LikeTheDeadSea MSN, RN

School Nursing

MSN, M.Ed.

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    Introduction

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to NursicoRN23's topic in School

    ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
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    Buddy System

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    I call them Moral Support. "Are you here to see me too or just moral
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    Geriatric experience/School Nurse Interview , what do I need to know?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to cley1956's topic in School

    You definitely can transition to anything you set your mind to! If you go through some topic posts in this forum, look for "first year" type of ones, there are lots of comments related to the common...
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    Anyone roll out CareDox in their district?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to TheNiceMeanNurse's topic in School

    This is the SNAP I'm referring to. I use it for 100% of everything except I'll log into eschool to get additional phone numbers sometimes.
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    Anyone roll out CareDox in their district?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to TheNiceMeanNurse's topic in School

    Welcome! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! We use SNAP and I really like it. Compared to Powerschool I think it is much more user friendly! SNAP and Powerschool "talk" to each other for parent...
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    Got an Offer!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to MrsNurseJay's topic in School

    ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! Welcome! Definitely try to connect with school nurses in your area, even if it's just an introduction e-mail to have a contact
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    8 interviews and no offer

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Vana21's topic in School

    Definitely subbing or joining a school nurse association in your area. (My county has one, was do the neighboring counties.) Like most jobs, the "who you know" plays a HUGE role. At least in my...
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    Wastefulness in healthcare

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think if big-box stores can create the "e-mail only" option for receipts and such, I think a computer generated PDF of discharge instructions should suffice. A log where the patient signs to state...
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    Is Concierge Medicine Elusive for Most?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    The NP called me and said she forgot Lyrica was indicated for Shingles when I was in the office and that the doctor brought it up when reviewing their cases for the day. I was given Lidocaine patches...
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    Emergency Contact Forms-Looking for ideas!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Ours are all electronic. Parents are asked to fill them out by the first day of school. If not done, they get ones mailed to them 2-3 times before district level Administrators discuss it being a...
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    NASN Conference?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I'll have to wait for a year that I don't work at my summer camp, but I do plan to go in the
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    Is Concierge Medicine Elusive for Most?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I see the Nurse Practitioner now that my primary physician is concierge and I don't have the finances to afford the retainer. I had a brief illness recently and the NP called me later that evening and...
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    This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to OldDude's topic in School

    What!? I feel like we could have benefited from a warning! I'm kinda sad that we can't organize a "goodie day" to celebrate such a fun moment in your life! Enjoy
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    Something Good

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Awe
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    Last Day!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    I think the hardest part is this forum going "quiet" over the summer. I migrate over the to Camp Nursing one, but even that one is pretty low
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    School Nurse Certification

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to NurseKate42's topic in School

    ONE OF US! ONE OF US! I did my at Eastern University, too. (I'm in
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    I might have asked this before but not sure

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I send it home with child. No response for a month(ish): Call kiddo down and ask them directly what they're up to vision/hearing wise. Then I e-mail with it attached if kiddo has no idea. Depending...
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    What are the "extras" that you do?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    I throw a blurb into the Principal's weekly newsletter when I'm feeling particularly engage-y. The counselor and other specialist who fall under the pupil services umbrella have offered classes for...
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    How many Male School Nurses are out there!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to jchesty_rn's topic in School

    Now I want a pork roll, egg, and
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    C'Mon Now!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I avoid anything except the tweezer method. (Or tick removal device like the spoons). I've read that anything that "agitates/irritates" the tick can make it regurgitate and that increases the risk...
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    Ask Me If I'm Safe At Home

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to stand up and clap after reading this. There are few better feelings than the, "I don't have much, but what I do have is mine," feeling that you mention. After 2 years of living with my...
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    How many Male School Nurses are out there!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to jchesty_rn's topic in School

    Welcome to the SN forum! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! Not male, but I'm in PA about 10 minutes from the NJ border.
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    I'll miss you all, but...

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Sending you lots of positive
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    Another new school nurse

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Meerkats's topic in School

    ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! I love everything, I've never worked in a hospital/LTC and don't ever plan to. Parents are the toughest part, but if you have a strong administration that supports...
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    Breaking the Rules to Save a Life

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I read this with such wide eyes hoping it didn't end with some crazy