SavyNurse

SavyNurse ADN, EMT-B

Med Surg, Tele, School Nurse, EMT/FF

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  1. IHP vs 504

    The one the last 2 years before me had a very good system but I never got to talk to her before I started. Another nurse started this year and I was told trained with the previous nurse but she was only here maybe half the time in the 2 months she wo...
  2. IHP vs 504

    Hi. Background: I came in as the school nurse in December as a first time school nurse (worked hospital 2 years before this so still learning). I am still trying to find documentation and seeing that things are in order file wise as the previous nurs...
  3. IHP vs 504

    Thank you! I told my SPED that the EAP was good enough for me if it was good enough for her and the parents. Its almost the end of the year and I'm drained lol
  4. Now they need my help.

    I have been called after a crisis just to check over the student to make sure they did not get harmed during the event. But after talking to the SPED here I am actually going to get trained in Crisis Prevention next week with another teacher. That wa...
  5. Are you planning to retire from public schools?

    First year and I'm liking it so far. My hubby wants to retire at 55 and RV around the states. To do so I would have to still be working for insurance and such. So his plan for me is to become a travel nurse at some point. Who knows what the future ho...
  6. School Nurse Concerns

    I am the only school nurse between 2 campuses with a total of 1000 students currently. Each year we add a new grade (11th grade next year) as well as adding one 4k class next year. I have asked for a second nurse for the upper school or to work part ...
  7. When is your Spring Break & what are you doing?

    The school I work at has spring break March 26-30 so I am off then. My daughter goes to another school and we had already booked her spring break before I took this job. So I will be going to TN for the week of April 1-7. Got 2 weeks of spring break ...
  8. IHPs

    Where I just started working IHPs are only for those with severe medical issues. My school is pretty tame in that department so mostly I write them for those with severe allergies where they require to have an EpiPen present.
  9. Teachers who bring some humor in the day.

    Just had a dance off in the hall with one of the other teachers. Fridays are my favorite!