UTVOL3

UTVOL3 has 6 years experience and specializes in NICU, adult med-tele.

Latest Activity

1. The fate of camp this Summer

   UTVOL3 replied to GatezRN's topic in Camp

   Our camp is kind of taking it week by week. We are still optimistic, but we also have a ton of staff and a handful of kids that are planning on coming from Europe. They are nervous because visa appointments and the like have just been stopped. I am s...

2. Tips for first camp interview?

   UTVOL3 replied to coffee&scrubs's topic in Camp

   Good luck on your interview! I would say just be honest and straight forward about your work experience, and ask a TON of questions. You want to know what you are getting into both in terms of the work and the living arrangements. Don't hesitate to a...

3. fluid/electrolyte replacement

   UTVOL3 posted a topic in Camp

   Hi, what does everyone use for fluid/electrolyte replacement for someone who has had vomiting/diarrhea? Gatorade? Pedialyte? Something else? Do you mostly stick with water to keep them hydrated?

4. Portable Equipment

   UTVOL3 replied to Bradenm49's topic in Camp

   Hi CampyCamp. We work out of the kiosk- which we call the med shed. It is a great set up. We don't have to go to the dining hall or move meds around at all. When the meds arrive, they are set up in a cabinet and stay there until the kid leaves. The c...

5. Portable Equipment

   UTVOL3 replied to Bradenm49's topic in Camp

   We keep our meds locked in a cabinet that is mounted on the wall. It is located where we administer the meds- in our case it's a little kiosk near the dining hall. That way we don't have to transport the meds anywhere, the kids come to us. If you don...

6. Hiring nurses

   UTVOL3 replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

   We have lost our second nurse, so we are scrambling to find someone for the rest of the summer! If your camp has used a recruiter successfully, or has leftover applications/resumes on file that you wouldn't mind sharing, I'd love for you to contact m...

7. Handing out pre packaged meds on trip days

   UTVOL3 replied to CampSchoolRN's topic in Camp

   I agree, this topic can be really frustrating! The ACN has a practice guideline that might give you some reassurance. It is on their website, under resources.

8. Handing out pre packaged meds on trip days

   UTVOL3 replied to CampSchoolRN's topic in Camp

   An RN can delegate medication administration to a counselor in NH. We just go over the med with them before they leave and make sure they understand. Check your state's nurse practice act and the youth camp regulations. I was a school nurse in MA, a...

9. Measles and camp staff

   UTVOL3 replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

   So I talked to my director a little about this last night. In the past we have only required staff (all age 18 and up at our camp) show proof of updated tetanus immunization. He is considering saying he needs proof of measles immunization too, but w...

10. Hiring nurses

    UTVOL3 replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    Thank you!

11. Measles and camp staff

    UTVOL3 replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

    I have no advice but I wanted to say I am right there with you. With the kids, we can just say- we go by the rules for school entry in our state. That doesn't help with adults, though. A lot of our staff come from overseas as well, which can further ...

12. Hiring nurses

    UTVOL3 posted a topic in Camp

    Hi everyone, Are your camps still looking for nurses? Our camp has historically had 24/7 RN coverage. We are getting down to the wire and still looking for an additional nurse for the whole summer. We have it posted on linked in, simply hired and the...

13. Medication packaging service

    UTVOL3 replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    Thanks for the responses, everyone. I'll recommend Campmeds as a choice based on your feedback.

14. Medication packaging service

    UTVOL3 posted a topic in Camp

    Hi everyone, I am currently working my 3rd summer at a smallish camp in the Northeast. We switched to a new pharmacy for daily medications at camp and it has been truly atrocious. Do you work with a company that you love and would recommend? Our conc...

15. Should I? Why not!?!

    UTVOL3 replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My mom did work study in her early 50s! She was assigned to the financial aid office. She made some good contacts there and was hired by the college after graduating.