RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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    Rules for next year

    RatherBHiking replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I think your list is perfect for those high schoolers! It's time to grow up. For those that want ice packs, I think by that age if you don't see any swelling, bruising, limping, redness then they...
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    How much math is actually used in Nursing school and at the job site?

    RatherBHiking replied to nay018's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use math every single day. I have to use algorithms to caculate how much insulin to give in the schools. You just plug the numbers in so it's not hard. I was never great at math either but was...
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    History of School Nursing

    RatherBHiking replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Haha wow look how far we've come! Thanks for sharing! That was
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    Teacher appreciation week...

    RatherBHiking replied to nmr79's topic in School

    That's amazing! I'm glad you did that and made the office staff uncomfortable on their behalf. I'm sure you made all those nurses'
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    Teacher appreciation week...

    RatherBHiking replied to nmr79's topic in School

    I think we could be sisters! I am currently looking as well. I also have trouble with confrontation but I will stand up for myself. I just don't feel like I should have to throw a fit or file a...
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    Teacher appreciation week...

    RatherBHiking replied to nmr79's topic in School

    I have gotten three handmade cards from kids this week so far and one parent even gave me a fast food gift card which made my week. Ok so when I first started here they gave the secretary, principal...
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    Giving medications when there’s a mild allergic reaction

    RatherBHiking replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    Agree! When the rash from the antibiotic starts causing lips and face to swell then yes the antibiotic can hurt the patient. I've seen it
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    Staff Needs

    RatherBHiking replied to ana010's topic in School

    Oh heck no! ? How awkward
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    What do you do when admin doesn't have your back?

    RatherBHiking replied to SnowDark38's topic in School

    Oh dear! I'm SO sorry! Yes, this has happened to me but not to this extent. You're being undermined a lot. Why in the world did the teacher not call you and say they are sleeping so can you look at...
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    Staff Needs

    RatherBHiking replied to ana010's topic in School

    Oh my, the ears just yuck! Yes all my staff thinks I have a supply of pain meds, tums, neosporin, tampons, cough drops, etc for THEM even though I'm not allowed to have them for the students. Then...
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    Staff Needs

    RatherBHiking replied to ana010's topic in School

    Oh my gosh yes! My first day at this school this teacher comes in and starts listing all her health issues and medications she takes and then proceeded to update me every single week for several long...
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    drug exposure symptoms??

    RatherBHiking replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I never realized just how MANY kids were living in less than ideal situations until I became a school nurse. Many pets get treated better. It's
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    What questions are important to ask when interviewing?

    RatherBHiking replied to climbeRN's topic in School

    I find most principals don't know a lot about what we do and it seems the less we bother them the happier they are. Any policies and procedures the nurse director would know. We have a large book that...
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    12 hr night nurses-how many recovery days?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering a 12 hr night position and was just curious how many days before you feel energetic again? When I did 12 hour days I needed one day to do nothing to recover but I've heard with those...
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    Doctors Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

    RatherBHiking replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the nursery we had a baby born that looked a little "off". The dr did some tests to see if the baby had some type of issues or delays and when I asked if any problems showed up he...
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    Stress and anxiety prior to shift?

    RatherBHiking replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in General Specialties

    I used to do that. It got better with time. I feel it helpful to think about worst case scenarios and how you would handle it. Once you walk through it all in your mind you may realize ok you can...
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    Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you think I'd regret leaving school nursing to return to the hospital? I miss working with other medical people. Teachers here get into these conversations about testing, behaviors, assignments,...
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    Who Did NOT Do a Year of Med Surg?

    RatherBHiking replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked med-surg, once for the required six months and then transferred out at the same hospital and then again for a year on purpose at a different hospital. I've noticed different units can be...
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    Considering Quitting PRN Job So Soon?

    RatherBHiking replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    I'd leave asap! It's really not going to hurt you. It's only prn and they changed the job on you so that's a legitimate reason. You've still held onto the same full time position this whole time....
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    Advice

    RatherBHiking replied to BSN_TN's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it! You have almost three years experience so I'd say you have a good chance. You'll always wonder if you never try. Even if you end up hating it at least you'll know and you will have...
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    Night Shift & Relationships

    RatherBHiking replied to nurse2592's topic in General Nursing

    Only you can answer what's best. My husband worked nights for years. It didn't bother me. It was actually kind of nice to have the house to myself some evenings a week. LOL!! Plus now is the ideal...
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    Why ? Just Why ?

    RatherBHiking replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I tell the teachers if you forgive me for sending a student back to class who ends up getting sick, I'll forgive you for the many you send to me who aren't. They all loved
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    The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Story

    RatherBHiking replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I actually had a parent one time CRY because her little darling needed glasses. I was floored. I had to explain it's pretty common and not that big of deal before she would calm down. Weird! I was...
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    What do you do for principal's day?

    RatherBHiking replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Our staff recognizes the principal on principal's day with a gift card and flowers from the flower fund that I contribute to from everyone. I don't do an individual gift. The same thing for...
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    Interview Questions

    RatherBHiking replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    Several of those questions you could just answer "follow policy". Some of them you should have a little idea of what would be best. I had things like: What would you do if you were called to a...