guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School
Why do they think we are super people who should not have a lunch break? They just don't want to help out and risk the loss of a good nurse. It is embarrassing to speak to someone about it so then...
guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School
The previous nurse left the new nurse a note stating that the office staff was very resistant and unavailable to any trainings. The Nurse Coordinator hardly speaks up and tries not to make waves for...
Calm down, and take a deep breathe. If you know in your heart that this is where you want to be and you have seen the inside of real nursing, don't let any one talk you out of it. I got the same...
I know little about the field but I knew a nurse friend a few years ago that left floor nursing for nurse informatics and he used to help set up programs for different floor charting assessments. He...
guest83140 replied to PinayUSA's topic in Texas Nursing
She may have to call the Nurse Recruiter to get a real view of the options without giving too much information. Maybe just say coming other country with close to 2 years exp. Also she may have to...
Well, I went the junior college and transferred to a private college. I worked in between and the hospital was giving out scholarships back then, so most was paid and plus the RN pay easily paid the...
I am a older nurse so I don't mine having a chance of going back into the hospital, I am looking to retire within 5 years. But to answer your question, I would stay PRN and maybe work every now in...
I am an RN but many years ago I was a CNA going to RN school but I worked 3-11. 11-7 will work as well. 3-11 is supper, vital signs, putting them to bed, bed weights and people coming back from...
Before I give you a few tips, will you have an aide or helper? Was there not any middle school opening even though it is early for next year? Anyway, elementary is what I do and I also came from...
guest83140 replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp
May I chime in that I am currently looking to work for any traditional camp for a 2-3 week stint. I live in the south but prefer the Midwest or Northeast.
guest83140 replied to Finally2008's topic in School
The school should supply a cooler with cold water bottles in general for students and staff. Maybe 1-2 large coolers filled with ice to prevent dehydration. Maybe a sign taped to the outside saying,...
guest83140 replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School
I know how it feels to be miserable in a job and only YOU can be the judge of that. I was willing to take anything decent to get out! Mine was a hospital clinic that I transferred to across the street...
guest83140 replied to Finally2008's topic in School
I would have 2 mini stations for bandaids, cotton balls, gloves and then the main station, you with added ice cooler with ice bags premade, tootheboxes, pad and pen, thermometer, penlight, pulse...
guest83140 replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School
Well, I'm not sure of your age but when I was younger, 20-30 years ago I was more energetic. Energy, wanting to see or do more, liked challenges, etc. But now, at age, soon to be 57 next month April,...
Do anyone know camps with openings, up North that pay for travel and at least $650 per week since I have no camper to bring? I only want 2-3 weeks for my assignment. If you do message me with...
I had a parent turn in a medication form with her signature on the bottom, lol. I said wow seriously you feel like the physician or think I wouldn't read the partially scribbled name. Yes, this next...
Oh my! My Elem nurse office is near exit door to the buses, cars. The halls are littered with structural poles and during dismissal some prek or K or other is pushed or pushing some down or into the...
Dallas, TX Some districts within 5-10 miles of each other pay or don't pay for previous hospital experience. I left one to get my pay and then came to a district within 3 miles of my home. So for 29...
guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School
Well, here's the update. The nurse who asked admin in the first place got a response CC'ed to her from her principal. The aide is to walk the student to the nurse office and assist them and the nurse...
guest83140 replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp
My first camp, Summer of 2014, I was unpleasantly surprised to learn that it was 2 nurses for 150 with 24 hour duty for 7 days a week with a random time off after breakfast and after dinner for approx...