melonbelly7
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well I did it.. I bravely went were i had never been before draging my 3 children with me and a little tired in the end I made it. The majority of my days were not exciting I did survie the worst weather we ever had in summer in ny. some mornings were actuly 48 degrees. Ive delt with more bug bites and skinned knees, no fractures, no extreme emergencys a few elevated temps and foot blisters. One guy passed out after swim testing but he was ok in the long run just put my check in procedures way behind. thanks to everyone who offered advice and support i will gladly do this again.
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Ive been a nurse for more than 15 years. Im an army vet, volunteer firefighter/emt and have 3 wild small boys of my own. When the chance to work at a summer camp came up this year I thought it was a great idea. well as opening day gets closer, the butterflies start and im questioning everthing I know. I do have a background in adult emergency med and do really well with kids too. ive comprised a list of what I think ill need for supplies(lists on here have been a great help) ive read all I can on state regulations on a health lodge for a camp. I havnt had any advise from the camp director but will be soon meeting with her and i have a long list of questions. So here is my question whats the worst that can happen, I dont know anyone that has done this and Im just not sure what to expect. I know ill see incect bites and skinned needs broken bones and poisin ivy. I do know that most of our kids come with a parent or a familiar adult in there groops and that helps me know them and their needs. so tell all good and bad so I can be mentaly ready for all that comes my way camping at a cub scout resident camp for almost 2 months in the summer. thanks
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Thanks to everyone who posted ideas on this, I have been a nurse a long time but ive never been a camp nurse. Im working at a cub scout camp this summer and was feeling a little unprepared. but I feel better kowing that im not alone. I now have a good running list in my head of supplies and will check back often. thanks all.