jess11RN

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1. What are the "extras" that you do?

   jess11RN replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

   I coordinate a mobile physical and immunization clinic that comes twice per year as well as a mobile dentist that comes once per year. I also participate in our district's wellness committee. Others are organizing a wellness fair to take place in th...

2. Another new school nurse

   jess11RN replied to Meerkats's topic in School

   I second everything Bluebell says ? I will freely admit that I miss my outpatient hospital job. After my kids have grown, I think I will return to something like that either part time or prn.

3. Interesting Hiring Conundrum

   jess11RN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

   Good!! Enjoy your break! You deserve it! ❤️

4. Fun end of year complaints

   jess11RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

   I think they support an Ativan diffuser. Check it out and let me know...

5. Fun end of year complaints

   jess11RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

   "My teacher sent me down to have you wash out this wound I have on my foot." (10 minutes after school started) A-I knew she was lying because that teacher would have never sent her down for something like that B-Her "foot wound" was a blister ?

6. Interesting Hiring Conundrum

   jess11RN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

   Think of it this way...when there is a position open for a sub teacher, does the principal or HR dump that on the teacher? Of course not. So, why do they think that it is acceptable to dump it on the nurse?

7. Interesting Hiring Conundrum

   jess11RN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

   If you have an HR, then the responsibility falls onto them. The responsibility should not be on you at all. I think it would be an honor to be invited in on the interviews, but that's where it stops. I am fearful that if you accept the responsibility...

8. Interesting Hiring Conundrum

   jess11RN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

   This is my solution: Enjoy your summer and take care of you and your baby. This is not your problem nor is it the other nurse's problem ?

9. I'll miss you all, but...

   jess11RN replied to Amethya's topic in School

   This is such a stressful job and not many people realize that. They'll realize what they had when you're gone. Good luck. We will miss you ❤️

10. Illinois Vision Screening

    jess11RN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    YES! It's all about the $$$. Such a ridiculous 6 day process for something that could EASILY be covered in 1!!! I'm glad re-cert is only a test (and more money).

11. Illinois Vision Screening

    jess11RN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Short answer to your question, I use the Titmus II. It's old, but it does the job. I would email Nancy Katz [email protected] and see what she suggests. Or you can call the office (708) 544-5300. You may need to borrow someone's equipment to g...

12. End of Year Prep

    jess11RN replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

    Same here!

13. Breaking the Rules to Save a Life

    jess11RN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Correct decision 100%

14. Take Away Envelope/Containers

    jess11RN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I also take mine to the local PD

15. IEP health review

    jess11RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Oh my gosh....I read that wrong the first time...so you've been involved in 415 IEPs?? I know you're in a big district, but holy cow!!