scuba nurse

scuba nurse BSN, MSN, RN

School Nursing, Pediatrics

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  1. is 5 hours-ish of sleep enough time while on night shift?

    scuba nurse replied to stargirl018's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I lived an hour away and was working 12 hour nights as well. Once i sat in my car, it was all over, I could easily fall asleep! I used to make it to a truck stop about 1/2 way home and always pulled...

  2. Please tell me it gets better...

    scuba nurse replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    As someone else said, every job has good and bad. But ask yourself some questions: do you like the school you are in? Do you like the age group? Can you relate to these kids? Do you get along with the...

  3. From nurse to patient

    scuba nurse replied to Cginns's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I am a patient I usually do NOT pull the nurse card unless I have to, meaning I feel something is not right or I have questions or issues not being met. That being said, I worked Oncology and...

  4. Sometimes I feel not needed..

    scuba nurse replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    thankfully my school doesn't have outside lines for phones and all calls go to the office, so teachers cannot send kids home without going thru me for illness. But yes I have gotten a note form a...

  5. how long do you wait?

    scuba nurse replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    It depends on the illness but generally no I do not stay. I have stayed once while waiting for emergency mental health services for someone. Otherwise, students can go go the

  6. What was the REAL reason you called off

    scuba nurse replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I only call in when I am in fact truly sick. Back in Sept. I took an entire week off because I torn my ACL and my meniscus on my knee doing yoga on a Sunday and couldn't walk. (see exercise can be...

  7. Scabies!

    scuba nurse replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Ugh, I had a student at the beginning of the year with scabies. I kept calling the parent and sending him home, tellin g her she needed to take him to a doctor and get tx. and he couldn't come to...

  8. How is life as a school nurse

    scuba nurse replied to Dpagan16's topic in School

    Totally agree with the other posters. And really, you think school nursing is not stressful?....try having several kids throwing up at once, others bleeding, a diabetic with a low sugar, a asthmatic...

  9. New Grad. Floor nurse or orthopedic clinic nurse, what's best?

    scuba nurse replied to amonasterio5's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes,not including ICU, that is different, and I would go into that if that is what was available BUT she was asking about med/surg vs.outpatient ortho

  10. Can I vent please??!

    scuba nurse replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    OMG, I can't stand the dog poop thing! I don't mind dealing with poop, BUT I don't have a dog so I don't deal with dog poop, and it makes me gag every time! I have them take their shoes off, I put...

  11. New Grad. Floor nurse or orthopedic clinic nurse, what's best?

    scuba nurse replied to amonasterio5's topic in Nursing Career

    Personally, I think that having med/surg experience as a floor nurse is totally worth it. You will learn so much, not just patient care wise and nursing/medical information but time management,...

  12. Not my role... admin rant

    scuba nurse replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    I have great admins as well, however there is sometimes I end up calling parents before they do. I just say "I can only tell you about the health/medical part, you will be hearing from the admin on...

  13. How many are members of NASN?

    scuba nurse replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    I am a member as well. I would love to go to a conference, but can't afford

  14. New school nurse poll

    scuba nurse replied to SWimbish's topic in School

    What grades will you have? Besides all the stuff that has been mentioned...UNDERWEAR for boys and girls! I go thru so much with potty accidents! Salt, Lysol spray, hand lotion, ziplock

  15. Ideal RN position for mother of toddler

    scuba nurse replied to guest833402's topic in General Nursing

    I ditto SCHOOL NURSING!! It is the best for families with young

  16. Storing medications

    scuba nurse replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I keep epipens and diastat in a clear plastic shoe storage thing that is on my wall. I keep inhalers in a file cabinet, each child has their own "file" space and I keep them in a labeled plastic bag....

  17. Awkward

    scuba nurse replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Unfortunately we see this all too many times! Do you have a school adjustment counselor, or a social worker? Maybe talk to them about this child and see if they can help her. I rely on mine all the...

  18. I just need a hug...

    scuba nurse replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    HUGS! Keep up the good work, you are doing great, it is draining, but these kids need us! It makes me want to run home and hug my kids even

  19. Question?

    scuba nurse replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Anything that happens at school on school property to staff or students during school hours, I take care of. Of course, If the cut is small and the adult can do it themselves, I give them the stuff....

  20. Job offer..Is it worth the commute??

    scuba nurse replied to nursebetty24's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not sure where you live and if weather is a factor, but I would not take a long commute job ever again! BTDT, too much stress, too much money on gas, toll on the car, tolls in general, snow and ice,...

  21. School Nurse Appreciation Day?

    scuba nurse replied to rnkaytee's topic in School

    At my school I get lumped in with "teacher appreciation week", which means I get to partake in the free lunch the principal pays for. Though for my district, there are over 60 nurses, and our...

  22. School Nurse /Pay/No pay?

    scuba nurse replied to KATIEOP's topic in School

    I too left a high paying hospital job to be a SN, but I love it! SO MUCH less stress, and the time with my children is priceless. That being said, we have what is called "stretch pay" so basically my...

  23. Spinal Screening refusal

    scuba nurse replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I send a letter home stating the procedure and they need to remove their shirt, so they may want to wear a sports bra, or bathing suit top that day. There is also an "opt out" option for parents to...

  24. Burnout in transition to FNP

    scuba nurse replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, as much as it sucks, I would just stay and tough it out. There are too many factors at play here for changing jobs at this time, your health insurance, the fact that your schedule is ideal,...

  25. Patient Hemorrhage

    scuba nurse replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

    ALL blood products should be given with NS you do not need an order for the NS along with the blood products, as it is a