RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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  1. RatherBHiking

    Please tell me it gets better...

    RatherBHiking replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I've left school nursing 3x's and returned. The grass is never greener. However, I was constantly being changed around every year or two to different schools so it was hard to feel part of anywhere....
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    Kid won't eat lunch

    RatherBHiking replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I'd look into it. There are many reasons a student might have frequent stomach aches (even if they aren't in your office complaining daily). I'd call mom and let her know and recommend dr check up and...
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    Sometimes I feel not needed..

    RatherBHiking replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    My principal just sent an email to staff for the same reason. A couple of our teachers were doing that. It's not their decision and it makes the office staff look stupid when the parent shows up and...
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    How Do you Deal With. . .

    RatherBHiking replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I store my diabetic snacks and a couple bottles of water for me each day that I drink (plus my own lunch) in my tiny dorm size fridge. I can't tell you how many times a staff member has just randomly...
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    How is life as a school nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to Dpagan16's topic in School

    School nursing is very complex and can be very stressful. Most places you need a bachelor's degree plus a school nurse certification. Then you need a few years of experience before they'll hire you....
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    Please Advise! Interested in School Nursing

    RatherBHiking replied to Ankh's topic in School

    Old Dude is right on point. However, if you left teaching then you probably don't want to do it all the time anyway! I rarely teach. Not that the teachers wouldn't let me more often, it's just I'm too...
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    School Nurse Appreciation Day?

    RatherBHiking replied to rnkaytee's topic in School

    There's a school nurse appreciation day? That particular holiday is not observed in my school so I'd be happy with anything. I mean literally anything!! Even just a card would be nice. I do partake...
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    What is the worst nursing job you ever had?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    Just curious... My very first job was my worst. The older nurses invented the phrase "nurses eat their young" I think. They would purposely lead you astray by flat out lying then laugh as you got in...
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    What to wear?

    RatherBHiking replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    Scrubs and tennis shoes. I have foot issues and can't do dress shoes (another reason scrubs work well). Sometimes I'll wear a school tshirt with scrub bottoms but usually only on Fridays. I've...
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    What was your very first Nursing Job?

    RatherBHiking replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My first job was on med-surg on nights in the early 90's when we still wore white nursing uniforms and patients smoked in their rooms. Our lab sheets didn't have normal ranges on them so you had to...
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    Poll: What age group?

    RatherBHiking replied to villageRN's topic in School

    I have pre-k through 5th. I really enjoy it. I never cared for middle school. Too much drama and attitudes. No thank you. I've only done high school a couple days so not sure how that really would...
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    List all the Nursing Hats you have worn

    RatherBHiking replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Med-Surg OB/Nursery Oncology Home Health Surgery School
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    School nurse perks :)

    RatherBHiking replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    I concur with all the above answers! They're all such great perks! I was thinking this morning how nice it was to get ready and come to work without feeling stressed or anxious of how my day is going...
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    Who uses the restroom in your office?

    RatherBHiking replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I don't have a bathroom in my clinic. I have a sink and a privacy screen if needed for kids to use to clean up. It's such a pain. I did have one tiny office one time with a tiny bathroom and this male...
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    Kindergarten Sign Up Spiel

    RatherBHiking replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    We don't have a kg roundup thank goodness. That does not sound fun to me at all. They won't remember a lot of what you say so I'd make sure I gave them a handout with requirements to refer back to....
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    So over the hygeine talk

    RatherBHiking replied to ana010's topic in School

    We are a Title 1 School and this is a big issue in our school. The teachers drive me crazy over this. We ask the teachers to first have a general hygiene talk in their room first about bathing,...
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    I have a really hard time...

    RatherBHiking replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I cannot seem to get it through a few of my staff's heads that the flu is NOT the same thing as a stomach virus or that antibiotics are NOT needed for every cough or that a kid with a cold does NOT...
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    Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

    RatherBHiking replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    Nowadays most school nurses get their foot in the door by subbing. That will also give you a look at what it's like to be a school nurse. By subbing you will gain school nurse experience. In our...
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    Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

    RatherBHiking replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    I do enjoy being a school nurse a lot. I love the relationships I build with the kids. It can take a while to build that up when starting out at new school but once you do it's priceless. I get...
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    Today is not a good day for me.

    RatherBHiking replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I have in the past. Listen to Old Dude. School nursing should not cause you that much stress. You know what happens when the screenings are not done on time? Nothing. We've had nursing students and...
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    Front office help?

    RatherBHiking replied to Nurse.jen's topic in School

    Oh my gosh yes!! My principal expects me to cover the office while the secretary goes to lunch and she (the secretary)covers my office when I go. Only difference is she gets a little stipend to be a...
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    Feeling burnt out

    RatherBHiking replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I find school nursing mentally draining and hospital nursing physically draining. Even though I was off more days working 12's I found the first day off I was pretty useless. The second day off was...
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    Christmas gifts?

    RatherBHiking replied to jessicamcg29's topic in School

    I did soup in a jar for principal, custodian, and secretary. They all appreciated it and it didn't cost much to
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    School Nurse is a Lonely job

    RatherBHiking replied to TaylsRN's topic in School

    Give yourself more time to fit in. It takes a while. Anything you need to communicate to staff about a student either tell them directly or hand deliver papers just so you can seem more personal and...
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    How do YOU check for lice?

    RatherBHiking replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Well here's the thing. It's not YOUR responsibility to make sure her kid stays/is lice free. She could've picked up something after you checked her or maybe one or two nits hatched and began the whole...