JudithL_in_NH

JudithL_in_NH

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  1. Should I go for it?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to AmberRN2012's topic in School

    Mine is a similar story. Lifestyle-wise, it was the best decision for my family as I was able to be home summers and the afterschool hours (at the time, I had two teens and a 10yo). Though I took a...

  2. Brooklyn per diem for new grad BSN

    JudithL_in_NH posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, all! Daughter is a soon-to-be BSN (has been an LTC CNA for years) and planning a move to Brooklyn. What are the per diem nursing opportunities in Brooklyn for a new grad? She will also be...

  3. Brooklyn per diem for new grad BSN

    JudithL_in_NH replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback! Here in northern New England, as well, acute care settings would likely not hire a new grad as a per diem, but long term care absolutely would. Do you think LTC would...

  4. Should I join a teachers's union?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Whether or not you are a dues-paying member of the Association, you are a member of the bargaining unit and already entitled to all the benefits in the teachers’ contract. I do recommend you join...

  5. NELRP is there a thread?

    JudithL_in_NH posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there already a thread for RNs waiting to hear about awards from the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program? When I search, I can only find previous year's threads....

  6. NELRP is there a thread?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing

    That was on 8/15, and she just got her second signature

  7. NELRP is there a thread?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing

    Could you share with us what percentage is being withheld for taxes?

  8. NELRP is there a thread?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Lord!!!!! My daughter just got her email, "Finalist for Award"!!!! RN, Tier 1, DSH, greater than 200% debt ratio, in FL, last name begins with

  9. NELRP is there a thread?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS to all who have heard!!!!! No email for my daughter yet-- She's an RN, DSH, tier 1, and greater than 200%, so I continue to pray! Her ap went in right before the deadline (still "under...

  10. Assistive devices without an Rx/order

    JudithL_in_NH posted a topic in School

    What's your school's practice when kids come in with too-large crutches, old orthopedic boots, braces, etc. --no MD visit-- that the parents want them to wear at school because "he sprained his ankle...

  11. Extra Clothes

    JudithL_in_NH replied to mmmiller's topic in School

    I recently asked my principal if we could enact a policy next year for Pre-K through grade 2 to have a change of clothes in their backpacks. The use of my clothes closet has gotten out of hand and...

  12. NELRP is there a thread?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter's application (we're both RNs) is now "under review." Last time we had checked it was still pending. The ap was submitted just a day or two short of the

  13. What does your camp pay for RN sub coverage?

    JudithL_in_NH posted a topic in Camp

    A couple of local camps are interested in having me cover time off this season. What do your camps pay for RN sub coverage? I no longer have a camp-age child, so I can't look at that as a tangible...

  14. What else do you do at camp besides be a nurse?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    Yes! You can do the ropes course, chat with the kids by the lake, try your hand at archery, and participate in Arts and Crafts! Though often, with time off, you just want to get away for awhile! I...

  15. School Nurse Interview

    JudithL_in_NH replied to lynnfc's topic in School

    I interviewed for a HS position at the same time I was offered my current (elementary) position. The principal was very interested in how I would handle an assessment for substance abuse...

  16. Out Of Office sign?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to 2ndgenschoolnurse's topic in School

    I have a red sign in the silhouette of a stop sign, stating "The nurse is away, return to class." (Our office does not handle any nursing care.) At the beginning of each year the teachers are reminded...

  17. Any school nurses doing things differently?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Luckily, in my state most public schools are on spring break this week, so the situation has time to play out and we can develop a plan of how to deal with it. Our School Health Department has daily...

  18. Pink Eye

    JudithL_in_NH replied to bandaider's topic in School

    Our school MD has given us the exclusion guideline of purulent drainage; if a child gives me a history of a glued shut eye in the AM (not just sleepy sand but unable to open), even if I'm not seeing...

  19. Where are the "best" school nurse jobs?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to Pianoforte's topic in School

    In my district you'd be at $30K for a 186 day contract,working 7.25hrs/workday, that'd come out to about $22/hr--provided you worked only the contracted hours. Like any nursing job, you usually have...

  20. Where are the "best" school nurse jobs?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to Pianoforte's topic in School

    Try signing up at this site: http://www.schoolspring.com/searchForm.cfm? Under "student services" there is a subcategory for "school nurse." Whenever a school nurse job becomes available in the areas...

  21. Fake Illness

    JudithL_in_NH replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Yes, I would say that something on the order of 50% of my visits are for extremely minor complaints in children (K-6) that are afebrile, alert, and with good color, and I'd guess the child is hoping...

  22. Just a vent

    JudithL_in_NH replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    What do you mean? You wouldn't send home the afebrile kid with a runny nose that they're CERTAIN has strep? Or the kid with dandruff they're CERTAIN has head lice despite your having checked him for...

  23. A little help from the school nurses??

    JudithL_in_NH replied to PICNICRN's topic in School

    In my district in NH, I'm paid 13% less than a teacher with comparable education and experience, though I receive all teacher's benefits. It was an approx 20% pay cut from what I made in the...

  24. Need advice

    JudithL_in_NH replied to Wishinonastar's topic in School

    My "test" for such "convenience" requests is "Is there a legitimate medical reason why this needs to be performed or given during the course of the school day?" If they claim yes, then I request a...

  25. Do nurses use calculators?

    JudithL_in_NH replied to lilybean's topic in General Students

    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...