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  1. School Nurse Interview

    I interviewed and was hired last year. The district gave me 6 scenarios and I was to choose 3 and then give my answer. I don't really remember any of then other then 1 of them and that was .... a known and usually medicated ADHD/ADD child is sent t...
  2. Meds for staff members ??

    HHMM? I'm wondering at both the elementary school and the High school I've been at we do keep some OTC (mainly motrin and triple ABX ointment)... but I don't administer it to anyone - more if a teacher/staff member come in and ask for it they are sh...
  3. My comment is to first speak with your nurse manager and the nurse educator and your preceptor. If nothing changes I then look for a new job - but you do need to speak up for yourself and say what you need.
  4. Interview Thursday!

    Yes meshing with the principal then skills second may seem backwards but welcome to school nursing. I'm still a pretty new school nurse (only starting my 2nd year) but you work for the principal in their school. You need to believe in their philoso...
  5. Day Camp OTC med Question

    Thanks for the input. I did call the BON and got the word from them. No nurses can NOT administer meds without MD order unless waivers are signed by parents but BON said even then it is questionable. So that is the position I'm staying with..... ...
  6. Day Camp OTC med Question

    Have a question that came up. I volunteer as a Day Camp nurse for Girl Scout Day camp. I'm in a new geographical location and they are wanting me (an RN) to administer OTC with only parent permission - I've said No I don't think so but I will chec...
  7. What if you want to take a long trip?

    Ask your manager about a leave of absence, it that doesn't work ask about changing to per diem (you would have some good experience to make per diem work for you)... and if all else fails, there is agency nursing. And have fun traveling around!
  8. Best approach to looking for a new job...

    I used to just apply to a few at a time and see what came... Now my approach is much more aggressive. I send a resume to EVERYWHERE I WANT TO WORK. Even If there is a hiring freeze, sometimes if the right candiate comes along they will find a way ...
  9. Who has a funny delivery story???

    OMG That is too funny. Glad to hear the pt took it well.
  10. Intramuscular Injection Sites?

    I always give ventro gluteal. I learned it in school and have found in practice that most nurses use dorso gluteal so I continue using ventro d/t site rotation. My pts always comment that it doesn't hurt when I give IM vs my collegues. I think if...
  11. Your employer's policy re: *snow and ice*?

    When I lived in TX we had a HUGE ice storm (six inches of ice over night). My employer didn't expect anyone to risk their life for work but to make it in if they could. I drove home the 1st night of the storm then was scheduled off for 3 days. But...
  12. not sure about my new job

    Well I don't know what in nursing is Glam! But I do love being a nurse! As for ortho... I love it give it a try. When ever I manage to get back to hospital nursing I will be back in ortho. :chuckle Ortho does give you lots of "nursing" experience...
  13. not sure about my new job

    It depends on why you are unsure? I've taken jobs for the hours and was tenative about the job then loved it! But have taken jobs that I was sure I wanted then HATED the job and regretted it. I think it really depends on what you are unsure of!
  14. I have had such a day....(Looooong)

    Just had to respond... Sorry about your day! And yes take it as learning experience. Now you know how you want to be in the real world of nursing. Sounds like you did a GREAT job of communicating with the family and trying to advocate for the pat...
  15. Well we had a nurse retire last year at the place I used to work. They took a collection and bought her a gold watch WITHOUT a second hand (no more counting resp and pulse). When my Grandmother retired from working at the hospital. They had a VERY ...