Jedrnurse BSN, RN

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    When parents don't read carefully

    Jedrnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We tend to just make parents have to do a pro-active "opt out", i.e. we send a letter letting them know when screening is going to be, directing them to send a note if they don't want their child to...
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    I'm back...with questions

    Jedrnurse replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    And that could save your life if you have a third grade boy take off both his shoes and socks in your
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    RN staffing in subacute

    Jedrnurse replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    So on night shift it's one nurse to (potentially) 30 sub-acute
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    RN staffing in subacute

    Jedrnurse replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes "sub-acute" is really "acute", but the staffing doesn't
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    I'm back...with questions

    Jedrnurse replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    Why use boo-boo cream when saltines are
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    I'm back...with questions

    Jedrnurse replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    I give out organic peppermints (higher peppermint oil content, less sugar) as an anti-emetic. Haven't crunched the data yet, but anecdotally kids report some relief. I went to an inservice last year...
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    health polices

    Jedrnurse replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    Remember that there are state regulations that already exist and must be followed. You can use those as a starting point for writing policies. There may be local/district regulations that apply to...
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    If you have a certification in Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy

    Jedrnurse replied to Veronicax's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if I understand the question, but sure, it's possible that an acute care hospital will direct hire you as a CNA or phlebotomist. You may be thinking of all the posts from new RNs that talk...
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    When that impossible to reach, non compliant family finally send in the epi-pen

    Jedrnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Maybe Epi-pens age like fine
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    Why do We eat our young?

    Jedrnurse replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Rock
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    Why do We eat our young?

    Jedrnurse replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wait, could what you wrote be considered bullying a bully??? NENETY (Nursing eating nurses eating their
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    Why do We eat our young?

    Jedrnurse replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Be nice, y'all. This is a very important, cutting-edge topic that needs MUCH more exploration as the surface of it has barely been
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    Accident tag

    Jedrnurse replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I show up on their doorsteps with a baseball
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    What time do you wake up for work?

    Jedrnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Half and half. Relatively early to bed, do okay on 6 hrs
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    Thoughts?

    Jedrnurse replied to GuineaPigs's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, she's flirting. I just couldn't tell from the content of your post if you were complaining or not about
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    What time do you wake up for work?

    Jedrnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    3 AM. (no kids): Hit the gym, go for a walk near school (we're on the coast, I catch some beautiful skies over the water) and in the office by
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    Looking for new interventions

    Jedrnurse posted a topic in School

    As all school nurses know, we run into limitations as to what medications we can give for the various symptoms/complaints that come through the office door. I try to expand my "repertoire" with...
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    Looking for new interventions

    Jedrnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Interesting; would never have thought of "therapeutic
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    Day One and already dealing with...

    Jedrnurse replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Just don't share hats or
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    Day One and already dealing with...

    Jedrnurse replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Well, at least the lice are returning well rested from summer
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    Annoying Employee

    Jedrnurse replied to FLorida_624's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lower the temperature of the building; she is a special snowflake and must not be allowed to
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    Is it like this every school year?

    Jedrnurse replied to VgsNrs's topic in School

    I have extra running shoes in my office specifically for chasing down paperwork :-) Yes, it's VERY common for parents to blow this off. Unless your school policy has some teeth, i.e. can't come to...
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    Make It STOP!

    Jedrnurse replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Inappropriate use exclamation points, e.g. "Need to interview a
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    Questions to ask a nurse you are shadowing

    Jedrnurse replied to jmckinnon's topic in General Nursing

    "Self-focused." Is that what they're calling rude these
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    Is MSN worth the $$$

    Jedrnurse replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    You said you're happy in your field. What would the MSN "do" for you? It's not always all or nothing, as well. There are various graduate certificates that can buff up your resume without the same...