dfs1961

dfs1961

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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. Stale MSN degree? Use it or lose it?

    dfs1961 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am graduating next spring (May 2012) with my MSN. I am currently an RN on a med/surg/tele floor. I work 24 hours a week and love it! I love the hours, my floor, and my co-workers. I don't plan on...

  6. 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,...

  7. 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

  8. 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...

  9. "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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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!

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. What would you do (with high yuck factor).

    dfs1961 replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    I would first research what blood borne diseases are still active after air exposure...from what I recall, dried blood that has been exposed to air I don't believe can contain an active virus. Now I'm...

  18. Is it feasible/realistic to be able to work as a school nurse well into my 60's?

    dfs1961 replied to bella201's topic in School

    I plan on working until the age of 66. I'll have 30 years by then and should be able to collect a nice pension, plus, if I'm healthy, that gives me quite a few years left to travel and enjoy...

  19. Nurse vs teacher, I choose NURSE!

    dfs1961 replied to Kdrenee's topic in School

    I have 5 years of cardiac step-down, med surg experience. It wasn't that hard to break into school nursing. I subbed for the past year, did a good job, and then applied when someone retired. I think...

  20. underweight kid

    dfs1961 replied to kingsmiley's topic in School

    Word.

  21. New Nurse New Mom - How do I get back to work?

    dfs1961 replied to illininurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Schools are desperate for substitute nurses. You won't need peds experience or your certification to be a sub. I live in MA and I subbed for an entire year w/no peds experience or certification. I...

  22. New Nurse New Mom - How do I get back to work?

    dfs1961 replied to illininurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could work as a school nurse substitute - prn and they are short 7 hour

  23. Do you like your long commute?

    dfs1961 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My commute is 8 minutes door to door. No traffic. Easy peasy. My old job was 2 miles down the road - my hubby would drop me off. I could leave the house at 6:55am for a 7am shift and be badged in by...

  24. School Nurse Salary?

    dfs1961 replied to kegreat's topic in School

    MA - 1st year as a school nurse. 5 years med/surg/tele experience. Masters degree in nursing. $44k. I will max out around $85k in 15 years. I am in the teacher's union and on their payscale. I will...

  25. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    dfs1961 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I just started my dream job back in Sept. School nurse at the elementary school level - 500+ kids, tube feed BID, daily meds, and approximately 30 visits per day. I get my kids off to school, get to...