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  1. Cost Estimates for an Agency Nurse

    cowboysandangels replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I would forgo the agency since they are EXPENSIVE and hire a sub. You can pay a sub much less and they don't have to be there everyday. Our subs get paid the same as a teacher

  2. Appropriate assignment/caseload

    cowboysandangels replied to MountainRN's topic in School

    In our district the agency is responsible for coverage. If the agency nurse is out, they must find a sub. If no sub available the student cannot attend. Up to the

  3. New school nurse

    cowboysandangels replied to sistasoul's topic in School

    Same! I have seen it all here at my school as well. I came from a pediatric hospital and the hardest part was not being able to "fix" it. I would also love to be able to complete a strep or flu...

  4. Per-diem ghosted us...

    cowboysandangels replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    My motto is if you have to chase them they are not worth it. If she isn't reliable then you do not want her

  5. New school nurse

    cowboysandangels replied to sistasoul's topic in School

    Trachs, feeding tubes, catheters, etc. I have it all at my school. I would say the hardest part is not being able to test for things like strep and flu or to get an x

  6. RN work as an LVN mil spouse

    cowboysandangels replied to nsyncope's topic in General Nursing

    My experience is a one of caution. I was an LPN for many years and as soon as I completed by RN my manager had to tell me to find an RN position as soon as possible because they could not keep me in...

  7. Licensed NP but want to work as an RN

    cowboysandangels replied to Kelsey LaFayette's topic in Nursing Career

    I was in a similar situation as well. I went back to school to just better myself and because I enjoy learning. I loved my job and my position there so I had not planned on making any changes in my...

  8. Example Tooth Loss Form

    cowboysandangels replied to Nurse Trini's topic in School

    Adorable! I just had to send home a similar letter for the tooth fairy last week. Poor student was in hysterics over losing her lost tooth. One little note and she calmed right down and skipped to...

  9. Degree as related to salary

    cowboysandangels replied to nursewhatshername's topic in School

    Check with your state. In our state, we are paid on the teacher's scale and the only increase we get is with the completion of our National School Nurse Certification (which is

  10. CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

    cowboysandangels replied to Kirsten Creator's topic in General Nursing

    I trust and rely on CNAs heavily and I have worked with some amazing CNAs. As the RN, you know that your trust worthy CNA will do the right thing and notify you when something is off. A CNA is an...

  11. Thoughts on nurses who became physicians

    cowboysandangels replied to NurseMcMuffin's topic in General Nursing

    I think having a nursing background is the best case scenario for a med student. You already have experience in medicine, you understand the relationships between doctor and nurse, and clearly you...

  12. Should I talk to my manager?

    cowboysandangels replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with evreyone else. If it is not a great fit for you then you need to look at options. No failure in that. I work with a co-worker that hates their position. She is a wonderful nurse but...

  13. RN - LPN Power Struggle

    cowboysandangels replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

    I get it. I was an LPN for 10 years before I became an RN and the reason I did so was because I was so limited in positions. My only options were nursing homes and physician offices. All of the...

  14. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels posted a topic in School

    Is anyone making changes to their clinic practice due to the Parental Bill of Rights? Curious how other places are

  15. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I am getting the same answer from my admin. "don't change anything" But.....that is not what the law

  16. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    We are in NC. They go into affect on Jan 1

  17. Parental Bill of Rights

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I believe it is state specific but most states are adopting one. Ours goes into affect Jan 1. Thank you! I also feel like more are coming but it is so vague that I worry we will have a...

  18. Excused or Unexcused absence

    cowboysandangels replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    That is crazy! You cannot punish a student for abiding to policy. No kiddo should return until 24 hours after vomiting. We are trying to keep the illnesses to a minimal, not spread the

  19. School Nurse Job Offer Help!

    cowboysandangels replied to As75181n's topic in School

    In my state you must take the Certification Exam within 3 years of hire and the pay was miserable until I took the exam which bumped my pay up almost 50% which actually put me over what I was making...

  20. Lice

    cowboysandangels replied to heatherrmp's topic in School

    Our health department will give vouchers for lice treatment kits. Very helpful due to cost of those kits. There are also lice salons in some areas that can guarantee the treatment. Those are very...

  21. Violence towards Nurse?

    cowboysandangels replied to marsbar37's topic in School

    We have behavior units in my school so I have so experience in this. Document and report anything you know is a red

  22. Delegate Enteral Feedings?

    cowboysandangels posted a topic in School

    At my school the TA usually completes the tube feedings with pump because all of our students with pumps have been in the SPED classrooms. We now have someone with a pump in a reg ED class. How do...

  23. Teacher Issue...

    cowboysandangels replied to CarlyCastaneda's topic in School

    I work in a very rural area with a low demographic and my teachers want me to send kids home for things I just can't do. If a kiddo is acting out, they wnt me to send them home (they must not feel...

  24. Narcolepsy in Child

    cowboysandangels posted a topic in School

    Has anyone had a student with narcolepsy? Are they really hard to awaken? What do you do if they are not responded to being

  25. Non FDA medications and school

    cowboysandangels posted a topic in School

    What is your district policy on NON FDA approved medications and administration in