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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...

  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

  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

  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...

  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...

  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....

  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

  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)...

  12. End of Year Prep

    jess11RN replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

    Same

  13. Breaking the Rules to Save a Life

    jess11RN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Correct decision

  14. Take Away Envelope/Containers

    jess11RN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I also take mine to the local

  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

  16. IEP health review

    jess11RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I only send them home, have them fill it out, and return it. I find that I have received the same information sending the form home vs interviewing...actually, I probably get more because the parent...

  17. IEP health review

    jess11RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    These are the forms that I use. I also attach a consent so that I can talk to the doctor's office as well. IEP Re-eval Medical Review.pdf Inital IEP Medical

  18. What do you do when admin doesn't have your back?

    jess11RN replied to SnowDark38's topic in School

    Just remember to write all of your thoughts down, that way you won't forget anything you want to

  19. What do you do when admin doesn't have your back?

    jess11RN replied to SnowDark38's topic in School

    I think you're realizing why they suspiciously lost 12 teachers, their nurse, secretary (and probably AP) to other schools. The culture won't change. Personally, I'd be out. No way would I stay in an...

  20. Screenings for Cyber Students

    jess11RN replied to NurseDew's topic in School

    We have students for walk in services only that have to comply with physical/immunization laws, we can exclude for noncompliance in regards to that. But, as far as screenings (hearing and vision, I'm...

  21. Teacher appreciation week...

    jess11RN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    I'm a total introvert and I feel awkward when people "celebrate" me, so it doesn't bother me at all. I'm sure they'll announce something or do something tomorrow for me and I'll just sink and try to...

  22. Field Trips

    jess11RN replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

    I do the same. For kiddos who take regular daily medications, I call the parents to see if they can skip. If so, I document and rejoice. If they can't skip, I send 1 pill in the original labeled...

  23. Exclude for vomiting

    jess11RN replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

    We have a few that can just vomit on command. They don't get excluded

  24. Help with new grad RN orientation/Added shifts

    jess11RN replied to ICU.RN23's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!! It was such a painful transition!! But perseverance pays off! I totally agree with you. I would rarely agree that it is a good idea for a brand new nurse to start in the ICU. I only shared my...

  25. How's the transition from hospital to medical office?

    jess11RN replied to HKRN18's topic in General Nursing

    Pros to leaving the hospital for outpt: not having to take call, not having the constant "can you come in?" phone calls on your days off, no weekends, no holidays (although depending on where you go,...