androrn

androrn has 26 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics, Camp Nursing.

Latest Activity

1. Epi-Pen costs

   androrn replied to Astocker93's topic in Camp

   Last summer I used a coupon from a discount pharmacy site. Unfortunately I'm not sure which one they used. My pharmacy worked with me on the cost and was willing to price check several to find the best deal. You can search the web and several come...

2. 2015 Work Thread

   androrn replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

   Hi, this is Janice. I am a full-time pediatric nurse--except for the summer when I get to be a camp nurse. Heading back to Camp Androscoggin in Maine for my 21st summer. We are an all-boys camp with about 275 boys for the summer. As of my last di...

3. 2014 camp work thread

   androrn replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

   Wint, you are not far from me at all. Fayette has a place that some of the staff likes to visit at night. Which camp will you be at? As for injuries---think of all the things boys can get into. Being a mostly sports camp (but not all) we always ma...

4. 2014 camp work thread

   androrn replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

   Wint, which camp in Maine? I will be at Camp Androscoggin in Wayne, another all boys camp. Returning for my 20th summer so think of Maine as my second home. Hope you enjoy your summer

5. Camp nurse uniform

   androrn replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Camp

   I wear shorts and a camp issued t-shirt at camp. I am also at an all-boys camp. Most wear shorts that are about mid-thigh length or so, therefore to your fingertips should be acceptable. It is all up to your director. I also wear capris and sweats ...

6. lump sum payment at end of camp?

   androrn replied to nanagose's topic in Camp

   My camp pays at the end of the summer, although expenses for travel to camp are available earlier. We also can take money out against our check through the summer.

7. Book: The Basics of Camp Nursing

   androrn replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Camp

   Alisabeth Hope you enjoy your time in Maine. Can't believe I will be there in 2 weeks, it has become my second home. I can't wait to see all my boys. You can contact me at Camp Androscoggin (your camp will have the number, just ask for Janice) if you...

8. Book: The Basics of Camp Nursing

   androrn replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Camp

   It is a good resource especially for newer camp nurses, but even us returners can use a little advice. You may also want to check out the website for the Association of Camp Nurses www.acn.org if you are not already a member. They will have other r...

9. Summer 2011

   androrn replied to Alisabeth's topic in Camp

   I will be returning for my 17th summer at Camp Androscoggin in Maine. Actually will not be too far from where you will be, I think an hour or so. Our camps actually do socials together and brother/sister days. Hope you enjoy it. I love Maine and ...

10. Triage Log book?

    androrn replied to SnowbirdRN's topic in Camp

    Once all the bugs were worked out, things went well. Our camp uses Easy Camp software. They were able to give us a file drawer for medical so we could chart on each camper. Basically we set up a form with their basic health info so we didn't have to ...

11. Triage Log book?

    androrn replied to SnowbirdRN's topic in Camp

    You can get lined, bound, page-numbered log books from stores such as Staples. They aren't cheap but they fill the need. I think the ACA also sells something. We are going to try to computer chart this year. We are working with the camp software com...

12. Being the only camp nurse

    androrn replied to LittleWing21's topic in Camp

    Enjoy spending time with the kids at the camp activities when you can. Whenever I go to an activity that involves all or most of the camp, I take my "go bag" with me. I keep alot of things I might need so that I don't have to walk back to the infirm...

13. Camp nursing: where to find opportunities?

    androrn replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Camp

    As of last week we were still looking for a RN for a boy's residential camp in Maine. I can get details to anyone interested.

14. First aid supplies & meds checklist

    androrn replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Camp

    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 c...

15. First aid supplies & meds checklist

    androrn replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Camp

    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...