Alex'sDad

Alex'sDad has 11 years experience and specializes in Camp nursing, long term care, home care.

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1. Docs yelling at nurses....

   Alex'sDad replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men

   I won't tolerate a screaming doc. PERIOD! I will walk away, but I won't drop it. I will request an apology in writing and/or discipline for the offensive "professional" if he/she is very out of line or vulgar. I have had a doc before a board at ...

2. Camp Meds

   Alex'sDad replied to androrn's topic in Camp

   We were a no meds camp for over 10 years. As the camp is for free for impoverished and abused kids, this means a LOT of kids never got a camp experience. I tried for 8 years to allow meds and finally won with the director. We use the "bingo cards...

3. Med log

   Alex'sDad replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Camp

   I'd like to see that too if you're still monitoring this thread! Thanks!

4. What is your year-round job?

   Alex'sDad replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Camp

   There are a LOT of school nurses doing camp nursing. They're off all summer and it gives them the freedom to go to camp. I also work with a lot of "travel" or "agency" nurses who don't need a benefits package and want to be able to control their sc...

5. Camp Nurses - can you use students?

   Alex'sDad replied to vashtee's topic in Camp

   Many camps will take nursing students to assist licensed RNs. I try to find one or two RN students each year for two reasons: 1) I need the help. It's a volunteer camp and I'm usually the only nurse. It's fine if the kids aren't sick, but if the...

6. I would like to try camp nursing

   Alex'sDad replied to mamunsey's topic in Camp

   If it's your first camp, do it as long as there's another RN with you that "knows the ropes." Once you've had a week or two with a mentor, go for it! If you like being outdoors and like being around kids, how can you lose?

7. Camp nurses, help me out!

   Alex'sDad replied to amberdawns1's topic in Camp

   I would strongly suggest you do some time in medical surgical nursing or pediatric nursing before venturing into camp nursing. If you really are interested in camp nursing and the camp will hire a new grad, make sure a more experienced RN is there w...