elemnurse007

elemnurse007 has 4 years experience and specializes in School Nurse.

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1. Controlled meds on field trips

   elemnurse007 replied to Achevy's topic in School

   We count meds, have teachers sign them out, and recount on return. I'm pretty lucky with a super trustworthy team though!

2. 504 Question

   elemnurse007 replied to beachynurse's topic in School

   We require doctor's notes for nearly everything, but I don't think it's required by state if there's enough information from parents/teachers/test scores. What are the accommodations that half the schools are implementing? If it's all the same accomm...

3. LPN or RN school?

   elemnurse007 replied to Yadayada's topic in General Nursing

   An ASN-RN program is also a good option. ASN-RN to BSN programs are super common as well if you decide you want to get your BSN later. I have my ASN-RN and I have always had the same pay as my BSN holding coworkers.

4. Pay??

   elemnurse007 replied to Kc_LPN0602's topic in School

   The shock is definitely real! I started at $29/hr, but we do not get paid for breaks nor is there an option to spread checks out over breaks. It took some getting used to, but the schedule makes it beyond worth it! I know many school nurses get PRN j...

5. Throwing up

   elemnurse007 replied to Amethya's topic in School

   I handle it case by case. However, if there is a plague going around the school... you get sent home! You get sent home! You get sent home! I'm like Oprah with the vomiters. Things I consider for case by case: Did they just eat? Did they just ha...

6. Entitled Staff

   elemnurse007 replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

   I had a horribly small budget this year due to the last nurse that was at my school. The ONLY thing I caved and bought myself were crackers, genuinely for my own sanity because crackers are the new morphine to these kids. Had a staff member ask for c...