SandIsMyGlitterRN BSN, RN

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    CLIA Waiver.... Do you have one?

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    We have always had a CLIA here. We had to add to it for COVID testing when that happened but we are back to our regular one
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    District School Nurse

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to carebear01's topic in School

    I am a district school nurse and what this quote above says is very true. Lots of meetings and planning and long hours for sure. I did not get a pay raise and I still am responsible for my own...
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    Wearing Mask Incorrectly...

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    I totally
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    Vaccine Database/Parents Providing Vax List

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    If we do not receive them within 30 days of enrollment they are excluded from school until
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    Student w/ PDN

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    In our district, if a student has a PDN we have a "hands off" policy. The company that the PDN works for takes full responsibility and liability for the
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    Best Remote Nurse Jobs?

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to TheRn's topic in Nursing Career

    How about trying a medical office or outpatient area? A little less crazy as far as hours go but, of course, every job has it's own kind of stress. I found that when I left bedside for a regular, 8...
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    Have you ever been looked down on because you don’t work in the hospital?

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to happyhippo's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in many different areas and I have to say that I learned more in a primary care clinic than anywhere else. The doctors have time to "teach" as we go through the day. I had a lot of...
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    Mask Mandate in MA Schools Ending on 3/1

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    And as of today we no longer have masks on buses. No masks anywhere and no contact tracing. Feels like old
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    Mask Mandate in MA Schools Ending on 3/1

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I would love to drop contact tracing. That is the most difficult part of all this. Our county is not contact tracing so I am not sure why we do it at
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    Mask Mandate in MA Schools Ending on 3/1

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Following this closely because we just found out we will be mask optional starting Monday. Are we going to be quarantining entire classrooms again? are parents going to pushback on the mandatory 5...
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    Student who was refusing epi-pen

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    What an awful experience! When I started in school nursing I was so happy to tell students that nothing ever hurt when they came to the nurse's clinic (I didn't think about epi pens). This last...
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    Overbearing Parent Help

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Wow! No way to all of that! I am so sorry your administration is not supporting you on this. They really need to have a meeting and discuss this with the parent. Explaining face to face with...
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    Office Testing

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    We were going to go with the test-to stay option but we are having a difficult time getting the rapid tests
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    Office Testing

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    We offer PCR testing for diagnostic only. We have a standing order from our state health director. The results go to the parents and we let them know that they need to seek medical
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    PPE concerns as we return

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    What are your plans for isolating students that are possibly contagious with COVID when students that need ice, meds, bandage, etc. come in to the office??? My space is very small. Worried about how...
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    Do you think schools will resume this year?

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    We were told March 30, then we extended until May15.
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    ED nurse to School Nurse

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in School

    Once I became certified as a school nurse my pay increase put me slightly under what I was making in the hospital. It really depends on your district. I factor in that I now have government...
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    Passed CPNE!!!

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Wigglerwilli's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratulations!! I took mine over 8 years ago with Excelsior and I still remember the stress of that weekend! Thankful I passed on the first try and did not have to endure that pressure again. It...
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    Please help, feel trapped

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    I am a school nurse because I was burnt out working crazy hours. I love it!! It is much more challenging that I thought it would be. I have great hours and still get to use my assessment skills all...
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    Stolen supplies

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    This is so sad! I will admit that I am getting a little nervous by the COVID-19 situation because I have a child that is immunosuppressed and has heart and lung issues but I am smart enough to not...
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    Those days where you mumble "WTHeck" to yourself

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I cannot imagine being responsible for that many students. What a huge liability! I only have 260 students and many days I am completely slammed and overwhelmed. Never do I get a lunch! I hope...
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    A "real nurse" or school nurse

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Why do we let those words get to us???? I hate to hear those words so much. Not sure why because I am confident in my position. After all the hard work and determination it takes to complete our...
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    Spring Break

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    We do not have break until the 3rd week of April. So
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    S/s x 3, 4, 7 days??

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Agree!
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    School Aide Jailed For Stealing And Replacing Students' Medication

    SandIsMyGlitterRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    They let students bring in their own meds in backpacks!??? Now that is trust. Would never fly