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  1. Wanna be a school nurse

    okschoolnurse replied to Rescuepuppies's topic in School

    For supportive information on school nursing and making the switch I have three favorite sites 1. Geri Harvey's school nurse perspectives site: http://snp.homestead.com/contents.html 2....

  2. Boredom on the job

    okschoolnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Boredom??????? I could only wish. I do get overstimulated and need some "quiet time" that is when I go get some little girl who I know has headlice. We lock the door, put in a good movie (like...

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

    okschoolnurse replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    It is very important as school nurses that we market ourselves. Public perception in general is that any female who give health care is a nurse. They do not know our level of education and...

  4. To All the Other Newbies...

    okschoolnurse replied to pugmomrn's topic in School

    You sounds like you have an awesome attitude and great plan. Have you joined you state/national organization yet. I did not notice what state you were from but you can go to http://www.nasn.org and...

  5. thermometer & ice bags

    okschoolnurse replied to lilia123's topic in School

    I always make them hold their own

  6. Pulse Oximetry

    okschoolnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I like using my pulse ox. It is good for getting a quick heart rate and a good visual to reassure kids they are ok. Of course, if I get a bad reading the parent in notified. Usually this is with...

  7. Down time

    okschoolnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Pyramid Solitaire is fun

  8. New school nurse needs helpful tips

    okschoolnurse replied to Smn123's topic in School

    For excellent "new school nurse" articles with tips and tricks visit http://snp.homestead.com/contents.html

  9. They need a school nurse! Right?

    okschoolnurse replied to BerryHappy's topic in School

    The link to the Nasn site is http://www.nasn.org from that site you can also link to your state association. Every state is so different in what they require and allow your research will have to be...

  10. Massachusetts School Nurses??

    okschoolnurse replied to MsGolightlyRN's topic in School

    http://www.msno.org/ http://www.nasn.org Above are the links to your states school nurse orgainzation and the national organization. Your state's organization has a very good page on the required...

  11. IM Versed at school

    okschoolnurse replied to Mahalo00's topic in School

    Holy Cow!!!!! Train unlicensed personnel to give IM versed?????? Do you have reversal???? do you have oxygen????? Can you intubate to support resperations????? I would NEVER even consider that!!!!...

  12. School Health Nurse

    okschoolnurse replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in School

    This seems to be the most common question from non school nurses. This will be the single most challenging job you have EVER had. As a school nurse, (not a nurse in a school), you are mostly on your...

  13. What percentage of your students are on ADD/ADHD meds?

    okschoolnurse replied to rph3664's topic in School

    I live in a rural area in Oklahoma. I have about 900 students k4 - 12. I have the parents fill out a health form every year so I could look through all them and count the number on meds. I only give...

  14. Activities in the clinic

    okschoolnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I keep all kinds of activites in my clinic to be used at my discretion. If a student is waiting to be picked up it helps to pass the time. If I am not real sure what is going on with a student I will...

  15. Prior Experience

    okschoolnurse replied to JaneyW's topic in School

    Pay in the schools is always frusrating. In oklahoma, we are paid on the teachers salary as well. The teachers are only paid for their previous experience in the public system ie, we have a teacher...

  16. school nurse delegation paperwork

    okschoolnurse replied to acabj5's topic in School

    http://www.orschoolrn.org/ This is the link to your states school nurse organization. I am sure you can get local info from them. No need to reinvent the wheel if someone already has a sample form....

  17. School Readiness

    okschoolnurse replied to JaneyW's topic in School

    Very interesting. Thanks Oklahoma does not have this. We have head start for low income, and native american children and we have some programs through the health departments, but none as inclusive...

  18. School Readiness

    okschoolnurse replied to JaneyW's topic in School

    I am not sure what you are asking. What do you mean by school readiness

  19. School Nurses with a Masters in Education...

    okschoolnurse replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    I am currently finishing my MEd. I am really doing it for myself. It will get me a whole $500 a year more. Big deal. It has taught me the educational language so that I fit much better into the...

  20. school nurse delegation paperwork

    okschoolnurse replied to acabj5's topic in School

    what state are you in? What do your board of nursing guidelines say? What legislation do you have regarding diabetes in the schools? What is your work situation. Do you have a good nurse:student...

  21. The day after a break !

    okschoolnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Thank you for this thread. Today is my first day after break and so far so good. However, I have a sore throat, cough, and hurting chest and not really wanting to be here. I have a lot to do but no...

  22. Kids Say the Darndest Things

    okschoolnurse replied to EricJRN's topic in School

    Well, hello. I am in the ne corner of Oklahoma. Yes, no electric, water or phone at my house. I was glad to have school finally so we could have water and heat. Last night we went to the fire...

  23. School nurse questions

    okschoolnurse replied to Anicita's topic in School

    here is the correct link.

  24. School nurse questions

    okschoolnurse replied to Anicita's topic in School

    This seems to be the most common question from non school nurses. This will be the single most challenging job you have EVER had. As a school nurse, (not a nurse in a school), you are mostly on your...

  25. New Employee Pay Question

    okschoolnurse replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I would question that. What exactly does your contract say. Does it say that it would be prorated? I would seek legal advice, before throwing a fit. I question the labor law experts saying it was...