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Hi- I work at a K-8 school. One of the 4th graders presented today with what I suspect is hand foot mouth disease. I did send her home due to it being highly contagious but just wondering what policies other school have about a child's return. I also suggested to her mom to consult with the child's pediatrician to confirm diagnosis.

Hello all! Just joining the conversation because I am starting as a school nurse next week and this is a transition in my career as well, @erinsbigsister our backgrounds are very similar so I wanted to check in with you to see how you're doing in your new role and if you have any advice to share. I've joined a few school nurse FB groups and it seems all I hear is complaints about being a school nurse- it's making me a bit nervous! I realize there will be challenges especially since this is all new to me so I'm going into it with eyes wide open. The suggestions from the seasoned school nurses are great and I would to love hear any and all feedback! Thank you?

Congratulations GNhoping4RN!!!!! I just took the NCLEX today and got the good pop-up, hope I'll be celebrating like you in two days!

I just did the trick again (twice to be sure) and I did get the good pop-up this time, but not celebrating until I get my quick results Monday.

I just took the NCLEX this morning (feel a little shell-shocked) and decided to try the trick despite the routine maintenance message. I got "This candidate currently has an open registration for this exam. A new registration cannot be created at this time" is this the "good pop-up" or is this something different, if it is good, is it dependable due to the routine maintenance? I'm sitting on pins and needles at the moment - help!!!

First of all, congratulations!!!! Secondly, I will be taking the NCLEX tomorrow and have printed out a copy of your tips as a mini review - it is wonderful!

You are an inspiration! I will be taking the NCLEX in 3 weeks and have printed out your post and put in in my special NCLEX study folder - positive thinking is the way to go! Thanks :anpom:

Thats good to know. Do you know how long you have to wait before you are able to apply for licensure in another state after receiving your initial license? Maybe it varies from state to state?

Thank you, very helpful!

I will be graduating in Dec. and am trying to figure out licensing. Can an RN hold licenses in two states at the same time? Approximately, how much does a license cost? Is there an annual fee? I do live in RI which I believe is a compact state, however I don't think I can practice in MA with a RI License because MA is not a compact state, is this correct? Any other info would be great since I am new to this. Thanks in advance!

hey crissy - I got my packet yesterday too, I feel a bit overwhelmed. There is a lot of paper work to organized. It is going to be a demanding schedule, which I expected, however to see it all in writing makes me a little nervous - with the family and all. I guess all the details will get worked out in time. By the way, I'm also happy the pants are green!

It was supposed to be from 4pm-9pm, however it was a small group of us so we made pretty good time and were able to leave by 7pm. It was $45 at CCRI.

That's great news, thanks for letting me know! I just jotted it down in my calender (as if I would really forget!). I'm really excited to start as well, in fact I just took the CPR certification course and met two more of our Newport classmates. Look forward to seeing you at orientation!

No, I havn't heard anything yet. Deb Watson said the orientation would be sometime this month, I might give her a call by the end of the week If I don't hear anything by then.

No, I took anatomy in the fall of 06, also with Dr. J. I give you alot of credit taking anatomy during the summer, that must of been pretty intense.