LACA BSN, LPN, RN

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    Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    LACA replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    But wouldn't it be harder to live with ending someone's life because she went to work stoned and made a massive mistake and killed a patient?? Unlikely? Probably. Possible? YES. She's going to work...
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    Code Blue Experiences

    LACA replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, the only code I've ever seen was the one involving my 11 week old son.(I of course, was observing this as a mother, not as a nurse.) Worked just enough for him to be on life support for 5 days...
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    Parents not giving ADHD meds...how far should we go?

    LACA replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I have a very similar situation with a K kiddo here. He's supposed to take it in the morning, but never gets it--and will tell you he never gets it. He takes it here at lunchtime. His problem isn't...
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    Not qualified for school nursing

    LACA replied to geocachingRN's topic in School

    *unruffling feathers...* I see your point now.
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    Bed Bugs

    LACA replied to meeka720's topic in School

    Would bedbugs, fleas, and lice pretty much be in the same category as far as the CDC is concerned? Just
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    Do you need a BSN to be a school nurse?

    LACA replied to nurse1109's topic in School

    Tennessee doesn't require a BSN, or even an RN. I'm a LPN and I'm qualified to be a school nurse as long as I'm under an RN (our county nurse supervisor is an RN and oversees all of the LPNs in our...
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    Not qualified for school nursing

    LACA replied to geocachingRN's topic in School

    Hmm...I'm like Praiser...I'm an LPN and completely capable and qualified for my job. I take some issue with the fact that everyone seems to think that school nurses have to be RNs...that's NOT...
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    What's your exp like?

    LACA replied to Humanatarian123's topic in School

    SO glad I'm not alone!! Everyone acts like I should be offended at how much I make...well, I love my job so I will take my scrawny paycheck and be a happy camper!!
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    What's your exp like?

    LACA replied to Humanatarian123's topic in School

    are you a rn or lpn? i'm an lpn...apparently the minority :-) 6 1/2 years -how long did it take to find a job as a school nurse? it kinda found me! -what education is needed to become a school nurse?...
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    Cosmetic Nursing Decision - Please Advise

    LACA replied to SparkleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been in your specific situation, but I can tell you that this is a decision that only you (and your family) can make. I work as an elementary school nurse...the pay is terrible, but I...
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    class head checks

    LACA replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    It was made a state law in TN. I have a copy of the "Notice of Rulemaking Hearing" by the Department of State and all the details of when they changed it. It basically removes lice from being listed...
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    Welcome Back Everyone !

    LACA replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Supernrse01, I'm in East
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    class head checks

    LACA replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    Tennessee
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    Welcome Back Everyone !

    LACA replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Bleh!! I SOOOO wanted to sleep in this morning! Especially since I came down with a nasty stomach bug yesterday and it's still lingering! Go figure I'm off for two weeks (with three snow days the week...
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    class head checks

    LACA replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    According to our state law that recently changed, it is against the law for us to single a child out for head lice. They can no longer be sent home, and they can no longer be sent to the nurse's...
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    what do you wear on your job?

    LACA replied to emille's topic in School

    I wear bright colorful fun scrubs--I have tops for all the holidays and for the UT Vols haha!! 90% of the time, I'm in scrubs. On Fridays, I wear jeans for casual Fridays with a tshirt and boots or...
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    need your valuable help again pls

    LACA replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I have attached a copy of the pass that I use. Because I can't upload Publisher files, it's the text only version, but it gives you an idea of what I use.
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    Should I check my crystal ball or The Weather Channel?

    LACA replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    I'm a summer baby too! I tell everyone (especially when I'm COLD!) that my Mama must not have read my instruction manual when I was born, because I'm sure it says in there "Do not store in areas below...
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    What are you ??

    LACA replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I guess I'm a happy median....I don't "coddle" them unnecessarily, but I'm not always "no nonsense" either. I guess because I'm so young, people usually expect me to coddle the kids and baby them, but...
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    I could SCREAM...

    LACA posted a topic in School

    the majority of the teachers at my school are great...but there is one third grade teacher who is driving me bonkers!!!!!!! she sends kids to me for the stupidest things..."doesn't look right", "too...
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    That Cough!!!

    LACA replied to 2ndgenschoolnurse's topic in School

    I have LifeSavers and Lifesavers mints for coughs/sore throats. You just have to be careful about them coming constantly. I have to actually hear them cough for them to get one, I'm not a candy
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    policy on throwing up

    LACA replied to frann's topic in School

    I'm mostly just echoing what's already been posted, but this is my policy.... 1. No witness? It didn't happen. Plain and simple. I'm not sending a child home for a vomiting episode that no one...
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    Christmas countdown !!

    LACA replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    13 1/2 more school days til Christmas break! (at least for me,
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    Educating about puberty?

    LACA replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Telling your own child is different....I will make sure that I am very upfront and honest w/ my daughter when the time comes, just like my mother was with me. However, not every parent feels that way...
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    Educating about puberty?

    LACA replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I don't necessarily agree with that. I don't think that 5th graders need to be telling 2nd graders and younger about periods and such. Ignorance is going to be a problem regardless of what age you...