luvschoolnursing LPN

luvschoolnursing has 23 years experience as a LPN and specializes in School Nursing.

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   mom upset about asthma

   luvschoolnursing replied to katynurs22's topic in School

   You need to write a 504 plan with specific recommendations that you have FROM THE PHYSICIAN. Get a release to talk to the physician and have him/her determine the severity of the asthma. Get this in...
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   Has the school nursing job market changed?

   luvschoolnursing replied to OTconsideringBSN's topic in School

   In Pennsylvania, we need a BSN and then certification from the department of education. We work on the teachers' pay scale. It is less than we could make in the hospital but the hours and benefits are...
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   I pulled this out of my head!!!! LOL

   luvschoolnursing replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

   I like the ones that use the human lice shampoo on all the pets to make sure they get rid of the lice in the house. I try educating them that human lice does not live on animals, but often they are so...
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   Just wondering.......

   luvschoolnursing replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

   The nurse prior to me had them listed by homeroom. I switched to alphabetical by grade the first year. Makes it much easier for
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   How often does your school district hire new school nurses?

   luvschoolnursing replied to luvapug's topic in School

   I don't know that our district has ever had a nurse leave for another job. They retire. Our next opening should be in about 3-5 years and not another one for nearly 20
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   Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

   luvschoolnursing replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

   Depends on the kid. Anything we give, we have to have a doctor's order. Some have inhalers, some have nebulizers. As far as weather to call the parent or transport by EMS, that's why we are there. We...
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   Hearing and Vision

   luvschoolnursing replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

   For ht/wt/vision, I am only allowed to pull kids from PE, so I do my best to get them from there. 1/2 of our kids have PE first semester and 1/2 the second semester, so it takes me all year. Hearing...
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   Teacher Contract?

   luvschoolnursing replied to ASandRN's topic in School

   If you get a teacher's contract, you are one of the lucky ones. Unless you are responsible for the evaluations of the Lpn's you oversee, you are probably not "administrator" category. It is also...
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   DO YOU SEND HOME????

   luvschoolnursing replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

   I agree, Martha, but you still have to send them to be evaluated and be started on treatment. I send home anyone who has goo, gunk, ick or any other medical term you choose. If their eyes are just...
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    Vision/Hearing Screenings

    luvschoolnursing replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I do my own vision screenings. 1,000 kids. Takes me all year! I try to do ht/wt at the same time. Our speech therapists have always been willing to help with the hearing. It really speeds up the...
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    from acute care to school nursing

    luvschoolnursing replied to millhouse's topic in School

    :grpwlcm:You will learn a lot here. I know I do. Also, since school nursing cam be a bit isolated, you make "friends" here that are not from an education background. We bring something unique to the...
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    Fall forcast

    luvschoolnursing replied to bergren's topic in School

    We lost a handful of teachers, fortunately no nurses. They are cutting electives. Also got rid of quite a few instructional aides on the elementary
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    not sure of my niche

    luvschoolnursing replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    Took me 17 years to find my niche! Get your education, get a job and look around. You will find what you love. Congrats on the
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    Callin ALL School Nurses !

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    August 26th. I'll probably be ready by then, but for now, I'm enjoying relaxing, cleaning the house and sleeping
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    $12.81 an hour - RN School Nurse

    luvschoolnursing replied to DelanaRN's topic in School

    Unfortunately, schools want to save money anywhere they can. If they can fill the position for $12.81/hr, they will. I worked as an assistant nurse before I got hired as a Certified School Nurse in my...