Artistyc1

Artistyc1

School Nurse, Maternal Newborn

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  1. Peds certification vs ambulatory cert

    Artistyc1 replied to NYnursejo's topic in School

    Is there some reason that you are not considering the School Nurse Certification Examination offered by NBCSN? Just

  2. "Miss, I'm Dying" the musical

    Artistyc1 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I LOVE the "Status Dramaticus" term, may I use it? I have been seeing a lot of Sara Heartburn song and dance extravaganzas here today, I am unsure who I will give today's medal to. ( I DO give...

  3. I think my school psychologist is in need of help.....

    Artistyc1 posted a topic in School

    Do any of the school nurses on this board work with school psychologists that are in more need of help than their students are? The one in my building has more problems than anyone I personally have...

  4. Conjunctivitis -how long to exclude

    Artistyc1 replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    My school district does not exclude at all for conjunctivitis. Most cases are caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold, and we don't exclude for colds. Of course, if the child is very...

  5. Speaking of Head Lice...

    Artistyc1 replied to DistrictNurse19's topic in School

    That website, BTW, has the agenda to keep the lice hysteria going strong. Much of the information they offer is MISINFORMATION. I don't suppose that you noticed that they sell the "licemeister"...

  6. Speaking of Head Lice...

    Artistyc1 replied to DistrictNurse19's topic in School

    I beg to differ: There WAS the Harvard School of Public Health protocol, headed by Richard Pollock. However, the site is no longer at Harvard's School of Public Health. However, the protocol IS...

  7. National Certification for School Nurses

    Artistyc1 replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    I don't get any extra money, but I do get the satisfaction of knowing that I have tangible proof of having acquired a certain body of knowledge that gives me the confidence that I CAN do this job! (on...

  8. mom upset about asthma

    Artistyc1 replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    Also, discuss with the parent what the past plan of care has been- any child that is missing that much school should be evaluated for the use of maintainence medications, and should not be using only...

  9. Older nurses taking forever to computer chart

    Artistyc1 replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps because us "old nurses" were not raised in the computer age just as you were not raised starting IV's or doing patient

  10. class head checks

    Artistyc1 replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    I was wondering about that, as well. I only know it to be a district by district policy/procedure

  11. Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    Artistyc1 replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    It is, perhaps, best that you do plan to go on to another field. Your attitude towards ALL NURSING instructors is almost palpable in this letter. Most of us can just complete our studies, and move...

  12. Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    Artistyc1 replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    I did not find her to necessarily be so-how do you figure that? The questions were worded exactly as the tests for every certification I have ever earned, as well as what I remember nursing boards...

  13. need your valuable help again pls

    Artistyc1 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I made up my own! I put a cartoon pic of a nurse on the top of the 5" x 7" sheet, with lines that state: Name, Date, time, teacher then I have check lines for complaints, such as stomachache,...

  14. School Nurse Interview

    Artistyc1 replied to VampRN's topic in School

    I understand that this may not be the place for you, but it appears as if there are things she could be doing about the situation that she is not addressing. IF "narcotics are not locked up", WHY...

  15. Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    Artistyc1 replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    Sorry- I think all the questions are valid, and correct. I also believe that your instructors are giving you an early taste of what ANY of the testings you have coming up will be like. The NCLEX...

  16. Any ideas for disposable ice packs?

    Artistyc1 replied to allstarnurse's topic in School

    I use a sponge, wet it well, place it in a ziplock bag, and freeze. I keep a basket of them in the freezer. I make colorful little bags from scrap fabrics to cover them. The kids are pretty good...

  17. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Artistyc1 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I doubt that ANYONE on this board will argue the problems and pain associated with dysmenorrhea. However, many of us are seeing girls that seem just fine when out and about in the building or...

  18. This is enough to drive me out of School Nursing

    Artistyc1 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Dear Purple: Though I would never voluntarily leave this specialty because of the lack of subs, the nurses in my district are in the same boat. We live in fear of becoming ill, and if one of my...

  19. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Artistyc1 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    NO school nurse would ever write something like this. At least not an experienced one. First and foremost, a school nurse must help to support the educational process. This involves...

  20. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Artistyc1 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    You know, for someone that isn't even a nurse yet, MUCH LESS A SCHOOL NURSE, you seem to have all the answers that none of us seasoned RN school nurses do. (your posts are JUST as "snarky" as this one...

  21. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Artistyc1 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    NO ONE IS DENYING THAT THE CHILD IS IN PAIN. I think you are drawing heavily on your own experiences in this issue. Don't assume, either, that ALL people with dysmenorrhea stay home for 2 days per...

  22. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Artistyc1 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Now THAT was RUDE beyond belief. You don't know the personality of the child that she was dealing with, but I am sure that the OP does. Many of the kids I deal with will give ANY excuse to get...

  23. Which Nursing Jobs are the Least Stressful?

    Artistyc1 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know where YOU worked, but it was not that way in any of the PP units I worked on! We often had mothers that wouldn't do ANYTHING, either for themselves, or their babies, and families that did...

  24. Should I join NASN

    Artistyc1 replied to millhouse's topic in School

    ALL this, AND, VSP!! I get so much out of my membership, and so do my students. As a previous poster stated, the VSP benefit ALONE is well worth my contribution. I also belong to my state school...

  25. Ideas for Red Ribbon Week

    Artistyc1 replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    We always love that day at my elementary school, too! The kids get a kick out of coming to my office, to see me in my bathrobe, fluffy bunny slippers, and with curlers in my hair,