jess11RN

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...

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.

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

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

"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 ?

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?

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...

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 ?

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 ❤️

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).

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...

Same here!

Correct decision 100%

I also take mine to the local PD

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!!

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 can take their time to think about the answers. Plu...

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 Review.pdf

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

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 environment that isn't going to support me and my...

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 assuming), I'm not sure. Could you make a phone ca...

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 hide in my chair ? Am I the only weirdo who feels t...

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 bottle (I keep an extra bottle when I get refills or as...

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

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 story to try to give the prospective of the person ...

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, weekends may still be involved), no evening or nig...