dfs1961

dfs1961 has 5 years experience and specializes in Medical Surgical Telemetry.

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1. School Nurse Salary?

   dfs1961 replied to kegreat's topic in School

   Just started my 7th year in a MA public elementary. $67,243. M-F 8:15-2:50. Sept-June. No weekends. No holidays. Summers off. MSN and DESE licensed as a school nurse. We are in current negotiations...

2. What Do You Wear To Work?

   dfs1961 replied to Jules0612's topic in School

   I wear regular clothes like the teachers. Although I do have to say that I do get a little dirty, especially my pants because I am always putting my students sneakers on my pants so I can clean their...

3. Do you ever miss the hospital?

   dfs1961 replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

   lol - I thought about this today as I did my "med pass"....I had to give out my 5 daily meds and it takes me about 20 seconds total to complete it. There is one student who I have to crush her pill...

4. Do You Like Being A School Nurse?

   dfs1961 replied to Jules0612's topic in School

   School nurse here for 1.5 years and I love it. Best job I ever had. Former med surg/telemetry RN for 5 years. I enjoy being my own boss, I run the health office, I like the minimal interaction with...

5. How to become a school nurse

   dfs1961 replied to rebenigno's topic in School

   I have to disagree about the money. I make about the same that I made as a new grad in my hospital job. Around $30 an hour. I essentially work part-time. In 13 years, when I max out the pay schedule,...

6. Poop Smearing on Bathroom Walls

   dfs1961 replied to Tamara421's topic in School

   I would actually refer the poop smearer to the school psychologist. This type of behavior is associated with multiple psychiatric disorders in

7. what do you wear on your job?

   dfs1961 replied to emille's topic in School

   I wear business casual for a number of reasons 1. I don't think scrubs are flattering and my Principal wants us to look like a member of the educational team 2. I like my clothes! :) 3. When I get...

8. "My tooth is loose"

   dfs1961 replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

   I pull out teeth all the time. I ask the student to wiggle it for me. I can usually tell at that point if I can get it out. I then give them the choice. 1. leave it alone and come back to get a tooth...

9. From ER RN to School RN...is there anyone out there?

   dfs1961 replied to ERRNDeans's topic in School

   My story is similar. I was a telemetry/medsurg nurse for years and have four young children. Once my youngest was in school fulltime, I knew I wanted to make the switch to school nursing. I work...

10. It's getting very quiet in here!

    dfs1961 replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Last day is next Wed the 26th of June. I won't be going back till after Labor Day!

11. Why do teachers think they're all that and we're beneath them?

    dfs1961 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I am supposed to get 50 minutes of duty free lunch/prep time daily. What a joke! I never leave my office, ever. When I go to the bathroom, I can hear the little voice saying "where's the nurse?"...I...

12. Why do teachers think they're all that and we're beneath them?

    dfs1961 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    My ADN program had crap instructors as well. And they treated all the nursing students like garbage - because at least 1/2 my class was from a foreign country, they didn't know any better and they...

13. Experienced Nurse, how to get more....

    dfs1961 replied to SnowybirdRN's topic in School

    Start subbing in the school district (or two or three) that you'd like to work. Get to know all the nurses, be flexible and available. It may take a few years (till someone retires) but if you have...

14. vision screening: how do I respond to this parent?

    dfs1961 replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    How do you get a note from the doctor if the parent's won't get you one? She (the nurse) has done due diligence by 1. discovering the eye problem, and 2. making the referral. The parents have...

15. Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

    dfs1961 replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    In Massachusetts, entry level is an RN-BSN. You need to be nationally certified as a school nurse OR have your masters in nursing or education within 5 years to get your professional licensure as a...