pugmomrn

pugmomrn

LDRP/Nursery/Peds/Gyn, school nursing

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  1. School Nurses cover more than one school?

    pugmomrn replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    I'm in a K-8 district of 1500, 3 schools. I split my time between the 3 schools, scheduled days at each one. When I'm not there, the secretaries primarily cover the health room. Health room aides...

  2. Did you become a school nurse because you were burnt out from floor nursing?

    pugmomrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I, too, had a community nursing clinical in school health (a long time ago!) I've worked inpatient for the last 13 years and really loved my OB/GYN/Peds job! But, I wanted to give school nursing a...

  3. Irresponsible Parents

    pugmomrn replied to naoslaben's topic in School

    Yeah. Kid came in last week on a day that I wasn't at the school-- had a fever of 102. The parents wrote on the emergency card "Don't call unless he's puking". The secretary called the emergency...

  4. Health room log examples

    pugmomrn replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    Ugh. To think of all the paper and double charting!! We are currently FERPA and HIPAA non-compliant with our health room log, but I am determined to bring us up to speed next year! They have...

  5. starting IV "blind stick"

    pugmomrn replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I had a labor patient's IV fall out during 2nd stage. Snagged a new one in during a contraction when she was pushing. Didn't need a tourniquet and she never noticed a thing; it was all put back...

  6. Nurse managers-what do you like to see on cover letters?

    pugmomrn replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly the tone you should have throughout the letter. Everyone has to start somewhere, so what will set you apart is your passion for the job. There are so many other applicants who just...

  7. Hearing/Vision Screens- what do you use?

    pugmomrn replied to pugmomrn's topic in School

    I just tried out the SureSight and the EroScan this morning- Whoo Weee! They are slick- I'm especially impressed with the SureSight-- really easy to get an accurate result in just a few seconds....

  8. Hearing/Vision Screens- what do you use?

    pugmomrn posted a topic in School

    I have an ancient audiometer-- the tympanometer broke a few school nurses ago. I am looking to replace it for next year. What do you use for your hearing screening (and please don't tell me that...

  9. Lunch for the School Nurse

    pugmomrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    That's exactly what you need to do!!! I am just as guilty as the rest at eating at my desk or skipping altogether-- my busiest time is 11am-1pm. However, there are days that I force myself to report...

  10. Can I scream?

    pugmomrn replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    yes!!!!

  11. Bzzzzzz....

    pugmomrn posted a topic in School

    They're dropping like flies here in Wisconsin! Sent home 3 pukers before 10am! :barf01: We've got the stomach virus, colds, strep, and flu going around. I just ate an orange for lunch-- need to...

  12. I love...

    pugmomrn replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    ... Weekends, holidays, and nights off. ... Indoor recess. ... Being attacked from the behind by a kindergardener who needed to give you a big bear hug! ... The artwork and valentines on my bulletin...

  13. Not fair!

    pugmomrn replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Aneroo- You should know better! Athletics ALWAYS trumps student services (and

  14. Teachers and Ice

    pugmomrn replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    i'll hop onto the ice pack bandwagon with you!!! i am sick and tired of handing out ice packs! or, having kids walk right up to my freezer to grab an ice pack for themselves. or, having teachers grab...

  15. I wish they made...

    pugmomrn replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Yes, BSN-- I was too busy looking for the right smiley

  16. I wish they made...

    pugmomrn replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Ummmm.... SchoolNurseRN?? I was thinking more of the parents of the general school

  17. I wish they made...

    pugmomrn replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    a pre-conception exam and parenting

  18. I'm in the teacher dog house again !

    pugmomrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Ohhhh! That chaps my hide!!!:angryfire I have one teacher who calls the parents to have them bring in medicine-- they show up at my desk saying "Sally is sick?? She needs Tylenol??? Well, Mary...

  19. School Nurse Get to Know You!

    pugmomrn replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    1. How long have you been a school nurse? In March, it'll be a year 2. How many students do you serve? 1500 3. How many schools do you serve? 3 (2 elem, 1 middle) 4. What age ranges do you serve? K4-...

  20. School Health Room Log

    pugmomrn posted a topic in School

    Our schools currently use a daily health room log-- all students are recorded on the same sheet. Very basic info- time in/out, "brief description" of complaint/intervention, discharged to class/home....

  21. School Health Room Log

    pugmomrn replied to pugmomrn's topic in School

    Thanks all-- We do have Skyward-- the way it is set up, it would work well in a school clinic setting or if there was one of me in each health room-- could track office visits, med administration,...

  22. What do you wear to work

    pugmomrn replied to Rilia2's topic in School

    I've always wanted a job in nursing where I can where real clothes-- I've worn scrubs for just way too long! So, I dress like a teacher, but with more comfortable

  23. NASN IHP book?

    pugmomrn posted a topic in School

    New to school nursing here-- almost 3 months in... How many of you use the NASN IHP book/ CD-ROM to formulate your care plans? Is it just a matter of "picking" from a list of interventions, goals,...

  24. How is your summer break going !

    pugmomrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    PS- As of Monday, my windows are sparkling clean!!! Ahhhh-

  25. How is your summer break going !

    pugmomrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    just started in school nursing in march, so just as i was really getting into the swing of things... summer break! i've been working on life-threatening allergy guidelines, updating our med admin...