skoolrn

skoolrn BSN, MSN, RN

Critical Care, Dialysis, School Nursing

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  1. Biochem not a requirement

    skoolrn replied to Theone40's topic in Western Governors University

    Biochem IS definately a requirement. As of yesterday when I spoke to my admissions

  2. RN-MSN starting 1/1/13. Anyone with me?

    skoolrn replied to NurseYari's topic in Western Governors University

    I am considering WGU RN-MSN for a late Spring 2013 start. I found out yesterday that I will be required to take THEIR new nursing statistics course as well as US History and nutrition. I have had...

  3. Recurrent Syncope in Classroom Setting

    skoolrn replied to shellfrmmo's topic in School

    WOW! Sounds like there needs to be a meeting with you, principal, and parent. She has 2 diagnoses and two meds and still has the same symptoms. An MD should be guiding you as to in school treatment....

  4. Ice Packs vs Portable Ice Maker

    skoolrn posted a topic in School

    Please give me your input on this issue. I work in a very small office space and have been buying disposable ice packs for my school for years. Storing all these ice packs has been an issue plus boxes...

  5. Ice Packs vs Portable Ice Maker

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in School

    We had an big industrial ice maker but it broke about 4-5 years ago! I am finding portable countertop ice makers for anywhere between $129-$400. I will keep you all

  6. Ice Packs vs Portable Ice Maker

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in School

    We had an big industrial ice maker but it broke about 4-5 years ago! I am finding portable countertop ice makers for anywhere between $129-$400. I keep you all

  7. Wound Cleanser info needed

    skoolrn replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    benzalkonium chloride and /or soap and

  8. Flea Market Contact Lenses

    skoolrn replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I had a student who wore these freaky cateye contacts to school one day and came to me complaining that his eyes hurt. He wan't "eye drops". Told me he bought them at a "head shop". When I told them...

  9. Anyone using electronic medical records?

    skoolrn replied to millhouse's topic in School

    My city uses Healthmaster. It is great but needs maintenance by the IT folks frequently. If it 'goes down" I have NO information, which is a huge drawback to any EMR system. That being said I always...

  10. Special Needs Student Left Alone in School Nurse Office

    skoolrn replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Here's some more info on the whole situation.... The RN is a retired school nurse who was working an after school program. She was required to sit in the main office to answer phones and buzz the door...

  11. National Certification for School Nurses

    skoolrn replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    Hi Critterqueen! I took and passed the NCSN on the first try 5 yrs ago and I am about to renew. I used the Manual of School Health as my study guide and colleagues who have also used it have also...

  12. $12.81 an hour - RN School Nurse

    skoolrn replied to DelanaRN's topic in School

    I started at $13.75 an hour as a new grad in ICU in Arizona in 1991!! I now live in Massachusetts and make close to $30/hr... I think you should hold out for something

  13. I passed!!!!

    skoolrn replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    So happy for you!

  14. School nurse certifications??

    skoolrn replied to KimberRN's topic in School

    Yes also very true. In Massachsetts I am required to have NCSN certification but I am not paid more for it. In this state school nurse pay is by school district. We are not on the teachers pay scale...

  15. School nurse certifications??

    skoolrn replied to KimberRN's topic in School

    Hi! You should go to the NBCSN site and see whats there. I was a school nurse for 3 years before I took the certification test. You should work as a school nurse before you spend money on...

  16. Professional Liability Insurance

    skoolrn replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I have been with NSO since 1989! Great protection for less than $100/year. Have never had to use it

  17. Forehead thermometers

    skoolrn replied to meeka720's topic in School

    I use an Exergen temporal artery thermometer and I love it! Portable, easy to clean with an alcohol prep pad and I am able to get a temp on even my most resistant special needs

  18. Quick survey question

    skoolrn replied to zzsweetyzz's topic in General Nursing

    :nurse:age 50/ 2 accidents/neither my

  19. National Certification for School Nurses

    skoolrn replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    I passed the NCSN test on my first try. I used The Manual of School Health to study from. Then I wrote notes in the book and passed it on to colleagues who also passed on their first try. However, I...