DistrictNurse19

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  1. Question about breaking contracts.......

    DistrictNurse19 replied to valeriecathleen's topic in School

    I sign a contract also, but am considered an at-will employee. I can be released at any time without warning or reason, and I can also leave without warning or reason (however, a 2-3 week notice is...

  2. Diabetic students

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Most elementary and even middle school kids come into the office to check their blood sugars/administer insulin. This way we can be assured that there are no lancets or needles left behind for...

  3. school nurse interview TOMORROW!!

    DistrictNurse19 replied to ndybber's topic in School

    Congratulations and Best Wishes! please keep us posted after the interview as well! Be sure to emphasize your interest in health promotion as well as disease prevention; your interest in working...

  4. How to approach the "stinky kid" encounter?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We have a 5th grade teacher who provides a small deodorant for each student at the start of the school year. She reminds the students at "bathroom break" that it is time to wash their hands, get a...

  5. end of year questions

    DistrictNurse19 replied to d3nis3's topic in School

    I am fortunate because in my community we have a program that collects medications and redistributes them to indigent people. This program is sponsored by a pharmacy...as long as the medication is in...

  6. summer?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    You will be surprised how fast the summer flies by...at first it appears as though you have all this time on your hands, but in the blink of an eye...time to go back to school! Enjoy it while it...

  7. VENT about testing

    DistrictNurse19 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Get this...I was called to a building to assess an injured child, only to be told that the classroom cannot be disturbed because of "testing". YOU CALLED ME!! And no, they would not release the child...

  8. School policy regarding food from home?

    DistrictNurse19 posted a topic in School

    Does your school or school district have a policy regarding home-made foods being brought to school to share with others? Such as home-made baked goods for birthdays, or classroom potlucks, or making...

  9. unhappy with school nursing

    DistrictNurse19 replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    Half the battle is liking what you do...go back to NICU and the rest will take care of itself. I think we "working moms" are far too hard on ourselves...your kids want you to be happy, too! There...

  10. When do you report to CPS?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I agree with Sara610. i always try to reach a parent/guardian for their "take" or their story...and then make a decision based upon that...not always easy and never fun, for

  11. cell phone

    DistrictNurse19 replied to bergren's topic in School

    Yes, I am expected to have my personal cell phone for work as well...what I have found helpful is only the supervisor and secretary have my number. If a school calls (there are 21 schools in my...

  12. Is this correct??????

    DistrictNurse19 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    Standing orders sounds wonderful...how do you get such a thing? And I agree...no order, no meds. Unfortunately we live in a sue-happy society and we work far too hard for our nursing license to...

  13. Frustrated to no end.....

    DistrictNurse19 replied to LACA's topic in School

    Our CPS will not deal with chronic head lice cases because head lice "do not cause illness, injury or disease" and therefore are not considered a "problem area". Our truancy team cannot get involved...

  14. New Diabetic Kiddo

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    No, you are not alone! A newly diagnosed diabetic who is in the "honeymoon" stage is enough to make your B/P rise big time as their blood sugars ride the crazy rollercoaster all day long!! It is...

  15. Geez, another bad medical drama

    DistrictNurse19 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    The scenes with sex in the supply rooms/closets...somebody has way too much time on their hands. In real life, a nurse is lucky to have a chance to go

  16. I passed!!!!

    DistrictNurse19 replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Hooray! I was hoping you would remember to let us know the

  17. NASN Question....

    DistrictNurse19 replied to LACA's topic in School

    Boy, I wish I was on a teacher's schedule! I am not unionized with the teachers, although sometimes I wish I was (especially on pay-day!).

  18. School Health Fair

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Contact your local Health Department for assistance/information. One of the goals of public health is to assess/address the health needs of their community...you, your school, and the students and...

  19. Diastat on Field Trips

    DistrictNurse19 replied to valeriecathleen's topic in School

    Sounds like NYC is the place to be if you are a school-aged child! In our district, I have to train the teachers to administer it and the Diastat is sent along on the trip. I bet you can imagine...

  20. Spring Break

    DistrictNurse19 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    "Spring Break"...two great words! Our break doesn't start until after Easter...I hope the Break goes nice and S L O W

  21. NASN Question....

    DistrictNurse19 replied to LACA's topic in School

    I believe it may be partly because in some states, there are things that an LPN cannot do without the supervision of the RN. Depending upon the Nurse Practice Act and the Public Health code for each...

  22. What would you have done?

    DistrictNurse19 replied to LACA's topic in School

    I have to agree with the poster who said she would call the parent anyway...C.Y.A. We live in a society where someone has to be at fault for something...accidents just don't happen is the mentality....

  23. A fever...and no answer at home!

    DistrictNurse19 replied to LACA's topic in School

    In my district, we would put him on the bus, too, unless the principal said otherwise. I take it this student does not have older siblings in the school? Sometimes older siblings know how to reach...

  24. I start grad school on Monday!!!

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Heogog53's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    That's another thing (besides the $$ and time)...those boring textbooks about theory and critical thinking blah blah blah. I just can't stay

  25. I start grad school on Monday!!!

    DistrictNurse19 replied to Heogog53's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    :nurse:Wow! After reading your stories (J62ld and Heogog53) I feel inspired! I want to get a master's in Nursing Education as well, but dread the time (homework) and $$$ that I know I will have to...