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I think it depends on your specific role and your level of comfort working with the programs. I do a lot of IEP meetings and manage multiple buildings, so I use Google docs/sheets (the Google version of Microsoft) a ton to write my reports and keep m...

Yes. It was the superintendent.

So, I don't want to discourage you, but school nursing isn't as easy to jump into as people think. Even having a medical assisting background doesn't quite prepare you for what you'll face (usually completely by yourself). Many seasoned nurses come i...

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This was a big reason as to why I left my last job. I was willing to put up with a lot, but the constant micromanaging got to be too much for me.

I am based out of 1 school, but cover the IEPs for mine and 6 other schools. So, between my building admin, director of student services, director of special ED services and the other admin that I work with, I feel like I have a million supervisors. ...

Anyone here have their MSN and have any programs they recommend? Bonus points if you're in IL. To be certified in my state (IL), we have to commit to a graduate level certificate program which includes a few graduate level classes and a 300 hour...

For the super littles like PreK, I have involved the teachers in the past to help me condition them during their circle time. I have used Youtube videos that play the tones, they practice listening to the tones and responding. Rather than "rais...

I never thought of that. That's fantastic!

woohoo! We're at 5 after today.

Yes! Google Nursing CE Central. They have TONS of super easy and free CEUs. Many of them pertain to pediatrics, emergency management and school nursing.

Not that I'm aware of. I don't mind it though because I'm perfectly happy remaining in the background and flying under the radar LOL!

Yep. This. All of it.

I think the schedule is a reason why many people get into school nursing. Don't ever feel selfish or guilty for doing what is best for your family.

I just signed a contract to volunteer as a beach bum for the duration of the Summer. It'll be quite stressful ?

Epic!! Thanks for the giggle ?

I think that where the school nurse profession is headed is different in each state. Some states mandate that there is a school nurse in every building where other states are much like California where the nurse supervises multiple buildings/aids. Co...

I have 40 days after today! My kids have 45. We've been 100% virtual up until this week, so professionally, it's been OK. BUT it has been very stressful from a personal perspective as my kids' school has continuously changed their plans sin...

Hi all, Been a while since I have logged in. I decided to take the leap of faith and change districts and although I would never recommend changing jobs in the middle of a pandemic (ha!), I am so happy that I did. I am the THIRD nurse based out ...

It really depends on your district and your state. In my state, if you have an extra certification, you are considered a teacher and receive the benefits of the teachers in most districts (it is still up to the district to honor that). My first schoo...

There has been no discussion of incentives to stay, but I'll be returning next year to my current position. Having left a district with a more toxic environment last year, my current district has been a breath of fresh air-even throwing COVID into th...

I would do both. For the teachers/staff who will have direct contact with the student, I would have the diabetic educator teach them. For the remainder of the staff, I would do a shorter "what to look for and how to react" inservice.

Always look for the involvement of a 2nd body system. Yes, 90% of your allergic reactions are going to present with hives/rash/throat issues first, but there's always that odd outlier. The first time I gave epi, it was on a girl who ate somethin...

I had my first Moderna a week ago. I had a fairly significant amount of arm pain for 3 days following. I also slept very poorly and had a stiff neck for that duration of time. I'm not sure if it was entirely shot related because my streng...