I'm encouraged to hear you had a great time. Obviously you were interested and enthusiastic. When I used to have nursing students in my clinic it seemed they could be more interested in watching paint...
OldDude replied to BlondieRN0531's topic in School
Of the school nurses, you are likely the one breaking ground on this subject under these particular circumstances. Sounds like you've organized all the appropriate resources to collaborate, assess,...
OldDude replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School
First of all, yes, Texas, is an at will state, unless your contract has specific terminology regarding what happens if you are terminated, your employer can walk up to you today and say, "pack your...
I think everyone puts on a little cloak of anxiety when they walk into school; especially after you get enough experience to realize you are it, no nurses to call, no charge nurse, no doctors, no code...
OldDude replied to BlondieRN0531's topic in School
Far gives good advise...keep in mind the only ones who really know your are there is the staff; wait till the word spreads through the student body that you are there - another outlet for getting out...
I've told this story on myself before but now is a good time to tell it again. Many years ago when the kids would come in for complaints of pain from injuries that offered no sign of trauma I would...
Don't beat up on yourself with Monday morning quarterbacking. I'm completely confident in your assessment and intervention. I would have done the same thing and would not have notified the parent....
I've never used one in the school setting. A few years ago a staff member passed out at another campus. The campus nurse hooked it up on the staff member even though she was still breathing and then...