LikeTheDeadSea MSN, RN

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    New Pennsylvania School Nurse

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Lovebeingamom76's topic in School

    Not sure if what I commented on one of your other posts also answers this, but feel free to message me for anything more
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    Need some guidance for my certification!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Lovebeingamom76's topic in School

    PA Nurse over here! I did CSN via the Graduate Course route, so I already I had my BSN. I did my BSN at Ohio University in 1 year with a hefty schedule, Clinical was presenting research on changes...
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    Introduction

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ladyglittersparkle's topic in School

    Dont forget to wear pink on
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    Feel Good Post...

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Awwwww!
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    Med Schedule

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    Everywhere I've worked has required doctor's order IN ADDITION to the RX on the bottle. Pharmacy has made errors, public health nurses (school/camp) have caught them. Sometimes things get transcribed...
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    Quick Questions about SN

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    We have a standing order for Visine; it's extra nice because it's a good way to rule out conjunctivitis sx. But I always call parents to make sure they aren't on anything contraindicating at home....
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    I can't make this stuff up!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    I use a cup as my preferred method, but didn't even know about them until last year after a friend told me about it. Genuinely wished I had been exposed to them sooner. Not for instruction, but at...
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    Med Schedule

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    I would easily argue student privacy with having the nurse hand-delivering medication to a classroom. I always like to view the bigger picture, too. The comment above me is a good example - this year...
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    Staff Shots?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    Also, whenever a staff member asks for anything, I like to tell them how germy my office is and it scares them away. I also like to tell them that my bathroom always has the flu and stomach bug and...
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    Counting Down

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to WineRN's topic in School

    60ish. Womp. Womp. I'm going to pretend I didn't count and re-assess sometime in
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    Staff Shots?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    I stopped at a friend's house weekly for about 8 weeks while her husband recovered from surgery - he had been giving her weekly injections for her MS and was unable to during that time. I made it...
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    Are you planning to retire from public schools?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    I'm in my mid-20s- my state requires a CSN to be considered part of the Professional Staff and be a part of the Department of Education pension system. Although I've worked as a Staff Nurse for a...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Looking forward to when you return!
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    National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    As long a parent permission slip was signed, our district is also allowing elementary and middle schoolers to participate and walk to a designated large group area in the school. (Parents will NOT be...
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    School Nurse Memory, is this weird?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Nogirl42's topic in School

    Yikes! Definitely not common practice. During Growth and Development lessons I mention that women can choose to wear a bra for comfort, and that it's a good discussion to have with your parent or...
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    mobility issue- please help!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    PT/OT consult absolutely, get that info on the IEP asap for everyone's safety. Plus, if "Oh that's not in the budget" gets tossed around, you'll be able to squish
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    For the Nursing Student Who Feels They Aren't Meant to Be a Nurse

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Avill's topic in General Students

    This is the perfect description of nursing school! I remember trying to shake up my thought process on what an "A" really meant and having a hard time with
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    The long, scenic route

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I just clapped when I finished reading this.
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    When is your Spring Break & what are you doing?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to tining's topic in School

    Waiting to find out how all our snow days will impact spring break before I confirm my plans... was hoping to go somewhere. If not, I'll be calling the oral surgeon every morning to see if any...
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    Tympanometers

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to jbrmdr's topic in School

    Following thread for any answers to this. I lucked out that at one of my previous experiences I worked closely with a nurse who had worked in a pediatricians office for years so any kid she looked...
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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    That wasn't my intention!! I meant it as a "I love how the school nursing thread members support Amethya because despite never having met her, we know her story and situation." A handful of her...
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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Also, I had that all in Capslock, so I'm very sad that it randomly made it lowercase and capitalized the wrong words. Please know I was
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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    this. Yes. Pink wednesday
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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I love seeing the regulars of the SN board react to your posts versus those who stumble upon them because of the title. It's such a clear indicator of our anonymous
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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm shocked EMS didn't require a transport post-compressions, especially because they took them over and it was a minor. Interesting. Great job acting quickly! OldDude always says it