mustangmellie

mustangmellie specializes in School Nursing, Dermatology.

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1. Malpractice Insurance

   mustangmellie posted a topic in Camp

   I didn't really think about this until I read an article about it the other day. Do any of you purchase this type of insurance when you go to camp? I am not sure what we fall under and no matter how cautious we may all be you never know what lies out...

2. Bumped heads versus concussions

   mustangmellie replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

   Concussion protocol is so strict at my school. We put the kids on a back to play protocol before they can resume back to the sport. Even if the doctor said he didn't suspect a concussion they have to do the back to play per UIL rules. We usually call...

3. 2015 Work Thread

   mustangmellie replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

   Yes they do but it's more counselors from oversees asking traveling questions. I haven't seen anyone else but the counselors in there posting.

4. 2015 Work Thread

   mustangmellie replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

   Thanks!! I'm just nervous and don't know what to expect!

5. A Day In Your Health Center

   mustangmellie replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

   It says you need 15 posts before they enable PMing. My drive is 27 hours and I'm not sure I want to do it alone.

6. Oldest practicing Nurse?

   mustangmellie replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

   95 is awesome!! I am in my 30's and wanting to retire. God Bless her!!

7. Lyme Disease in Camp Nursing Practice

   mustangmellie replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

   My son had lyme disease. No idea when, where or how long he had it. I never removed a tick and he says he didn't either. We have been from one doctor to the next figuring things out. He is now in physical therapy for muscular issues in his legs. He w...

8. A Day In Your Health Center

   mustangmellie replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

   I am still trying to get enough posts to be able to PM. How long have you been at your camp? Are y'all still hiring? DO you drive? I don't even know what to expect and I haven't had much communication from the camp I am going to. Feeling a little ner...

9. 2015 Work Thread

   mustangmellie replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

   This is my first year to accept a job. After I signed a contract I haven't heard back from the camp at all. Is this normal or do you get any type of communication leading up to camp? I am just going to be 27 hours from home and don't want to make a b...

10. A Day In Your Health Center

    mustangmellie replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    It says I need to have more then 15 posts before I can have access to PMs!!

11. A Day In Your Health Center

    mustangmellie replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    I will be about 20 miles from there. I'm from Pennsylvania but I have been in Texas since I was a kid. I have been trying to go to camp for the past 3 summers but something has always stopped me. I'm excited but nervous!

12. 2015 Work Thread

    mustangmellie replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I am Melissa. My background is school nursing and general practice. This is my first year I have been able to accept a Camp Nurse position. I am taking my son with me and we will be in Pennsylvania for 7 weeks.

13. A Day In Your Health Center

    mustangmellie replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    Tining, I am also from Texas going to Pennsylvania for camp for the 1st year though.