GatezRN

GatezRN has 10+ years experience and specializes in ICU, Adventures in school nursing.

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1. Calling all camp nurses working 2022 session

   GatezRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Camp

   Leaving on Wednesday 6/22 for my 4th Summer at camp. My camp is in NH. Residential camp with 3 sessions. Any where from 100 - 240 kids per session, around 100 staff. We host international campers and staff... so fun to catch up with friends from ...

2. Who supplies your O2 for camp?

   GatezRN posted a topic in Camp

   I work for a camp in NH. The company who has supplied our O2 tanks is not out of business. Where to you all source your tanks from? Is it a seasonal contract? Looking forward to camp again this year. We had a phenomenal season last year desp...

3. Vaccine mandate?

   GatezRN posted a topic in Camp

   Hi all, I'm just wondering, are your camps mandating Covid vaccine for campers this year? Our camp is requiring the vaccine for all staff, but a decision has not been made regarding campers.

4. Questions for getting started in this specialty

   GatezRN replied to quickkarma's topic in Camp

   I started once both my kids were a good age for camp. Knowing my amazing experience at Summer camp as a kid, I wanted to give them the opportunity. I asked around and was referred to a camp in NH. We live in Massachusetts. I was hired, and ...

5. Any other states get responding to COVID scenarios guidelines yet?

   GatezRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

   MA nurse also. I'm searching for the isolation room requirements. Could you provide a link? I've been searching through all my CDC and DESE information, but I can't seem to locate. Thank you!

6. The fate of camp this Summer

   GatezRN posted a topic in Camp

   I'm wondering what the fate of camps will be this Summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I know our Board is having a teleconference next week to discuss. Our camp hosts international campers and staff. I'm sad to think that camp may not happen this...

7. Another face mask post

   GatezRN replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

   Had one student show up with a mask in K last week. Called mom. Explained that the mask is not only a distraction to student and classmates, who now think the little one is sick, but it was causing the student to constantly readjust the mask and tou...

8. Your favorite extracurriculars?

   GatezRN replied to guest464345's topic in School

   Official earring replacer. Yup...

9. tick tock....1 more sleep

   GatezRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

   Yesssss! 1 more sleep! My students are off the wall today... tons of belly aches, headaches, cough/sneezies. Sympathetic to several who the holidays are difficult for. Teachers are also over it and want every kid with a sniffle to go home. Oy....

10. Good PRN job for school nurses

    GatezRN replied to Nursetravel246's topic in School

    I stayed on PRN at the hospital for 4 years. Two years ago, I took a position as a camp nurse during the summers. Best job ever! It's busy, but relatively stress free and so much fun. My kids come with me and have had so many amazing experiences ...

11. New school nurse- not sure if I like it. Help!

    GatezRN replied to RNashley86's topic in School

    Give yourself a bit more time. School nursing is unlike any other area of nursing. It's overwhelming at first and training for a school nurse position is typically sub par. Making decisions without having another nurse to confer with is daunting a...

12. Hiring nurses

    GatezRN replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    There is a School Nurse Group on Facebook. I put a quick post up there and had several people respond. We hired a nurse that I think will be a perfect fit for our camp. Good luck!

13. Happy Nurses' Week, my loves!

    GatezRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Happy Nurse's Week! I received lovely flowers, a nice card, and a sweet desk sign that says "I'm a School Nurse, What's your Superpower?" I love my school. Have a great week everyone!

14. Donning my armor!

    GatezRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Good luck! Our district has become pretty strict on this as well. No food for birthdays. Parents may send in a non-food item to celebrate if they wish. Halloween, Christmas, and Valentines we do allow food but kids do "party in a box". They deco...

15. NCSN are you certified?

    GatezRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I passed certification a few years back. My pay bumped a good bit ?