Do you have any tips for a sub nurse?

[luvmykidz]

I'm getting ready to start subbing as a school nurse and wondered if you had any tips. I've already went through the orientation and there are substitute instructions at each school. I was just wondering if you had any hints or tips that you feel are important or wish your subs would do when they work for you. Also, what kinds of things can we do to make it easier when you return. Last, is there anything we can do when we have down time-like clean, organize, etc? I don't want to step on anyone's toes or mess up anything so any advice would be helpful! Thanks!

[sChOOLRN48]

i usually leave things for a sub to do, like filling, because I know that they want to be helpful...maybe when they call and ask, if its ahead of time offer your service. Things you like to do, I could use a good organizer...not my strong suit, I am sort of an organizational lemming, I follow the direction well, but just can't get it started on my own. If you want to clean or something by all means go ahead!

Bring a magazine! or craft project, but make sure its something you can walk away from because interuptions are often!

good luck!

[joy09]

Ask each sub to consider leaving a to do list you can work on if you have time. Leave the room as close to it was when you found it. I think it is always appreciated if you fill the freezer with ice bags if they are homemade. I also advise you to stick the the policies. Every nurse will use her own judgement and may make exceptions to rules that will affect your license if you break them. I float and I used to sub so I am very sensitive to this issue. Good luck. It's nice to have a sub.