Trueblood83

Trueblood83

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  1. list- best states for pay?

    Trueblood83 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I think looking at pay whether as a curiousity or a necessity is completely valid. I had to move a couple of years ago for my husband's work. I made almost $30,000 more when I moved to Texas from...

  2. If you get an FNP, can you later work in mental health field?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you both for the

  3. First Aid Kits for Teachers/Office Staff. What do you put in yours?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    Hi all! I just started work as a school nurse last week. I wanted to get together a list of supplies to put into first aid kits to put in the teacher's rooms and the office. I was wondering what other...

  4. Do you have clinic rules?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    Hey all! I was just wondering if anyone has clinic rules that they inform the teachers of? I just started two weeks ago as a school nurse and my nurse manager suggested that it would be a good idea...

  5. School Nurse Interview! What should I review beforehand?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    Hi all! I have a school nurse interview at an elementary school this coming tuesday. I am so excited! I have been applying for school nurse positions since I've been out of school and this is my first...

  6. Do you have clinic rules?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Thanks for the responses! Well I think I have what I'm going to speak with the principal about. It is a policy that the teachers are suppose to fill out a pass and send it with the student. I get a...

  7. can we use medicine for burns, rashes, bug bites?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    Hello! I was just wondering if it was within the school nurses scope of practice to use topical creams for bug bites or hives? I am 3 days new to school nursing and I want to make sure I can do all...

  8. can we use medicine for burns, rashes, bug bites?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    thanks!

  9. All School Nurses

    Trueblood83 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Hi all! I have been a school nurse for exactly 3 days! I work at two elementary schools in Texas. I'm a little overwhelmed because I don't know where I'm suppose to start and I haven't had any...

  10. Split between two schools and both Hispanic populations without being bilingual.

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    I also made a chart of phrases, one for illness and one for injury, and had our school system interpreter translate it*with phonetic spellings*. Basically it says *in Spanish* " Your child has a...

  11. Split between two schools and both Hispanic populations without being bilingual.

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    Hi all! I just interviewed for a school nurse position. I found out that I would be split between two schools. Does anyone do this? If so, what do you like or not like about it? I would spend 3 days...

  12. Split between two schools and both Hispanic populations without being bilingual.

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Okay, so I ended up taking the job. (scary i know lol) Everyone so far has been very nice at both schools. I started Monday. I am split between the two schools so MWF school 1 and TTR school...

  13. When do you call 911?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    Hi all! I was just wondering if you have ever had to call 911 for a student? If so, what was it for? What do you think warrants a call to 911? Would you call only for emergencies and then call the...

  14. When do you call 911?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    I was offered the job. I told them I wanted a day to think on it. I was really excited about the opportunity to become a school nurse! However, I'm a little iffy about working for the principal. I'll...

  15. Split between two schools and both Hispanic populations without being bilingual.

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Thanks for the advice! They offered me the job and I told them I wanted to think on it a day. I just really thought the principal was unprofessional and a little neurotic. The principal at the second...

  16. When do you call 911?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Thanks for the input! I'm used to working in the hospital where you are the code team. So this will be very different. I had a school nurse interview today that I think went really well. I am supposed...

  17. School Nurse Interview! What should I review beforehand?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    I also was wondering how current school nurses handled different cultures and financial extremes of families in their

  18. HELP! new school RN

    Trueblood83 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    Just wanted to say Congrats on the job! I have a school nurse interview on Tuesday and am both excited and nervous! Sorry I can't be of any help with your question, but I'm sure someone here will be...

  19. job opportunity in Houston

    Trueblood83 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just moved into Houston from the suburbs in August. I quit my previous job at the end of March. I have been looking for nursing jobs in Houston and still haven't found one. However, I haven't been...

  20. Resume /Interview Help

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all!! I need a little resume and possible interview help. I just recently moved and am applying for positions. My first question is about having a period of time greater than 3 months without...

  21. Resume /Interview Help

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the tip!

  22. Plastic surgery OR/clinic interview tomorrow....no OR experience....Questions!?!

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello All! I just set up an interview for tomorrow with a plastic surgeon's office for an OR/clinic position. The posting for the job said they prefer OR experience but will train. I have had a little...

  23. Kenexa Prove It! skills assessment... ever taken this when applying for a job?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in Nursing Career

    Just thought that I would update! I took the assessment today. It was a 79 multiple choice test. It mostly asked questions about what would best describe you, how you work, how others describe...