SandIsMyGlitterRN BSN, RN

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    Peer Eval

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to ICU.RN23's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any data that can be provided to show true evidence that peer evaluations really do increase any morale? I feel pressured to give a good peer review when asked to do so. Having to work with...
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    Depression + Anxiety as a Nurse

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to jesslahti future LVN's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA is (many times) the front line person for the LPN or RN on staff. In my much younger days I worked on a unit in which my CNAs were the first to let me know when a change was occurring with a...
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    MiddleSchool health office

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    I have a small office as well but I try to make it cheerful. I am in an elementary school so I want my students to feel safe and not scared to come to the nurse if they need me. I do have some...
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    I don’t know if I like school nursing

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to nursex23's topic in School

    We all go through these things. I try to lay down some rules with teachers and students. Politely have a meeting with the teachers to discuss what is appropriate to send to the nurse. When all else...
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    Flu is CRAZY

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    27 cases in my entire state this
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    We are in session Monday and Tuesday also...will be the longest days ever!!!! I feel as though you are all my co-workers! Enjoy your
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    School nurse questions.

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to littleduckrn5's topic in School

    My situation is different because I am a school nurse in a public school district. I work 8-3 Monday through Friday. I have a budget to purchase supplies although, just like teachers, I end up...
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    School nurse roll in IEP + 504

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    I agree with JenTheschoolRN, I am only involved if they have a medical need that I need to handle during the school day. We have a large population of children with special needs in my school so I...
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    Eyelash Lice

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    EWWWW!!! And now I am itching all over!!!!!!! Psychological itch is
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    Eyelash Lice

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I did have knowledge that this existed but I pray I never have to see it!!!!!
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    Gratitude

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I am so thankful for this board!! It is so nice to be able to bounce things off of one another or just encourage each other. Being a school nurse can feel like you are on a deserted island at
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    I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    0800 to 1500 No holidays, weekends, snow days, hurricane days, or high tide days Fog delays 7 hours days Summers off 2 weeks off at Christmas 1 week off for Spring break LOVE School Nursing in a...
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    Prepping for School Nurse Job Search

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to NefforamaRN's topic in School

    I knew the district I wanted to be employed in so I kept an eye on their job postings and applied that way. If you can, sub in the school system to make sure it is what you think it is. Also,...
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    What is your late pick up policy?

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Our school is the same as many of those above. If no answer within an hour, we contact the Sheriff's
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    Who gets the backpack

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in School

    I am blessed to have amazing teachers in my building. I usually call the classroom and they send another student to my office with the ill students items to go home. We cannot leave a student alone...
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    appendicitis

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    My own child had classic appendicitis symptoms. Her pain was in the appropriate area, radiating. Nausea and fever. I was convinced she needed her appendix out and quick. Off we go to the ER....
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    Wiping bottoms

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    Nope here either! In my school we have PK to 5th grade and a high amount of children with special needs. The PK teachers and the sped teachers take care of those children's toileting needs. Any...
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    Should I let my nursing license expire in medical school

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be a Negative Nelly but I would hold on to it in case you, for some reason, cannot finish med school. I had to take a break from school when my husband lost his job so I was thankful I had my...
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    LPN to RN worth it?

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in School

    My personal opinion is that continuing your education is never a bad thing. Building on the knowledge you have now is a positive. You never know when life will change (or policy) and you will need...
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    dread this day

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to palli's topic in School

    We have a half day today, thank
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    To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate, That Is The Question

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When I hear these statements, I cringe. I explain that the feeling you are having is the vaccine working in their system. Your body is responding to what helps to keep you
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    Why would a teacher say that?

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I had a similar issue. My child was hurt in gym due to the teacher's negligence. The teacher admitted that to me but then tried to lower her grade since she could not participate. Marched right in...
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    Parents sometimes...

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Um,
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    School Nurse Job Offer Help!

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to As75181n's topic in School

    My state also requires you to obtain your National Certification in School Nursing. We had 3 years to obtain is as well. After you sat for the exam and passed, your salary increased significantly....
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    Sleeping in the infirmary

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to LAP's topic in School

    I have a 20 minute limit as