RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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    Screenings...

    RatherBHiking replied to EB12's topic in School

    We've used nursing students in the past to do our screenings. Works out great and it's free! However, it depends on your district and the nursing instructor. We would have one licensed nurse working...
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    What's your favorite thing about being a school nurse?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    Except for the schedule. I think it would be nice to have a more positive thread on here to balance out all our venting (mine included!). Everyone knows school nurses have an awesome schedule so that...
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    Countdown Time

    RatherBHiking replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    17! I'm so jealous of those with so many less! We didn't even get a spring break. How many days is your contract? We have 200 but have to make up all our snow days and we had several this year which...
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    Interested in being a school nurse.

    RatherBHiking replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in School

    I don't think being a male would hinder you as a school nurse. Lack of experience maybe. It does take getting used to a different schedule. I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss having more than two...
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    Bad experiences after another,how to overcome and find my niche?

    RatherBHiking replied to irishlynn5's topic in General Nursing

    There are many different types of nursing. Not all use clinical skills. If you like your schedule and don't hate your job then you're set. However, you seem to be feeling restless. What would happen...
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    How many jobs/units until you found your "niche"

    RatherBHiking replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    I've done med-surg, home health, OB, oncology, surgery, and school nursing. I've learned something from every area. I've stuck with school nursing the longest. I enjoy the school setting, the little...
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    Quit great job to stay home with baby?

    RatherBHiking replied to Sangrita RN's topic in Nursing Career

    The best job in the world will pale compared to taking care of your newborn...However, you said you will need to return to work a few months after the baby comes. Have you done the math on what it...
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    scrubs or business casual

    RatherBHiking replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Well as tired as I am of scrubs they sure are convenient! Pockets! No dress shoes required. Easy to wash and easy to get ready in the morning! I'm in the market for some new scrubs (decided to just...
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    New grad in School Nursing

    RatherBHiking replied to nurseinFL2567's topic in School

    A new grad in ICU would be very overwhelming. Have you considered changing floors? There are many different areas of nursing that would be easier for a new grad. I can't imagine having to learn...
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    So long, and thanks for all the fish!

    RatherBHiking replied to fetch's topic in School

    Congratulations! Now with all your extra time you can give us a lot more good advice on here all the time! Seriously, thanks for all your wisdom and don't be a
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    Interview attire

    RatherBHiking replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in School

    I think the problem with wearing scrubs is it looks as if you didn't make an effort which is not the first impression you want to make. You can never go wrong dressing up so I'm glad your going to do...
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    School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    RatherBHiking replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    As Arnold Schwarzenegger says ... "I'll be back!" Lol Ok so it's getting close to the end of the school year and I'm a little giddy!
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    By the way, is it only my school that celebrates administrative professional week during nurse's week No, ours does too which I wouldn't mind as much if they even took a nanosecond to recognize me. We...
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    scrubs or business casual

    RatherBHiking replied to villageRN's topic in School

    I truly have mixed feelings about this. Should we dress more as a nurse and wear scrubs or should we dress as part of an educational team and wear what the teachers do? Which would give us the most...
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    contracts

    RatherBHiking replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Our contact is very basic stating our position, year, pay, etc. for duties assigned to our position which is outlined elsewhere. It does say other duties as asssigned somewhere but I'm rarely asked to...
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    truancy

    RatherBHiking replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I don't understand why you are expected to do this. This is not a health issue. Was this on your list of responsibilities when you were hired? I would never have agreed to begin doing this unless it...
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    Older nurses-what's your advice on working towards retirement?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so I worked full time for 6 yrs then stayed home with my kids for nine years, and have been working part time for the past 8 yrs. We're getting by financially just fine with no big debts. My...
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    Older nurses-what's your advice on working towards retirement?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I have a great schedule where I work 4 hrs 5 days a week. I'm in a school system so I get their great retirement plan. However, the pay is low so if I went full time it would be more up to the salary...
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    Trust

    RatherBHiking replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    For the most part I vent by text or phone call to other nurses in my district (or get on here). In the past there's usually been only about one or two people per building I'd trust and that's usually...
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    Older nurses-what's your advice on working towards retirement?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the advice! I wasn't sure where to even begin so this helps a lot. I do know if something happens to my husband the rest of his retirement will go to me. He set it up that way years...
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    I want to become a school nurse!

    RatherBHiking replied to KiwiCarol's topic in School

    Depends on the area. In our district past experience does not count and we're paid according to the teacher salary. I think $14,350 sounds very low. I'd look at teacher's starting point and go from...
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    Anyone work in a low income area?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    More than half the students in our district fall below the poverty line. However, we do have some areas that are more well off (part of town with dr's, lawyers, bankers, etc) and those schools have a...
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    I want to become a school nurse!

    RatherBHiking replied to KiwiCarol's topic in School

    We're required to have a BSN, school nurse certification, plus 5 yrs experience. However, subs just need a ADN and a year's experience I think. Each state has different requirements so find those out...
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    I'm going to lose my mind!!

    RatherBHiking replied to jcooks1982's topic in School

    I worked in a middle school for a few years a while back and I too was shocked at how whiny these older kids were! They were very emotional too-always tearing up and would even argue with me when I...
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Good ideas!! Thank you!! í