RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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  1. RatherBHiking

    Leaving on a jet plane

    RatherBHiking replied to dd_txrn's topic in School

    Best wishes to you! Enjoy your new
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    I don't do well under pressure. Pls help

    RatherBHiking replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    All good advice. Just blame your red face on a hot flash which I've done many times. The kids don't notice as much as you think they do. Also, fake it till you make it confidence wise. The kids have...
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    I'm over the nonsense...

    RatherBHiking replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I'm sorry but vomiting is a "symptom" of something and not a diagnosis of an illness. Some kids just have sensitive stomachs and vomit easily. I do send them home (I'm in grade school) each time...
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    I left my job and feel lost.

    RatherBHiking replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in your shoes. I left school nursing and stayed home with my kids for the same exact reasons. I did even try subbing as a teacher for a while! LOL! That wasn't my cup of tea. The kids like...
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    When Teachers Try to Throw You Under the Bus

    RatherBHiking replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Many times. You did nothing wrong. I would've done the exact same thing. The teachers have learned at my school I don't send kids home for only not acting like themselves. If that were the case all...
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    I may hate my School Nursing job...ADVICE, PLEASE?

    RatherBHiking replied to RNPediatric18's topic in School

    Sorry I was very tired last night. Anyway, you would have every right to complain about only getting a 3 day orientation. It's ridiculous. Because it's an educational facility and not a medical one, a...
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    I may hate my School Nursing job...ADVICE, PLEASE?

    RatherBHiking replied to RNPediatric18's topic in School

    You just missed the hardest two months of the year. Most of us are finally getting a chance to breathe a little. I also find it interesting you were complaining you only had three days orientation (I...
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    Solu-cortef

    RatherBHiking replied to ContraryMary's topic in School

    I have one I give in case of severe injury like a broken bone, fever, or repeated vomiting or diarrhea. He also takes cortisone pills several times a day (once st
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    "Guidelines" for Sending Students to Office

    RatherBHiking replied to Rizowe's topic in School

    I require a pass with student's name, time and reason being sent (I have ones I give the teachers with blanks for this info). Once I assess the student I write my findings on the pass like temp,...
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    Do I want to be a school nurse?

    RatherBHiking replied to confusednurse10's topic in School

    In our district you need at least five years of experience and a BSN. Then you can be hired and complete your school nurse certification in the first year. It generally pays much less as well so you...
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    School nurse vs NP

    RatherBHiking replied to KC84's topic in School

    What you could do is get a sub position as a school nurse and try it out and then if you like it pursue a full time job. Having experience as a school nurse substitute will give you an edge over...
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    School Shootings

    RatherBHiking replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    If someone really wants a gun they will find a way to get one whether it's legal or not just like they do drugs. What makes a kid even contemplate doing this? Where's the empathy for other human...
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    When is your Spring Break & what are you doing?

    RatherBHiking replied to tining's topic in School

    No spring break. We opted years ago to do away with one because around here it's rainy and cold anyway and they usually took it away for snow days so we get Good Friday and Monday after Easter off and...
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    kind of feeling low right now

    RatherBHiking replied to palli's topic in School

    Yep I can relate! Yep it's super annoying. I can have 10 good interactions with parents and then one will irritate me for days. I wish I could dwell as well on all the good ones! I've been doing this...
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    Middle or high school???

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    I've mainly done grade school (with a little middle school at times thrown in there) but we have some openings coming up and I'm looking to make a change. I really want to get out of grade school. I'm...
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    Advice? Support? I don't know what I need anymore... :(

    RatherBHiking replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Even as part of the teacher's union you have the same rights to be represented in grievances but unless they are taking advantage of you somehow then it's not really going to help in this case unless...
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    Stinky kids...

    RatherBHiking replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Yes everyone likes to make this a nurse issue and there's not much we can do unfortunately. We've had a few cases and we've done things like have conferences with parents (including principal), bought...
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    Advice? Support? I don't know what I need anymore... :(

    RatherBHiking replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Do you know why there is such a huge turnover in the buildings? Only 2 personal days a year is ridiculous esp as a school nurse who gets exposed to all the illnesses in the school. However they were...
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    Middle or high school???

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I'm thinking high school sounds like the way to go! Do you all wear scrubs in the high school
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    Student found out bad news yesterday

    RatherBHiking replied to Amethya's topic in School

    How sad and you being there is helping her just by listening. I think getting the staff and students involved in some way with cards or raise money with tshirts or something like that would be nice to...
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    Suicide attempt while at school

    RatherBHiking replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    I just now read this entire threat and wow! Definitely praying for you and the girl and hugs for you. I'm SO glad you were there. It seems everyone else was just waiting for her "seizure" to be over....
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    Did you replace a school nurse?

    RatherBHiking replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Yes I did. The nurse I replaced moved to a different school but kept calling and asking if I was doing all these programs she did. Umm no, if you wanted those done here you shouldn't have left. Plus...
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    Teachers who bring some humor in the day.

    RatherBHiking replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I had one teacher who would write on his passes things like it may be the West Nile Virus or Flesh Eating bacteria or you may have to amputate. Things like that. They always made me and the kids...
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    Middle or high school???

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Thank you for all the comments so far! I had no idea what to expect so this really helps! Each age group has it's advantages and disadvantages. I feel like I'd be ok no matter where I end up. I still...
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    Having trouble in clinical

    RatherBHiking replied to lily8424's topic in General Students

    All good advice so far! I don't think 30 min is unreasonable when you're still new. The fact you're anxious giving meds is because you don't want to mess up and you probably feel rushed. That's how...