Artistyc1

Artistyc1

School Nurse, Maternal Newborn

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  1. Any other Distance MN / Northland Community & Technical College Students?

    Artistyc1 replied to StudentMN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lots of questions! You should be able to work as an LPN in Illinois after going to school in MN. However, always check with your state board of nursing! There is NO Amtrak service in TRF (Thief...

  2. Taking certification exam this week

    Artistyc1 replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    It takes about a month. I know what you mean about "pins and needles", but if you have been studying that long, you should be ok. I really was pleasantly surprised at the test being straightforward....

  3. Head lice concerns!!

    Artistyc1 replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    It is NOT appropriate to treat if there are no live bugs found. Most products are not ovacidal, and will do nothing but expose the child needlessly to neurotoxic chemicals, and the family to...

  4. Head lice concerns!!

    Artistyc1 replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    When parents are "unable or unwilling" to do all that is necessary to get rid of lice, who suffers? And, all too often, these are the children that need to be in the educational setting the most!...

  5. Speaking of Head Lice...

    Artistyc1 replied to DistrictNurse19's topic in School

    My district follows the Harvard protocol. This does NOT call for sending notices out. Parents should be instructed, by flyer, or by hands on teaching, to check their kids heads, and what to look...

  6. Cost of LVN vs. NCLEX score

    Artistyc1 replied to CAwant2be's topic in California Nursing

    either one sounds like too much for an lvn program, to me. i am under the impression that they are private schools- are there any public ones in your area? i know people that attend a local diploma...

  7. School nurse certifications??

    Artistyc1 replied to KimberRN's topic in School

    FYI- The University of Phoenix no longer has that program. I had checked it out last year,

  8. Easy job?

    Artistyc1 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    "DH's friend's wife is an LVN and former school nurse. She works in home health now. They came over this weekend and we started talking about nurse stuff. She mentioned how nice it must be to have an...

  9. Looking for a school nurse "buddy"

    Artistyc1 replied to mc3's topic in School

    In my school, one of the most difficult things, and this is true, I believe for ALL school nurses, is the unavailability of the parent/guardian. So many parents, once the child is out their door,...

  10. Looking for a school nurse "buddy"

    Artistyc1 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Will you be working as a Health Office Aide? I hope that they are more supportive of you than it sounds. I would be willing to help you, as best I can. I can at least give you some basic information...

  11. National Certification for School Nurses

    Artistyc1 replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    I would not know how to answer that question. I believe, however, that some states DO require state licensure in order to function as a school nurse in that state. (Martha , anyone?) It might be...

  12. National Certification for School Nurses

    Artistyc1 replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    If I can help you in the process in any capacity, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I am a NY State NBCSN

  13. Thankless job

    Artistyc1 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Oh, DO I EVER hear you! The adults that have NO idea that we have as much (often more) education than they have, and yet, they can't "relate". No matter how many times I reiterate "my job is to keep...

  14. RNs are #1 "hot job" for 2010

    Artistyc1 replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    HOT DOG!! Does this mean, that as a "baby boomer", I don't HAVE to get old, retire, and perhaps require more healthcare?? COOL! The projections that "may or may not ever" come to pass ARE based...

  15. Thankless job

    Artistyc1 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    PS; Even on my worst days in my office at school, I always remind myself that it was still better than being on the night shift, in charge of labor and delivery, the on call doc has not called me...

  16. Thankless job

    Artistyc1 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I don't mean to belittle what I think are legitimate complaints you have about your job, but if you are looking for "thank you's" and "kudos", you are NOT likely to get them in the hospital, either....

  17. RNs are #1 "hot job" for 2010

    Artistyc1 replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    The economic downturn has been worse than expected, which has kept many seasoned nurses from retiring from jobs they had planned to vacate. Hospitals are waiting before opening new units, and...

  18. Weird !!

    Artistyc1 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Me, too- but I don't know why yet. Lots of kids out, I know that much- but I haven't called any of the families to find out why they are out. I hope that we are not on the upswing with

  19. Always in the Dog House !

    Artistyc1 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I've had a very frustrating day! I had a child with a "runny nose". In the classroom is an aide that doesn't understand that this alone is NOT a reason to send a child home, just because "that's...

  20. Always in the Dog House !

    Artistyc1 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have the most problems with the aides in my building. I think that some of them are truly bona fide hypochondriacs themselves. They call in sick and run to the doctor for everything, and think...

  21. Lunch time.

    Artistyc1 replied to Ash_Rox87CMA's topic in School

    Don't you hate that? God forbid we should be caught eating a salad or steamed veggies,

  22. All School Nurses

    Artistyc1 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Hello! I am Artistyc1; I am an artist that makes my living as a school nurse. It is the very best, (and often the most frustrating and difficult) job I have had in my 32 years as an RN. I have been a...

  23. Any other Distance MN / Northland Community & Technical College Students?

    Artistyc1 replied to StudentMN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is so strange to read about the NCC program- I was a member of the first graduating class of 1977. I have been an RN for (gulp) 32 years! I entered that program when I was only 19, but was...

  24. NY State NBCSN Liaison

    Artistyc1 posted a topic in School

    I just got the packet from the NBCSN, I will be their School Nurse Certification Liaison for NY State. As I attempt to attend as many school nurse conferences as possible, I see many school nurses...

  25. NY State NBCSN Liaison

    Artistyc1 replied to Artistyc1's topic in School

    There are not as many hoops to jump through in NY to become a school nurse as there are in PA. Since you already possess PA state certification, and require a BSN to practice, it would probably seem...