Have any of you done a Donor's Choose project? If so, what are some things you asked for? I am the nurse at an elementary school of 636. We have little tiny PK-3 year olds and several PPCD classes for...
BooBooCrew replied to RNashley86's topic in School
This is my first year of school nursing. I am at an elementary school with 636 kids, avg about 40 visits per day, and I have no aide. Trust me, the first couple weeks I thought I had made a mistake...
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Honestly, now I'm not sure how I signed up. I must've said I was a health educator or something. We have had several nurses in our district (DISD) that have started and completely funded projects on...
I am in my 1st year of school nursing and truly do love it so far. I read 100's of posts on here to get as many tips from you all that I could (THANK YOU!!) so I don't get in here and start feeling...
BooBooCrew replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School
To be totally honest (and maybe a tad vulnerable), I’m not sure how to refuse to do the non-nursing tasks. When I first started before the kids were in school I asked why teachers/TAs would bring a...
BooBooCrew replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School
Y'all!!! There are so many good suggestions here!! Thanks a million. I am going to try out a few of these and see if I can't get the traffic down to a minimum. I spoke to the principal and she says...
BooBooCrew replied to MrsNurseJay's topic in School
So many good tips, jnemartin! I am in my first year of school nursing too and it has been CRAZY!! I read and read and read on this board and found so many helpful tips ? There were a few extremely...
@Lessbull Thank you SO much for your response! I actually am at Texas Tech as well, so it is even more reassuring that you had nearly this exact same experience. I'm caught between wanting to jump on...
I'm sure that is so discouraging! Does your school provide a list of preceptor sites that they already have a contract with? I know a lot of times it is the placement agreement that take a long time...