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  1. School Budgets

    bergren replied to GreenWitch's topic in School

    The best way to raise a sum of $30,000 is to write a grant. There are a lot of small amounts and large amounts of money available for health purposes in schools. Many districts have grant writers to...

  2. question for school nurses about "teaching"

    bergren replied to sweetyjen's topic in School

    Why don't you ask them? (AKA Needs assessment ). Put together a list of items that you think they might need to know. But do not tell them that you are going to give them a forced choice option....

  3. School health nurses

    bergren replied to leeyon's topic in School

    I also recommend checking out the state school nurse website: http://www.nasn.org/affiliates/georgia.htm They can give you information about orientation programs, qualifications and some state sites...

  4. On-call

    bergren replied to CB's topic in Emergency

    A coworker was disciplined for leaving the premises during the 30 minute unpaid lunch. The next day the US Labor Relations Board phoned the hospital and stated that if not paid, they cannot restrict...

  5. State univ vs private univ nursing school

    bergren replied to msitz13's topic in School

    Be sure to apply to both, and even check to see if there are others. Agree competition for state schools is very high, but your age and maturity are a plus. Private schools have lots of funding and...

  6. How do I choose a good school

    bergren replied to Jangel's topic in School

    You entioned you already have 2 bachelor's degrees? Many schools now have masters entry programs where you earn your masters degree in nursing and get your RN at the same

  7. Possible pregnant student

    bergren replied to Foxfour's topic in School

    First, find a place that will test her. Find out now if she is pregnant or not. You need to look up what the laws are for minors in your state getting pregnancy counseling. That will let you know...

  8. Child eating paper and pencils

    bergren replied to ZibaSue's topic in School

    Ingesting non food substrances is called Pica. Lead poisoning and anemia should be ruled out. Sometimes it is just a bad habit and eventually stops. Is the child developmentally delayed? It could...

  9. Child eating paper and pencils

    bergren replied to ZibaSue's topic in School

    Ingesting non food substrances is called Pica. Lead poisoning and anemia should be ruled out. Sometimes it is just a bad habit and eventually stops. Is the child developmentally delayed? It could...

  10. IHP nightmare!

    bergren replied to cmcssnurse's topic in School

    To make it cost effective, you need to have a decent percetage of kids on Medicaid. I would make that a goal for next year!!! Check with Special ed and see if they are set up for billing for some of...

  11. IHP nightmare!

    bergren replied to cmcssnurse's topic in School

    While you are drowning with the care plan problem, prioritize the students by level of risk and use generic ones (even if it is just photocopying) marked "draft" until you get to the less seriously...

  12. IHP nightmare!

    bergren replied to cmcssnurse's topic in School

    I tried to send you a private message and it shows you have elected not to recieve them. There are two aspects to the question you are asking: 1. Are people doing them? 2. What is the legal...

  13. Field trips and medicine and diabetics

    bergren replied to staciestitches's topic in School

    I think I can tell from your post that you know you can invite a parent to go, you cannot make them go. They may wish to go. If they can or will not, and if in your state an RN must administer the...

  14. Appropriate Attire for an interview

    bergren replied to jeanie122's topic in School

    Ditto - a jacket and tailored slacks is very appropriate for the

  15. High school trips and medications

    bergren replied to lauriee's topic in School

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  16. How hard is the NCSN exam

    bergren replied to faith52's topic in School

    It was harder and longer than I thought it was going to be. 250 questions. Harder in that some of it felt more like an undergraduate Pediatric exam with very specific questions about specific...

  17. school nurses please help

    bergren replied to ravendb's topic in School

    Emergency plan for symptoms of seizures, diabetes, anaphylaxis, breathing problems, CPR difibrillator and adult emergencies Student health and records privacy HIPAA / FERPA When to send a child to the...

  18. National School Nurse Certification

    bergren replied to faith52's topic in School

    The link for the national certification is http://www.nbcsn.com/ There are prep days sponsored by NBSCN - followed by a testing date, but the test can be taken locally also, in your case, Raleigh....

  19. Men as school nurses??

    bergren replied to MASNYSRN's topic in School

    Yes there are male school nurses. You could check with NASN to find out how many are members of the national organization http://www.nasn.org Yes I know school nurses that coach. One problem I see...

  20. Just starting a school nurse position

    bergren replied to staciestitches's topic in School

    Many states put on a fabulous orientation program for school nurses that gives all the basics specific to your state laws and directs you to lots of resources. Go to the NASN web http://www.nasn.org...

  21. Where to turn

    bergren replied to qanik's topic in School

    I am assuming this is the same nurse for all three incidents. Did you contact her? Are you certain the person is a nurse, with a license, not just a untrained person who "mans" the health office?...

  22. starting a school nurse position

    bergren replied to Loving Life's topic in School

    Check the NASN web site for ed requirements and state specific information: http://www.nasn.org/faq.htm http://www.nasn.org/affiliates/governancemap.htm Arkansas has mandated school nursing services,...

  23. Pay/Bringing Own Kids

    bergren replied to JaneyW's topic in Camp

    Absolutely not!!! Don't sell your skills

  24. Question

    bergren replied to Jaycobee's topic in School

    the recommended level of education by the national organization is bsn. however, the actual minimum requirements differ from state to state. in california it is the msn. it used to be msn in mass,...

  25. Question

    bergren replied to Jaycobee's topic in School

    Salaries differ from school to