katscan

How one reads a post and interprets it is individual. To me, she was not insulting or presumptious. Naive maybe? Inexperienced? Therefor, I don't say that I answered in a "cut and dry " fashion. People are free to make comments according to their inner responses. Not everyone on this board had your perception. If she did come across as a know it all to some, I honestly don't think this was her intent. After all, who wants to get on a board and be cut down as she has been? To her credit, she did answer almost all of the posts directed to her, both good and bad.

I just read this whole thread and am saddened at the pokes and jabs directed to the original poster when she(I am using she for convenience) was only asking a question /expressing her opinion. From her standpoint, her thoughts are her reality. To make comments to her to "grow up" is unfair. This same kind of attitude was directed to one of our beginning school nurses and she was really discouraged. Some of the older nurses took her remarks as being ignorant and idealistic. They laughed at her and cut her down behind her back. Let face it folks, we ALL make idealistic or ignorant comments at times--No matter what age or degree of experience we have. I tried to support her and encourage her. As I am doing now. Things can be bad in nursing in "the real world" as we know. Who knows, maybe NP2Be will be one of the ones to help promote change.I hope so. Also, I have been a nurse since '73 and am 53 years old, in case anyone wants to challenge my age and/and or experience.

With my junior high, I gather the student(s) that need instruction and some who don't and have a "mini class" on hygiene during which I go over the needed info. The students are then asked to judge my class content, ability to understand the info, etc. I want their opinions about how the class will go over with their peers, in their opinion. I present the info and give them opportunities to ask questions. I even ask "review questions" of them verbally to see how much they have retained. Finally,I give a gift of deodorant, tooth brushes or soap depending on the need. I thank them for their input. After all, numerous ad agencies gather info this way and it really works. I am hesitant to confront a student boldly, unless I REALLY have to. No one like to be told they stink-especially if they have no control. Other times, I have called the parent and stated that I-or the teacher-has noticed an odor about their child. As this may be a medical problem, I suggest a physical. Anyway, it alerts the mother to the problem. Sometimes she will volunteer info such as "she wets the bed" etc, and them I can use that teachable moment to ask HER questions about clothing, washing etc. If the child is getting teased, I call for the mother's help in stopping the teasing. I do not want her child to have to go through being "different". This helps elicit info also-especially if the mother works, and the child SAYS she is bathing or changing her soiled clothing, but is not really doing it.

Personally, I don't care what the nurse looks like-or "is" as long as the person is competent when they care for me-or any patient. This student doesn't THINK with that male appendage-which will probably be lost in the near future anyway. The person utilizes their brain. If they have the qualifications to earn the RN after their name-what should it matter? The poor person has enough to worry about without being judged.

I'm 52 and have been told by students and administrators during my 21 year career that I relate to kids very well. I have k-12 experience. And I would love to implement more wellness programs. Obesity interests me. I was wellness coordinator for the past 7 years in my district. So, age doesn't really have a thing to do with relating to kids. I do know from past experience that you are probably right about having someone picked out before. Many schools hire internally, but not necessarily nurses. The job has to be posted and they are required to conduct interviews for a certain number of hours before the posting is officiallly closed. But word has gotten out probably that the job was opening up and others may have beaten a path to your administrator's door. In my community a school nurse job is "to die for". Every nurse wants to be one-but must have the qualifications before even being considered. Sorry you missed out-try again. There will be other openings. Also, volunteeer to be a substitute in the clinic when the nurse is sick or uses her personal days. Volunteer to help with screening. It cant hurt, and may help you immensely. If you get to know the nurse, she may be able to put out a friendly word for you if another school in the district or in the neighboring districts opens up. She may even give you advance warning so you can get in there quickly.We school nurses meet and chat amoungst ourselves. People-(volunteers, parents, aides, nurse wanna bees and teachers) are all discussed. So are administrators and job situations. So get out there and be recognized as a poerson who would love to be a school nurse! Good luck!

I'm a school nurse on salary. I am expected to stay after if a meeting on a student is called, but otherwise I work 7 hrs per day and have 1/2 hr for lunch. It's lunch I don't always get. I am on call all day for everything. But I have been doing this for 21 years, so it works for me!

After a long hard day, I sat down last eve with the latest Newsweek. I did not need to read that letter from that resident. To make such sweeping statements, and lump all nurses together...His narrow mind will get him in trouble long before he becomes a "real doctor".This kind of narrowmindedness will not go away, and will get him in trouble sometime, somewhere with his patients. It's just a matter of time...

The way you asked the question, it sounds like you are researching the topic. Are you working on a Master's thesis? Just wondering.....

This is amazing! And management require nurses to work double shifts! What about them?? No talk about patient safety there-only insubordination if you don't. I sincerly doubt that you would have endangered your patients, you DID get some sleep. Those double shift nurses are the endangering ones yet this practice is still allowed! Why doesn't she cut to the chase and tell you that you will probably be mandated to work in that fashion. Like she really cares...Yeah, it sounds like she does not like you. Good luck.

Nursing is not all about dealing with the "yuckies". besides, everyone is different. And the incident passes. You may feel queasy until the task is finished, but then you move on to different things. Maybe the dissection thing is the only thing that would make you queasy. I have a very strong stomach, but the thing that almost put me over the edge was carrying a sloshing bowl of emesis(green) across the room slowly so that is would not spill, until I could dump it. Oh my, I thought I would not stop gagging. I worked on human cadavers without a problem, but it was the emesis thing I remember most. I am now a certified school nurse, and have to deal with kids throwing up on ME! Which has happened! Having kids of my own helped, but I NEVER will forget that incident in the hospital as a student! Don't stop nursing because of this incident. As one of the other posters said, we need you!

Congrats! Hapoy for you!

Rotten Nurse-that was a mean and totally untrue statement! Unit clerks are part of the team too-they accomplish alot. How would you like to be "minimized " like that. Andre, I respect what you do, please don't think we all feel the way Rotten Nurse does!

This MUST be shared with others! Too good to pass... So many others are going through this too, every day. Your insight provides courage and hope, as well as demonstrating the humanness of all of us. Bravo, VERY well done.

You paint the most beautiful pictures with words, even sad ones.The depth of your feeling is something one can't manufacture unless you have felt that way. You have a gift-a great one. Please continue to share with us. For a minute, I was by his bedside with you, and found myself tearing up again. You must be a magnificant nurse. Thank you

I love reading your works. Your love for others shows through all you write. Some of your poems made me mist up here at school...You seem to be a wonderful person . Lucky are those who know you personally