Allie911

Allie911 has 5 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. NEED HELP FROM a NICU NURSE NOW!!!

   Allie911 replied to patiently-waiting's topic in NICU

   As a RN and a mom of a premie I can say the noise level in the NICU is not only a stressor for the babies but also for the parents. I have been a pediatric nurse and worked occasionally in a NICU, but it wasn't until I was there as a mom that I truel...

2. leaving my first job after 3 months due to bullying

   Allie911 replied to tinker.72's topic in New Nurse

   I agree to leave and not risk your license. It definately gets a lot better than that!! Please consider reporting the facility. As a compliance officer, it sure sounds like they are far out of compliance and putting their residents at risk. There are...

3. Infection Prevention Week

   Allie911 posted a topic in Disease

   Infection Prevention week is Oct 16th-22nd. Are you doing any activities at your hospitals. I would love to hear your ideas. I am a new infection control nurse at a small rural hospital and would like to have a few fun/educational activities for the ...

4. previous patient

   Allie911 replied to kltt86's topic in Burn

   Burn nursing is a very demanding field, but I worked with a nurse who was also a burn survivor, she was amazing and had a special connection with her patients that only someone who has gone through what those patients are going through can have. Go f...

5. Too young to be a nurse??

   Allie911 replied to eschoolgirl's topic in Relations

   I graduated as a RN at 19. I worked pediatrics so I was always older than my patients ) but some of the parents would ask if I was the CNA or even the candystriper. I looked young too and they would ask if I was 12, but I never had them complain abou...

6. Over the Counter Meds at School

   Allie911 replied to Allie911's topic in School

   In Idaho there is no laws regulating OTC meds at school. Most schools do not have a school nurse and the secretaries are the ones handling all medication issues...including insulin. Yep it is scary, but it is the reality in many places now, especiall...

7. Over the Counter Meds at School

   Allie911 posted a topic in School

   I am in the process of re-writing the medication policy for our school district and would like some input. We would like to add in the policy that students will be provided OTC medications such as Tylenol, Motrin and Cough Drops as long as they have ...

8. Discussing Hygiene with Middle Schoolers

   Allie911 replied to Flare's topic in School

   I had a situation this year where the student started smelling like BM. I had never met the student and wasn't sure how to approach him without hurting his feelings. I called his Father before talking with him and learned that the student recently ha...

9. Questions about becoming a school nurse.

   Allie911 replied to RachH's topic in School

   I started out working pediatrics, but I really wish I would've had some ER experience. Knowing first aid and triage skills would be beneficial. I think working a few years in any hospital setting is sufficient though. While working in the hospital yo...

10. Hearing and Vision

    Allie911 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I set up "shop" with a small desk right outside the classroom and pull the kids out of their classroom two or three at a time to do vision screenings. It works really well with kindergarten, 2nd and 4th, but gets more complicated with the 6th grade b...

11. Teacher Contract?

    Allie911 replied to ASandRN's topic in School

    They couldn't figure out where to put me when I started here either. I was told that it would be best if I did not have a contract! So I have no contract! They didn't want to put me on the teacher's contract because I don't fit well there, and there ...

12. Handwashing NEED HELP!

    Allie911 replied to ASandRN's topic in School

    I agree that handwashing with old fashion soap and water is the best policy. I also understand how hard it is to get all the kids to comply----and teachers too!! I would go with the hand sanitizer for the majority of the kids and see about having tho...

13. Ever thought about teaching working in a school?

    Allie911 replied to certifiedschoolnurse's topic in School

    I teach the Certified Nurses Assistance Lab at the high school level, in addition to teaching as often as I can in the school district. At the elementary school I teach hand washing, dental hygiene, tolerance of others with disabilities. Middle Schoo...

14. NASN :)

    Allie911 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    By being a member of NASN I have been able to help over 30 kids receive free eye glasses and exams, we have prescription discount cards for every student and staff member, one student received free dental work, including braces....the benefits are wo...

15. AED Fundraising

    Allie911 replied to pvtschoolnurse's topic in School

    Check for grants that will match funds. Our school district was super blessed to receive a grant for AED's for each school. It takes some searching online, but apply to everything you find and hopefully you can find some money. Good Luck on the Fund ...