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DEgalRN

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  1. Orientation Questions

    DEgalRN posted a topic in School

    Some "just curious" questions. How much orientation did you get when you started? What did it focus on? Was it here's how to run the clinic or here's how to handle students? Do you work with...

  2. salt water and baking soda

    DEgalRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    This is what I do too. I can give tums, but I honestly find milk works

  3. School Nurse or Nurse Educator- What would you recommend it?

    DEgalRN replied to desiruns's topic in School

    School Nurse Perspective 1. What does a day in the life of both a nursing professor and a school nurse look like? This is going to vary a lot depending on where you are a school nurse. And I'm...

  4. Accident Reporting

    DEgalRN replied to denstar's topic in School

    We use a computer program and I log everything that comes through my door. Because it's my show of what I do and my work, and my documentation. I have a separate form that I can complete for...

  5. No pass? Too bad

    DEgalRN replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Absolutely! I enforce the pass rule at my school too. I gave my scheduled visitors a laminated pass with their time after I figured out they wouldn't abuse the system (and they don't). But everyone...

  6. How much time do you get for Thanksgiving break?

    DEgalRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Off Wed-Fri, Monday and Tuesday are "half days" but the school does parent-teacher conferences those days. I'm not sure what my time requirements will be

  7. Cough drops

    DEgalRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I know we've gotten off the topic of cough drops. :) But, I don't carry them, and it blows the student's minds! The nurse last year did. But, I don't have permission to provide them as an OTC...

  8. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    DEgalRN replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Pretty much never. I think I saw the nurse in 5th grade a couple times because I had to have my blood pressure checked. Other than that I don't remember any

  9. New School Nurse and Student Pants?

    DEgalRN posted a topic in School

    So I know clothes are a hotly debated subject, but what would you do in this instance? A female student bleed through her pants, we don't have anything in her size, her immediate family is out of...

  10. School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    DEgalRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm joining your ranks! Just got the official offer today! Terrified but super

  11. TB PHN?

    DEgalRN posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Any TB Clinic/home visit nurses want to tell me about their day? I start in my state's TB clinic in June and just wanted to get a general idea from some who does PHN.

  12. The coveted Monday thru Friday job

    DEgalRN replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I love my M-F job. No weekends, nights, or holidays! Please and thank you. Especially now that I have a little one. But, I don't work in acute care so I think that makes a difference. I wouldn't want...

  13. Do you ever regret leaving acute care?

    DEgalRN replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I let acute care a year ago to work public health. No regrets but I knew that I never wanted to work acute care. If you feel the same get out while you can. If you really really really want to go back...

  14. Maternity entitlements- Break in service

    DEgalRN replied to Fluffygirl89's topic in United Kingdom

    The first question is where do you live? My advice on US maternity benefits doesn't sound like it would help you much. If people know where you live they can give you a better idea of maternity

  15. School Nurse Vs. Hospital Nurse?

    DEgalRN replied to ATTrailRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Where I live you make significantly less as a school nurse than a hospital nurse and you must be a BSN. However, it's one of those do what you love

  16. Out of all the nursing specialties, which ones would be the least amount of stress?

    DEgalRN replied to AliDrewThis's topic in Nursing Career

    Public health nursing. Mon to Fri. 8 to 4:30. Low stress to me at least. Lower pay but worth it so feel "normal" to

  17. What other types of jobs options can I explore besides floor nursing?

    DEgalRN replied to lynds80's topic in Nursing Career

  18. 12 hour shift question

    DEgalRN replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    When I did 12s it was all over the place. But as dayshift it was a punishment to do all 3 in a

  19. What other types of jobs options can I explore besides floor nursing?

    DEgalRN replied to lynds80's topic in Nursing Career

    I started in med/surge because it was the only job I could get even though I knew I didn't want to work there. 11 months later I was able to get a job in public health. I've been here about 10 months...

  20. PRN pay vs. full time pay?

    DEgalRN replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    PRN was significantly better than full time pay for me. PRN is a straight pay for everyone so as a nurse with a year experience is was a tremendous bump. Too bad I hated the

  21. who has taken a pay cut, willingly

    DEgalRN replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When I moved from acute care to public health I took a 12% pay cut Totally and completely worth

  22. Applying for jobs....wait after NCLEX or apply before?

    DEgalRN replied to roxybabe84's topic in General Students

    I waited but it was a bad decision. It's a good idea to start early. Some places won't hire you until you've passed your boards but you can just apply again after you

  23. Losing to gain?...

    DEgalRN replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I took a $4 pay cut moving from acute care to public health. But it was the right move for me and I'm glad I did

  24. Educations requirements to be PHN

    DEgalRN replied to fireball78's topic in Public, Community Health

    Depends on the state/area. Where I live you need to have your BSN to be a

  25. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    DEgalRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a community health clinic that focuses on TB. I don't love what I do but I'm much happier than when I was working med-surge full time. It's lower stress, better hours, and the patients are...