Search Results

I know nurses are generously paid by camp standards. However camp standards often don't measure up to the bills that the average adult has. By virtue of needing a professional, they are going to be...

Well first realize your not going to the moon. There will be a Walmart someplace, and if its way to far there will be a shopper who makes regular runs, be nice to the shopper and they can be...

You wonder what all these camps do if they can't find a nurse? I cannot imagine not having positions filled with less than a moth to go until the season starts.

Like a septic system a little maintenance and prevention goes a long way. I like to be proactive in avoiding injures, making sure your camp has a culture of safety will go a long way to reducing...

Also a flashlight is endlessly useful. I have mine on me at all times. Shears likewise useful.

JustBeachy is right there can be practice concerns. Even if those are sorted, I have serious concerns. New grads can work as camp nurses. However they need to be in a supportive enviroment where they...

Reviewing nursing texts is always a good idea. I also recommend the basics of camp nursing by Linda Ebner. The 60 second EMT, or pediatric education for the prehospital professional may also be good...

So someone who is both an EMT B and an LPN I can tell you they are completely different schools of thought and practice. It is folly to believe that one is equivalant to another.

Well we are directly up the road from each other this summer. When do you start I arrive 6/10

How you feel. I was an EMT for years and you nev forget the ones you see just slow and then stop right in front of you. Accidents are the worst. Its worse because unlike the elderly or the severely...

I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for... A mar in my experience is always pretty close to every other mar in existence. My camp uses standard mars, a task list,and in house mars. For kids who...

Hi. Congratulations on the new gig. My contract is paid in weekly installments and a completion bonus. 80% weekly over 9 weeks and then 20% on my last check. Travel expenses are paid at the end of...

If I had to guess the is some sort of bacteria growth or fermentation type process going on with the water. The extra air being a byproduct of it. I would try using sterile or boiled water. But if...

I would like to add to this caption. The male nurse should reply, "yep...but he doesn't want a black one either." I think it is worth discussing where patent rights end and the nurses civil rights...

Deleted duplicate post.

Ok. My first question when someone brings this up is just what interventions are you planning on doing at your accident scene? So long as you arn't needlessly moving people, advising against medical...

Was this supposed to be funny?

Lots of different camps have different thoughts on new grads. My camp will generally take only one or two a year. We have a staff of 7 full time nurses so we can keep an eye on them until they get up...

Don't be offended. I just want to make sure what role your filling here. Are you a nurse? Liscenced? Or are you functioning as a health officer? There is a big difference as to the recommendations...

It sounds like in a year or two you will be perfectly suited to a critical care transport job.

Arron where in the USA will you be at? Also if you are going to be a solo nurse, on your first run I really recommend the Basics of Camp Nursing by Linda Ebner. I enjoy working with the scouts, I run...

I worked a case where the mother was a Sargent at the local prison. She had a nasty tendency to sleek to the nurses, and her family in her "command" voice. The first time she did it to me. I calmly...

In these situations I usually make it clear I am here to take care of the child and not get involved in family politics. In this situation the mother is the POA so you are obligated to follow her...

I have never worked as a volunteer at camp. However I have worked at a free clinic and as an EMT. To my understanding no matter your status as paid or volunteer you are viewed as an employee for...

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with those camps. You can always ask if the director can put you in touch with former nurses.