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    Anyone worked at this camp before?

    JustbeRN replied to Amethya's topic in Camp

    No, I know two nurses that worked there in the
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    Shingles

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

    You forget there are a lot of older teachers and nurses for that matter still in the work force :) I have had a family have the vaccine only to both contract chicken pox. Doctor said they were fine...
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    Shingles

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

    I would be concerned. I have students that are immunocompromised, religious exemptions and pregnant teachers. We have a family member in his 30s that did contact chicken pox from his mother who had...
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    Lice policy?

    JustbeRN replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    we are still no nits/lice policy and have to go home.. Its a tough one. I check, call parent, encourage pick up. ( If not braid hair and they stay in school until dismissal) I recheck in the morning...
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    That's the third kid this morning

    JustbeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Write up a small paragraph about what is required for medication in school- including over the counter. Have you school put it in their newsletter online or on paper.. Hopefully parents will read it...
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    Going over me to go home

    JustbeRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    maybe a Guidance Counselor consult? make sure you are not missing something.. Maybe more than just
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    What's in your Field Trip bag?

    JustbeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    No field trips either here.. Nurse is required to be on campus.. I like the fanny pack idea. I'm sure that would come back to
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    Students using cell phones to call home sick

    JustbeRN replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    It happens also to me in middle school. If they don't come to see me first and call/text parent for pick up- they have left the school nurse out of the equation. They do not wait in the clinic for...
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    Fidget Spinners

    JustbeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    haven't seem them yet..
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    Camp nursing in summer

    JustbeRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I have done it also over the years. I like the college camps the best. Nice room. air conditioning and their numbers seem lower. Plus shorter sessions. I'm not into my whole summer being away at sleep...
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    Does your district allow narcotics in the clinic?

    JustbeRN replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    I think that will change with the newest FDA guidelines coming out regarding codeine and tramadol. ( I have never seen tramadol prescribed for a pediatric patient
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    Does your district allow narcotics in the clinic?

    JustbeRN replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    I have to ask- are you really seeing MD prescribing Tylenol with codeine anymore ? Codeine is contraindicated for pain in children. I didn't like it when I did ambulatory surgery and recovered kids...
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    Applying for a new School Nurse job...

    JustbeRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    We have some two nurse schools that use LPN with a RN. They do the office visits and meds. The nurses do the case
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    Anyone worked at this camp before?

    JustbeRN replied to Amethya's topic in Camp

    You are going to be busy... just be prepared... long days. We have had two nurses go there and not
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    camp meds

    JustbeRN replied to CampNurse10's topic in Camp

    Another vote for Camp Meds! Awesome, efficient, safe and great customer
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    How many kids do you see in a day?

    JustbeRN replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    Wow is your administrator school based? I would think they would want them in class
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    Does your district allow narcotics in the clinic?

    JustbeRN replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    I look at it like my post op days- narcotics are for home use.. Too many liability issues at school, side effects and than there is the daily count that should be done by two RNs. That's what we had...
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    How many kids do you see in a day?

    JustbeRN replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    wow that is a lot of office visits. salong.. I have 600 and barely see 20 a day. I'm not responsible for clothes changes, etc.. front office handles that. I don't like to cross contaminate... so sick...
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    end of year sending meds home

    JustbeRN replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in School

    our policy is a parent/responsible adult picks up the medication over the counter or prescription. I send home a letter mid may. Most of the time- I do get parents to pick up. Other times they think...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JustbeRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Yep sounds like my lovely
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    I need a revolving door...

    JustbeRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Good luck to you Magigal. Your post is exactly what our job entails everyday. and yes I keep my door closed- Confidentially is all I have to say..
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    Interview questions to ask Camp Director

    JustbeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in Camp

    do your nurses generally come back the following year? (that way you know if its high turn over). How many campers per session, etc?Where do you sleep? air conditioning? wifi? background of other...
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    Would you call an ambulance?

    JustbeRN replied to halohg's topic in School

    No as long as the student was hemodynamically stable- I would call parent and recommend medical f/u. As far as principal goes- its their school- so if they want to override the nurse- that is their...
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    Camp Nurse Salary

    JustbeRN replied to BuckeyeRNMomma's topic in Camp

    Yes. Thank you.
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    What is on your Health Bulletin Board right now?

    JustbeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I tried to post mine but not sure where it went? anyhow- mine is How do you