending kids home

    cynmrn replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    This happens to me at the middle school level occasionally. Generally, the parent comes up to the office window and inquires about their child who is ill. We obviously know nothing about this ill...

  7. Head lice--just venting.

    cynmrn replied to cynmrn's topic in School

    Thank you for the responses and letting me vent. Sometimes, I do feel like I am going to blow an artery! It is just frustrating sometimes to feel like it is groundhog's day, hearing the same thing...

  8. if you graduated in the last 5 years

    cynmrn replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in June 2013, took the NCLEX about 2 weeks after graduation. I had my first interview the day after I took NCLEX. I was offered the job a few days later. It was a

  9. Where are new grads getting hired?

    cynmrn replied to AKagan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Smaller towns are probably your best bet. I originally lived in a suburb of Portland, OR but moved to Coos Bay (small southern Oregon coast town about 4 hours from home) and was hired as a new grad...

  10. Has anyone ever escaped?

    cynmrn replied to ellieheart's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside nursing is not my favorite, which is why I only do it on a PRN basis and became a school nurse full-time. I have enjoyed the change of pace and the ability to form relationships with many...

  11. Lice supplies?

    cynmrn replied to EB12's topic in School

    We do have a small budget for purchasing lice treatment products for families that cannot afford it and request it, but we try not to advertise, because it does get expensive, and it is the parents'...

  12. Parents sending kids to you before the bell

    cynmrn replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    It drives me crazy when I see kids laying in the health room before the bell rings. I will walk my own child down to breakfast and drop my things off in the room at about 7:20 and they will be in...

  13. Loans for Daycare

    cynmrn replied to mag2124141's topic in General Students

    I received a grant through the state for childcare while I was in school, which was amazing. I am in Oregon, and it was called the Oregon Student Child Care Grant. Maybe your state has something...

  14. Ethical question-WWYD?

    cynmrn replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    As a school nurse, I am lucky to have stock epi-pens and standing orders from a doctor to administer if someone presents with symptoms of severe allergic reaction, but if I didn't have the stock pens...

  15. School With Young Children Impossible?

    cynmrn replied to trebleclefmama's topic in General Students

    I, too, was pregnant during my prerequisites. I remember sitting in my biology and the teacher using my pregnancy as an example.= as my kiddo kicked the crap out of me...lol! From start to finish,...

  16. Cost of happiness? Changing jobs?

    cynmrn replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    If you and your family can afford the change, do what is best for your mental health and happiness. It is true that retirement is important, but you never know what the future may bring. You likely...

  17. Bedside Reporting? YES OR NO?

    cynmrn replied to segui19's topic in Canada

    We do bedside reporting at my facility (or we are supposed to). Generally, my practice has been to give a more detailed run through with the oncoming RN outside of the room, then go into the room...

  18. Concern for Type I diabetic

    cynmrn replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I have similar issues with one of my type I diabetics, however it is not always hyperglycemia, though the arrival in the office is often the exact same time like clockwork: around 9:30-10:00 am. She...

  19. Can i survive night shift??!

    cynmrn replied to buffalo2122's topic in General Nursing

    You can definitely make it work. I worked 12-hour night shifts for over a year with a 5-and 8-year-old. While their dad is a stay-at-home parent and I did not necessarily have to worry about...

  20. Any student that you just don't like?

    cynmrn replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    There are a select few students I also dislike, and I hate feeling that way, too, because they are just kids and it feels "wrong" somehow to dislike them. But, I think it's just human nature. I also...

  21. Help! I quit my first nursing job

    cynmrn replied to Michellelove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just be honest without getting overly emotional. If they ask, state that you had a death in the family and were coping with a lot of stress because of this, but you have done xyz to make ensure the...

  22. Help! I quit my first nursing job

    cynmrn replied to Michellelove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above poster. There is no reason for a manager to tell an employee that they will make sure they never work as a nurse again. I wonder why your manager had such a terrible reaction...

  23. What does "medical and intermediate unit" mean?

    cynmrn replied to EmiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Medical floor usually encompasses medical-surgical and possibly post-surgical unit (we get a lot of overflow medical patients on our PSU). Intermediate care unit is usually referring to a step-down...

  24. Excessive eating?

    cynmrn posted a topic in School

    I'm kind of puzzled by one of my Kindergarten kiddos. Our school provides free breakfast to everyone in the school, and this includes an entree and a fruit/veggie bar (that sometimes includes items...

  25. Four years to earn an ADN :/

    cynmrn replied to mdiada's topic in General Students

    Don't worry about time spent. I know it feels like forever, but you eventually get there and it is all worth it. I started going to school in Fall 2007 and I did not graduate with my ADN until...