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  1. IM Versed at school

    bergren replied to Mahalo00's topic in School

    This is a policy issues that is not decided by an individual nurse. This is an issue for your Principal, superintendent, school board, school district attorney, state school nurse consultant, and...

  2. School nurse questions

    bergren replied to Anicita's topic in School

    If you are not sure about school nursing, ask if you can sub, volunteer, shadow? See if the setting and clientele are a good fit for you. Attend a local school nurse meeting /

  3. National Certification for School Nurses

    bergren replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    The December 31st due date for registering for the NBCSN national certification exam is fast approaching: http://www.nbcsn.com/ The national exam for school nurses is held two (2) times annually for...

  4. University of Phoenix SN Certificate Program

    bergren replied to donnas4girls's topic in School

    Be aware that the U of Phoenix Certificate program is neither a national certificate nor a state certificate program. It is a university certificate with a small c. It is also a LOT of courses /...

  5. Pedi Nurse Practitioner as School Nurse?

    bergren replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    many PNPs work as school nurses, many others work in school based health clinics, not the same thing. Right now the federal government funding expects school based health clinics to treat entire...

  6. Would you do it?

    bergren replied to Hooligan's topic in School

    I agree - at least go for the interview. Nothing ventured...... Sounds like you need to get out of the situation you are in one way or another. If you like it, you can get certified and go...

  7. stressing over lice

    bergren replied to jacjon's topic in School

    Do you have a lice comb? I would not send a child home for a few "possible" nits, no nit policy or not. Research has shown that few are really skilled at recognizing nits. Nurses are better at it...

  8. Use of Inhaler

    bergren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Has doing a peak flow gone out of favor? I agree wheezing is not the only criteria for administration. Ask the student to come see you for you to check her in morning or at lunch and establish a...

  9. Guidelines for contacting the school nurse

    bergren replied to jpearlRNBSN's topic in School

    Have you seen your job description? Ask for it. "While I understand that my job is to provide first aid..." I question that. If you are covering 6 schools, your job is pretty restricted to...

  10. Supplies for your clinic

    bergren replied to mamunsey's topic in School

    The PTA usually has a mini grant budget, and a supplies like the stethoscope and the shredder are a benefit to the school and their kids - go ahead and apply - easy easy forms. Another group is you...

  11. School Procedure Protocol Manual

    bergren replied to AppyHorseFan's topic in School

    Minnesota's manual is under revision: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mch/schoolhealth/guide.html You can buy this one and use it wholesale or adapt it. Hootman, J. (2004). Quality Nursing...

  12. Feeling blue about new job

    bergren replied to MelissaJaneRN's topic in School

    Research on why the school should invest in a nurse - nurses send fewer kids home than teachers, secretaries and paraprofessionals due to assessment skills: Allen, G. (2003). The impact of elementary...

  13. Time is critical

    bergren replied to SupportiveSara's topic in School

    Define the problem: It is not going to be about how busy you are. They will not care. It needs to be about how the kids are not getting education because of the backup. Analyze your time. How much...

  14. Getting started in school nursing.

    bergren replied to nurseiam1's topic in School

    This document inlcudes anything you would want to know about School Nurse job and Pay in Pittsburgh, PA. it also includes salary for Helena Montana and Chicago...

  15. US School Nurse working abroad

    bergren replied to Overseas's topic in School

    You want to contact the Overseas School Health Nurses Association

  16. Question on Vision Screenings

    bergren replied to MelissaJaneRN's topic in School

    Welcome to school nursing!!! I have worked as a school nurse in 4 states and in every one you needed to pass that state's vision and hearing certification in order to conduct this screening. The...

  17. becoming a school nurse

    bergren replied to mymomisanurse's topic in School

    The Texas School Nurses Organization: http://www.txsno.org/ FAQ about Texas School Nursing:

  18. Manager wants me to sign this

    bergren replied to chaoticnme's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have liability insurance? Call their

  19. Why be a school nurse?

    bergren replied to natrgrrl's topic in School

    The independence and autonomy The public health and health promotion perspective - keeping kids and staff healthy as opposed to just treating illness. Being part of an interdisciplinary team. The...

  20. AUUUUUGGGGHHHHH!!!!!(i.e.head lice)

    bergren replied to jen42's topic in School

    What have you tried so far? How long / thick is her hair? Who else has lice that she is in contact

  21. UIC Pediatric Grand Rounds

    bergren posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    UIC PEDIATRICS GRAND ROUNDS Intended audience: Interested health professionals TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007 8:00-9:00 AM HEKTOEN AUDITORIUM 627 S. WOOD STREET GROUND FLOOR Pediatric care in war torn and...

  22. University of Phoenix SN Certificate Program

    bergren replied to donnas4girls's topic in School

    I am not aware of the U of Phoenix program. The U of Illinois Chicago has an all online post baccalaureate school nurse certificate program. The 3 courses are at the 500 graduate level. It is 10...

  23. what is a typical day of a school nurse?

    bergren replied to ostomyrn2b09's topic in School

    Trudy did an excellent job of describing a typical day of a substitute nurse, where you need to hold down the fort and safely respond to staff and students with emergencies and episodic needs,...

  24. epi pens

    bergren replied to greatshakes's topic in School

    Any child with an Epi Pen should have an emergency care plan agreed upon by the nurse, the parents and the primary care provider. The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Food Allergy...

  25. Supervision of LVN as school nurse

    bergren replied to txnurse317's topic in School

    There are a very few southern states where LVNs can practice without an RN or MD supervisor, but Texas is not one of them. Your education supervisors who are not licensed nurses may very well not...