Eleven011

Eleven011

Home Health,Dialysis, MDS, School Nurse

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  1. Letter home for our frequent visitors?

    Eleven011 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Thanks everyone for your responses! I'm sure calling will get more of a reaction that a note, I just feel like parents are already dreading seeing my number on caller ID! Guess I need to get over...

  2. Show Me Your Clinic!

    Eleven011 replied to NurseSarahJP's topic in School

    I just put up that same bulletin board! "Say BOO to the FLU" with little ghosts saying "get your flu shot" and "wash your hands", that sort of thing. I just started this year too, and my office...

  3. "Other Duties"

    Eleven011 replied to tining's topic in School

    I have early morning recess duty (7:30-8) twice a week. I am also keeper of clothing/hats/mittens/coats,

  4. Let's talk otoscopes

    Eleven011 replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I have what was here when I took over. Its a Welch Allyn, basic hand held one. The bottom unscrews to recharge the battery. Works fine I guess, I don't have alot to compare it

  5. TGIF

    Eleven011 replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Today is Homecoming. Ugh. I used to love it as a parent - now as a school nurse - not so much. Today is a day of fun filled activities and Pep rally's. But for me it is a day of no one...

  6. Unlicensed Teacher Subs

    Eleven011 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I am the only nurse in our district (only one school), so I am kind of on my own. I do have 2 nurses who are able to sub for me if they are available. If not, the secretaries would handle the sick...

  7. Excused or Unexcused absence

    Eleven011 replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    In our school, any absence is excused if a parent calls them in ill. Doesn't matter if vomiting, fever, headache or hangnail - if the parent says they are sick, it is an excused absence. I need...

  8. You ATE that in my Clinic???

    Eleven011 replied to Saphy's topic in School

    Yes, I keep granola bars in my office for those little tummies that are hungry. I also have club crackers for upset tummies. I have a diabetic student who gets a tray brought to him in my office so...

  9. Do You have a WebPage on your school website?

    Eleven011 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I am new this year, and just got a webpage going for my office. Not much on it but my name, hours and phone numbers, but I would like to add more as I get time throughout the

  10. Sports clearances and clerical help

    Eleven011 replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    I am so happy I don't have to deal with this!! At my school, in about April, physical permission forms go home to all JH/HS studets who will be doing any sport the following year. Then in one day,...

  11. It's August!! Who is going back soon??

    Eleven011 posted a topic in School

    I know it might be over a month for some, but its coming up soon for me! I meet with the retiring nurse this coming wednesday to learn the ropes. Then staff starts inservice Aug. 17th and 18th....

  12. Crazy Parents

    Eleven011 replied to maryel's topic in School

    I had several meds show up on the first day either with kids or dropped off with the secretaries. I called parents and told them I would give the med one day on their verbal ok, and that they would...

  13. Peppermints

    Eleven011 posted a topic in School

    I see many comments about having peppermints on hand, I am assuming to soothe upset tummies. But wondering what kind do you get and what ages do you give them too? I would be nervous giving hard...

  14. Should I quit my 2nd job? How many work 2 jobs here?

    Eleven011 replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    One is with a small, local owned nursing home. They keep me on the books for summers and for sick calls/weekends during the school year, but I can work however much I want. The other is with our...

  15. Should I quit my 2nd job? How many work 2 jobs here?

    Eleven011 replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    I have 2 prn jobs other than my full time school one - but there are no requirements that I work any set hours to stay employed. I basically keep them so I can do some work over the summer. I don't...

  16. Full time school nurse or part time rn

    Eleven011 replied to sippee's topic in School

    I have done both, and my preference is the school schedule. Many reasons, but the main few being summers off to be with the kids, attend all their activities, family vacations, etc. and then here in...

  17. Taking a lunch break

    Eleven011 replied to thelittlenurs's topic in School

    I am planning on addressing this right away this year too. The previous nurse only worked part time and so didn't take a lunch. But as I will be full time, It will be a new challenge. I will be...

  18. Summer Check In 2015

    Eleven011 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yes! Our school nurse decided to retire pretty much on the last day of school, and I got the job a couple weeks after. I loved home health and might still be there, but I had a "need to be a mom"...

  19. Starting full time as school nurse- any pearls of wisdom?

    Eleven011 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I'm new also, will be starting in a couple weeks. No words of wisdom, yet, but i am going to meet with the retiring nurse for some training next week - do you get some

  20. Summer Check In 2015

    Eleven011 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I have been doing home health care also this summer - it was my fulltime job for 8 years, now I help them out when I can. Unfortunately my summer is almost over! 2 weeks to start of

  21. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    Eleven011 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    He isn't anymore, but when I met and married my husband, he was a police

  22. 2.72 gpa want to get into the adn bridge BSN/msn at George Washington to become a midwife.

    Eleven011 replied to jwheeler's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't think you posted this in the correct forum. This is for current nurses working in schools. I believe there is a student nursing forum. Perhaps a moderator could move it for

  23. Patients wants a back rub

    Eleven011 replied to Oceanpacific's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember doing this too. After hs med pass was done, I made a round check and offered backrubs. Some wanted, some not, but it was the normal thing to do. I haven't worked in a hospital for a...

  24. Time management

    Eleven011 replied to buffalo2122's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The 7 minute thing is for time clocks that round to the nearest 15 minutes. If you clock in 7 minutes or less, you'll get your correct hours. If you clock in 8 min early or late, you'll get an...

  25. Which one should I choose?

    Eleven011 replied to DanielleLester's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if its like this everywhere, but around here, most employers will pay for your CNA training, or train you