LikeTheDeadSea MSN, RN

School Nursing

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    C'Mon Now!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I do!! *raises hand eagerly and starts waving it around* I love some solid tire flips
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    Peanut allergy issue

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Fun research: Impact of school peanut-free policies on epinephrine administration. - PubMed - NCBI Peanut-"free" zones don't change rate of Epi being administered. Peanut free tables do. We just do...
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    advancing as a school nurse

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to tiny_divaa's topic in School

    Started the Nursing Education but then bounced back into a Master's in Education since my CSN was half of it anyway. Made more sense financially/time wise at the moment. I'll go back and finish the...
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    Uh, what?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    People should definitely know that messenger/text is not the right place to discuss anything about students. I'd discuss it with the staff member before going to the principal to get a better...
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    Friday!!!!!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I'm going to be well hydrated Going to see a cool cover band at a cool establishment in a hip local
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    Vision and Hearing Screenings!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    My state has guidelines on special ed modifications / interpretations that can be used as a vision screening. Also, "when in doubt, refer out." Although, if a primary physician screens and passes...
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    First day of the rest of my life

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Go Go
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    Sending home for suspected conjunctivitis?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    For staff, as soon as I say "Well, if it was me I'd go to the doctor to get evaluated for pink eye..." they go running. For the few who say they'll not touch their face and wash their hands, I don't...
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    Head Padding

    LikeTheDeadSea posted a topic in School

    Does anyone have a suggestion for a cost-effective item to get for the classrooms that a student with a seizure disorder frequents to use for padding under their head during a seizure. Whatever it is,...
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    School Nursing

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    To work in a CSN position, you must already have your CSN to even apply - so out of my pocket. We need graduate-level courses to be certified, so I was able to apply general nursing scholarships from...
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    Totally Off Topic...apple recipes?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Rustic Apple Raspberry Tart Recipe | Taste of Home This!! LOVE
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    MISSED Y'ALL - Pre-K-7

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    "one of us!" "one of
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    Kidzcare, MSN

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    -throws
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    Who is back already?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    6th year, no kiddos until after labor day which means I'll be going to school til the end of June again.
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    First day back for students and already

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Sometimes I like to sit at my desk and throw my hands up in the air when stuff like this happens and pretend I'm on a roller
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    Medication packaging service

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    I used CampMeds this summer for the first time and overall had a good
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    Best Lanyard?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    I like the ones with that are a clip, not a lanyad and have the "line" that you can pull out when you need your badge. I don't like things around my neck so I wear it on my pants and just pull mine...
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    Does Anybody Else...

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I don't wear scrubs. I keep a pair in a drawer for the off chance I get something on me and need to change, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't fit me by now even if I needed them. I've always been...
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    How long to find a job

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to saumRN's topic in School

    I'm in PA as well. I finished my CSN in the spring time, was hired for the following school year. My work experience was very relevant and holds strong on paper and interviews related to certified...
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    Issues getting Epi?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to purplewaves45's topic in Camp

    ^^ Perfect
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    Maine?

    LikeTheDeadSea posted a topic in Camp

    Anyone floating around Maine this summer? Just signed up for a local-to-camp Camp Nurse info presentation at a hospital and wondering if I'll see any of you lovely people there
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    I was married to a cop - his cop friends would say "what kind of nurse are you?" at parties, and when I'd go into the various bits of Public/Community Health I've done, they'd laugh and say, "Yeah, we...
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    Health care plan

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    Head Start programs are not over-seen by the same legislation as school age in my state. I'd look if your state has any governing documents related to what you should have on file. If you are...
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    Anxiety

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to marsbar37's topic in Camp

    Remember, we all had a First Summer, too! As Alex said, be honest about what you do and don't know as things arise. The nice part is if/when you hit a rough patch of homesickness, there is an end in...
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    Camp work medication orders.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to peacockblue's topic in Camp

    Went on a deep-dive, and now I'm wondering if I was just thinking of my camp's written medication policies. I'm super sorry for the confusion - but while looking I came across this from the ACA,...