CurlyRN BSN, RN

CurlyRN has 20 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in public health, new school nurse, triage, training.

Latest Activity

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   Positivity Posts

   CurlyRN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

   Along this same vein, one of our parents realized she over-reacted when she bought cases of Lysol wipes and decided to donate one case to the health office.
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   Coronavirus and Schools

   CurlyRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

   If anyone is looking for a historical fiction book on the plague, I read and really enjoyed ---Year of Wonders : A Novel of the Plague by Geraldine Brooks. It was an easy beach read, my family thought I was a little weird, but public health is cool ...
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   Medication Storage

   CurlyRN posted a topic in School

   Good morning! We are getting a remodel over the next two summers and I have been asked for feedback regarding our health office. Currently there is no privacy for our scheduled med kids and I want to change that. The other issue is the reason I am po...
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   Time tracking spreadsheet/comp time

   CurlyRN replied to CurlyRN's topic in School

   We are paid as if we are salaried, no need to clock in and out. We are paid according to our contract. I think the concern is working over our contract, which is allowed, but then being able to take that time back as a way to flex our schedule...stay...
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   Time tracking spreadsheet/comp time

   CurlyRN posted a topic in School

   Hi! I am one week into the new role and LOVE it! I am realizing that a .8 FTE that works along side a teacher contract is quite different than a .8 FTE at the hospital as far as time tracking goes. As an example, I have been told that the teacher pro...
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   Interview tomorrow-preview question tips!

   CurlyRN replied to CurlyRN's topic in School

   Great! They offered me the position. This entire job application process was not planned, I was contacted by a friend who works with the district. She knew I was looking for a new role, closer to my passion in triage, community and public health. I i...
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   Interview tomorrow-preview question tips!

   CurlyRN replied to CurlyRN's topic in School

   Yep! I found that after I posted. I am heading out now. I will update with my experience. I know the admin said I can preview the questions ahead of time...so I plan to get there early. Thanks!
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   Interview tomorrow-preview question tips!

   CurlyRN posted a topic in School

   Hi! First time poster...long time member, since 2007! I am looking to move into a middle school nurse role after many years of triage, hospital float pool, training and case management roles. I was also in the Army Nurse Corps for 8 years. I have mad...
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   Is there a Registered Dietitian program for RN's?

   CurlyRN replied to Tanguera's topic in Career Support

   Hi, joining the discussion. Are there any certification programs that an RN could take in nutrition? I visited the American Dietician Association website and did not find what I was looking for.
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    Bridge to Public Health

    CurlyRN replied to CurlyRN's topic in Disease

    I was not clear in my original post. I have worked at a large teaching hospital since 2001 and on the floor in a float pool for four years. I have been in the trenches with crazy patients and feel even more prepared for a different direction.
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    66H Reserve to 66B Active....

    CurlyRN posted a topic in Government

    Morning all, I am currently and have been a 66H for the last 4 years, and will complete my BSN in May 09. I grew up in the Army, thinking of going active when I graduate but only if I can change my MOS to Public health nurse, 66B. Anyone have any ex...
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    Bridge to Public Health

    CurlyRN posted a topic in Disease

    Morning all from sunny Minnesota, I am finishing a BSN completion program with a graduation date of May 2009 and found that I loved Public Health. I have worked at a large teaching univeristy since 2001 in the acute care setting and really feel that ...