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    fecal painting

    luvschoolnursing replied to michigooseBSN's topic in School

    We had this problem in an elementary school where I worked. Never did find out who did it but the teacher had to go with the kids to the bathroom and when the kids came out the teacher inspected the...
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    interview!!

    luvschoolnursing replied to crissrn27's topic in School

    If you get a chance say something like "a school nurse plays an important role in education because we help keep kids healthy and in school. We know when students need to be excluded and when they...
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    Subbing - how often?

    luvschoolnursing replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    In my district, we are so desperate for subs, we would take you on your terms. If there was an opening and you could only come in for 1/2 day, whatever, we'd take you. Of course, if you aren't...
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    How do you convice elderly people of certain things?

    luvschoolnursing replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Vicks ISN'T the cure all for
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    question about orientation

    luvschoolnursing replied to JennyMac's topic in School

    NO orientation. I had a mentor who worked in another building and was available to answer questions. Always good to have some experience first as well and maybe working as a sub in some schools first...
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    what do you love or hate about being a school nurse

    luvschoolnursing replied to holiday2525's topic in School

    Love the kids, working with them over long term, gaining relationships with them and the families in the community. Hate that sometimes I feel like a necessary evil or an afterthought by...
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    Class of .........

    luvschoolnursing replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Class of 1986-diploma--Had my RN when I was too young to buy a beer and
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    Some people... geez

    luvschoolnursing replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient ask me to perm her hair once...:smackingf She had no idea asking that-I can't even cut bangs straight!!! You just never
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    1 year in and I want out

    luvschoolnursing replied to BloomGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry BloomGIrl. Hope you find the career that is right for you. In the meantime, I see you're specialty is oncology-could you switch to something more tolerable and less stressful for you?...
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    They need a school nurse! Right?

    luvschoolnursing replied to BerryHappy's topic in School

    What state are you in? Who monitors the students immunizations, etc? Check out the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) for position statements, etcd about school nursing. Also, if this is a...
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    My family is getting tired...

    luvschoolnursing replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can you opt to go casual pool or per diem? Then you could pick your own hours. Only problem with that is you're 1st to get called off if they don't need
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    What is your BIGGEST pet peve about school nursing ?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Love, love, love my job but my biggest peeve right now is administration who have no idea what you do and whose priorities are education and think nursing is just a necessary evil. I know of course...
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    IM Versed at school

    luvschoolnursing replied to Mahalo00's topic in School

    Thanks, Martha-I always look forward to your
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    What determines school nurse salary?

    luvschoolnursing replied to amberfnp's topic in School

    Don't know where you live but in PA, we follow the teacher's contract for pay. Starting in my district is about $33,000. Much lower than the hospital full time but if you like it, it's a great
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    Who is your boss?

    luvschoolnursing replied to NursePamela's topic in School

    My principal is my boss and above him, I answer to the director of pupil services. I follow the teachers' schedule and contract/pay scale. Less money than the hospital but WAY more autonomy and job...
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    Who's leaving nursing?

    luvschoolnursing replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I "left" and went to school nursing. Less money but well worth it. Look around in nursing-there's lots of things you can do with your degree besides hospital nursing. Med-surg left me depressed, wiped...
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    How infectious is MRSA really??

    luvschoolnursing replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with meownsmile-you're more at risk in the community where you don't know what the folks have then in the hospital where you DO know and take appropriate precautions. Again, we can't really...
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    Camp Nursing!

    luvschoolnursing replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Camp

    I've been doing summer camp at our small church camp for years. Wouldn't miss it!! We get 60-70 campers. I do Jr high and also a week of Sr. high. Haven't had any true emergencies and even if I did,...
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    How much experience before school nursing?

    luvschoolnursing replied to EricJRN's topic in School

    Kymaja-I get the bandaid thing, too!! But really, what do you DO all
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    When do you think it will end?

    luvschoolnursing replied to xxgreenfirexx's topic in General Nursing

    I've been out of nursing school for over 20 years and there has been a "shortage". Don't think you'll have problems getting a job anytime soon, especially if you're willing to work in a
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    The day after a break !

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Glad to be back, but on this side of Christmas, I realize how much I still have to do before the year ends!! Trying to get all the screenings done seems overwhelming. This is my 1st year in a high...
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    school nurse delegation paperwork

    luvschoolnursing replied to acabj5's topic in School

    Do you mean who can give insulin? Who can observe a student giving his own insulin? Who can calculate insulin dose? Not sure what you're asking. When it comes to insulin, we only have licensed people...
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    Dry, Chapped, Cracked, Burning Hands

    luvschoolnursing replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't like the idea of using triple antibiotic ointment, because even though it's just an ointment, it's still an atb, and we way overuse them. (maybe just my personal paranoia:uhoh3:) I've done the...
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    Mothering?

    luvschoolnursing replied to DEB52's topic in Nurse Management

    What Steve
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    My only concern w/nursing

    luvschoolnursing replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with daytonite. You need to talk to a financial planner if you want to go into nursing, they can help you. I commend you for planning ahead. One good thing about nursing if you want a family...