hobiehobie

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1. Coordinating concussion managment with physican

   hobiehobie posted a topic in School

   Hi. I am a high school CSN. We have a comprehensive concussion managment team which includes the student, parents, myself, administration, counsellors, school psychologist, and athletic trainer.Accommodations are based on the student's symptoms and d...

2. Free stuff

   hobiehobie posted a topic in School

   I ask this every once in a while. Does anyone know any comapnies or organizations that offer free-bies?

3. who can carry o2, with the intent to administer?

   hobiehobie replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

   Everyone raises the same questions and concerns I have. There is an intent to use which makes me question Good Samaritan laws if something goes wrong. I also question calibration, quality control, credentials, education, supervision..... First-aid is...

4. who can carry o2, with the intent to administer?

   hobiehobie posted a topic in School

   Hi If a staff member is trained as a paramedic, are they allowed to carry and administer O2 in a school?

5. Students using cell phones to call home sick

   hobiehobie posted a topic in School

   Hi Does anyone an opinion on students by-passing the school nurse; calling the parent directly from school to be picked up because the student doesn't feel good? This is a growing issue and was wondering if anyone has any advise? Cell phones are here...

6. PA Archdiosese New Mandatory Reporter Training Program

   hobiehobie posted a topic in School

   The Catholic school I cover as the certified school nurse in the local district, is requiring all staff and volunteers to partake in a child abuse training workshop. The volunteer RNs are also required to attend. Am I, as an employee of the district ...

7. Mass state mandated screenings

   hobiehobie replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

   I have screened during regular visits and I am surprised how many can be done that way.

8. Mass state mandated screenings

   hobiehobie replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

   How did you get their height and weights?

9. Mass state mandated screenings

   hobiehobie posted a topic in School

   Does anyone mass screen their school? How do you set it up and how many students can you screen? I want to be as disruptive as possible but think it would benefit the students to finish up as soon as possible.

10. need advice

    hobiehobie replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    Thank you for this explanation. I feel much better today than I did a few days ago!! There are a lot of changes in our district and I need to sit back and relax. Like you said this could be an opportunity.

11. need advice

    hobiehobie posted a topic in School

    I am not sure if this question will make sense but... I am a certified school nurse in Pennsylvania. I have been employed as the full time certified school nurse for the last 3 years at the same school. This year I have fallen victim of the economy a...

12. Replacing School Nurses with Health Techs

    hobiehobie replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in School

    I think any profession could be minimized, but not advisable. I am curious as to how many people responding to this post are full-time (certified-if our state requires certification) school nurses?

13. Wanted: Clinical Experience For New School Nurse

    hobiehobie replied to geocachingRN's topic in School

    I knew from the beginning of nursing school I wanted to be a school nurse. I took school nursing as my community clinical rotation. My mentor advised I get 5 years of hospital experience then look for a school nurse position. I thought this was exces...

14. data needed to advocate position

    hobiehobie replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    Thank you.It has alot of great templates and resource links.

15. data needed to advocate position

    hobiehobie posted a topic in School

    With cut backs and declining enrollment, my district has hinted the number of students will be the only factor that will be considered to determine the number of nurses needed throughout the district. I am compiling information that will support advo...