JerseyTomatoMDCrab BSN

med-surg, IMC, school nursing, NICU

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    Monday, after break...

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Mine are being refreshingly honest. "I really want to be in my house so that's why I came here." "I didn't have school last week and I'm just really tired of school." (kid, nobody had school. You...
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    Can you imagine yourself doing something else

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Nursing

    Can I SEE myself doing something else? Absolutely. I would love to be a cupcake baker, dog walker, dental hygienist, professional Christmas light installation specialist, librarian or someone who...
  3. JerseyTomatoMDCrab

    How to give 2 week notice

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Motherofadarling's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man I know this struggle. When I left my last hospital job for my SN position, I was doing rotating shifts (part of my reasons for quitting!) and happened to be on for a stretch of nights during...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Does the author of this infuriating article realize that teachers often have families of their own? What if your child's teacher is a single parent? What is he or she supposed to do with their own...
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    It's been a week, focus on the positive

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab posted a topic in School

    Trying hard to focus on the good in the world because this week (and last, for that matter) has been rough. I filed my first CPS report regarding abuse. I've done possible neglect before but this is...
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    Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    While we are on the topic... What is everyone's schedule like as far as work next week? My kids are off all week. Staff has PD Monday-Wednesday with an early release (I think noon) on Wed. This was...
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    Come on Blizzard!

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Enjoy it if you can, I can't stand snow! I would rather trudge through the winter and get out earlier in June. Although, I do plan on using my snow days as a bargaining tool for incentive bonus pay at...
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    What to do ?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Balderdash!
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    THIS is what bugs me

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to tining's topic in School

    Speaking of "stomach bugs" and the like... A child just walked in here holding a gallon sized Ziploc full of vomit and tried to hand it to me. So... there's
  10. JerseyTomatoMDCrab

    New to High school Nursing

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    GET YA SALTINES. That video was filmed right near where I grew up. Ah,
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    New to High school Nursing

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I got a PRN job over the summer at the local hospital in town. I wanted to stay on PRN at my previous FT hospital job but my manager said she didn't want me so BYE. I got the PRN job because 1) I need...
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    Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Pancit?!
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    Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have a potluck friendsgiving at my bestie's house the Saturday before Thanksgiving. We've been doing it since college. We have: -Turkey -Stuffing -Cornbread stuffing (made by the soon-to-be- Mr....
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    Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    There you are! I was asking after you. I've been on the kid end of what you're going through and it's not an easy time. I'm sending all my good juju your
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    THIS is what bugs me

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to tining's topic in School

    I had a student come in after "vomiting" in lunch AKA "ate too fast and started coughing up the food in his mouth." No fever, tolerated water and crackers just fine in my office. His teacher came into...
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    Helping patients kill themselves

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This. I would 100% support a family member, spouse, patient or friend who was considering this. There is a beautiful documentary about this topic called "How to Die in Oregon" that explores many...
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    It's just anaphylaxis

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to it'snotatumor's topic in School

    In my district, each school has 4 EpiPens, 2 junior and 2 full strength. They are not purchased with my school-based health budget, the county provides them to us at the beginning of each year....
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    It's just anaphylaxis

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to it'snotatumor's topic in School

    But guess what? Heaven forbid a child actually has a reaction, all eyes are going to be on the nurse, asking why there wasn't medication or a plan in place! It's so frustrating. I had a kiddo last...
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    Time to Join in on the Fun

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to KannedyRN's topic in School

    Ugh well I'm starting that endeavor today so I might be MIA from now until forever. Goodbye,
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    Time to Join in on the Fun

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to KannedyRN's topic in School

    Guys, not to go off topic but since we are all here... Where is Farawyn? I haven't seen her around these parts
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    Time to Join in on the Fun

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to KannedyRN's topic in School

    Hi! Welcome! Tell us about your
  22. JerseyTomatoMDCrab

    AIDS "Patient Zero" exonerated

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab posted a topic in General Nursing

    I thought this article was fascinating. It just shows how medical research is still evolving and we don't have all the answers, even to topics we thought we had figured out for years. How this man was...
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    Feeling burnt out

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    PREACH! I love
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    Feeling burnt out

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I have been feeling the EXACT same thing lately! Gosh, just this morning I told my honey "This year is shaping up to be so much more draining that last year." Which, in a way, is good because at least...
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    How do YOU check for lice?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab posted a topic in School

    I know there are dozens of threads regarding this itchy, annoying, emotional topic but I am interested in an up-to-date response regarding how you check for lice themselves. The reason I am asking is...