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    So excited - new school year!

    luvschoolnursing replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Good luck with your new position and baby. I know what you mean about starting fresh. I bought myself some new file folders and notebooks and plan to be more organized this year. I did pretty good...
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    Overwhelmed with paperwork...

    luvschoolnursing replied to nursefarmgirl's topic in School

    We have talked about that type of thing but do not use one. One question we keep coming back to is what type of paper file would we have on the students in the event of a building evacuation. We keep...
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    Overwhelmed with paperwork...

    luvschoolnursing replied to nursefarmgirl's topic in School

    "Paperwork, I didn't see any paperwork. My kid would have surely returned it to you. You must have lost it. No I didn't get that letter you mailed me, the post office must have lost
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    H1N1

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Unfortunately, we have done nothing but talk about it. I plan on providing education to the students as I am able regarding general hand washing and cough etiquette but I have yet to receive...
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    Overwhelmed with paperwork...

    luvschoolnursing replied to nursefarmgirl's topic in School

    September/October are the worst. It takes me that long just to get organized for the year. So much of it I would do ahead but you can't because the you have to wait till the students are there and the...
  6. luvschoolnursing

    Back to Work

    luvschoolnursing replied to raidermom's topic in School

    Our kids start back Aug 31st. I go back a couple days ahead. How did you manage to go 3 days till you sent someone home?
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    Questions about a career as a School Nurse

    luvschoolnursing replied to texancanadian's topic in School

    Every state is different. You can talk to a school nurse in your area to find out how things are in your area. In Pennsylvania, we are on the teachers' pay scale,we are part of that contract. So we...
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    sould i join a nursing assoication?

    luvschoolnursing replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I belong to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). My main reason for joining was the information I receive about my practice. It keeps me updated on current info I need. I receive emails,...
  9. luvschoolnursing

    OTC meds....... and a few other questions <3

    luvschoolnursing replied to lovepink's topic in School

    We have standing orders for all OTC meds we give. In the high school where I work it includes antibiotic ointment, cough drops, hydrocortisone cream, Visene, Epi-Pen and maybe a few other things I...
  10. luvschoolnursing

    Is it really worth getting my RN to BSN?

    luvschoolnursing replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have the job I have today without my BSN. I was a diploma nurse in the hospital for 17 years before I decided I wanted a different area of nursing and needed the BSN. If you get it now, you...
  11. luvschoolnursing

    school closure for swine flu guidelines

    luvschoolnursing replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If they are not testing for H1N1, will we ever know how widespread it is? Or does it make financial sense not to waste resources on testing? Just asking, I don't
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    school closure for swine flu guidelines

    luvschoolnursing replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow! Didn't read that. Like I said, I'm not sure where I heard that rationale about keeping the schools open. What about the little ones? Many parents can't take off work for extended periods of...
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    school closure for swine flu guidelines

    luvschoolnursing replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I believe that I read the rationale for not closing the schools is that it will not stop contact between the kids. If they close the schools, parents of young kids will use day care and older kids...
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    Should I go back to school health ?

    luvschoolnursing replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    nursing student (soon to be LPN!!) Only you can answer that question, but I will say I could tell you loved your school position form your posts over the last year. I guess some questions you would...
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    A little help from the school nurses??

    luvschoolnursing replied to PICNICRN's topic in School

    That is a question we cannot answer. You can see from the above posts that everything varies by state and even by district. I am paid a salary that is divided over 12 months. Our "assistant" nurses...
  16. luvschoolnursing

    Camp nurse, Hippa, privacy

    luvschoolnursing replied to ericcire's topic in General Nursing

    When I do camp, it is for minors and I usually ask the parent on check in things like, "Is it OK if I let Sally's cabin mom know about her seizure disorder and what to watch for?" "I would like to...
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    cellulitis in high school wrestlers arms and hands

    luvschoolnursing replied to BEDPAN76's topic in School

    I get sent the ones with open wounds to determine if it is MRSA. (like I could do this with my bare eyes!!) I always refer to physician of course. I have discussed with the athletic director the...
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    Do you regret becoming a Nurse?? Why?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Liked it for the first few years, then hated it. I enjoy it again now that I went back to school so I could be a school nurse. Sometimes you need to move around. I admire those folks who can do med...
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    Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    luvschoolnursing replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I will get the vaccine if it is offered but if I was mandated, I would probably refuse (even if I went and got it elsewhere) I DO NOT like to be told what to
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    Yay!!! Just got a job at a school!!!

    luvschoolnursing replied to lovepink's topic in School

    Shinyblackcar, Apply as a sub if your schedule allows. It will give you a chance to see if this is really what you want. It's also a great way to learn what school nursing is all
  21. luvschoolnursing

    time-off to raise children

    luvschoolnursing replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 1-2 evenings a week when my kids were little. It kept me in the profession and I think in some ways it made my husband a better dad. He was the "funner" parent, always taking them to the park...
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    Becoming a School Nurse

    luvschoolnursing replied to Loreo44's topic in School

    Look around the school nurse section here and you will find out a lot. every state differs in what is required to be a school nurse. Also each state differs in their student to nurse ratio is. Apply...
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    Call me crazy.....I know !

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Had 3 weeks volunteering at church camp, so I'm still enjoying summer. I have been going in to help with sports physicals, too, so it's not like I've been away that much. You're a caring nurse, that's...
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    Would you work in your child's schoo?

    luvschoolnursing replied to linda1959's topic in School

    Linda-Have you heard anything about the school
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    Yay!!! Just got a job at a school!!!

    luvschoolnursing replied to lovepink's topic in School

    Welcome. You will have a year of transitions. Feel free to come here and vent, ask questions, whatever. This is a great group. I love my job and you will, too. For some great ideas, check out Gerri...