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    Camp Nurse?

    MrNurse(x2) replied to marsbar37's topic in School

    My wife was an experienced nurse with a 2 year period of unemployment. I get it and I understand your plight. Despite the media driven narrative, there is not a nursing shortage in most major markets....
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    what's your favorite...

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

    Doing adult and student nursing concurrently, I can tell you, I love children. Wish I could do this
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    Stomachaches

    MrNurse(x2) replied to khaley69's topic in School

    I take my everready tympanic thermometer, in it's handy quick draw holster, take the temp and kick 'em back to academia. I have them drink 12 oz. of water if it seems severe, wait 5 minutes and back...
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    Camp Nurse?

    MrNurse(x2) replied to marsbar37's topic in School

    I am of the viewpoint, and it is not popular, that some positions require experience, period. This is one of those. School nursing, employee health and camp nursing, among others, put you in a...
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    I just can't...

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

    Eyes, that is the Kryptonite for both my wife and I. I steel myself when a student comes in covering an eye. My poker face will fail immediately. Our pug had a partial avulsion a few years ago,...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

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

    That's what I'm going with,too, every
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    Athletic injuries

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

    Interesting. My pulmonologist says that women are more likely to have sleep studies done, but less likely to maintain CPap therapy if ordered. Kind of along the lines of men don't seek medical advice...
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    I'm a director, not a nurse

    MrNurse(x2) posted a topic in School

    Had a student rush in saying Ms. Heidi needs you in the art class now! I ask which student? I decide not to grab my bag when I hear the name and situation. I enter the room and there he is, lying on...
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    Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    MrNurse(x2) replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    We had a prisoner, actually a murderer who was on the local news. He constantly soiled himself, until the males on the unit decided to accept his care ATC. Amazingly he became
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    Athletic injuries

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

    My son did a research paper, only sixth grade level, so not in depth, but females suffer concussions more than males. Wonder if there is more of a bias to keep males on the field or an anatomical...
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    Patient going to send nurse to Concentration Camps??

    MrNurse(x2) replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    Think long and hard before you say this is OK. One lawyer and this will end. We still have freedom of speech. You can not threaten the patient, as this violates the terms of your employment, but you...
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    Athletic injuries

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

    I coach LAX and have seen concussions there. Had some serious conversations with refs about player safety. Girl's LAX is much more common. This was the biggest eye opener when I became a school nurse....
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    Missed a break

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

    My wife and I, both nurses, dismissed my son's injury for a sprain, nope, fracture. Doctors do it, too. Don't beat yourself up, you dealt with it before he went
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    AP is a bit mad at me.

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

    I had a student come to me with suicidal ideation without plan. I called our youth services board for advice, like you, this was at dismissal, and they said it was an emergency, but cutting is not...
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    C'Mon Now!

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

    Our spring break has started, my wife manned the fort for our half day. Not one customer. Amazing how half days make all the issues go
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    I'm a director, not a nurse

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

    I am blessed to have administration who backs up the "tough love" ideal. I can explain that students are ducking class and that school is their job. I can tell them that faking stuff is not in their...
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    Colostomy

    MrNurse(x2) replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    Don't know how far you want to go, but I bet there is a special ed director or equivalent that you can petition. Not cool to your Principal, but he is
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    Two week notice

    MrNurse(x2) replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, many employers mandate a specific number of shifts to fulfill that two week period, no PTO, no call outs. Previous idiots have made it impossible to live life those last
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    Two week notice

    MrNurse(x2) replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    Explain your circumstances. Know that many idiots use these excuses all the time and have hardened the hearts of administrators. All you can do is beg compassion. Family is forever, a job is just...
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    Could a seasoned bedside nurse be a thing of the past?

    MrNurse(x2) replied to Wheels28's topic in General Nursing

    The other limiting factor is the employer. There is an attitude that experience is not worth the pay. Experienced nurses are forced
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    Colostomy

    MrNurse(x2) replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    Maybe an oversized abdominal binder with velcro in the back? This is an administration problem. The AP should be reiterating to the staff that it is unpleasant, but part of the expectations of their...
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    Electronic charting/MARs

    MrNurse(x2) replied to nurseshajwani87's topic in School

    SNAP can be leased, it is a comprehensive program. Wonderful
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    Medication addiction treatment... are we circling the drain?

    MrNurse(x2) replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    My experience is limited, but my brother was a heroin addict because of hip issues. He was placed on suboxone, not great for pain relief. He weaned himself off and only took Tylenol arthritis for his...
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    Nurse week, scavenger hunt

    MrNurse(x2) replied to Dskipp's topic in General Nursing

    Poor OP, sorry, but Nurses' Week is a sore point with nurses. Unless you can give a decent bonus check or free meals the whole week delivered to units so you get everyone, don't
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    Nurse week, scavenger hunt

    MrNurse(x2) replied to Dskipp's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks OD, knew you'd come home. Alcohol AND sex, what a