heatherrmp ASN, BSN, RN

heatherrmp has 6 years experience as a ASN, BSN, RN and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. 504 Question

   heatherrmp replied to beachynurse's topic in School

   I recently found out from our school counselor that 504 plans had recently changed (in the state of Indiana) and an official diagnosis is no longer required. We do need a note from a provider...

2. Lice

   heatherrmp replied to heatherrmp's topic in School

   This is going to be my next call. I was aware of a prescription shampoo that kills both nits and lice which would be ideal in this situation. There, unfortunately, are no local lice salons (the...

3. Lice

   heatherrmp replied to heatherrmp's topic in School

   I like the idea of having family provide the bottle back to the school! The other nurse and I have talked and talked and talked to sibling, mom, dad. They are just not receptive to the information and...

4. Lice

   heatherrmp replied to heatherrmp's topic in School

   Yes. Every other day they would come in (MWF) and every time I or our other nurse would see live lice. This family is struggling financially, I believe mom is the only worker as dad is on disability,...

5. Lice

   heatherrmp posted a topic in School

   I have a student who has been out for two weeks with live lice and nites.They come in to get checked, and we are told the family is treating the house appropriately, as well as treating student, but...

6. Bulletin Board ideas

   heatherrmp posted a topic in School

   Hi all! I am getting ready to decorate the bulletin board in the nurses office for Halloween, and was wondering what kind of creative ideas you all might have or what you have done in the

7. Second guess itis

   heatherrmp replied to geminiwanderlust's topic in School

   Hi, your long lost triplet here! Same background. I did a lot of peds phone triage, and figured I would be used to angry parents yelling at me all the time, but alas, not something that we ever get...

8. Puberty talk

   heatherrmp posted a topic in School

   Good morning! Happy first week back to school to those of us lucky enough to go back immediately after the New Year *crying*. I had a 5th grade teacher approach me about doing the puberty talk. She...

9. Things I should not have to say...

   heatherrmp replied to BatcampRN's topic in School

   Every.

10. New school nurse

    heatherrmp replied to heatherrmp's topic in School

    We are not sharing an office space. She is over at the JR/Sr high and I am in the elementary school. It's been a crash course so far this year, coming off of maternity leave and starting right at the...

11. New school nurse

    heatherrmp replied to heatherrmp's topic in School

    One of us. One of us. haha thank you! Those are all great ideas! I've been perusing this message board and am finding lots of helpful

12. New school nurse

    heatherrmp posted a topic in School

    Hi! I have been an RN for a little over three years. Most of my time was spent in a pediatric outpatient clinic where I did phone triage. A school nurse position became available over the Summer and I...

13. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    heatherrmp replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    This Thursday is the last round according to the website. So the following Thursday should be when the non-acceptance letters go

14. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    heatherrmp replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    It sure seems like all the spots have been filled since no one that I know have gotten any letters in the second or third

15. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    heatherrmp replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, if it's true that the orientation letters get mailed out after the spots are full, spots are not full at the Valpo campus. I was accepted first round and I haven't received any information...