First aid supplies & meds checklist

nurse_wannabe · May 22, 2006, 02:28 PM

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Thanks to jogmom for this fantastic "natural" lice treatment. We can add the following to our list:

Vaseline (saturate hair & scalp)
shower caps (keep on vaselined hair for 4 hours)
Prell shampoo (shampoo)
vinegar (rinse after shampoo)
nit comb

nightingale · May 22, 2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nurse_wannabe

Thanks to jogmom for this fantastic "natural" lice treatment. We can add the following to our list:

Vaseline (saturate hair & scalp)
shower caps (keep on vaselined hair for 4 hours)
Prell shampoo (shampoo)
vinegar (rinse after shampoo)
nit comb

Let's add this info to the Sticky just created at the beggining of the Forum for Camp Nurses. I will take care of it.

agnes toejam · Jun 12, 2006, 09:17 AM

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I too am going to be a camp nurse-only for a week though. I could use some tips for passing meds-where can I find the "old med trays with individual cup holders?" Putting them on a big tray doesn't work well, especially on a windy day.

karenbear · Jun 17, 2006, 05:59 PM

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We use coin envelopes for passing meds and it has worked well for us for the past few summers. The outside of the envelope is labeled with the campers name, cabin number, counselor name and medications that are in the envelope (we use a different envelope for each med time) and then clip it shut with a paper clip. We can use the same envelope all week. You can get a big box of them at any office supply store.

nurse_nightingale · Aug 12, 2006, 02:58 PM

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How do you use rubbing alcohol to dry up water in the ears? Maybe dip it in alchol with Q-tips and then use it? This is something good to know but have never tried it.

*missninaRN* · Aug 12, 2006, 03:26 PM

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I like to use white Elmers glue for splinters. Dab a little on the spot, let it harden, and peel it off. The splinter almost always comes out attached to the glue.

seekeroflife · May 03, 2009, 10:07 PM

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you guys have really helped with my job. i have had trouble stcking my supplies at camps for a while now i know what i need. great ideas people.

androrn · May 04, 2009, 12:50 PM

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For supplies I would add a stethoscope---never know when someone's asthma will flare up. Also if there are any sports involved, splints of some sort. I love SAM splints for larger areas (arms and legs) and tongue depressors come in handy for finger splints, at least temporarily. I'm working a boy's camp for the 15th year and cannot survive without things for sports injuries.

Hope everyone has a great summer!!!

androrn · May 04, 2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by agnes toejam

I too am going to be a camp nurse-only for a week though. I could use some tips for passing meds-where can I find the "old med trays with individual cup holders?" Putting them on a big tray doesn't work well, especially on a windy day.

In the past I have used egg trays that I got from our kitchen to hold the med cups. Just place them in the bottom of a plastic box with a lid with a handle and you have an easy way to transport meds. We currently have the boxes that you find in the craft dept that hold beads or threads, etc. The med cups can be sort of stacked in there for transport to the dining hall where we set them out.

Happy camping.

melonbelly7 · May 11, 2009, 10:35 PM

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Thanks to everyone who posted ideas on this, I have been a nurse a long time but ive never been a camp nurse. Im working at a cub scout camp this summer and was feeling a little unprepared. but I feel better kowing that im not alone. I now have a good running list in my head of supplies and will check back often. thanks all.

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