LikeTheDeadSea MSN, RN

School Nursing

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    Non-compliance procedure

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to mattfd37's topic in School

    I'd request parents contact their MD. For non-compliance that is because the kid got it 2 days before their birthday, I'll let the parent know that I can accept "a letter from the MD stating that...
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    Smart Watches

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Some smart watches also have a camera feature, which is always a big concern in my opinion. I'd voice that as an issue possibility since photo/video is a big
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    Anyone willing to fill out a survey abt camp nursing?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

    1. how long have you been a camp nurse? 5 years 2. How would you describe your camp? (co-ed, sport, fine arts, etc) All-boys, residential, rustic (campers have no electricity), plethora of sports,...
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    C'Mon Now!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    2 kiddos walked in with just socks on, holding sneakers with mud in the treads. "Can you clean these for us?" Handed each one a tongue depressor and told them to find a trash can in their classroom to...
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    Average salary

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    My district has CSNs on the teacher pay scale/chart, based on college credits and years of experience. Staff nurses are hourly. All districts in my area have this distinction between "professional"...
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    What does your username mean?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Like the dead sea; you'll never sink when you are with me. The Lumineers
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    Lovable Parents

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Student just needed some parent reassurance that they were fine and head back to class. Parent agreed and got on phone with student. Student hangs up with dad: Little Darling: "My dad told me he...
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    Holiday presents rolling in already!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    Heaven owes me a Snow Day after the last 2 days of Supermoon
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    Christmas Gifts for Staff.

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    Every year I get 10 "extra" items, usually hand soaps and stick some curling ribbon on them. These only go out to people who give me something extra special, that way it looks like I was also...
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    Summer jobs for school nurses

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Baltimore RN's topic in School

    I've been at my camp for 5 years. It's an all-boys residential 7.5week long in the woods on a lake in Maine. I LOVE it. (We're currently looking for another nurse for this summer...) Also, I've done...
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    G-tube supplies

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Murrphy66's topic in School

    I would ask the parents what they prefer. Often is ends up being an insurance thing of how many they are provided for a timeframe, and sometimes insurance won't factor in that one needs to be left at...
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    "just" a school nurse rant

    LikeTheDeadSea posted a topic in School

    I just need to vent to "my people" for a second. A family member of mine was put on hospice last night. I come from a big family so there's about 9 of us sitting in a room and in a lull of silence...
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    Summer 2017

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to vampiregirl's topic in Camp

    I just love the camp community. The kids don't have electronics at the one I am at, so I love just love communication and the
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    Can I Quit camp

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to guest83140's topic in Camp

    Read your contract to see the conditions of quitting before discussing anything with a director so that you phrase everything the best way possible. If you feel like there is an unsafe situation,...
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    "just" a school nurse rant

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    If I had a dollar for every time I was asked that, I wouldn't need to work full
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    Peanut butter

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I'm interested in the latex-free aspect of the school. I have a latex allergy and envelopes are my arch nemesis. I licked one once and off the the ER it was. The adhesive part has latex in it. Do you...
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    Shingles

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I always enjoy the sentence, "Well, these are the facts about such-and-such and if it's covered, there should be no exclusion. I am letting you know and will be sending an e-mail confirming this...
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    Accreditation for Dese license Massachusetts

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Marissa121's topic in School

    This is the board for School Nurses - Nurses who work in the school setting. This post is more likely to be answered in the Student Nurse page? Not sure how the posts get
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    1st time Camp Nurse for Down Syndrome

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to RNoftheflies's topic in Camp

    I work with children who have Down Syndrome year round. Some may be on medications to help with focus. Anything else would relate to additional diagnosis they might have. Many of mine are nonverbal...
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    Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Bucks County Community College Eastern
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    That's the third kid this morning

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    3 today for me too!! 2 that came in mystery ziplock baggies. The office staff accepts it without batting an eye even though I've told them a million times to wait for me before taking anything so...
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    Favorite Motivational Quote

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "You are enough. It is unbelievable how enough you are." "If you don't build your dreams, someone will hire you to build theirs." "A goal without a deadline is just a
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    Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Carla from Scrubs! She is who inspired me to get into nursing, and even though I don't work in a hospital I use her as my inspiration. I love that she commanded respect from anyone she came in contact...
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    School Nursing capstone project idea?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to kummerspeck's topic in School

    I did my BSN Capstone project on Concussions/Head Injury in school setting. Lots of research available and programs to discuss. I had debated a couple other topics, but did quick searches in...
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    A little vent about contributing to office occasions

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Buggus's topic in School

    Volun-told is my new favorite