bergren

bergren

Member

  • Content

    1,112

  • Visitors

    12,401

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    5

All Content by bergren

  1. Requirements in order to be a school nurse

    bergren replied to NurseNatasha's topic in School

    NASN has a link to each state organization. If they do not list the minimum state requirements on the site, you should be able to email someone:

  2. School Nurse description of duties

    bergren replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    NASN Role of School Nurse:

  3. Inhaler Usage

    bergren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I would not withhold an inhaler. I agree that the child might be able to assess the beginnings of a reaction to a trigger. How old is the child? Why is he or she not self-carrying? What does...

  4. Managing Headlice

    bergren replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    More resources on top of the Harvard Public Health Website already mentioned: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/headlice.html NASN: http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=237 NASN Lice Online CE:...

  5. A little help from the school nurses??

    bergren replied to PICNICRN's topic in School

    School nursing varies greatly due to state laws. I think you will get the best advice form your state school nurse association. NASN has a link for all the states' associations:...

  6. New Grad wants to be school nurse

    bergren replied to crimson and clover's topic in School

    NASN has a web page that might interest you. Planning a Career in School Nursing?

  7. School Health Fair

    bergren replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Since the wellness committee is required by federal law, I would start by bringing that group together. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization...

  8. PICC Line in school

    bergren replied to jacjon's topic in School

    There is a standard protocol for picc lines in Hootman, J. Quality nursing interventions in the school setting: Procedures, models, and guidelines http://www.nasn.org There is also care plan info for...

  9. Sharing students' medical info with teachers

    bergren replied to lcprnc's topic in School

    New FERPA Privacy update from US Department of Education:

  10. School nursing more fashionable?

    bergren replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I have never worn scrubs in a school setting, but then I worked in Children's hosptials that did not want us to dress like "nurses" on the premise that it scares the children. Both in school and...

  11. Confused! Want a masters degree - but, in what????

    bergren replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    University of Illnois Chicago also has an all online MS in PHN. Check your Texas schools. Another: U of South

  12. Confused! Want a masters degree - but, in what????

    bergren replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    An advanced degree would be benefincial in any area. I am partial to the Masters in nursing. We will never be accepted as experts in the school in education, so I favor getting the advanced degree in...

  13. Boredom on the job-- creative activities for school nurse down time

    bergren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Study for the February 2009 national school nurse certification exam. The deadline for registration is December 31, 2008. http://www.ncbsn.org A Certification prep book was published this last...

  14. Boredom on the job-- creative activities for school nurse down time

    bergren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    First, relax and deep breathe - this too will pass. Enjoy the luxury of a few minutes of reflection........ Professional activities during down times: Be a team player - call front office and ask...

  15. Need some more help---- QUICK!

    bergren replied to PICNICRN's topic in School

    Use the advanced search to search this forum for interview tips. We have talked about it many times and there is some great

  16. When do you refer?

    bergren replied to --S--'s topic in School

    Your signature says Missouri Missouri school health website has a vision link:

  17. Waiting in the clinic...

    bergren replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    "Our secretary cant stand being around sick kids or someone who has been vomiting. So, she throws a fit or worse, leaves when I have a sick child waiting in the office for someone to come get them. "...

  18. going from school nursing to hospital HELP!!!!

    bergren replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    My husband moves every 1 - 5 years with his job. I have left school nursing 3 times to go to acute as school nurse openings were not always available. The longest break away from acute was 6 years....

  19. Teacher's.......Arghhhhh !

    bergren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I cannot find the post now, but Gerry Harvey of School Nurse Perspectives http://snp.homestead.com/ used to suggest tallying up all the visits in 2 weeks or a month, and then sorting them by...

  20. Bathroom hygiene -you gotta be kidding me!!

    bergren replied to Flare's topic in School

    When I was working with early childhood special education pre K students, I realized that the teachers were teaching and expecting the children with delays to do things that I'd been doing for my own...

  21. Vent- I am NOT the cafeteria!

    bergren replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    If kids are coming to you for food, they are either: 1. hungry 2. need an excuse to see a caring adult 3. to check you out, to see if you are "available" to listen to another sensitive problem 4....

  22. What to do with Freq flyers?

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I posted this 3 years ago in allnurses.com: The research (so far ) shows that when compared to the average student, frequent school health office users who do not have a chronic health condition :...

  23. How much education do you do in class?

    bergren replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    In Illinois, classroom teaching preparation is part of the school nurse certification curriculum. Design and execution of an evidence based lesson plan is required in the internship, as well as the...

  24. Wanna be a school nurse

    bergren replied to Rescuepuppies's topic in School

    You should be able to find the minimum requirements for School Nursing in your state's school nurse association web site. Here is the link for the National Association of School Nurses state...

  25. What is your ratio?

    bergren replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    According to an National Association of School Nurses (http://www.nasn.org) study 2007 using a nationally representative sample of schools: Average RN - student ratio is 1:1151 - it varies widely...