UTVOL3

UTVOL3

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  1. The fate of camp this Summer

    UTVOL3 replied to GatezRN's topic in Camp

    Our camp is kind of taking it week by week. We are still optimistic, but we also have a ton of staff and a handful of kids that are planning on coming from Europe. They are nervous because visa...

  2. Tips for first camp interview?

    UTVOL3 replied to coffee&scrubs's topic in Camp

    Good luck on your interview! I would say just be honest and straight forward about your work experience, and ask a TON of questions. You want to know what you are getting into both in terms of the...

  3. fluid/electrolyte replacement

    UTVOL3 posted a topic in Camp

    Hi, what does everyone use for fluid/electrolyte replacement for someone who has had vomiting/diarrhea? Gatorade? Pedialyte? Something else? Do you mostly stick with water to keep them

  4. Portable Equipment

    UTVOL3 replied to Bradenm49's topic in Camp

    Hi CampyCamp. We work out of the kiosk- which we call the med shed. It is a great set up. We don't have to go to the dining hall or move meds around at all. When the meds arrive, they are set up in a...

  5. Portable Equipment

    UTVOL3 replied to Bradenm49's topic in Camp

    We keep our meds locked in a cabinet that is mounted on the wall. It is located where we administer the meds- in our case it's a little kiosk near the dining hall. That way we don't have to transport...

  6. Hiring nurses

    UTVOL3 posted a topic in Camp

    Hi everyone, Are your camps still looking for nurses? Our camp has historically had 24/7 RN coverage. We are getting down to the wire and still looking for an additional nurse for the whole summer. We...

  7. Hiring nurses

    UTVOL3 replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    We have lost our second nurse, so we are scrambling to find someone for the rest of the summer! If your camp has used a recruiter successfully, or has leftover applications/resumes on file that you...

  8. Handing out pre packaged meds on trip days

    UTVOL3 replied to CampSchoolRN's topic in Camp

    I agree, this topic can be really frustrating! The ACN has a practice guideline that might give you some reassurance. It is on their website, under

  9. Handing out pre packaged meds on trip days

    UTVOL3 replied to CampSchoolRN's topic in Camp

    An RN can delegate medication administration to a counselor in NH. We just go over the med with them before they leave and make sure they understand. Check your state's nurse practice act and the...

  10. Measles and camp staff

    UTVOL3 replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

    So I talked to my director a little about this last night. In the past we have only required staff (all age 18 and up at our camp) show proof of updated tetorifice immunization. He is considering...

  11. Hiring nurses

    UTVOL3 replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    Thank

  12. Measles and camp staff

    UTVOL3 replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

    I have no advice but I wanted to say I am right there with you. With the kids, we can just say- we go by the rules for school entry in our state. That doesn't help with adults, though. A lot of our...

  13. Medication packaging service

    UTVOL3 posted a topic in Camp

    Hi everyone, I am currently working my 3rd summer at a smallish camp in the Northeast. We switched to a new pharmacy for daily medications at camp and it has been truly atrocious. Do you work with a...

  14. Medication packaging service

    UTVOL3 replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    Thanks for the responses, everyone. I'll recommend Campmeds as a choice based on your

  15. Clinical Educator vs Staff Development

    UTVOL3 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi folks, Could someone explain the main differences between the (hospital) staff development nurse role and clinical educator role? I realize this will vary by facility, and that there is some...

  16. Should I? Why not!?!

    UTVOL3 replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My mom did work study in her early 50s! She was assigned to the financial aid office. She made some good contacts there and was hired by the college after

  17. New To NICU: How was your experience?

    UTVOL3 replied to Soliloquy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I transitioned to NICU after about 1 year of med surg. Although I did feel very 'green' for quite awhile. I have to say my experience was not like that, in fact quite the opposite. Early on, my...

  18. Clinical Educator vs Staff Development

    UTVOL3 replied to UTVOL3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you! Your response is tremendously

  19. Where Do I Go From Here?

    UTVOL3 replied to boojeboy's topic in Nursing Career

    Home health nursing has a big patient education component too. Maybe look into that as an

  20. CT tech accessing ports

    UTVOL3 replied to NRS86's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at an outpatient imaging center and this was done. CT/NucMed techs especially. Is your center outpatient? It is not a new thing. Rad techs work under their own state practice acts ( I think...

  21. Please help :(

    UTVOL3 replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Really, if you think about it, you were obligated to be off. They weren't 'covering your shifts.' They were covering the unit. It's a real shame your coworker isn't a team player. It sounds like she...

  22. Commuting VA to DC

    UTVOL3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any advice appreciated. We are moving soon to the area near Ft Belvior, Va for husband's work. I am hoping to get back to hospital nursing after some stints in home health and outpatient. Particularly...

  23. Commuting VA to DC

    UTVOL3 replied to UTVOL3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much! Very

  24. What are the rules of what we can tell patients?

    UTVOL3 replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    This is a really good question. I agree nurses get kind of mixed messages about it. The info belongs to the patient, period. In this day of electronic medical records with online patient portals, we...

  25. Holidays in Home Health

    UTVOL3 replied to BethCNA's topic in Home Health

    Apparently any scheduled patients and SOCs that must be done on major holidays go to the PRN nurses at our agency. Found that out a few weeks after accepting a PRN