maryen

maryen has 18 years experience.

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1. Good option for packaging medications for camp?

   maryen replied to maryen's topic in Camp

   Thank you so much for this suggestion! They do have a 7 day blister pack that might work great for the camp! We are looking into this as an option. Thank you!

2. Good option for packaging medications for camp?

   maryen replied to maryen's topic in Camp

   That should say parents are NOT going to be happy.

3. Good option for packaging medications for camp?

   maryen replied to maryen's topic in Camp

   Will do! I am exploring the options you shared. We have contacted CampMeds with questions and are also working with a local pharmacy that may work with us to package meds. But like you alluded to....parents are going to be happy with the extra steps ...

4. Good option for packaging medications for camp?

   maryen replied to maryen's topic in Camp

   Thank you so much for your very helpful input!

5. Good option for packaging medications for camp?

   maryen posted a topic in Camp

   Hi- I could use some advice. I help out( not as a nurse) at a summer camp my daughter attends in California. It is a camp for young adults with special needs. Most of the campers take many medications- it's not uncommon for some to have 8-10 differen...

6. Moving to Palo Alto, CA

   maryen replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in California

   Affordable housing in Palo Alto is very rare! Palo Alto is one of the most expensive areas to live in the Bay Area. What's your housing budget?

7. Part time nights or full time days with infant

   maryen replied to NICU~RN's topic in General Nursing

   The 2 night shifts sound perfect to me-

8. Every other weekend & holidays??

   maryen replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked every other weekend for 7 years.

9. Should I fly to California

   maryen replied to rdmcqnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I had a co- worker who commuted from NYC to work at UCSF. She was hired at UCSF while living in Ca., worked for 4 months and then her husband was relocated to NYC. They didn't have kids and he had some type of military flight discount so it worked ou...

10. IV Certification online course in CA

    maryen replied to Nurse Chef's topic in General Students

    I have been looking into becoming IV Certified too. I have not found any online class. I do like this list from the California Board of Vocational Nurses website. BVNPT - Vocational Nurse IV Therapy Certification Course Provider List

11. San Fran RN job connections/suggestions?

    maryen replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in General Nursing

    If you would be interested in part time work whole you are job hunting an agency I work for is hiring nurses (RN&LVN)to work one on one with students at school that have medical needs. They have contract with SF schools and schools in the Easy Ba...

12. Refresher course for personal reasons

    maryen replied to morningland's topic in General Nursing

    Can you share the website?

13. clinical interview questions

    maryen replied to Lucy776's topic in School

    The typical school year is 180 days so make sure you are clear on salary and benefit requirements. I work as an LVN in a district but through an agency, not the actual school district. I was asked about immunization schedules, scoliosis screening, v...

14. do you wash your hair every day?

    maryen replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Yes! I provide suction and trach care all shift and even with my hair pulled back in a pony I know stuff sprays on me. What really bothers me is the smell. My hair seems to pick up those lovely trach scents. First thing I do when I get home is shower...

15. LPN/ADN/RN/BSN differences

    maryen replied to CallieBennett's topic in General Students

    This website was posted in another topic and has good information that may help you in your research. https://www.discovernursing.com