cynmrn

cynmrn

School Nursing, Telemetry

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  1. Excessive eating?

    cynmrn replied to cynmrn's topic in School

    He is an average Kindergartener in regards to BMI. Maybe a little smaller, but appears height/weight proportionate. Mom and dad are pretty average build, as well and don't strike me as people who...

  2. New Grad...Float Pool or Acute Care Unit?

    cynmrn replied to jc317's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely take job #2. While the first job sounds like an amazing opportunity, I don't think the commute would be worth it. Before you actually have to work and do it, commuting always...

  3. New grad looking for a job, but wants a vacation

    cynmrn replied to Jsng11's topic in General Nursing

    I would rethink when the best time to visit would be. If I were you, I would take the NCLEX, then go on vacation. Then, I'd look for work upon return (probably be gone maximum of 2 weeks). While...

  4. sick (pardon the pun) of teachers

    cynmrn replied to mycsm's topic in School

    SERIOUSLY. I get this all the time. I only have 2 bunks and a tiny health room at the elementary school. I don't have a spot for the out of control, yelling kid to hang

  5. Say what...?

    cynmrn replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I think my biggest problem with this practice is that, often, these kids have a note that says, "So-and-so has been complaining of a headache all day." Well, why are you sending them to me at 2:00...

  6. New graduate nurse in med-surg

    cynmrn replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    While I don't think that med/surg nursing is for everyone and there will always be people who just don't fit in that unit, I think you just need to give yourself more time. I still feel like a newbie...

  7. i dont know where to go forward

    cynmrn replied to withorwithoutyou's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It will get better. It's disconcerting when you are first learning the routine and learning how to use computer charting that is often not user friendly can be tough. When I started my first job, I...

  8. "Gift" Ideas

    cynmrn replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    We have tubes of Vaseline, and I hand it out on a cotton swab. Doesn't seem to icky in that

  9. Say what...?

    cynmrn replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    There have been SO MANY instances of kids at the middle school calling their parents for any little thing without coming to see me. One kiddo took it upon herself to call her mom and say that she saw...

  10. Say what...?

    cynmrn replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Seriously. I had a teacher send a kiddo down to the office with their things with a note that said, "So-and-so needs to go home for a cough." They did not cough once while in the health room.......

  11. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    cynmrn replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time (3 12 hour shifts) on night shift all last year with a kiddo at home and a kiddo in school. My husband is a stay-at-home dad. I always slept about 9-5 after I worked, on the day...

  12. School Nurses

    cynmrn replied to mdonohue76's topic in School

    1) In Oregon, I think it varies district to district whether a certification is needed or not. BSNs are preferred, though in my district, I was hired with an associate's degree. 2) I think getting...

  13. Head Lice!

    cynmrn replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I wish our schools would hold firm on our policy. Instead, administrators can do whatever they please with it, because of the little blurb "district authorities can restrict." I almost feel like,...

  14. Head Lice!

    cynmrn replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I'm seriously already over head lice. We had a small change in policy that allows kiddos who come up with live head lice to stay until the end of the day rather than being kept in the office all day...

  15. How long did it take for you to feel like a Good School Nurse?

    cynmrn replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm a few months into this new school nurse gig and I feel the same way--I miss being around other nurses. I'm fortunate enough to have two other nurses out there in the school district, and every...

  16. Medication administration

    cynmrn replied to Elixer's topic in School

    I only work at each of my schools 2 days a week, so the secretaries and teachers have to really be accountable for being sure the kiddo gets down to receive their medication on time. We send...

  17. Lice! "no nit policy" do you still have one?

    cynmrn replied to RN4STUDENTS's topic in School

    We have adopted a policy that states that we don't send kids home right when live lice is discovered, but rather notify parents and allow kids to finish the day. We have had kids be held back a grade...

  18. Last min job...Am I crazy?

    cynmrn replied to Nurse24abc's topic in School

    I am basically doing the same thing, but I am working at the school full-time and staying on at the hospital for four shifts a month. Many people think I am crazy to give up the pay from the...

  19. Starting as a School Nurse this Fall- nervous and excited!

    cynmrn replied to NurseNellie1's topic in School

    I am in exactly the same position as you are! I have been working at a hospital for a year on the intermediate care unit (telemetry step down) and while I've appreciated learning and love my...

  20. Excited new school nurse!

    cynmrn replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Congratulations! I am also going to be a new school nurse for the 2014-15 school year. Can't wait for this change, but I definitely have some nerves about the whole thing,

  21. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    cynmrn replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work in IMCU, mostly cardiac/medical step-down unit. I work a 12 hour noc shift (1900-0700) and our maximum is 5:1, but usually, our ratio is 4:1. Very occasionally, we will have 3:1. Depending...