joules300 BSN

joules300 has 36 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Retired - ER, School Health, Quality, Case Managem.

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   Bedside RN to Pediatric Clinic RN

   joules300 replied to EmIly Grace's topic in Pediatric

   Healthy children.org is a great website for parents but will help you get a better understanding of childhood illnesses and treatments. The information is also similar to the triage reference books used in clinics - same MD. BARTON Schmidt
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   Liability insurance for retired RN

   joules300 posted a topic in Retired

   Hello retired nurse friends. I recently retired from my public health job and will start collecting social security in January. I have the opportunity to care for an elderly lady 2 mornings a week-just personal care for one hour. My liability insuran...
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   Type 1 diabetic and after school sports

   joules300 posted a topic in School

   Looking for help. MA middle school diabetic student playing after school sports. According to ADA and 504, what is a schools obligation for care of an insulin dependent diabetic student during after school programs? Mom is stating that there needs t...
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   Daily kid count

   joules300 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

   Grades 6 and 7, approximately 440 students. 20 - 40 visits per day, up to 50 plus during the season. Only two daily meds right now. 3 IDDM's, one with a new pump the first week of school sooooo many checks and many lows. Another who is frequently ei...
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   National Certification for School Nursing NCSN-I passed!

   joules300 replied to shsnurse's topic in School

   Search School Nursing NCSN review in the App Search. It identifies your weak areas with multiple choice questions. I liked it because you could use it any time or place, even for just a few minutes. There were also links for information related to ...
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   National Certification for School Nursing NCSN-I passed!

   joules300 replied to shsnurse's topic in School

   Hi there! I just found out I passed the July exam. I used the same tools too. Didn't care for the flas cards but the book and app were good! I prepped for 3 weeks, so grateful I passed!! I'm in MA and the Dept of Ed requires school nurses get certifi...
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   Countdown Time

   joules300 replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

   Ugh!! We are still in! Done Tuesday June 30!! Back sept. 1. 😊
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   I got the job....Now what???

   joules300 replied to RunnerRN's topic in School

   Hi Erica -- congratulations!!! I have used the NASN, CDC (cdc.gov ) and my states DPH websites for so much info -- from on-line posters (handwashing, cover a cough), to immunization information and handouts, food allergies, and of course - head lic...
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   Interview Thursday!

   joules300 replied to RunnerRN's topic in School

   So NurseErica -- how did the interview go?
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    Stock Meds

    joules300 replied to zenman's topic in School

    I am a Mass School Nurse -- new to school nursing!! I am looking for info from MA school nurses. I am searching for the Mass Law that specifies exactly what is needed to give OTC meds in the public school setting. Currently my school's policy is:...
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    Best Brand of Shoes

    joules300 replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a Dansko fan!!! I've worn them for about 12 years!!! I often try other brands (like Merrell, Birkenstocks, athletic shoes, and nurse shoes) but ALWAYS go back to Danskso. I wear the professional style. I not only wear them for work, I wear th...
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    Opinions on Dansko Shoes

    joules300 replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    I've worn Dansko Professional closed back clogs for almost ten years!! I periodically try different shoes/sneakers and ultimately go back to Dansko. It seems to me that people who are used to a sneaker have trouble adjusting to a Dansko. They are e...
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    Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    joules300 replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    Hello everyone, I am so glad I found this forum on allnurses.com. This fall I will begin my new career venture as a LPN instructor for the local vocational school. I am excited, nervous, and even a little scared!! I will be leaving (staying on per...
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    What do you do and how long have you done it?

    joules300 replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, After getting married at 19 y.o. and having three children, I began my health care career as an EMT. I worked nights as an ER Tech for a couple of years when I decided to try nursing school. I went to the local community college and got ...
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    Rectal temps in peds

    joules300 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    Rectal temps are my facilities temp of choice. No more tympanics at all. I will do a axillary for a kid with a lac or sprain though.