RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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  1. RatherBHiking

    What are your procedures?

    RatherBHiking replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I agree 100%! I'm like I hope I'm not jinxing myself here because it COULD happen. Praying it
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    What are your procedures?

    RatherBHiking replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Medication should not go missing. I've never had this happen in 16 years of school nursing. We keep ours locked up. We count when we get them, count how much is given, count how much is left over,...
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    Sub for my school left a mess

    RatherBHiking replied to Amethya's topic in School

    The last time I was out sick my sub said she "organized" for me. Now some of my cabinets were organized and straightened up which I appreciate. However, she also moved several things that I use daily...
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    Orienting/Onboarding

    RatherBHiking replied to Meekie J.'s topic in School

    I had nothing. I also did not have a computer (telling my age) to look up anything of for support as no one did at that time in the schools except the secretary. I didn't even have an office my first...
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    Well it was a pleasure.

    RatherBHiking replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    Congrats on your new journey! Best of luck to
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    From Teacher to Nurse.

    RatherBHiking replied to LadyBathory's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry no one has answered you. I am not a former teacher but I do work in a school directly with teachers so I kind of have an idea of what you're talking about. I've heard of many teachers that...
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    Nosebleeds

    RatherBHiking replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    This is my kids except grade school. The more blood the more attention. I even have teachers bring me kids in as the kids hold their hand under their nose (not pinching) all the way from the...
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    Countdown to SUMMER!

    RatherBHiking replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    32 working days. No spring break. Last day May 31st. Ready to be done
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    Where is your office located within the school?

    RatherBHiking replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Within the main office with a door to the hallway too. I hate it. No privacy ever. Plus I get asked to cover the phone and doors for the secretary all the
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    a-hem...

    RatherBHiking replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Welcome back! I've left and came back before! I've even considered leaving again but then realize I'm having a lapse in judgement! ? The grass never seems to be greener very long at
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    What to do for Itchy Students

    RatherBHiking replied to sydcarverrn's topic in School

    Be careful, some baking soda will say can be cross contained with peanuts for any allergic kids. We have nothing and are not allowed. I send home a note that a student was referred to me for itching...
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    Puberty Program

    RatherBHiking replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I do 5th grade and even though some have already started they all say they've learned stuff they didn't know and feel better to know what's normal and how to handle different situations that may come...
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    HOLY MOLY

    RatherBHiking replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    It never ceases to amaze me how staff can be so disrespectful without even realizing it. I have asked staff (and the principal has asked them too ) on many occasions to not cut through my office to...
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    Options other than the bedside

    RatherBHiking replied to Cgritz77's topic in General Nursing

    I am a school nurse. It doesn't pay as much as the bedside but we get lots of perks like good benefits, lots of time off, etc... You could also teach classes at a community college but the pay isn't...
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    LOW sugar, check ketones?

    RatherBHiking replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I had to google that too because I've also never seen that and don't have orders to check ketones unless high so it's not something I've ever done. However, I did discover that yes, illness can cause...
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    1 year in and I’m not sure where to go

    RatherBHiking replied to TammyTho's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm glad you said this. What a great point! This is also true. Everywhere I look, MOST jobs are not as intense as nursing. Every day jobs people seem content just working and not constantly rushing...
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    Looking for advice; "handling" situations **LONG**

    RatherBHiking replied to Miss.LeoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. Get off that floor asap! Ask your manager if you can transfer to a lower acuity floor since you are "struggling". It seems to me they are going to continue to throw you...
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    Anyone recently take the National Certification exam?

    RatherBHiking replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Oh and keep receipts for everything like your books to study, practice tests you pay for, exam fee, mileage, etc because your county may reimburse you. Mine
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    Anyone recently take the National Certification exam?

    RatherBHiking replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I read "School Nursing, A Comprehensive Text" by Janice Selekman. It's huge but I think 99% of my questions came from that book! The test was hard but I passed with flying
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    Got a repeat offender...

    RatherBHiking replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    So what class is after gym they don't like? LOL! Also, I'd quit giving them candy. It's like a reward esp when you suspect he's making himself sick on purpose. When kids repeatedly do this, I ask the...
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    When to tell Principals I'm pregnant!

    RatherBHiking replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Congrats! How exciting!! ?? I only told two people I was pregnant when I left one school at the end of summer because the county assigned me to a different school for the following year. Well you can...
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    Does anyone else get emotionally exhausted from this job?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    I don't find my job too physically tiring at all but I am mentally drained by the end of the day. I find myself counting down to every day off, every holiday break, etc because I need it so bad. I'm...
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    Career Crossroads

    RatherBHiking replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I took a 5 day a week job when my daughter was born. It was harder than I expected and I was gone more than I wanted to be. I then took several years off to stay home when I had my second then third...
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    Advice for New Grad School Nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to kwhavlik's topic in School

    I agree with what the others have said. I second the fact you're seeing way too many kids a day. That's ridiculous and they are taking advantage of you. Take all the advice of Jen on how to cut that...
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    Quit GN Residency or Commute 2 hours

    RatherBHiking replied to Jmcm1025's topic in General Nursing

    I would start looking for another job now and then IF you find one, give proper notice and explain you're moving and thank them for the opportunity. Life happens and a 4 hr commute time would get...