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  1. An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

    rollernurse365 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you read the linked article? Fantastic! It should be required reading: Top 5 Reasons Why 'The Customer Is Always Right' Is Wrong | Alexander

  2. OK- I give up.

    rollernurse365 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Hey, we can only do so much right? I sleep just fine at

  3. Remaining professional with rude, disrespectful family members

    rollernurse365 replied to litbitblack's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had this experience when I worked in pediatric oncology. I had a parent single me out in the hallway with patients, families, doctors, colleagues.... just EVERYONE! She reamed me out LOUDLY. She...

  4. Inhalers?

    rollernurse365 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    The ones used at other districts are the kind with a break-away built in. They are used in

  5. Inhalers?

    rollernurse365 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Our school still does not allow kids to carry their inhalers despite being allowed to by the state Here are some handy items to help kids keep up with inhalers at school: Star Allergy Alerts -...

  6. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    And this:

  7. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 posted a topic in School

    I am not ordinarily an emotional person. Today is the exception. I put considerable amount of work into bringing this health clinic out of the dark ages. I will not itemize everything done in my...

  8. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    Here is an interesting read:

  9. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    I did. They really didn't have to change anything. I told them to use the paper log and I will log it into the computer when I get here. There is no reason not to move forward at this point. I...

  10. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    I agree. The fact they haven't given it any time to see how things work is even more frustrating. Nothing I can do. I'm at a

  11. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    I wish. The office staff has a lot of pull because they have been here a while. They do not understand what I do and neither does my Principal (shocker). The Principal said no.... The buck stops...

  12. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    The secretary and business manager only document when I am not here. I work 4 hours a day. They fill in the rest. Admin will not extend my

  13. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    Not far from it! I even explained that if our visit logs were subpoenaed we would be handing over records for every student on the log, not just the one in question. Also, it doesn't help track data...

  14. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    Yep. I totally agree. I am not coming back here next year. There is no hope for change and I cannot work like this. They want a warm body. I can't live with

  15. Asthma treatment

    rollernurse365 replied to Leegc's topic in School

    You did the right thing. Those little ones can turn on you very fast. Trust your gut. It's usually

  16. Your Med Cabinet

    rollernurse365 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    If unlicensed staff are able to give medications, I would hope there are explicit instructions and guidelines to help staff identify if the PRN anxiety medication is needed. There should be some...

  17. Click here if you need a laugh

    rollernurse365 posted a topic in School

    Having a bad day? This should at least give you a snicker. I am known to be a good quality nurse and use a sense of humor to break things up when stress is high. I am a school nurse. There was a...

  18. Unbelievable

    rollernurse365 replied to Muttlover2's topic in School

    YES! Also, pull up your scope of practice. Print and highlight the portion you would be in violation of if you follow through with what they are asking you to do. If that doesn't help, take it up...

  19. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    rollernurse365 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    I do not know any good nurse who hasn't made some mistake with potential to cause harm. Whatever happens with the Superintendent, do not leave the profession. We need nurses with integrity who can...

  20. Will I get in trouble with the State Board of Nursing

    rollernurse365 replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    Again, this relates to a thread I started a few weeks ago. Nurses, quit being crazy makers with other nurses trying to care for your children at school. If you are that concerned, get the kid...

  21. asthma assessment

    rollernurse365 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    A kid with SPO2 of 80% would typically present with more symptoms than just an elevated heart rate. Could your pulse oximeter need calibration or new battery? Just a thought. It sounds like you...

  22. School nurses and other RNs not supportive of decision to send their child home

    rollernurse365 posted a topic in School

    I have to tell you all I left school last week LIVID. Flu and strep are hitting hard here with most cases happening in one class. I had to send home kids with fever in droves. Some only had fever...

  23. School nurses and other RNs not supportive of decision to send their child home

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    Precisely! It truly drives me crazy. I wish there were something else I could do regarding social media but I'm afraid this is the world we live in now. Things calmed down for now. Hopefully this...

  24. Help - GI bug

    rollernurse365 replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    In general, if I see a trend in a particular class or 10% of our total school population is affected, I will send a notice home. It simply says _______ School is seeing an increase in _____. List...

  25. School nurses and other RNs not supportive of decision to send their child home

    rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    I wish I could get someone to obtain a screen grab of the thread. I could be good to have if anything else happens down the