RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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    Too shy and quiet to be a nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to CMerin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's ok to be shy and introverted. I grew up getting in trouble for not talking louder or being more outgoing. I just felt so awkward doing it. To this day (and this is 25 years later) I still can't...
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    How do like being a school nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to Miss10's topic in School

    I second what everyone else said! It makes me feel good to know when a student's life has changed for the better because of all of us in our school working together to make that happen. We have lots...
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    6 months RN - become a school nurse?

    RatherBHiking replied to Lost_delirious's topic in School

    If you want to develop your fundamental skills then yes the nursing home and hospital would be the best route for that. Also, our district wouldn't even consider a nurse that's only had 6 months...
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    Which brands don't wrinkle?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have several off-brand print tops and even if I pull them straight out of the dryer the bottom is turned up and needs ironed to hang straight-even the cotton/poly blends. I'm tired of ironing them....
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    School Nursing

    RatherBHiking replied to taylorstevenson's topic in School

    I loved my school nurse growing up and went to see her as much as possible. I'm sure she loved that! I truly did have a lot of stomach aches. I think part due to a milk intolerance and part due to a...
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    Less Pay?

    RatherBHiking replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I also think it also depends on the school district. In my town we have 263 people. So we have to combine several rural area towns to make up one grade school, middle school and high school. The...
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    Two different kinds of parents...

    RatherBHiking replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I got yelled at last week for calling a parent to pick up her child who had the gall to run a fever 45 min before school was out. I was majorly putting her out expecting her to come and get him when...
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    Staff's children

    RatherBHiking replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Never had dicipline issues but I'd just do what you did. I never get involved in any dicipline issues other than to ensure someone's health status. Anytime I see a staff's child I notify their mom...
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    Please Leave A Message..

    RatherBHiking replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Oh yes! Or when I DO call and leave a message they will call back and say "someone called me but I don't know who" so the secretary will have to ask everyone in the office who called and when they...
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    Less Pay?

    RatherBHiking replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I've never been in the same school district as my kids and although I'd have liked the conveniences of the same schedule and being closer to them, I'm glad I wasn't. First of all, consider where...
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    Some people are just plain rude!

    RatherBHiking replied to HburgRN07's topic in School

    You should've said "speaking from someone who watches people sleep!" However, if you're like me, you wouldn't think of that until they've left. I think some people are just plain jealous. Other...
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    High school nurses

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    I'm considering switching to high school but I have no idea if I'd like it. I've always worked elementary and middle school for a short time which I didn't enjoy. High schools are bigger so I'm sure...
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    High school nurses

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I can see how you would have less issues with all the gym injuries, wanting ice packs and attention, etc which would be nice. However, I like the fact a saltine, bandaid, or a hug will make most of...
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    A color run????

    RatherBHiking replied to palli's topic in School

    I agree the face masks and goggles are a good idea for protection. I can't imagine a lung doctor thinking it's a good idea to inhale any sort of powder even if it is a natural substance. I had a...
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    NCSN results

    RatherBHiking replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I took it a couple years ago at the end of July and thought for sure I had failed it but not only did I pass, I did really well. It took me the full 8 weeks to hear back. I actually think it went a...
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    I've hit the wall...

    RatherBHiking replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I hear ya! 67! Yuck! When did you start? We started August 9th. I have 45 more working days. I'm also so ready for summer. I'm working sick today because I can't find a sub. Not the first time this...
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    I did something bad...

    RatherBHiking replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Well I bet you won't forget to get those back next
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    Really not sure how to handle this one...

    RatherBHiking replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I love when other non nursing staff try to "diagnose" students based on one symptom. No you shouldn't check blood sugars without an order. Does he look malnourished to you? If he's eating breakfast...
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    RatherBHiking replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    It's kind of like having little kids. A whole lot of work for very little appreciation or recognition but yet every once in a while when little sticky arms reach up and hug you it somehow all feels...
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    school nurse certification vs licensure

    RatherBHiking replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    Most states require the state school nurse certification or license to continue to work as a school nurse. Our state you have one year to get it. The National School Nurse certification basically just...
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    First week as elementary school nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    If I had to call for every injury I'd never be off the phone. I did make up a form letter with blanks that basically says " The injury did not appear serious at this time but if any pain, bruising, or...
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    They are trying to send ME home!

    RatherBHiking replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Wow I wish I had an unlimited number of sick days and people encouraging me to take off when I'm sick. I have neither. We have so few subs it really puts other nurses in the county out trying to cover...
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    Asking me to go against policy

    RatherBHiking replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    No, no, no. I hope your principal doesn't go along with this. This could turn into anytime they are grossing them out, they will call a parent. Some teachers and/or aides don't do well with coughing,...
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    I told you so!

    RatherBHiking replied to tch1920's topic in School

    I agree that teacher was out of line. Sounds like someone who like being "right" at all times and feels better when she makes others feel bad. I sent a note to all my staff one year that said "I'll...
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    If you are NOT allowed to dispense OTC meds

    RatherBHiking replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Used to be able to and at first I was thinking what are we going to do for all these kids when they have a headache or stomach ache when they took our meds away. Now I'm glad. I don't have the...