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Oh my goodness. Your school?!?

I can see the patient(s) in my dream that need my help but I can never get to them; doors close in my face right when I've almost reached them. Other patients that need me pop up in the way. I can't find the room. I'm in the wrong building. I'm constantly running frantically trying to find the patient. Awful feeling and I have these types of dreams pretty regularly.

The parents provided me with an old iPhone to keep at my desk. Student's mother also has one. This works out well for us.

Love this!

I did enjoy the break. Thank you!

Hello, all. I've just completed week 4 of my new school nurse job. I'm happy to report that all staff have been welcoming, friendly, and very supportive. I'm working my way through the mess that was left for me, getting to know the kiddos, and finally beginning to feel more comfortable and less stressed. I really love this job and feel blessed to be a part of such an awesome school. Enjoy your time off!

Long time lurker. First time poster in the group. I just completed my first full week as the School Nurse at a Jr-Sr High School with approximately 800 students. I can't believe how much I love this job! Thanks to reading all of the many topics within this group, I felt much more prepared thanks to all of you awesome School Nurses, so thank you!! Wow have I seen a lot this week! Looking forward to learning much more and developing my own style that works for me. Have a great weekend all!

I was 38 when I started and graduated with BSN at 42. I'm now five years in and still learning everyday. Good luck!

IDD Nursing! My personal all time favorite! Best wishes to you.

How are you getting along now?

Oh my! I can't even imagine.

Interesting. I have also been reading up on this topic.

Good luck! I have a friend who is now into her 5th month waiting on endorsement for Illinois!

Sounds awesome. Good for you!

You're doing the right thing! Frustrating, tho!

My husband is a mail carrier.

Im an RN working at a Day Training Center for special needs adults. I love it! I've finally found my calling.

I hope you find something you love. Good luck to you.

Thank you for the replies. I did take the other job and have been there 5-1/2 months and I am loving it.

This would be useful for me as well. Have you had any luck with this yet?

What do you think?

St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette, IN is no longer diploma based. They are now a BSN program in conjunction with St. Joe College in Rensselaer, IN. Great program!

If you only feel sick at the initial incision, could you try looking away for a few minutes? I have felt the same way but for me it was more claustrophobia from the mask. Good luck!

Thank you for the advice. I should clarify this is my first job in LTC, not my first job in nursing. Maybe as my supervisor noted, this is the reality for this particular environment. How sad.

I have been working nights in an ECF for approximately 6 weeks. I was very leery of working for this company because of it's bad reputation but was assured by the new management team during the interview that changes were in the works. I honestly took this night position at this facility because it was so close to home-even knowing of its reputation and knowing my mind and body do not do well on nights. Sadly, I have witnessed none of the positive changes that were discussed in the interview. I no longer want to be a part of a company that holds no one accountable for jobs not getting done which in turn affects the residents negatively. Meds are missing, treatments do not get done, important supplies do not get ordered, vital signs are made up. I could go on and on. I've never worked in this field before and when I've brought it up to management, I am told this is how long term care is. Ironically, I have been offered another job for a great company. I did not search out this job but instead, they came to me. I am definitely jumping on board with the new job. The ECF has a 30 day notice period. I had every intention of finishing out my 30 days of employment once I resign but the more I think about it, the more scared I get. I am not a job hopper and believe in always leaving a job in a professional manner and on good terms. My health has suffered greatly in these 6 weeks both from the stress of night shift and the stress of working in this type of environment. I would appreciate any advice.....should I stick it out for 30 days or run?