mamunsey

mamunsey has 12 years experience and specializes in school nursing, Dr. office.

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1. School nurse and pregnancy

   mamunsey replied to pvtschoolnurse's topic in School

   congratulations, I just came back from my maternity leave! being preggo at school was the best, I always had someone looking out for me, making sure I was drinking and not pushing myself too hard to get my screening and things done. They were so so g...

2. I'm in the teacher dog house again !

   mamunsey replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I had a teacher do this to me not long ago, she had sent the child to me twice, I called and spoke to mom both times and she said she wanted the child to stay at school unless they had a fever or symptoms. After I sent the child back to class the tea...

3. Boredom on the job

   mamunsey replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   You will learn that the computer can become your best friend during down time. Also it's a great time to catch up on all the news here. I also find release by getting out of my "cave" (office) and helping one of the secetaries at my school. Or I st...

4. thermometer & ice bags

   mamunsey replied to lilia123's topic in School

   I always take temps on my middle school kids, sometimes it is the only symptom they have, and sometimes it is leading into something else. I use the reuseable ice packs on kids I can trust to return them, and then I take a box of baggies once a week ...

5. SURVEY: What degree did you get for nursing and other questions

   mamunsey replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

   NOPE!!

6. Down time

   mamunsey replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   Clean, usually germs are everywhere, catch up on documentation, help the office staff. go to all nurses! catch up on the news there. Catch a potty break, call my hubby. take a well needed and deserved break!

7. Supplies for your clinic

   mamunsey replied to mamunsey's topic in School

   I have tried to get my school to purchase these things and I just get laughed at, they buy the basic stuff, band aids. personal products, eye wash etc. I'm asking for things that would make my life easier, like an otoscope, a good stethescope, a shre...

8. Supplies for your clinic

   mamunsey posted a topic in School

   Does anyone out there know of any companies that donate supplies to the school health clinic? I'm in need of several things. Thanks! M

9. Quick Question School Nurses

   mamunsey replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I will remove old band aids and bandages if placed by a parent or the student, evaluate and recommend. I also tell students that if they need more than one band iad during the day, that they need to bring them from home. I have a 1 a day limit on ba...

10. What is your BIGGEST pet peve about school nursing ?

    mamunsey replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    parents that you can not get in touch with or will not bring on supplies for their diabetic children, and students that come in and say that mom told me if I got worse to call and she would pick me up ( this is 815) they just arrived at school, just ...

11. Come on...share your silly clinic visits

    mamunsey replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in School

    I had a studend sent to me by a teacher for coughing, no fever, etc, etc. he called his mon for meds. sent him back to class, teacher sends him back, wants him to stay with me until mom arrives, it was going to be 1 1/2 hours , she don't want him c...

12. What nurse role/skill did you once fear, but now enjoy?

    mamunsey replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    iv's, injections and blood draws, still hate the 1st one and love the 2nd and 3rd!

13. If You Could What Halloween Costume Would You Wear?

    mamunsey replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    "nurse Good Body" Like The One On Hee Haw!

14. What do you do to make extra money?

    mamunsey replied to CRNAorBust's topic in General Nursing

    I work a few nights a week a pizza place that my husband manages, Great tips!

15. I would like to try camp nursing

    mamunsey posted a topic in Camp

    Hi! I have never been a camp nurse, I have been asked to be one for the past 2 years at a church camp. Had to decline, it interferred with my families summer vacation. I would be interested in doing this, does anyone have any pointers for me? The a...