sChOOLRN48

sChOOLRN48

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  1. Why no nursing love from Grey's?

    sChOOLRN48 replied to thisgirlsanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't doubt that they have well trained and very clinically intellegent resources, the story just is not focused on the nurse. The audience, I think, and people in general want to see the docs as...

  2. How do people manage?

    sChOOLRN48 replied to Shenanigans's topic in Emergency

    I never believed it until it happened to me... Wait till you have kids! I was more stoic, although I think caring, before and now I am a puddle on the

  3. Why do you send a student home?

    sChOOLRN48 replied to whiskeygirl's topic in School

    All the obvious ones I send home. After that I have learned to let it be the parents call. I let the student call on thier 2nd visit. I will not say they are sick, I will talk with Mom & Dad...

  4. Why no nursing love from Grey's?

    sChOOLRN48 replied to thisgirlsanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I once read an article called Henchmen, Handmaiden, and Wh0re$, the media portrayal of nurses. (or something like that, if anyone has seen it or heard of it and has a link please post it THANKS!!!)...

  5. WWFD!?!?!? what would flo do?

    sChOOLRN48 posted a topic in Case Management

    So I am a school nurse and this will be my first summer off!!! since I was in school. I am really excited, I like my job well enough. The hours ROCK! But I get paid for what I do...Not near what I am...

  6. thermometer & ice bags

    sChOOLRN48 replied to lilia123's topic in School

    COLLATERAL!! I never thought of that! I am totally going to do that next year! Like thier planner! ooohh! I am so doing that! I am also going to make rice bags for next year. I can't tell you...

  7. bulletin boards, the ones on your walls

    sChOOLRN48 replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    I have the 5 second rule on my bulleten board & am a 6th grade school nurse, but I did boards when I worked in the ED and I think the funnier and sillier and "grosser" they are the better! I...

  8. BIG move?! What Would Flo Do??

    sChOOLRN48 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So I am a school nurse and this will be my first summer off!!! since I was in school. I am really excited, I like my job well enough. The hours ROCK! But I get paid for what I do...Not near what I...

  9. Finding a Job

    sChOOLRN48 replied to bknyrn's topic in School

    offer to sub in the district that your kiddos go to. That is how a lot of the nurses I know have gotten in. Keep your eyes open in the paper...thats how I ended up

  10. Masters Degree for School Nurses?

    sChOOLRN48 replied to gbarrera2's topic in School

    Yeah it is crazy to think that Professional Registered Nurse with a BSN and several abriviations after my name oh and the ability to save you a&&! would be linked with the job decriptions of...

  11. Obesity

    sChOOLRN48 replied to gingerbreadhouse's topic in School

    I have a student who is currently going to New Hope at UIC @ chicago! They have done wonders for my student!!!!! tons of testing, diet, lifestyle changes, support for the WHOLE family!!! She has...

  12. Masters Degree for School Nurses?

    sChOOLRN48 replied to gbarrera2's topic in School

    I believe if you are a certified school nurse then you have to be on the same schedule as the teachers. As far as union, I think that they can/do join the teachers union, but as a support staff I am...

  13. Masters Degree for School Nurses?

    sChOOLRN48 replied to gbarrera2's topic in School

    I am a school nurse in IL too!!! In my district there are 5 schools and 5 RNs!!! Which is really a great #, from what I have heard from other districts. I am considered ancillary staff and they...

  14. Summer Break !!

    sChOOLRN48 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    JUNE 5th 11:20 am!!! spend all my time with my girl!!!

  15. what else do you do? LOOOONG!! sorry

    sChOOLRN48 replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    The grass is always greener on the other side! I am feeling better and I know that burn out can happen at any moment in every job. I am planning a PIP...found in another posting, and am starting a...

  16. what else do you do? LOOOONG!! sorry

    sChOOLRN48 posted a topic in School

    As a nurse I pride myself on being flexible and creative. I know there is always a way to get things done. I am a team player, I thrive in critical situations, my assessment skills are great. I...

  17. annual PIP professional improvement plan

    sChOOLRN48 replied to babies3's topic in School

    We don't have to do this in IL, but I think that I might just do one for my personal growth. I (as some of you may have read) have found it challening to be in a building where the majority do not...

  18. Guidelines for teachers

    sChOOLRN48 replied to joy09's topic in School

    she runs a tight ship!!! she is awsome! & thanks for finding this! I think that I will pass this on the other RNs in my

  19. thermometer & ice bags

    sChOOLRN48 replied to lilia123's topic in School

    How else would I get these kids out? I take temps on just about everyone who thinks they should go home no matter what the complaint is. "If you have a temp we will call home, if not then its back...

  20. help with 6th grade hygeine discussion

    sChOOLRN48 replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in School

    freebies and freak outs! to the masses! but I have several kids who need more 1:1 time and for that I speak frankly and in plain, real words. I say BM, member, lady parts, blood, breasts, and I...

  21. what else do you do? LOOOONG!! sorry

    sChOOLRN48 replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    Thank you for all of your help!! I am trying to get my ducks in a row to make this work! Christmas, Thanksgiving and a whole summer & no arguing about having to work the same holiday for the...

  22. Freebies

    sChOOLRN48 posted a topic in School

    When doing your "talk" to the girls at school do you give them things? pamphlets? handouts? pads? etc...? and if so where do you get them? Thanks in