Amethya

Cardiology, School Nursing, General

CMA for the past 5 years, working at a school for the past 4 years.

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    Teachers who frequently check their temperatures

    Amethya replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    "I think I have a fever, you think I should go home?" "Is it more than 99?" "No." "Then I don't think so." "But I feel hot!" "I think I have one too then, I want to go home too. I got games to get...
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    I. CAN'T. DIAGNOSE.

    Amethya replied to WyVy's topic in School

    This is why I just tell the parents what happened and what they would like to do with the child since I can't diagnose, BUT (if it's a bad case) I would suggest taking them to a doctor to see what's...
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    We knew it was coming but it still sucks

    Amethya replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I'm sorry for your loss. May the child be safe in gods hands, they are not in pain anymore and will be watching over their family as little angels. I pray for you and the
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Amethya replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Glad the baby is doing well! You did an amazing job and now another life is saved! How are you feeling
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    I feel like I'm losing.

    Amethya posted a topic in School

    It feels like no matter what I do, is wrong. I been getting complaints from parents becaus I failed to call them on incidents, but I did call them. One of them was because the student was playing a...
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    Blindsided by a colleague.

    Amethya replied to tch1920's topic in School

    And that could be a good route, but I would suggest as what everyone else has is go talk to her and see what's up and what can be solved for this situation. If she doesn't respond well, then that's...
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    My Arm Touched the Walll!

    Amethya replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Not at school but at home, my niece just pushed her brother and he came crying that she hurt "his heart". I thought he was saying he was hurt in an emotional sense, but he said no she pushed me and my...
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Amethya replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    You did all you could and you did your best. I'm so sorry what you had to go through, but good job on your quick
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    HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

    Amethya replied to jlv613's topic in Critical Care

    Don't give up! Try your best! This is just the first 2 days! Keep your chin up and everything will be fine as long as you try your best and take risks. Take that mentality of no able to do it because...
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    I feel like I'm losing.

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    So then tell me what do you want me to do about my job then? Just resign? Because in all honestly, I'm not the only CMA in our district, almost all of our schools have these medical aides. I do...
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    Packing List

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in Camp

    What's cheaper?
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    Camp Nurse Salary

    Amethya replied to BuckeyeRNMomma's topic in Camp

    I must be a good negotiator or they really desperately needed someone. I was going to be paid $2000 for 2 months of work, but I then told them that I'm considering another camp, a rival camp across...
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    Packing List

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in Camp

    Well happily they sent a packing list and for us in the infirmary, we get unlimited wifi, so I can have electronics with me. I'm going by plane, so I'm trying to figure out how to take shampoo and...
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    ADON accused me of faking illness

    Amethya replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is the reason why I have so much trust issues with working at a office, because I feel so bad if I'm seriously sick to miss work, because of my old job they integrated that if you miss work that...
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    Can you live off of a certified medical assistant salary?

    Amethya replied to india.thomas1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends how much you can earn as that. Right now I'm a medical aide at a school and I'm paid $14/hr. Where I used to work at a cardiologist, they paid me
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    HELP new school nurse/immunizations

    Amethya replied to bandaidsplease's topic in School

    Go to your account, and on the options, scroll down to Private
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    What is on your Health Bulletin Board right now?

    Amethya replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I still have my valentine's day one up, I need to update it too... I'm not sure what to do for it though, I would like something that can stay in style for at least a one more
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    Blindsided by a colleague.

    Amethya replied to tch1920's topic in School

    I get what you're going through, I have the same issue with some parents that the child comes in, seems fine, no issues. I sent them back to class, then I get one of the admins telling me that a...
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    Orders from hell...

    Amethya replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Even as a CMA I can see that order is weird... like
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    I feel like I'm losing.

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I may be, but I know I can do this. I haven't gotten in trouble for anything that is beyond the scope of practice, most of the things I done are mostly first aid junk, so I'm not technically worried....
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    The "Best" Nurse Pass Notes

    Amethya replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I had one for a pimple today. I just looked at her and said she's fine, get used to it. Went back to class, smiling because I played it off as I was just playing around with her but I am seriously...
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    I JUST CAN'T

    Amethya replied to palli's topic in School

    I have teachers coming in to take them all the time, to clean their ears... I just don't say anything, I still have a huge box of them so
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    Preparation for new middle school nurse

    Amethya replied to RNTexas13's topic in School

    Supplies, make sure you have enough Immunizations, make sure you have a system to check them all and make sure they are up to date. (Make sure you have a saved and a printed copy of your states...
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    HELP new school nurse/immunizations

    Amethya replied to bandaidsplease's topic in School

    Make sure you print and save your states immunization requirements, just in case you need a reference point. Keep an eye on supplies Make or buy a visitor's log Make a medication log and make sure...
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    I feel like I'm losing.

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    At school no. But at our Central office, yes. The only thing I can do as the CMA is do first aid things and ice packs. Other things is out of my scope of practice and that's all I do. My issue is some...