I got the job!!!

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I got the job as an elementary school nurse!! I'm so excited, and scared at the same time because I'm afraid there may be a situation where I won't know what to do - for example, if a child is having difficulty breathing and they are not a known asthmatic. I'd check for signs of anaphylaxis or blocked airway, if those were ruled out then I would try and do pursed lip breathing with them, or have them breathe into a paper bag, and try to calm them. Obviously, if there are signs of cyanosis or change in LOC, I would call 911. My interviewer told me there was a book of what I assume are protocols. Am I correct? Are there any suggestions as to reference books that I could use to brush up on?

Thank you!

new school :nurse:

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Read the district's policy and procedure manual.

What state are you in? Some states have manuals online. Join your state association to find out faster the resources in your area.

State affiliates: http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=60

There is a basic textbook:

Selekman, J. (2006). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/members/viewitem.asp?item=S004&catalog=MAN&pn=1&af=NASN

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Specializes in Telemetry, Gastroenterology, School Nrs.

I have a flip book with basic protocols to follow for many different situations. I think we all feel that way at times, it's normal. Just remember that you have the knowledge tucked away somewhere and it will come to you. Keep up with your CEU stuff and research things when you can.

Congratulations!!

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Specializes in School Nursing.

hurray for you ! welcome to our forum ! best wishes for a great school year !

:ancong!:

praiser :heartbeat

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Specializes in LDRP/Nursery/Peds/Gyn, school nursing.

Join our professional organization ASAP! NASN and the WI chapter are 2-fer: pay once for dual membership. I've never benefited from a professional organization as much as I have with NASN-- online CEUs/ modules, great publications, etc.

WI has school nurse mentors-- I'm the only nurse in my district, so it was nice to have a person to call with questions or for resources. See if your state association does this as well.

Good luck!

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Thank you everyone. I will look up the resources mentioned!

mc3

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CONGRATULATIONS!! You will *love* being an elementary school SCHOOL NURSE!! I think it's the *best* job ever!!

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Congrats...your going to love it...I've been in my position for 3 weeks and I love it...I have PK-5.

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