geocachingRN

geocachingRN

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  1. BSN's only can get a PHN in CA

    geocachingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Because of the economy the public universities no longer grant a 2nd baccalaureates in Californaia. So if you have your 1st one and get an ADN from a community college, how are you supposed to get a...

  2. UNLV is doubling fees for their nursing progrm only!

    geocachingRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    From their website: The Board of Regents of the State of Nevada approved a proposal in December 2010 for the School of Nursing at UNLV to implement differential tuition for nursing students in the...

  3. Putting in my letter of resignation today

    geocachingRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    This is the time of year to look for a school nursing job. It's the perfect job for a mom with small children. Although it doesn't pay as much as a hospital job, it's basically a part time job and...

  4. How much do you owe in student loans?

    geocachingRN replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    It is indeed more possible than you think. In CA there are state programs for nurses working in rural and poor areas that contribute to paying off loans. And there are plans in the works if you pay...

  5. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

    geocachingRN replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    I cannot emphasize this enough. Listen to hearts, this setting is were you'll get some interesting variations. Same goes for lungs. Take BP's and if they are willing practice taking BP's on a leg....

  6. teacher's union

    geocachingRN replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    Jennie: What happens when you are sick, who covers for you? If it's the office staff, then they should cover you while you take your breaks for 30 minutes. What did your predecessor and other nurses...

  7. teacher's union

    geocachingRN replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    I agree with Flare and to say, pick your battles. I am also on the teachers contract and should only work 6.5 hours/day. However, 90% of the district employees put in much more time than this....

  8. Medicaid Billing

    geocachingRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    For those who do not do MAA/LEA billing, does this mean you have no students on MediCal in your district receiving

  9. Trach Suctioning

    geocachingRN replied to luvapug's topic in School

    You're also there in case the trach falls out or gets blocked by food, education and safety. I know because this was my first job in a school district I was in grad school so I had the opportunity...

  10. It's official, I'm now a school nurse

    geocachingRN replied to crickyRN's topic in School

    Depends upon your contract. I'm on the same contract as teachers and am contracted to work 7 hour days but of course I work more than

  11. are you on teachers' payscale?

    geocachingRN replied to blacksea pebble's topic in School

    Most of the School Nurse Credential programs require a PHN so if one does have an ADN, (and a BS or BA ) you need to get that before you can do the credential program. Very few provide just the PHN. I...

  12. If there's an outbreak and you exclude kids, are they unexcused abscence?

    geocachingRN posted a topic in School

    One of my principals decided to include a notice with the PBE waiver that parents sign. It states that If and when we need to exclude a child because of an outbreak, the teacher can chose not to give...

  13. are you on teachers' payscale?

    geocachingRN replied to blacksea pebble's topic in School

    Kateper- In my area, now is the time to consider School Nursing. Frankly, no one wants this job. Yes, it pays a little poorly, but it's a great, steady job with wonderful benefits. Ambulatory care...

  14. Vaccines and HCG

    geocachingRN posted a topic in School

    In response to a Tdap compliance letter I sent home, a parent really became upset and asked if I knew what was in the vaccine. That many contain HCG and would create problems for girls who wanted to...

  15. Professional Insurance

    geocachingRN replied to MrsMig's topic in General Nursing

    There have been a couple of interesting threads, although not personal stories: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/rn-do-you-503582-page5.html...

  16. Who buys Supplies??!

    geocachingRN replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    Really good idea, ColleenJune. I'm going to look into this

  17. 504 Plan?

    geocachingRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    My teachers and principals are very accommodating and would prefer the cild learn to advocate for themselves. If the child's condition is well managed and the parent is in agreement, I'm OK going...

  18. Am i burned out?

    geocachingRN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    mustlovepoodles, I've noticed an increase in little stuff teachers used to take care of, too. I did a little digging and discovered that class ratios have gone up and teachers just aren't dealing...

  19. General Food Allergy Action Plan for students with unknown allergies.

    geocachingRN replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Can't really go wrong with this website: http://www.foodallergy.org/ and downloadable resources including care plans and ppt http://www.foodallergy.org/section/helpful-information Also NASNs new green...

  20. body image

    geocachingRN replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    I have only encountered one anorexic boy that was in counseling and at the end of last year had made some improvement. In my new district, I understand "Ana" and "Ed" are rampant. I'm very new...

  21. Am i burned out?

    geocachingRN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I'm in Cali, Noreenl but there must be something in upstate for you. I found my special spots by luck though they are getting more and more

  22. 504 Plan?

    geocachingRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Consider it job

  23. Am i burned out?

    geocachingRN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I can say this works for me! Additionally I've found a couple of overnight get-aways that are a 2-3 hour drive away. We try to go every other month. One is a rustic hot springs in the middle of...

  24. Thermometer help

    geocachingRN replied to RNCathy's topic in School

    Does anyone still use

  25. Certification vs not and the role of the profesional organization

    geocachingRN replied to geocachingRN's topic in School

    Thank you for your well thought out response Jolie. I truly appreciate it. Now that I'm in the district instead of looking at it from the outside, there were many, many things that were not done, or...