sChOOLRN48

sChOOLRN48 has 8 years experience and specializes in ED, School Nursing.

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1. ED Nurse Liason

   sChOOLRN48 replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in Emergency

   thanks everybody! It is my biggest fear that I would be put into an assignment, not that I couldn't do it just that if I am...1 time...then it will happen again and then after awhile this position...

2. ED Nurse Liason

   sChOOLRN48 posted a topic in Emergency

   I was wondering if anyone has this type of position in their ED? I recently took an ED Nurse Liason position in a level 1 trauma center in IL and I am the 1st to have this position in a while...it...

3. What kind of work do you do in the summer??

   sChOOLRN48 replied to tleigh7097's topic in School

   Last summer I made sure the couch doesn't leave the living room and this summer I am in charge of making sure the beach doesn't leave the lake...BIG responsibility, I know, but some one has to do

4. Nursing theorists

   sChOOLRN48 replied to nurseto2b2010's topic in General Nursing

   Pat Benner, Novice to Expert She was the theorist base for the program I went through. Good book too...if you are into reading theory and stuff. If you are in nursing school look to your nursing...

5. Do you have any tips for a sub nurse?

   sChOOLRN48 replied to luvmykidz's topic in School

   i usually leave things for a sub to do, like filling, because I know that they want to be helpful...maybe when they call and ask, if its ahead of time offer your service. Things you like to do, I...

6. Update: How many school nurses out there ?

   sChOOLRN48 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   minooka, illinois. hanging out here since jan 2007(1.5 years). best job for my family! i have to say that about a month ago i loved this job a whole lot more than i do today, but it is friday and i...

7. How do you...

   sChOOLRN48 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

   I had some cranky parents call my principal and complain that I was not listening to the child, or that I was not...I don't know... the result is my policy that I eval (temp, BR needs, breakfast, when...

8. What does your office look like?

   sChOOLRN48 replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

   sure getting the heating and cooling fixed would be great, but we are building and new facility and so most things will just be pushed off like anything that isn't on fire or things like

9. What does your office look like?

   sChOOLRN48 posted a topic in School

   Mine is very bland! tabacco/jaundice colored walls with a tacky sun moon border and a bulletin board I update occasionally. We don't have great heating or air...so most of the time my door is...

10. frustrated school RN being called an assistant

    sChOOLRN48 replied to mitzi's topic in School

    No Weekends No Holidays & Summer VACATION!!!!!! I took my job for those reasons. I am in the same union as the janitor and secretaries and am proud to be included with such great people (at...

11. Peroxide usage

    sChOOLRN48 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I use water and soap. I had read something a while back about new skin growth. Some kids ask for H2O2, but I refuse and tell them to let thier mom when they get home. I use H2O2 for cleaning blood...

12. thermometer & ice bags

    sChOOLRN48 replied to lilia123's topic in School

    I just heard of the Ketchup thing in a parents magazine!!! I don't have little little kids, but thought of suggesting that to the other nurses in the district! I am going to make the kids leave...

13. Finding your nich outside the hospital

    sChOOLRN48 replied to AHJRN's topic in School

    SUB! I think that is a great way to get a taste of it and get out fast or get the dirt on where the next opening will be. I am lonely sometimes, but I can wander the building, help with class...

14. How do I become a school nurse in Texas?

    sChOOLRN48 replied to BeckyJN's topic in School

    I am not on the pay scale as the teachers..IL doen't require that the school have a CSN-certified School Nurse-and my district dosen't want us to have it because then I would be on the same scale as...

15. summer angst

    sChOOLRN48 replied to bandaider's topic in School

    I am tempted too. I tried, but the thought of being inside on a beautiful day or sleeping all day because I worked the night before...maybe I'll do it next