geocachingRN

geocachingRN has 3 years experience and specializes in Community & Mental Health, Sp Ed nursing.

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1. Putting in my letter of resignation today

   geocachingRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

   This is the time of year to look for a school nursing job. It's the perfect job for a mom with small children. Although it doesn't pay as much as a hospital job, it's basically a part time job and you can work summer school or summer camps (and bri...

2. How much do you owe in student loans?

   geocachingRN replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

   It is indeed more possible than you think. In CA there are state programs for nurses working in rural and poor areas that contribute to paying off loans. And there are plans in the works if you pay for ten years the balance will be forgiven. If yo...

3. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

   geocachingRN replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

   I cannot emphasize this enough. Listen to hearts, this setting is were you'll get some interesting variations. Same goes for lungs. Take BP's and if they are willing practice taking BP's on a leg. What about all those meds? What do they do, what...

4. teacher's union

   geocachingRN replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

   Jennie: What happens when you are sick, who covers for you? If it's the office staff, then they should cover you while you take your breaks for 30 minutes. What did your predecessor and other nurses in your district or nearby districts do? I try an...

5. UNLV is doubling fees for their nursing progrm only!

   geocachingRN posted a topic in New Nurse

   From their website: The Board of Regents of the State of Nevada approved a proposal in December 2010 for the School of Nursing at UNLV to implement differential tuition for nursing students in the professional nursing program beginning in January ...

6. teacher's union

   geocachingRN replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

   I agree with Flare and to say, pick your battles. I am also on the teachers contract and should only work 6.5 hours/day. However, 90% of the district employees put in much more time than this. Teachers take work home almost every night and weekend...

7. Medicaid Billing

   geocachingRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   For those who do not do MAA/LEA billing, does this mean you have no students on MediCal in your district receiving services?

8. Trach Suctioning

   geocachingRN replied to luvapug's topic in School

   You're also there in case the trach falls out or gets blocked by food, education and safety. I know because this was my first job in a school district I was in grad school so I had the opportunity to do my homework, which included online lectures....

9. It's official, I'm now a school nurse

   geocachingRN replied to crickyRN's topic in School

   Depends upon your contract. I'm on the same contract as teachers and am contracted to work 7 hour days but of course I work more than that.

10. are you on teachers' payscale?

    geocachingRN replied to blacksea pebble's topic in School

    Most of the School Nurse Credential programs require a PHN so if one does have an ADN, (and a BS or BA ) you need to get that before you can do the credential program. Very few provide just the PHN. I had to get mine as part of my MSN.

11. are you on teachers' payscale?

    geocachingRN replied to blacksea pebble's topic in School

    Kateper- In my area, now is the time to consider School Nursing. Frankly, no one wants this job. Yes, it pays a little poorly, but it's a great, steady job with wonderful benefits. Ambulatory care and ER are the best specialties to have going in....

12. If there's an outbreak and you exclude kids, are they unexcused abscence?

    geocachingRN posted a topic in School

    One of my principals decided to include a notice with the PBE waiver that parents sign. It states that If and when we need to exclude a child because of an outbreak, the teacher can chose not to give homework and those days out will be considered un...

13. Professional Insurance

    geocachingRN replied to MrsMig's topic in General Nursing

    There have been a couple of interesting threads, although not personal stories: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/rn-do-you-503582-page5.html https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/could-not-believe-254219-page7.html

14. Who buys Supplies??!

    geocachingRN replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    Really good idea, ColleenJune. I'm going to look into this myself.

15. 504 Plan?

    geocachingRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    My teachers and principals are very accommodating and would prefer the cild learn to advocate for themselves. If the child's condition is well managed and the parent is in agreement, I'm OK going with a IHCP. I, too, would rather the child learn to...