plainfieldguy replied to Marian96's topic in Educators
I don't know if you're still looking for a preceptor, but reach out to the faculty at Valencia College and UCF. Just call and ask if they accept MSN students for field experience work. They can ask around the faculty to see if anyone would be inter...
plainfieldguy replied to kskashmir's topic in School
There was an earlier thread about this topic if you do a search for it....but here's what I wrote then: -Teach students (or parents) about: Hand hygiene, Colds vs flu, Bullying/cyber bullying, Poising (look-alike products-is it medication or candy? I...
plainfieldguy replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School
Will your district pay some of the cost of the Master's degree? If so, then go for it! I have mine and I work as an adjunct at a local college. You can focus on nursing ed if you're interested in teaching or look at other programs. Some colleges (...
plainfieldguy replied to nursecolley's topic in School
If you're a NASN member, there are some online PD opportunities on the NASN website for free! The Asthma and Allergy Foundation has some free online PD as well. Continuing Education for Asthma and Allergies | AAFA.org The Epilepsy foundation has on...
plainfieldguy replied to OhioBPH's topic in School
If you're looking for something to do.... -Start making a list of supplies for Fall...place an order now if you have the funds available! -Check exp dates on clinic meds, AED pads, etc. and place your order if necessary -Pack up clinic paperwork for ...
plainfieldguy replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School
Here are a few more: -Teach students (or parents) about: Hand hygiene, Colds vs flu, Bullying/cyber bullying, Poising (look-alike products-is it medication or candy? Is it toothpaste or hemorrhoid clean? -Conduct a Teddy bear clinic (for kindergarten...
plainfieldguy replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School
My students can self-carry the Epi-pen but not Benadryl. All PO meds are administered through the clinic. If their action plan says to first give Benadryl, then I make sure the parents supply that as well. I do have stock epi and Benadryl, however,...
plainfieldguy replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
A few other options---Maybe a friendly letter to local optometrists/ophthalmologists for funding? Or to your local LensCrafters or other eyewear company? Or try social media funding like gofundme, if allowed by the district.
plainfieldguy replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School
I'd probably go for the smaller school, too! But certainly try to shadow another nurse if you can and make connections with the district or state school nurse liaison to make sure you are completing all of the required tasks that the state will come...
plainfieldguy replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School
In my clinic, I inherited a system where meds/inhalers are kept in small Tupperware containers and kept in a locked cabinet (if you have the space for that). I write the student's name on the Tupperware using masking tape so I can reuse it. :)
plainfieldguy replied to wonderfullyanonymous's topic in School
One of my students told me yesterday, "I know I can be a pain in the butt, but thank you for taking good care of me." And a parent brought me girl scout cookies (shortbread-yummm) last week for "putting up" with her two kids. LOL It's the little t...
plainfieldguy replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
Can you make a clinic webpage on the school website for that information? That's what I'm doing for next year. We waste a lot of paper by sending home a packet of health info that gets tossed in the trash... I'm going to post the necessary informat...
plainfieldguy replied to coastienurse2b's topic in School
Lots of great advice so far... also try to shadow another school nurse for a few days if you can. They will point out stuff you never thought of! And go through your clinic as soon as you can to get rid of old supplies, clean out the cobwebs, etc. ...