shellfrmmo

shellfrmmo ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, LPN, LVN, RN

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  1. Do you keep snacks in your office?

    shellfrmmo replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    I do have snacks and juice for my diabetics but they usually supply their own. Mine are for use only if they run out. We also have saltines for our stomach ache students and peppermints. If students...

  2. Do You Like Being A School Nurse?

    shellfrmmo replied to Jules0612's topic in School

    ick! my school gives 9 sick days and 2 personal days a year, paid. We get paid time if we go to a conference as well. My salary is very competitive hourly to an RN job around, the difference being...

  3. Do You Like Being A School Nurse?

    shellfrmmo replied to Jules0612's topic in School

    Wondering if you actually became a school nurse? My background: CNA 1992-1996: Oncology/Nephrology, Staffing Agency, Medical floor which dealt mainly with HIV and TB patients because it had the best...

  4. WGU RN to MSN program???

    shellfrmmo posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I am an ADN who is desperately wanting to go back to school. My long term goal is to teach in a Nursing program. Any program, CNA, LPN, RN, BSN... It doesnt matter I would just love to teach. I am...

  5. It's official, I'm now a school nurse

    shellfrmmo replied to crickyRN's topic in School

    In my state you just go online to the school website and look under job openings. I think it depends on the district what the salary will be. It was a $6 difference between 2 school neighboring...

  6. It's official, I'm now a school nurse

    shellfrmmo replied to crickyRN's topic in School

    Congratulations to the new school nurses! You will love it!! This is my second year and I love it!!! I work 730-330 (7.5 hour days) and we work on the days the kids are off. Doesn't pay much (hourly...

  7. My nursing program was terrible and I was too incompetent but I still graduated

    shellfrmmo replied to Matilda191's topic in Nursing Career

    I think your biggest mistake was not going into the workplace. I guarantee that at least 90% of the nurses felt incompetent or worse upon graduation. Honestly school is to prepare you for the test....

  8. Recurrent Syncope in Classroom Setting

    shellfrmmo posted a topic in School

    I need advice. I have a student that has had 5 syncopal episodes thus far this school year. She has seen Neuro, Cardio, General Practitioner for this condition. Neuro has placed her on nortriptyline q...

  9. Epi-Pens

    shellfrmmo posted a topic in School

    I am wondering what your protocol is for Epi-Pens? We have a lot of students with food allergies. We do not have an epi-pen on hand for general use- this is in our policy. We only have 2 that are RX...

  10. Questions about school nursing

    shellfrmmo replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    state? missouri what are your hours at work? 730-320 would you mind sharing your salary and if it's for 12 months or just the school year? $29,546 for 186 days (can opt for 10 month or 12 month check)...

  11. Nurse Massage Therapy

    shellfrmmo replied to nurseyperson's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Is anyone on here? I am very interested in Nursing and massage therapy and herbal stuff. I just don't know where to get started. I am an RN. Let me know if you are still out there to talk!!!...

  12. VENT!!!! (you've been warned)

    shellfrmmo replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Also- who is this US Preventative Services Task Force anyway? Is this someone that mandates School Nursing Process? Are we legally supposed to be following their guidelines? I can't find anywhere that...

  13. Discussing Hygiene with Middle Schoolers

    shellfrmmo replied to Flare's topic in School

    This is a great idea!!! Can you please send me one-

  14. VENT!!!! (you've been warned)

    shellfrmmo replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I agree. I am not gonna lose my license just to save a days

  15. VENT!!!! (you've been warned)

    shellfrmmo replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    That's a question I will defer to my boss. I will get back to ya when I get her response. This is my first year so I am not

  16. VENT!!!! (you've been warned)

    shellfrmmo replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    we have to in Missouri...

  17. VENT!!!! (you've been warned)

    shellfrmmo replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Great! I am doing mine May 19th. Way to make me dread it!!! This is my first year as a school nurse. I will be screening the 6th graders. We have 353 of them. So tell me- how bad is it gonna be. Lay...

  18. Over the Counter Meds at School

    shellfrmmo replied to Allie911's topic in School

    At my school we have each parent fill out a Health Inventory Form at the beginning of each school year. On the back of that form is a section that gives permission for us to give meds: I give...

  19. Should I talk to principal about this? (long note)

    shellfrmmo replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    I am a middle school nurse and had a very similar situation with a para-professional and a student with what I would label encopresis in my humble opinion. She was mean and hurtful and really just...

  20. Sharing students' medical info with teachers

    shellfrmmo replied to lcprnc's topic in School

    I am having this same concern. Do you know where there is any documentation that supports not giving the counselors free reign to our records? Afterall, we can't see their

  21. Eliminating the ADN program in Missouri

    shellfrmmo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have heard rumors that Missouri is in the midst of discussing whether or not to eliminate the ADN program. How do I validate this information? Does anyone know where to find out if this information...