JudithL_in_NH

In testing situations in school they were not allowed. However, on the floor in clinical we were required to check all calcs with a calculator. Personally, I think it's irresponsible practice to not check your math with a calculator, even if another...

I have a 188 day contract, identical to the teachers (though I am paid 10% less that a teacher with comparable education and experience). Ten sick days that roll over from year to year; up to 100 sick days can accumulate and be "cashed in" when leavi...

I send very few home and (usually) only with good clinical evidence of illness. Probably 80% of the kids I see come in with minor or non-complaints (a drop of blood from the nose, invisible blisters, barely scraped skin, 5-day-old bug bites)--they a...

Too much snow in NH this year--not out until June 25! Things are shaping up to look like I'll be having shoulder surgery when we get out--so no camp, roller coasters, or water parks for me this summer! Guess I'll just have to sit at the beach!

While awaiting pick up by their parents, I have a few picture books sick kids can look at. Some are up for a quiet activity; others just want to lie there 'cause they feel too crummy. Yesterday I had four sibs waiting for pick up d/t conjunctiviti...

As a long, long, long time New Haven resident, if you'll have a car I'd recommend the Holiday Inn in North Haven (10 minutes north of Yale on 91) or any of the motel chains (Hampton, etc) in Milford (10 minutes south on 95). These are smaller, genera...

In the absence of clinical symptoms--good air movement auscultated, no cough, no wheeze, RR and HR WNL, skin pink, patient oriented and able to converse normally--I do not give the inhaler just because the student asks for it. Especially if the chil...

Ditto to the above. I also love it when teachers send a kid to me at 2:05 (school ends at 2:10) with a minor complaint--bleeding or vomiting,that's fine, but "my elbow hurts a little"? (no trauma, no bruise, no nothing) and the kid is a walker, meani...

My principal is my boss. I have more experienced nurses at other schools in the district I can go to with questions, but we are all lateral to one another. I am paid at 93% of the teachers' pay scale, with no recognition for advanced degrees (the te...

Dunno where you live, but I'm in southern NH and I camp nurse in the Lakes Region of NH Our camp will hire a nurse for a week (though two weeks is preferable). You receive a per diem salary, room & board, AND your kids go for free. There woul...

Anyone have any experience with these camps in PA? It's a series of specialty camps (golf, tennis, dance) held on college campuses in greater Philadelphia. Any feedback on them, or from anyone who has camp nursed on a college campus (v. out in the...

Thanks for the input! Judith L

Hi, Praiser! I'll be starting my first year as a full-time school nurse later this month in southern NH. This summer I camp nursed and am working per diem at a Hospice House and a Brain Injury Rehab. Judith L

Hi, BPPITT! In terms of best job, I think it's the one that's the best fit for you! Do you want to stay where you live now? Do you enjoy little ones best, or adolescents? And think about demographics--being a school nurse in a city with great dive...

Do you qualify for student loans? In the grand scheme of things, the tech is inexpensive. I got my ADN there for about $10K (already had some transfer credits). You will make decent money once you graduate, and can pay off the loans in a few year...

My vision sounds just like yours. I wear "granny glasses" (half glasses)--I don't keep 'em on all the time--when I'm not doing close work, I hook 'em into my neckline. I never put them down--as I would never find them again. Several of the nurses ...

I love 'em, but only the athletic style (tie shoes, not the slip ons)--I have two pairs I've had for years and the ones I wore last noc have gottten a crack through the sole, so I'll have to part with them :-(

I'm contemplating a position as a school nurse. I've done subbing, which has been a great experience (and I've felt very valued) and I camp nurse 2-4 weeks every summer, where, again, the management seems very grateful for my presence and appreciati...

As far as can see, my primary employer has no power and no reason and no business dictating how I spend my vaca time :-) This summer will be my fourth season camp nursing, and I've drawn vacation pay from my primary employer (acute care hospital), ea...

I did the Hurst review two years ago and I loved it! She has a very entertaining style, which makes it EASY to get through the modules--not dry and boring at all. I kept my notes, and now use them to review material with my daughter who is in nursi...

http://www.campfoss.org I've worked at this camp for three summers, and will be returning this summer. It's in NH just south of Lake Winnipesaukee. Basic YMCA camp, all girls, and very well run. Give it a look-see. PM me if you have any questions....

Hiya! I speak fluent French and work in NH, where there is a large population of inidividuals of quebecois heritage. I have used French intermittently with pts/families in the ICU setting. Happy to discuss it if you like--pm me or post questions.

Our policy is that staff meds are kept in a locked cabinet in the health center office to ensure that they don't accidentally fall into the hands of children--no campers are permitted in the area where this cabinet is located. Staff may come for med...

Hi, Snoozie! I graduated NHCTC-Manch a couple of years ago (when the programs were linked) and I have friends who graduated Stratham who are excellent nurses--so, yes, you are going to be well prepared on graduation. You seem to be doing very well o...

1.) what is your highest level of education? BA 2.) What type of facility do you work in? Hospital 3.) Is your current facility hiring? Yes Does it offer hire-on bonuses? To GNs and in select specialties (ED, OR, ICU) 4.) Do you feel as though ...